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8
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFOREOPERA TING YOURUNIT.
Compare the illustratio n s with your unit to familia rize yourse lf with the location of the va rious controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Line Limiter
Blade
Shield
Trimmer
Head
Tube
Assist Handle
ON/OFF Switch
Primer Bulb
Muffler
Throttle
Trigger
Choke Lev er
Starter Handle
Coupler
ON/OFF SWITCH
The O N /OFF switch is l ocated on the trigger
handle andis usedtostop t heengine. Movethe
switch to the OFF position t o stop the engine.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULBremoves airfrom thecar-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
pulls on the s tarter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to ret urn to
its original form.
CHOKE
The CHO KE helps to suppl y fuel to the engine
to aid i n cold star tin g . Activate the cho ke by
moving the choke lever t o the F ULL CH O KE
position. Aftertheengine attemptsto star t,move
the c hoke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
Once engine hasstarted, movethe chokelever
to the OFF CHOKE position.
COUPLER
The COUPLER enables optional attach-
ments to be installed on the unit.
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
1-800-554-6723.
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 oi l i s recom mended. 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
w ith 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline.
DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil.
These oils will c ause 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 andformation of a cids during stor-
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage.
Toavoid engine problems, empty t hefuel sys-
tem before storage for 30 days or longer.
Drain the gas t ank, start t he 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 additional in-
formation.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
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To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position.
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If engine does not stop, move choke lever
to FULL CHOKE position.