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KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READTHIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULESBEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls
and adjustments.
Save this manual for future reference.
Assist Handle
Trimmer
Head
Sha_
Coupler
ON/OFF
Switch
Starter
Shield
Handle
_
Primer Bulb
Line Limiter
Blade
Throttte
Trigger
Lever
Muffler
ON/OFF
SWITCH
The ON/OFF
switch
is located on the trigger
handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the
switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.
PRIMER
BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes
air from the car-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
pulis on the starter rope. Activate
the primer
bulb by pressing
it and allowing
it to return to
its original form.
CHOKE
The CHOKE he_ps to supply fue_ to the engine
to aid in cold starting. Activate
the choke by
moving the choke tever to the FULL CHOKE
position. After the engine attempts to start, move
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE
position.
Once engine has started, move the choke lever
to the OFF CHOKE
position.
COUPLER
The
COUPLER
enables
optional
attach-
ments to be installed
on the unit.
BEFORE
STARTING
ENGINE
_& WARNING:
Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. if you do not understand
the safety rules,
do
not
attempt
to
fuel
your
unit.
Call
1-800-554-6723,
FUELING
ENGINE
,_ WARNING:
Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL
TIP
I
To obtain th e correct oil mix
I
J ratio,
pour 8.2 ounces
of I
[ 2-cycle
synthetic
oil into
I
one gallon of fresh gas.
I
is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline.
Before operation,
gasoline
must be
mixed with
a good quality synthetic
2-cycle
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a
ratio
of
40:1.
Pouian/Weed
Eater
brand
synthetic oil is recommended,
Mix gasoline and
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces (95 mi) of oil with 1 gallon (4
liters) of unleaded
gasoline,
DO NOT USE
This engine
automotive
oil or marine
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 moisture which leads to
separation
and formation
of acids during stor-
age. Acidic gas can damage
the fuel system
of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems,
empty the fuel system before stor-
age for 30 days or Ionger. 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. See the STORAGE
sec-
tion for additional
information.
HOW
TO STOP
YOUR
UNIT
• To stop the
engine,
move
the ON/OFF
switch
to the OFF position.
• If engine does not stop, move choke lever
to FULL CHOKE
position.
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