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6
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THIS I NSTRUCTION M ANUAL ANDSAFETY RULESBEFOR EOPERATING YOURUNI T.
Compare the illustrations wi th your unit to familiarize yourse lf with the locatio n of the various controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Assist Handle
Line Limiter
Blade
Shield
Trimmer
Head
Shaft
Fuel Mix
Fill Cap
Starter
Handle
STOP Switch
Throttle Trigger
Choke
Lever
Spark Plug
Locking Sleeve
Assembly
Primer Bulb
Muffler
STOP SWITCH
The STOP switch is use d to stop the engine. To
stop th e engine, push and ho ld the switch inthe
STOP po sition u nti l t he e ngin e stops.
PRIMER BULB
ThePR IMERBULBremoves airfromthecar-
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 pressingit and allowing it to return to
its original form.
CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to t he e ngine
toaidincoldstarting.Activatethechokeby
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
positi on.Af ter theengine a ttempts to start, m ove
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
Once engine has started, move the choke lever
to the RUN posit ion.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Besuretoread the fuel
information in the safety rules before you
begin. If you do not understand the safety
rules, do not attempt to f uel your unit. Call
1-800-554-6723.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: Remove f uel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
To obtainthe correct oilmix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2--cycle synthetic oil into
one gallon of fresh gas.
This engine is ce rtified to operate on unleaded
gasolin e. Before o peration, gasoline m ust b e
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle
air-cooled e ngine oil designed to be mixed at a
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/W EED EATER brand
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and
oilat aratio of40 :1. A 40 :1 r atiois obtainedby
mixing 3.2 fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil wi th 1
gallon (4liter s ) of unleadedgasoline.DO NOT
USE automotive oil or mari ne oil. These oils wi ll
causeeng ine damage.Whe n mixing fuel, f ollow
instr uct ions printe d on container . Once oil is
added t o gasoline, shake container momentarily
to assure th at the f uel is thoroughly mixed.
Always re ad and follow the safety rules relating
to fue l be fore fueling you r un it.
CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in
your unit. T his will cause permanent engine
damage and void the limited warranty.