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TRANSPORTING AND STOR-
AGE
S Allowtheenginetocool;secureunitbefore
storing or transporting in vehicle.
S Emptyfueltankbeforestoringortransport-
ingtheunit.Useupfuelleftinthecarburetor
by starting engine and letting it run until it
stops.
S Storeunitandfuelinanareawherefuelva-
porscannotreachsparksoropenflames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
S Storeunitsolinelimitercannotaccidentally
causeinjury.Unitcanbehungbythetube.
S Storetheunit outof thereach ofchildren.
Ifsituations occurwhich arenot coveredin
thismanual,usecareandgoodjudgment.If
youneedassistance, call1-800-554-6723.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not
equippedwithatemperature limitingmuffler
andsparkarrestingscreenwhichmeetsthe
requirementsof CaliforniaCodes 4442and
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey,Oregon,andWashingtonrequireby
lawthatmanyinternalcombustionenginesto
beequippedwithasparkarrestorscreen.If
you operate in a localewhere suchregula-
tions exist, you are legally responsible for
installingandmaintainingtheoperatingcon-
ditionoftheseparts.Failuretodosoisaviola-
tionofthelaw. Ifasparkarrestorisrequired
inyourarea,contactyourAuthorizedService
Dealer for the proper kit.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tionsthroughprolongeduseofgasolinepow-
eredhandtoolscouldcausebloodvesselor
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
jointsofpeoplepronetocirculationdisorders
orabnormalswellings.Prolongeduseincold
weatherhasbeenlinkedtobloodvesseldam-
ageinotherwisehealthypeople.Ifsymptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength,changeinskin coloror texture,or
lossoffeelinginthefingers,hands,orjoints,
discontinuetheuseofthistoolandseekmed-
icalattention.Ananti-vibrationsystemdoes
notguaranteetheavoidanceof theseprob-
lems. Users who operate power tools ona
continual and regular basis must monitor
closelytheirphysicalconditionandthecondi-
tion of this tool.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:Makesureunitisproperlyas-
sembled and all fasteners are secure.
ADJUST THE HANDLE
S Loosenwingnutorplasticknobonhandle.
S Rotatehandletouprightposition andtight-
en in a comfortable position between the
trigger and the safety label on the tube.
Tighten handle securely.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be properly
installed.Theshieldprovidespartialprotec-
tionfromtheriskofthrownobjectstotheoper-
atorandothersandisequippedwithalinelim-
iterwhichcutsexcessline.Thelinelimiter(on
undersideofshield)issharpandcancutyou.
S Remove wing nut from shield.
S Insert bracket into slot on shield.
S Pivotshielduntilboltpassesthroughholein
bracket.
S Securely tighten wing nut.
S Removepackingcoverfromthearborshaft
ifsoequipped.Threadtrimmer headonto
shaft; tighten securely against dust cup.
Slot
Shield
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FUEL YOUR UNIT
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed
withagoodquality2-cycleair-cooledengine
oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.
Poulan/Weed Eaterr brand oil is recom-
mended.(A 40:1ratio isobtained bymixing
3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline). When mixing fuel follow the
instructionsprintedonthecontainer.Always
read and followthe safetyrules underFUEL
SAFETY.
STARTING
Starting Position