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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.
Line
Limiter
Blade
Primer Bulb
Fuel Mix
Fill Cap
Assist Handle
Starter
Handle
ON/STOP
Switch
Throttle
Trigger
Choke Lever
Spark Plug
Shield
Trimmer
Head
Tube
Muffler
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STO P switch is usedto stop engine.To
stop the engine, push and release the engine
ON/STO P swi tc h .
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
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 operation, gasoline must be
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle
air-cooled engine oil designed to be m ixed at a
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater b rand
synthetic oil is r ecom mended. Mix gasoline and
oil at a ratio of 4 0:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml)of oil wit h1 gallon(4
liters) of unleaded gasoline. 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 containermomentarily
to assure that the fuel is thoroughly m ixed.
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.
Toavoid engine problems, empty the fuel sys-
tem before storage for 30 days o r longer.
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 engine or carbur etor cleaner prod-
ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage may
oc cur. See the STORAGE section for addi-
tional information.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
S
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 restart
unit to allow switch to reset.
S
If engine does not stop, move choke to the
FULL CHOKE position.