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8. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned
holes. This will keep the shaft from turn-
ing while tightening the blade nut.
Screwdriver
9. TIghten blade nut f irmly with a w rench w hile
holding screwdriver in position.
10. Remove the screwdriver.
11. Turn blade by hand. If the blade binds
against the shield,or appears to beuneven,
the blade is not centered, and you must re-
install.
NOTE: To remove blade, insert screwdriver
into aligned holes. Unthread the nut and re-
move parts. Be sure to store parts and instruc-
tions for future use.
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR BRUSHCUTTER
READ THIS I NSTRUCTION MANUAL A ND SAFETYRULES BEFORE O PERATING Y OUR U NIT.
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls
and adjustments. S ave t his manu al for f uture reference.
Handlebar
Shield
Muffler
Choke
Lever
Primer Bulb
Starter Handle
Trimmer head
Blade
Trigger Handle
ON/OFF
Switch
ON/OFF SWITCH
TheON/OFFswitchisusedtostoptheengine.
To stop th eengine, m ove the O N/OFF switch to
the OFF position.
PRIMER BULB
The P RIMER BULB removes airfrom thecar-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
pulls on the starter r ope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.
CHOKE
The CHOKE h elps t o supply fu el to t he engine
toaidincoldstarting.Activatethechokeby
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position. A fter theengine a ttempts to start, m ove
the choke lever to t he HALF CHOKE p osition.
Once engine has started, move the choke lever
to the OFF CHOKE position.
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 un-
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline
must be mixed w ith a good quality synthetic
2-cycle air-cooled engineoil. We recomme nd
Poulan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil. Mix
gasoline and oil ata ratio of 40:1 . A 40:1 ratio
is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil
with 1 gallon ( 4 liters) of unleaded gasoline.
DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil.
These oils will cause engine damage. When
mixing fuel,follow instructions printedoncon-
tainer. Once oil is added to gasoline, shake
container momentarily to assure that the fuel
is thor oughly mixed. A lways rea d and follow
the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling
your unit.
IMPORTAN T
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) canattract m oisture w hich leadsto
separation andformation ofacids during stor-
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage.