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KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READTHIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULESBEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls
and edjustrnents.
Save this manual for future reference.
Muffler
Assist Handle
Shaft
Coupler
Trimmer
Spark
Throttle
Trigger
Head
Primer Bulb
Shield
/
Line Limiter
Start
Blade
Lever
ON/OFF
Switch
Starter handle
ON/OFF
SWITCH
The ON/OFF
switch
is located on the trigger
handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the
switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.
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.
START
LEVER
The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the
engine to aid in starting. Activate
the starting
system by moving the start lever to the START
position. DO NOT squeeze
the throttle trigger
until the engine has started and runs. After the
engine
starts, allow the engine to warm-up
10-15 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle
trigger to deactivate the starting system.
COUPLER
The
COUPLER
enables
optional
attach-
ments to be installed
on the unit.
BEFORE
STARTING
ENGINE
WARNING:
Be sure to read the fuel
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
To obtain the correct oil mix
I
t ratio,
pour 3.2 ounces
of
I
2-cycle
synthetic
oil
into
I
one gallon of fresh gas.
I
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
This engine
mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4
liters) of unleaded
gasoline.
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 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 fon-nation 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. Nev-
er use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur,
See the STORAGE
section for additional
in-
formation.
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