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STOP SWITCH
The STOP switch is used to stop the engine. To
stop the engine, push and hold the switch in the
STOP po sition until t he engine stops.
PRIMER BULB
ThePRIMERBULBremoves airfromthecar-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine withfewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.
CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
toaidincoldstarting.Activatethechokeby
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.Aftertheengineattempts tostart, move
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
Once engine has started, move the choke lever
to the RUN position.
BEFORE STARTING EN GINE
WARNING: Besuretoread thefuel
information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. Ifyoudo 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.
HELPFUL TIP
Toobtainthecorrect oilmix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2--cycle synthetic oil into
one gallon of fresh g as.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Before ope ration, g asoline m ust b e
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a
ratio o f 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 4 0:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2fluidounces(95ml)of oilwith 1gallon
(4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE
automotive oil or marine o il. These oils will
cause enginedamage. When mixing fuel,follow
instructions printed on container. Once oil is
addedto gasoline, shake container momentarily
to assure that the fuel is thoroughly m ixed.
Always read and follow the safety rules relating
to fuel before fueling your unit.
CAUTION : Ne ver use str aig ht gas oli ne in
your unit. This will cause permanent engine
damage and void the limited warranty.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
This engine requires the use of minimum 87
octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.
IMPORTANT
Use of alcohol ble nded fuels (called gasohol or
using ethanol ormethanol) can cause majoren-
gine performance and durability problems.
WARNING: Alternative fuels (not gas-
oline) such as E--1 5 (15% alcohol), E--20 (20%
alcohol),E--85(85% alcohol)are NOTclassified
as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in
2--stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative
fuels will cause problems such as: i mproper
clutch engagements, overheating, vapor lock,
power loss, lubrication deficiency , deterioration
of fuel l ines, gaskets and internal carburetor
components, etc. Alternative fuels cause high
moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixture
leading to oil and fuel separation.
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine switchreads
“push to stop”, it is always
in the ON position.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
S Tostoptheengine,pushandholdtheSTOP
switchinthe STOP positionuntil theengine
stops.
S If engine does not stop, move choke lever
to FULL CHOKE position.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING: The trimmer head will
turn whilestartingtheengine. Avoid anycon-
tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not
start after following th ese
instructions, please call
1--800--554--6723.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm eng i ne after r unning out of
fuel)
Starting Position
1. Set unit o n a flat surface.
2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
3. M o ve choke le ve r to the FULL CHOKE
position.
4. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
through all remaining steps.