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S Emptythefueltankbeforestoringortrans-
portingtheunit.Useupfuelleftinthecarbu-
retorbystartingengineandlettingitrunun-
til it stops.
S Storeunitandfuelinan areawhere fuelva-
pors cannot reach sparks or openflames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
S Storeunitsolinelimitercannotaccidentally
cause injury.Unit canbe hungby thetube.
S Store the unit out of the reach of children
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not
equipped with a temperature limiting muffler
andsparkarresting screenwhich meetsthe
requirements of California Codes 4442 and
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey,Oregon, andWashington requireby
lawthatmanyinternalcombustionenginesto
be equipped with a spark arrestor screen.If
you operate in a locale where such regula-
tions exist, you are legally responsible for
installing and maintaining the operatingcon-
ditionoftheseparts.Failuretodosoisaviola-
tion of the law. If a sparkarrestor isrequired
inyourarea,contactyourAuthorizedService
Dealer for the proper kit.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tionsthroughprolongeduseofgasolinepow-
ered hand toolscould causeblood vesselor
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
jointsofpeoplepronetocirculationdisorders
orabnormalswellings.Prolongeduse incold
weatherhasbeenlinkedtobloodvesseldam-
ageinotherwisehealthypeople.Ifsymptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers,hands, orjoints,
discontinuetheuseofthistoolandseekmed-
ical attention. An anti-vibration systemdoes
not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-
lems. Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor
closelytheirphysicalconditionandthecondi-
tion of this tool.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:Makesure unitis properlyas-
sembled and all fasteners are secure.
ADJUST THE HANDLE
S Loosenwingnutor plasticknob onhandle.
S Rotatehandletoupright position andtight-
en in a comfortable position between the
trigger and the safety label on the tube.
Tighten handle securely.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be properly
installed. The shield provides partialprotec-
tionfromtheriskofthrownobjectstotheoper-
atorandothersandisequippedwithalinelim-
iterwhichcutsexcessline.Thelinelimiter(on
undersideofshield)issharpandcancutyou.
S Insert bracket into slot on shield.
S Pivotshielduntilboltpassesthroughholein
bracket.
S Securely tighten wing nut.
S Removepackingcoverfromthearborshaft
if so equipped. Thread trimmer head onto
shaft; tighten securely against dust cup.
Bracket
Shield
Slot
FUELING
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed
withagood quality2-cycle air-cooledengine
oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.
Poulan/Weed Eater brand oil is recom-
mended. (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing
3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline). When mixing fuel follow the
instructionsprintedonthe container.Always
read and follow the safety rules under FUEL
SAFETY.
STARTING
Starting Position
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
Push and hold the engine stop switch in the
STOP or OFF position until the unit has fully
stopped.
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HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING: The trimmer head will turn
while starting the engine. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
COLD ENGINE STARTING OR
STARTING AFTER REFUELING
S Set unit on a flat surface.
S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi-
tion.