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8
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THIS I NSTRUCTION MANUAL A ND SAFETYRULES BEFOREOPERA TING Y OUR U NIT.
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
Assist Handle
Starter
Handle
Start Lever
Shield
Trimmer
Head
Shaft
Muffler
ON/OFF Switch
Coupler
Throttle T rigger
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger
handle and is used to stop t he engine. Move the
switch to the OFF position to stop t he eng ine.
PRIMER BULB
The P RIMERBULBremoves 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 mo ving the start le ver 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 5
seconds, t hen 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 to read the fuel
information in the safety rules before you begin.
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.
HELPFUL TIP
Toobtain thecorrect 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 goo d quality synthetic 2- cycle
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EA TER brand
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4
liters) o f unl eaded gasoline. DO N OT USE
automoti ve oil o r marine oil. These oils will
cause engine damage. When m ixing fuel, follow
instructions printed on container. Once oil is
added t o gasoline, shake container m omentarily
to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.
Always read and follow the safety rules relating
to fuel before fueli ng your un it.
IMPORTAN T
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) canattract moisturewhich leadsto
separationand formationof acids duringstor-
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of anenginewhile instorage. Toavoidengine
problems, empty the fuel system beforestor-
age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,
start theengine andlet itrununtilthe fuellines
and carburetor are empty . U sefresh fuelnext
season. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner pr oductsinthe fueltank orpermanent
damage m ay occur. See the STORAGE sec-
tion for additional information.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
S To stop the engine, move t he ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position.