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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THISINSTRUCTION MANUALAND SAFETYRULES BEFOREOPERA TINGYOURUNIT.
Compare the illustrations with your unit to f amiliarize yourself with thelocation of the various controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Line Limiter
Blade
Assist Handle
Shield
Trimmer
Head
Shaft
Muffler
Fuel Mix
Fill Cap
Starter
Handle
STOP Switch
Throttle Trigger
Choke
Lever
Spark Plug
Locking Sleeve
Assembly
Primer Bulb
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
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.
HELPFUL TIP
Toobtainthecorrect oilmix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2--cycle synthetic oil into
one gallon of fresh g as.
Thisengineiscertifiedtooperateonunleaded
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at
a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline
and oil at a ratio o f 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is
obtained bymixing 3.2fluid ounces (95ml) of
oilwith1gallon(4liters)ofunleadedgasoline.
DO NOT USE automotive oil or marine oil.
These oils will cause engine damage. When
mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on
container. Once oil is added to gasoline,
shake container mom entarily to assure that
thefuel isthoroughly mixed. Always readand
follow the safety rules relating to fuel before
fueling your unit.