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1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3. Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole
in bracket.
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
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Bracket
Slot
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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURUNIT.
Compare the illustration s with your unit to familiar i z e your s elf with the loc atio n of the va rious controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Primer Bulb
Line Limiter
Blade
Fuel Mix
Fill Cap
Assist Handle
Starter
Handle
ON/OFF Switch
Throttle Trigger
Choke Lever
Spark Plug
Shield
Trimmer
Head
Tube
Muffler
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP switch is used to stop the
engine. To stop the engine, push and release
the engine ON/STO P s w itch.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes airfrom thecar-
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 OKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
to aid in cold starting . Activa te the c ho ke b y
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHO KE
position. Afterthe engineattemptsto start, move
the choke lever to the H ALF CH O KE position.
Once engine hasstarted, movethe 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 r ules,
do not attempt to fuel 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 m ixed at a
ratio o f 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand
synthetic oil is r ecom mended. Mix gasoline and
oil at a r atio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces of oil wi th 1 gallon of
unleaded gasoline. D O NO T USE automotive
oil or boat oil. These oils w ill cause engine
damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions
printed on container. O nce oil is added to
gasoline, shake container momentar ily to
assurethat the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules r elating to fuel
before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) canattract moisture which leads to
separation and formation o facids during stor-
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage.