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TRANSPORTING AND
STORAGE
S Allowtheenginetocool;secureunitbefore
storing or transporting in vehicle.
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transportingtheunit. Useupfuelleftinthe
carburetorbystartingtheengineandletting
it run until it stops.
S Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel
vaporscannotreachsparksoropenflames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
S Storeunitsolinelimitercannotaccidentally
causeinjury.Unitcanbehungbythetube.
S Storetheunit outof thereach ofchildren.
Ifsituations occurwhich arenot coveredin
thismanual,usecareandgoodjudgment. If
youneedassistance,call1--800--554--6723.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not
equippedwithatemperature limitingmuffler
andsparkarrestingscreenwhichmeetsthe
requirementsof CaliforniaCodes 4442and
4443. All U.S. forest land andthe statesof
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey,Oregon,andWashingtonrequireby
lawthatmanyinternalcombustionenginesto
beequippedwithasparkarrestorscreen. If
you operate in a locale where such
regulationsexist,youarelegallyresponsible
for installing and maintaining the operating
conditionoftheseparts. Failuretodosoisa
violation of the law. If a spark arrestor is
required in your area, contact your
AuthorizedServiceDealerfortheproperkit.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to
vibrationsthroughprolongeduseofgasoline
poweredhandtoolscouldcausebloodvessel
ornerve damagein thefingers, hands,and
jointsofpeoplepronetocirculationdisorders
orabnormalswellings.Prolongeduseincold
weather has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptomsoccur suchas numbness,pain,
loss of strength, change in skin color or
texture,orlossoffeelinginthefingers,hands,
orjoints,discontinuetheuseofthis tooland
seek medical attention. An anti--vibration
systemdoesnotguaranteetheavoidanceof
theseproblems. Userswhooperatepower
tools on acontinual andregular basismust
monitorclosely theirphysical conditionand
the condition of this tool.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Make sure your unit is
properly assembled and all fasteners are
secure.
ADJUST THE HANDLE
S Loosen wing nut on handle.
S Rotate handle to upright position and
tighten in acomfortable positionbetween
thetriggerandthesafetylabelonthetube.
Tighten handle securely.
ATTACH THE SHIELD
WARNING:Theshieldmustbeproperly
installed. The shield provides partial
protectionfromtheriskofthrown objectsto
theoperatorandothersandisequippedwith
alinelimiterwhichcutsexcessline. Theline
limiter(on undersideof shield)is sharpand
can cut you.
S Assemble parts as shown
S Tighten parts securely
Shield
NOTE: Remove
andusewasherand
wing nut from this
bolt for assembling
shield.
Wing Nut
Washer
FUEL YOUR UNIT
This engine is certified to operate on
unleadedgasoline. Gasolinemustbemixed
withagoodquality2--cycleair--cooledengine
oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.
Poulan/Weed Eater brand oil is
recommended. (A40:1 ratiois obtainedby
mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of
unleadedgasoline). Whenmixingfuelfollow
the instructions printed on the container.
Alwaysreadandfollowthesafetyrulesunder
FUEL SAFETY.
STARTING
STARTING
POSITION
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
PushandholdenginestopswitchintheSTOP
orOFFpositionuntiltheunithasfullystopped.