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8
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
REA D TH IS I NS TRUCT IO N MA NUAL A NDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATING YOURUNIT.
Compare th e illustra tion s with you r unit to familiar ize yo urself with th eloca tion of the va rio us co ntro ls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Line Limiter
Blade
Primer Bulb
Assist Handle
Starter
Handle
Choke
Lever
Shield
Trimmer
Head
Shaft
Muffler
ON/OFF Switch
Coupler
Throttle Trigger
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF switch is loca ted on the trigger
handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the
switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.
PRIMER BULB
ThePRIMERBULBremoves airfromthecar-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine 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 helps to supply fuel to the engine
to aid in co ld starting. Activate the choke by
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.After t heengine a ttemp ts tostart,move
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
Once engine has sta rted, 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
W ARNING:
Be sure toread thefuel
information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. If youdo not understandthe safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-554-6723.
FUELING ENGINE
W ARNING:
Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
To obtainthecorrect oil mix
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 go od quality syn the tic 2-cycle
air-cooled engine oil design ed to be mixed at a
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand
synthetic oil is recommend ed. Mix gasoline and
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixin g 3.2 oun ces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4
liters) of unleaded gasoline . DO NOT USE
a ut omot ive oil or mar ine oil. Th ese oils will
cause engine da mage. When mixing fue l, follow
in structions print ed on co ntainer. Once oil is
adde d t o gas oline,shake conta iner momentarily
to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.
Alw ays re ad a nd follow the safe t y rules rela ting
to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol)can attractmoisturewhichleadsto
separationandformationofacids during stor-
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
ofan engi newhile instorage. Toavoidengine
problems, empt y thefuel system beforestor-
agefor 30 days or longer. Drain thegas tank,
start t heengineandlet it rununtilthefuellines
andcarburetorareempty. Usefresh fuel nex t
season. Never use engine or carburetor
cleanerproductsinthefueltank orpermanent
damagemay occur. See the STORAGE sec-
tion for additional information.