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KNOW
Y OUR TRIMMER
READTHIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULESBEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls
and edjustments.
Save this manual for future reference.
Assist Handle
J
Shaft
Trimmer
Head
STOP Switch
Shield
/
J
Throttle
Line Limiter
Blade
Trigger
Starter Handle
Primer Bulb
Choke
Lever
Muffler
STOP
SWITCH
The STOP switch is used to stop the engine. To
stop the engine, push and hold the switch in the
STOP position until the engine stops.
PRIMER
BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes
air from the car-
buretor and fueI lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
pulis on the starter rope. Activate
the primer
bulb by pressing
it and allowing
it to return to
its original form.
CHOKE
The CHOKE he_ps to supply fue_ to the engine
to aid in cold starting. Activate
the choke by
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position. After the engine attempts to start, move
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE
position,
Once engine has started, move the choke lever
to the RUN position,
BEFORE
STARTING
ENGINE
_
WARNING:
Be sure to read the fuel
information
in the safety rules before you be-
gin. If you do not understand
the safety rules,
do
not
attempt
to
fuel
your
unit.
Call
1-800-554-8723.
FUELING
ENGINE
_, WARNING:
Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL
TIP
I
\ Toobtainthecorrectoilmix
I
ratio,
pour 3.2 ounces
of
I
• 2-cycle
synthetic
oil into
I
one gallon of fresh gas.
I
is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline.
Before
operation,
gasoline
must be
mixed with
a good quality synthetic
2-cycle
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a
ratio
of
40:1.
PoulanNVeed
Eater
brand
synthetic oil is recommended,
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
liters)
of unleaded
gasoline,
DO NOT
USE
automotive
oil or marine
oil. These
oils will
This engine
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 gasohot or using ethanol
or methanol)
can attract
moisture
which
leads to separa-
tion 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 storage
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 sea-
son. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner
products
in the fuel tank or permanent
dam-
age may occur, See the STORAGE
section
for additional
information,
HELPFUL
TIP
I
) !fyour engine Switch reads
"push to stop"
it is always
in the ON position.
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