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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURUNIT.
Compare the illus trations with your unit to familiar iz e your s e lf with the location of t h e var io us contr o ls
and adjustments. Save this m anual for future reference.
Primer Bulb
Fuel Mix F ill Cap
Assist Handle
Starter
Rope
ON/STOP
Switch
Throttle Trigger
Choke Lever
Spark Plug
Shield
Trimmer
Head
Tube
Line Limiter
Blade
ON/STOP S WITCH
The ON/STOP switch is used tostop engine. To
stop the engine, push and r elease t he engine
ON/STO P sw i tc h .
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes airfrom thecar-
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 b y pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.
CHOKE
The CHOKE 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 C H OKE
position. Aftertheengine attemptsto start, move
the choke lever to the H ALF CH O KE position.
Once engi ne has star ted, m ove the choke lever
to the OFF CHOKE position.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING:
Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rules before you
begin. If you do not understand the safety
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 oper ation, gasoline m ust be
mixed with a good qual ity synthetic 2-cycle
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater b r and
synthetic oil is recommended. M ix gasoline and
oil at arati o of 40:1. A40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil wit h1 ga llon(4
liters) of unleaded gas oline. DO NOT USE
automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause
engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow
instructions printed on container. Once oil is
addedto gasoline, shake c ontainermomentarily
to assure that the fuel i s 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 or using ethanol or
methanol) canattract moisture which leads t o
separation and formation of acids during stor-
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage.
Toavoid engine problems, empty the fuel sys-
tem before storage for 30 days or l onger.
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 engi ne or carburetor cl eaner pr od-
ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage may
oc cur. See the STORAGE section for addi-
tional information.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
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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 to r estart
unit to allow switch to reset.
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If engine does not stop, move choke to the
FULL CHOKE position.