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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR UNIT
READ THIS I NSTRUCTION MANUALAND SAFETYRULES BEFOREOPERA TING YOURUNIT.
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 Limiter
Blade
Primer Bulb
Handlebar
Throttle T rigger
Start Lever
Spark Plug
Shield
Trimmer Head
Shaft
Mu
f
f
ler
ON/STOP
Switch
Coupler
Starter Handle
Blade
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP switch is located on the trigger
handle and is used to stop the engine. To stop
the engine, push and release the engine
ON/STOP swi tch .
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.
START LEVER
TheSTARTLEVER helpsto supplyfueltothe
engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting
system by moving the start lever to the
ST ART position. DO NOT squeeze the
throttle triggeruntiltheenginehas startedand
runs. After theengine starts, allow theengine
to warm--up 10--15 seconds, then fully
squeeze the throttle trigger to dea ctivate the
starting system.
COUPLER
The COUPLER enables optional attach-
ments to be installed on the unit.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Be sure to read thefuel
information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. If youdo 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.
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 unleaded
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-
cooled engineoil designed to bemixed ata ratio
of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EA TER brand synthetic
oil is recommended. Mix gasolineand oilat ara-
tio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2
fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters)
ofunleadedgasoline. DONOT USE automotive
oil or marine oil. These oils will cause engine
damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions
printed on container . Once oil is added to gaso-
line, shake container momentarily to assurethat
the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and
follow the safety rules relating tofuel beforefuel-
ing your unit.
CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in
your unit. This will cause permanent engine
damage and void the limited warranty.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
This engine requires the use of minimum 87
octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.
IMPORTAN T
Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or
using ethanolor methanol) can cause major en-
gine performance and durability problems.