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8
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR BRUSHCUTTER
READTHIS INSTRUCTIONMANUAL AND SAFETYRULES BEFOREOPERATING YOURUNIT.
Compare the illustratio n swith yourunit to familiar iz e yo urself with thelocation of the var io u scontrols
and adjustments. Save t his manual for future reference.
Primer
Bulb
Line Limiter Blade
Shield
Trimmer Head
Tube
Handlebar
ON/STOP
Switch
Muffler
Throttle Trigger
Choke Lev er
Starter Handle
Blade
ON/STOP SWITCH
TheON /STOPsw itchisused tostoptheengine.
Tostop the engine, push and r elease theengine
ON/STOP switc h .
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This al lows 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
TheCHOKEhelps tosupplyfuel totheengineto
aidincoldstarting.Activate thechokebymoving
the choke lever to the FU LL CH OKE position.
After the engine attempts to start, move the
chokelevertotheHALF C H OKEposition.Once
engine has started, move the choke lever to the
OFF CHO KE position.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING:
Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rules bef ore you be-
gin. If you do not understand the s afety rules,
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 qual ity synthetic 2-cycle a ir -
cooled engine oil designed tobe mixed at aratio
of 40:1.Poulan/W eedEaterbrandsyntheticoilis
recommended. Mix gasoline a ndoil at aratioof
40:1. A 40:1 r atio is obt ained by mixing 3.2
ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gaso-
line. DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil.
These oils will cause engine damage. When
mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on con-
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 orusing ethanol ormeth-
anol) can attract moisture which leads to sep-
aration and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage. Toavoid engine prob-
lems,emptythefuel systembefore storagefor
30daysorlonger. Drainthe gas tank, start the
engine and let itrun until the fuel lines and car-
buretor areempty.Usefreshfuel next season.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-
ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage
may occur. See t he STORAGE section for
additional information.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
S
To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position (toward the c ut-
ting head).
S
If engine does not stop, move choke leverto
the FULL CHOKE position.
Throttle Trigger
ON/OFF
Switch
ON
OFF