Weed Eater 25 HO SST Operator's Manual page 3

TRANSPORTING AND
STORAGE
S Allowtheenginetocool;secure unitbefore
storing or transporting in vehicle.
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transporting the unit. Useup fuelleft inthe
carburetorbystartingtheengineandletting
it run until it stops.
S Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel
vaporscannotreachsparksoropenflames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
S Storeunitsolinelimiter cannotaccidentally
causeinjury. Unit canbe hungby thetube.
S Store the unit out of the reach of children.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and goodjudgment. If
youneedassistance,call1- - 800- - 554- - 6723.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
equipped with a temperature limiting muffler
andspark arresting screenwhich meets the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey,Oregon, andWashington requireby
lawthatmany internalcombustionenginesto
be equipped with aspark arrestor screen. If
you operate in a locale where such
regulations exist,youarelegally responsible
for installing and maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failureto doso is a
violation of the law. If a spark arrestor is
required in your area, contact your
Authorized ServiceDealer for the proper kit.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
vibrations throughprolongeduseofgasoline
poweredhandtoolscouldcausebloodvessel
or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
joints ofpeoplepronetocirculationdisorders
or abnormalswellings. Prolongeduseincold
weather has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss of strength, change in skin color or
texture,or loss offeelinginthefingers,hands,
or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and
seek medical attention. An anti- - vibration
systemdoes notguaranteetheavoidanceof
these problems. Users who operate power
tools on a continual and regular basis must
monitor closely their physical condition and
the condition of this tool.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Make sure your unit is
properly assembled and all fasteners are
secure.
ADJUST THE HANDLE
S Loosen wing nut on handle.
S Rotate handle to upright position and
tighten in a comfortable position between
the trigger and thesafety labelon thetube.
Tighten handle securely.
ATTACH THE SHIELD
WARNING:
installed.
protection from the risk of thrown objects to
theoperator andothers andis equippedwith
a line limiter which cuts excess line. Theline
limiter (on underside of shield) is sharp and
can cut you.
S Assemble parts as shown
S Tighten parts securely
This unit is not
NOTE: Remove
anduse washer and
wing nut from this
bolt for assembling
shield.
Exposure to
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Gasolinemust bemixed
withagoodquality2- - cycleair- - cooledengine
oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.
Poulan/Weed
recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of
unleaded gasoline). Whenmixing fuelfollow
the instructions printed on the container.
Always readandfollowthesafety rulesunder
FUEL SAFETY.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
Pushandholdenginestop switchin the
or OFF
3
Theshieldmustbeproperly
The shield provides partial
Washer
FUEL YOUR UNIT
Eater brand
STARTING
STARTING
POSITION
position untilthe unithas fully stopped.
Shield
Wing Nut
oil is
STOP