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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 edjustrnents.
Save this manual for future reference.
Trimmer
Shaft
Assist Handle
Muffler
Head
Safety Label
Shaft Mark or Arrow
Shield
Spark
Plug
_k
Primer Bulb
Throttle
Trigger
Line Limiter Blade
STOP.
Switch
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Choke Lever
Starter Handle
STOP
SWITCH
The STOP switch is used to stop the engine. To
stop the engine, push and hoId the switch in the
STOP position until the engine stops.
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 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 engine attempts to start, move
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE
position.
Once engine has started, move the choke lever
to the RUN position.
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
To obtain th e correct oil mix
I
ratio,
pour 3.2 ounces
of
2-cycle
synthetic
off into
one gallon of fresh gas.
This engine 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.
Poulan/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
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 separa-
tion and formation
of acids during
storage.
Acidic gas can damage
the fuel system of an
engine
white in storage.
To avoid
engine
problems,
empty the fuel system before stor-
age 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. See the STORAGE
sec-
tion for additional
information.
HELPFUL
TIP
I
) !fyour engine Switch reads
"push to stop"
it is always
in the ON position.
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