KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READTHIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULESBEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT
Compare the iliustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls
and adjustments.
Save this manual for future reference.
Handle
Muffler
_,/Tube
Throttle Trigger
Shield _1 _
ON/OFF
Swi_Spark
Plug
Starter
_'_
Handle"_
_--
"
Choke Lever
Trimmer
Head
Line Limiter
Blade
Primer Bulb
Fuel Mix
Fill Cap
ON/STOP
SWITCH
The
ON/STOP
switch
is used to stop the
engine. To stop the engine, push and release
the engine ON/STOP
switch.
PRIMER
BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes
air from the car-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
pulis 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
to aid in cold starting. Activate
the choke by
moving the choke tever to the FULL CHOKE
position. After the engine attempts to start, move
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE
position.
Once engine has started, move the choke lever
to the OFF CHOKE
position.
BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE
_
WARNING:
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
1-800-554-8723.
FUELING
ENGINE
_L, 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 mixed at a
ratio
of
40:1.
Poulan/Weed
Eater
brand
synthetic oil is recommended,
Mix gasoline and
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing
3.2 ounces
of oil with
1 gallon
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 added
to gasoline,
shake
container
momentarily
to assure that
the fuel is thoroughly
mixed. Always
read and
follow the safety rules relating
to fuel before
fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience
indicates
that alcohol
blended
fuels
(called
gasohol
or using
ethanol
or
methanol)
can attract moisture which leads to
separation
and formation
of acids during stor-
age. Acidic gas can damage
the fuel system
of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems,
empty the fuel sys-
tem before
storage
for 30 days
or 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 carburetor
cleaner prod-
ucts in the fuel tank or permanent
damage
may
occur,
See the STORAGE
section for additionai
in-
formation.
HOW
TO STOP
YOUR
UNIT
• 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.
• If engine does not stop, move choke lever
to FULL CHOKE
position.
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