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8
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR UNIT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL ANDSAFETYRULES BEFOREOPERATING YOURUNIT.
Compare the illustratio n swith yourunit to fam ilia rize yourse lf with the location of the va rious controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Line Limiter
Blade
Primer Bulb
Handlebar
Starter Handle
Throttle Trigger
Choke
Lever
Shield
Trimmer Head
Tube
Muffler
ON/OFF Switch
Coupler
Blade
ON/OFF SWITCH
The O N /OFF switch is l ocated on the trigger
handle andisused to stopthe engine. Movethe
switch to the OFF position t o stop the engine.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULBremoves airfromthecar-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
pulls on the s tarter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to ret urn to
its original form.
CHOKE
The CHO KE helps to suppl y fuel to the engine
to aid i n cold star tin g . Activate the cho ke by
moving the choke lever t o the F ULL CH O KE
position. Aftertheengineattemptsto start,move
the c hoke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
Once engine hasstarted, move the chokelever
to the OFF CHOKE position.
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 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 engi ne is certified t o operate on unleaded
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-
cooled engineoil designedto bemixed ataratio
of 40:1. Snapper
t
/W e ed Eater
r
brand syn-
thetic oi l is recommended. Mix gasoline and oil
at aratioof 40:1. A40:1 ratiois obtainedby mix-
ing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 li-
ters) of unleaded gasoline.
DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil.
These oils will c ause engine damage. When
mixing fuel, follow instructions printed oncon-
tainer. Once oil is added to gasoline, shake
container momentarily to assure that the fuel
is thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow
the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling
your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation andformation of acids during stor-
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage.
Toavoid engineproblems, empty thefuelsys-
tem before storage for 30 days or longer.
Drain the gas t ank, start t he engine and let it
run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-
ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage
may occur.
See the STORAGE section for additional in-
formation.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
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To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position.
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If engine does not stop, move choke lever
to FULL CHOKE position.