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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL ANDSAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOURUNIT.
Compare theillustration swith yo urunit to familiarize y o urself withthe locationof the variou scontrols
and adjustments. Save this manual for future r eference.
Line Limiter
Blade
Shield
Trimmer
Head
Tube
Assist Handle
ON/STOP Switch
Primer Bulb
Muffler
Throttle
Trigger
Choke Lever
Starter Handle
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON /STO P switch is used to stop the
engine. To stop the engine, push and release
the engine ON/ST O P sw itch.
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 starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.
CHOKE
The CH O KE helps to supply 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. Aftertheengineattemptstostart,move
the c hoke lever to the H ALF CHOKE position.
Once engine hasstarted, move the chokelever
to the OFF C H O KE position.
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 f uel your unit. Call
1-800-554--6723.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING:
Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Snapper
t
/Weed
Eater
"
brand synthetic oil is recommended.
Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1
ratio is obtained bymixing 3.2 ounces (95ml)
of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded
gasoline. DONOTUSE automotive oil orboat
oil. These oils will cause engine damage.
When mixing fuel, f ollow instructions printed
on container. Once oil is added to gasoline,
shake container momentarily to assure that
the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always readand
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 and formation of acids during stor-
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage.
Toavoid engine problems, emptythe fuel sys-
tem before storage for 30 days or longer.
Drain the gas tank, start the 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
S
To stop the engine, push and release the
engine ON/STOP switch. The switch will
automatically return to the ON position.
Wait 5 seconds before attempting torestart
unit to allow switch to reset.