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KNOW YOUR T RIMMER
READ THIS O PERATOR'S
MANUAL
AND SAFETY
RULES
BEFORE
OPERATING
YOUR
UNIT. Compare
the illustrations
with your u nit t ofamiliarize
yourself with the
loca-
tion of the various controls and adjustments.
Save this manual for future refer-
ence.
Assist Handle
\
Muffler
\ Throttle
ON/STOP
Trigger
Switch \\_
_Spark Plug
_
Choke Lever
Starter
Primer Bulb
Fuel Mix
Fill Cap
Optional
Trimmer
Tu/be H_
J
Fixed-line
Cutting Head
Shield
-_
Line
Limiter
Blade
ON/STOP
SWITCH
The STOP switch is used to stop engine.
Press and hold switch to stop engine.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from
the carburetor
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 en-
gine attempts to start, move the choke
lever to the HALF CHOKE position. Once
engine has started, move the choke le-
ver to the OFF CHOKE position.
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. Call
1-800-235-5878.
FUELING
ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline.
Before operation,
gasoline
must be mixed with a good
quality 2-cycle air-cooled
engine oil.
We recommend
Craftsman
brand oil.
Mix gasoline
and oil at a ratio of 40:1
(A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2
ounces
of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline).
DO NOT USE automotive
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
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 mois-
ture which leads to separation
and
formation
of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-
tem of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems,
empty the
fuel system before storage for 30 days
or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
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