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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR UNIT
READ THIS I NSTRUCTION MANUAL A ND SAFETYRULES BEFORE OPERATING Y OUR U NIT.
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for f uture reference.
Line Lim iter
Blade
Primer Bulb
Handlebar
Starter Handle
Throttle T rigger
Choke
Lever
Shield
Trimmer Head
Shaft
Muffler
ON/OFF Switch
Coupler
Blade
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger
handle and is used tostop the engine. Move the
switch to the OFF position to stop t he eng ine.
PRIMER BULB
ThePRIMER BULBremoves airfromthecar-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start theengine 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 he lps to supply fuel to the engine
toaidincoldstarting.Activatethechokeby
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.After theengine a ttempts to start, move
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
Once engine has started, move the choke lever
to the OFF CHOKE position.
COUPLER
The COUPLER enables optional attach-
ments to be installed on the unit.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Be sure toread the fuel
information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,
do not attempt to f uel your unit. Call
1-800-554-6723.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
Toobtain thecorrect oilmix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2--cycle synthetic oil into
one gallon of fresh gas.
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline. Be fore oper ation , gas oline
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be
mixed at a rati o of 40 :1. Poulan/ WEED EA TER
brand synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gaso-
line and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob-
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1
gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT
USE automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will
cause engine damage. Whenmixing fuel, follow
instructions printe d on container . Once oil is
added t o gasoline, shake container m omentarily
to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Al-
ways read and follow the safety rules relating to
fuel b efore fu elin g your unit.
IMPORTAN T
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol)can a ttract moisture whichleads to
separationand f ormationof acids duringstor-
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
ofan enginewhilein storage. Toavoidengine
problems, empty the fuel system beforestor-
age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,
startthe engineand letitrun untilthefuellines
and carburetor are empty. Usefresh fuelnext
season. Never use engine or carburetor
cleanerproducts inthe fueltank orpermanent
damage may occur.
See the STORAGE section for additional in-
formation.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position.
S If engine does not stop, m ove choke lever
to FULL CHOKE position.