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KNOW YOUR 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.
Assist Handle
ON/OFF
X Throttle
Trigger
.......... Spark Plug
Starter f
Handle
Primer Bulb
Fuel Mix
Fill Cap
"Start Lever
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF switch is used to stop en-
gine. Move switch to the OFF position 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.
Tube
J
Trimmer
Head
i
Shield
\
Line
Limiter
Blade
START LEVER
The START LEVER helps to supply fuel
to the engine to aid in starting. Acti-
vate the starting system by moving the
start lever to the START position. DO
NOT squeeze
the throttle trigger until
the engine has started and runs. After
the engine starts, allow the engine to
warm-up
10-15
seconds, then fully
squeeze
the throttle trigger to deacti-
vate the starting system.
BEFORE
STARTING
ENGINE
_LWARNING:
Be sureto
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
_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 ata ratio of 40:1. A40:1
ratio is
obtained
by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil
with 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline.
Included with this trimmer is a 3.2
ounce container of oil. Pour the entire
contents
of this container
into 1 gallon
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 mois-
ture 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 en-
gine problems, empty the fuel system
before storage for 30 days or longer.
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