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S Emptythefueltankbeforestoringortrans-
portingtheunit. Useupfuelleftinthecar-
buretorbystartingtheengineandlettingit
run until it stops.
S Storeunitandfuelinanareawherefuelva-
porscannotreachsparksoropenflames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
S Storeunitsolinelimitercannotaccidentally
causeinjury.Unitcanbehungbythetube.
S Store the unit out of thereach ofchildren
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not
equippedwithatemperature limitingmuffler
andsparkarrestingscreenwhichmeetsthe
requirementsof CaliforniaCodes 4442and
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey,Oregon,andWashingtonrequireby
lawthatmanyinternalcombustionenginesto
beequippedwithasparkarrestorscreen.If
you operate in a localewhere suchregula-
tions exist, you are legally responsible for
installingandmaintainingtheoperatingcon-
ditionoftheseparts.Failuretodosoisaviola-
tionofthelaw.Ifasparkarrestorisrequired
inyourarea,contactyourAuthorizedService
Dealer for the proper kit.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposuretovibra-
tionsthroughprolongeduseofgasolinepow-
eredhandtoolscouldcausebloodvesselor
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
jointsofpeoplepronetocirculationdisorders
orabnormalswellings.Prolongeduseincold
weatherhasbeenlinkedtobloodvesseldam-
ageinotherwisehealthypeople.Ifsymptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength,changeinskin coloror texture,or
lossoffeelinginthefingers,hands,orjoints,
discontinuetheuseofthistoolandseekmed-
icalattention. Ananti-vibrationsystemdoes
notguaranteetheavoidanceof theseprob-
lems. Users whooperate powertools ona
continual and regular basis must monitor
closelytheirphysicalconditionandthecondi-
tion of this tool.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:Makesureunitisproperlyas-
sembled and all fasteners are secure.
ATTACHING THE HANDLE
Groove
S Assemble handle to the unit as shown;
makesurebottomofhandleisseatedinthe
groove in the trigger housing.
NOTE: Adjustment knob must be as-
sembledonthe sideof theunit oppositethe
operator’s position.
S Pivot handle to a comfortable position.
Tighten handle securely.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING: The shield helps to protect
theoperatorandothersfromthrownobjects,
andisequippedwithalinelimiterbladewhich
cutsexcessline.Thisblade(onundersideof
shield) is sharp and can cut you.
S Remove wing nut from shield.
S Insert bracket into slot as shown.
S Pivotshielduntilboltpasses throughhole
in bracket.
S Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Slot
Shield
Wing
Nut
Bracket
Line Limiter Blade
FUEL YOUR UNIT
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed
withagoodquality2-cycleair-cooledengine
oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.
Poulan/Weed Eater brand oil is recom-
mended.(A 40:1ratio isobtained bymixing
3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline). When mixing fuel follow the
instructionsprintedonthecontainer.Always
readandfollowthesafetyrulesunderFUEL
SAFETY.
STARTING
For occasional use only.
Starting Position
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
PushandholdenginestopswitchintheSTOP
orOFFpositionuntiltheunithasfullystopped.
WARNING: The trimmer head will turn
while starting the engine. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.