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KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
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 various controls and adjustments.
Save this manual for future reference.
Muffler
Hand Guard
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ON/OFF
Switch
_¢" ThrottIe
Lock
Throttle
Lock-out
Trigger
Primer
Bulb
Choke Lever
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
ON/OFF
SWITCH
The ON/OFF SWITCH is used to stop the
engine. To stop the engine, move the
switch to the OFF position.
CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the
engine to aid in cold starting. Activate the
choke by moving choke lever to the de-
sired position. See STARTING YOUR EN-
GINE for complete starting information.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the
fuel lines and fills them with fuel. This
allows you to start the 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 THROTi-LE TRIGGER controls engine
speed. Squeeze the trigger for full speed
operation; release it for idle speed.
_WARNING:
Muffler is very hot
during and after use. Do not touch the
muffler or allow combustible
material
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
_,WARNING:
Remove fuel cap
slowly 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. We recommend
Craftsman
brand synthetic oil. Mix gasoline and oil
at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained
by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1
gallon (4 litres) of unleaded gasoline.
Included with this trimmer is a 3.2 ounce
(95 ml) container of oil. Pour the entire
contents of this container into 1 gallon (4
litres) of gasoline to achieve the proper
fuel mixture. 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 moisture
which leads to separation and formation
of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage. To avoid engine prob-
lems, 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 section for
additional information.
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