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KNOW YOUR HEDGE 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.
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Choke
Switch
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ON/OFF
SWITCH
The ON/OFF SWITCH is used to stop the
engine. To stop engine, move switch to
OFE
CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the
engine to aid in cold starting. Activate the
choke by moving choke lever to the de-
sired position. See STARTING YOUR EN-
GINE for complete starting information.
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 press-
ing it and allowing
it to return to its origi-
nal position.
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
The THROTFLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed. Squeeze the trigger for full speed
operation; release it for idle speed.
BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE
_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 oil 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.
Acid-
ic gas can damage the fuel system of
an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems,
empty the
fuel system before storage for 30 days
or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor
are empty. Use fresh
fuel next season.
Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner
products
in the fuel tank or permanent
damage
may occur.
Fuel stabilizer
is an acceptable
alterna-
tive in minimizing
the formation
of fuel
gum deposits during storage.
Craftsman
brand oil is already blended
with fuel stabilizer.
See the STORAGE
section for additional
information.
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