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FUEL YOUR UNIT
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed
with a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine
oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.
Poulan PRO
!
brand oil is recommended. (A
40:1 ratio is obtained bymixing 3.2 ounces of
oil with 1 gallon of unl eaded gasoline). When
mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on
the container. Always read and follow the
safety rules under
FUEL SAFETY
.
STARTING
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
Tostop the engine, move the ON/OFF switch
to the OFF position.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
Starting Position
Starter
Handle
Choke lever
Primer Bulb
Muffler
WARNING:
The trimmer head will
turn while starting the engine. Avoid anycon-
tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can c ause
serious burns.
COLD ENGINE STARTING (or awarm
engine after running out of fuel)
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Rest engine and shield on ground.
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Move the O N/OFF switch to the ON posi-
tion.
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Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
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Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi-
tion
.
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Squeeze and hold throttle trigger through
all remaining steps.
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Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.
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Move the choke lever to HALF CHOKE
position.
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Pull the starter rope handle no more than 6
pulls, until engine runs.
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Allow the engine to run 10 seconds, then
move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE
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Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-
tion
.
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Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.
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If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow in-
structions inSTARTINGA COLDENGINE.
USING YOUR UNIT
OPERATING POSITION
Eye
Protection
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
ALWAYS WEAR:
Cut from y our left to your right.
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
Advance l ine by tapping the bottom ofthe cut-
ting head lightly on the ground while engine is
running at full speed. A metal blade attached
to the shield will cut the line to the proper
length.
REPLACING THE LINE
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Press the lock tabs and remove the cover.
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Remove the lock ring, tap button, and
spool.
Spool
Hub
Lock Ring
Tap
Button
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Check the indexing teeth on the spool and
hub for wear.
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Use a clean cloth to wipe the inner/outer
surfaces of the spool and hub.
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Use only 0.080 inch (2 mm) diameter line.
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Cut two lengths of line approximately 20
feet (6 meters).
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Insert line into the small hole in the spool.
End of
Line
Arrow on Spool
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Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool; wind indirection of arrow found on