Weed Eater TE400 LE Instruction Manual page 4

1. Remove wing n L_ f rom shield.
2. Insert bracket
into slot as shown.
3. Pivot shield until bolt passes throngh hole in
bracket.
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
Shield %
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Slot
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Wing
Nut
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the vadous controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
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Trimmer
Head
Shield
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Line Limiter
Blade
Edge
Guide
ONIOFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF switch is used to stop engine. To
stop the engine, move the switch to the OFF
position.
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
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 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.
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 capslowly
when refueling.
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 (95m D of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of un-
leaded gasoline. DO NOT USE aL_omotive 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
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