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KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
UNIT. Compare
the illustrations
with your unit to familiarize
yourself with the loca-
tion of the various controls
and adjustments.
Save this manual for future refer-
ence.
Assist Handle
Tube
Muffler
X
Throttle
ON/STOP
Trigger
Switch X
Spark
Plug
Starter
Choke Lever
Shield
\
Trimmer
Head
Primer
Bulb
Fuel Mix
Fill Cap
Line
Limiter
Blade
ON/STOP
SWITCH
The STOP switch is used to stop en-
gine. Press and hold switch to stop en-
gine.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes
air from
the carburetor
and fuel lines and fills
them with fuel. This allows you to start
the engine with fewer pulls on the
starter rope. Activate the primer bulb
by pressing it and allowing it to return
to its original form.
CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the
engine to aid in cold starting. Activate
the choke by moving the choke lever to
the FULL CHOKE position. After the en-
gine attempts to start, move the choke
lever to the HALF CHOKE position. Once
engine has started, move the choke le-
ver to the OFF CHOKE position.
BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE
_L, WARNING:
Be sure to read
the fuel information
in the safety rules
before you begin. If you do not
understand
the safety rules, do not
attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-235-5878.
FUELING
ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded
gasoline.
Before operation,
gasoline
must be mixed with a good
quality 2-cycle air-cooled
engine oil.
We recommend
Craftsman
brand oil.
Mix gasoline
and oil at a ratio of 40:1
(A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2
ounces
of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline).
DO NOT USE automotive
oil
or boat oil. These oils will cause
engine damage. When mixing fuel,
follow instructions
printed on
container.
Once oil is added to gasoline,
shake
container
momentarily
to assure that
the fuel is thoroughly
mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules
relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience
indicates
that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol
or using
ethanol or methanol)
can attract mois-
ture which leads to separation
and
formation
of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-
tem of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, empty the
fuel system before storage for 30 days
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