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KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
READ THIS
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
AND SAFETY
RULES
BEFORE
OPERATING
YOUR
UNIT.
Compare
the illustrations
with your unit to famitiarize
yourseff with the location of the van-
ous controls
and adjustments.
Save this manual
for future reference.
Throttle
Throttte
Lock
Spark Plug
Lock-out
Primer
Bulb
Throttte Trigger
Hand
Muffler
Guard
Choke
Lever
ON/OFF
Switch
Fuel Mix
FilICap
ON/OFF
SWITCH
The ON/OFF
SWITCH
is used to stop the en-
gine. To stop the engine, move the switch to the
OFF position.
CHOKE
The CHOKE
he_ps to supply fuel to the engine
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by
moving choke lever to the desired position. See
STARTING
YOUR ENGINE for complete start-
ing information.
PRIMER
BULB
The PRIMER
BU LB removes air from the car-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
putls on the starter rope. Activate
the primer
bulb by pressing
it and allowing
it to return to
its original position.
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
The THROTi-LE
TRIGGER
controls
engine
speed. Squeeze the trigger for full speed opera-
tion; release it for idle speed.
WARNING:
Muffler is very hot during
and after use. Do not touch the muffler or aF
low combustible
material such as dry grass or
fuel to do so.
BEFORE
STARTING
ENGINE
_IWARNING:
Be sure to read the fuel
information
in the safety rules before you be-
gin. If you do not understand
the safety rules,
do
not
attempt
to
fuel
your
unit.
Call
1-800-554-6723.
FUELING
ENGINE
_i WARNING:
Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL
TIP
To obtain th e correct oil mix
I
ratio,
pour 3.2 ounces
of
2-cycle
synthetic
oil into
one gaflon of fresh gas.
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 mixed at a ratio
of 40:1. PoulanANeed Eater brand synthetic
oil
is recommended.
A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4
liters) of unleaded gasoline). DO NOT USE au-
tomotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause en-
gine damage. When mixing fuel, follow instruc-
tions printed on oil container. Once oil is added
to gasoline, shake container momentariIy to as-
sure that the fuel is thoroughly
mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules listed under
HANDLE
FUEL WITH CAUTION.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol Mended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)
can attract moisture which leads to separation
and formation
of acids during
storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while
in storage.
To avoid
engine problems.
empty the fuel system
before storage for 30
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the en-
gine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbure-
tor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner prod-
ucts in the fuel tank or permanent
damage
may
occur.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
It is recommended
that the engine
not be
operated
for longer
than 30 seconds
at full
throttle.
Releasing
the trigger and allowing
the engine to briefly return to idle speed
(5 -
10 seconds)
will be sufficient.
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