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KNOW YOUR 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 adjustments.
Save this manual for future reference.
Assist
Handle
Muffler
Shaft Mark
Shaft
or Arrow
Safety Label
Trimmer
Head
Shield
/
Primer
_
Throttle
Spark
Plug X_
Bulb
Trigger
Choke
Lever
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Line Limiter
Blade
Starter Handle
STOP
SWITCH
The STOP switch is used to stop the engine. To
stop the engine, push and hoId the switch in the
STOP position until the engine stops.
PRIMER
BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes
air from the car-
buretor and fuel lines and fflis 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
_l_ WARNING:
Be sure to read the fuel
information
in the safety
rutes before
you
begin,
if you do not understand
the safety
rules,
do not attempt
to fuel your
unit, Call
1-800-554-6723,
FUELING
ENGINE
_
WARNING:
Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL
TIP
I
To obtain the correct oil mix
I
pJ 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:t.
Poulan/Weed
Eater
brand
synthetic oil is recommended,
Mix gasoline and
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
This engine
mixing 3,2 ounces (95 ml) ofoii with 1 gallon (4
liters) of unleaded
gasoline.
DO NOT USE
automotive
oil or marine
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 stor-
age. Acidic gas can damage
the fuel system
of an engine while in storage,
To avoid engine
problems,
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 c}ean-
er products in the fuel tank or permanent
dam-
age may occur, See the STO RAG E section for
additional
information.

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