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KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
READTHISINSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATING YOUR
UNIT Compare the illustrations with your unitto familiarize youreeffwith the location
of the various controls and adjustments.Save this manual for future reference.
Muffler
ON/OFF
Switch
Spark Plug _.
_. Throttle Lock
Hand Guard -_.
Lock-out
Primer
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFFSWITCHis used to stop the
engine, To stop the engine, move the
switch to the OFF position.
CHOKE
The CHOKEhelps to supplyfuel to the
engine to aid in cold starling.Activate the
choke by movingchoke liver to the de-
sired position.See STARTING YOUR EN-
GINEfor complete startinginformation.
Trigger
Bulb
Choke Lever
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMERBULBremoves air from the
fuel lines and fills them with fuel. This
allows you to startthe engine with few-
er pulls on the starter rope, Activate the
primer bulb by pressing it and allowing
it to return to its original form,
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THRO3-1LE TRIGGERcontrolsengine
speed. Squeeze the triggerfor full speed
operatiea;release it for idle speed.
_IL WARNING;
Muffler is very hot
during and after use. Do not touch the
muffler or allow combustJbtematerial
such as dry grass or fuel to do so.
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, Contact your
Sears Service Centre.
FUELING ENGINE
_I=WARNING:
Remove fuel cap
slowly when refueling.
This engine is certifiedto operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasolinemust be mixed with a good
qualitysynthetic2_'ycli air-cooled
engine oil.We recommendCraftsman
brandsyntheticoil. Mix gasolineand oil
at a ratioof 40:1, A 40:1 ratiois obtained
by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oilwith 1
gallon (4 litres) of unleaded gasoline,
Includedwith this bimmer is a 3.2 ounce
(95 ml) container of oil. Pourthe ent#e
contents of this containerinto 1 gallon (4
I_es) of gasoline to achieve the proper
fuel mixture. DO NOT USEautomotive oil
or boat oil. These oils wi]l 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 relalJngto fuel
before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experienceindicatesthat alcohol
blended fuels (calledgasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to separationand formation
of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine
white in storage. To avoid engine prob-
lims, empty the fuel system before stor-
age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas
tank, startthe engine and let it run until
the fuel lines and carburetorare empty.
Use fresh fuel next season. Never use
engine or carburetorcleaner productsin
the fuel tank or permanent damage may
occur. See the STORAGEsection for
eddiitonal information.
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