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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR UNIT
READ THIS I NSTRUCTION MANUALAND SAFETYRULES BEFORE OPERATING Y OUR UNIT.
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/OFF
Switch
Coupler
Starter Handle
Blade
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger
handle andis used to stop 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.
START LEVER
The ST ART LEVER helps to supply fuel to the
engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting
system by m oving th e star t lever to the START
position. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger
until the engine has started and runs. After the
engine starts, allow the engine to warm--up
10--15 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle
trigger to deactivate the starting system.
COUPLER
The COUPLER enables optional attach-
ments to be installed on the unit.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Be sure toread 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 un-
leaded gasoline. Before ope ration, gasoline
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-
lineand oilat aratioof 40:1. A40:1 ratiois ob-
tainedby mixing3.2ounces(95ml)ofo ilwith1
gallon(4li ter s)of unleadedgasoline. DONOT
USE a u tomotive oil or marine oil. These oils
will cause enginedamage. Whenmixing fuel,
follow in structions printedoncontainer . Once
oil is added to gasoline, shake container mo-
mentarily to assure that thefuel isthoroughly
mixed. Always read and follow the safety
rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTAN T
Experience indicates that a lcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)
can attract moisture which leads to separation
and formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can da mage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage. To avoid engine problems,
empty the fuel system before storage for 30
days or longer . Drain the gas tank, start the en-
gine andlet itrun until thefuellines and carbure-
tor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. Nev-
er use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur .
See the STORAGE section for additional in-
formation.