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KNOW
YOUR
TRIMMER
READ THiS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
Compare the illustrationswith your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the vadeua controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Assist Handle
Tube
Shield
Trimmer
Head
Line
Limiter
Blade
ON/STOP
SWITCH
The ON/STOP switch is used to stop engine. To
stop the engine, push and release the engine
ON/STOP switch.
PRIMER
BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-
buretor 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 starling. 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 OFF CHOKE position.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
A
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
1-800-554-6723.
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 designed to be mixed at a
ratio
of
40:1.
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
mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4
liters) 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 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 sys-
tem 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 season.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-
ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage may
occur. See the STORAGE
section
for addi-
tional information.
HOW TO STOP YOUR
UNIT
• To stop the engine, push and release the
engine ON/STOP
switch. The switch will
automatically
return
to the ON position.
Wait 5 seconds before attempting to restart
unit to allow switch to reset.
• If engine does not stop, move choke to the
FULL CHOKE position.
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