OPERATION
KNOW YOUR PRUNER
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
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Line trimmer | Shaft | Shoulder strap clamp | ||||
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| Attachment hanger |
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Shield |
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| Bar oil fill cap | Throttle | Start |
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Chain |
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Bar | Bar nut |
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ON/STOP SWITCH | system by moving the start lever to the START | |||||
The ON/STOP switch is located on the trigger | position. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger | |||||
handle and is used to stop the engine. To stop | until the engine has started and runs. After the | |||||
the engine, push and release the engine ON/ | engine starts, allow the engine to | |||||
STOP switch. |
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PRIMER BULB |
| to deactivate the starting system. | ||||
| COUPLER |
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The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car- |
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buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel. | The COUPLER enables optional attach- | |||||
This allows you to start the engine with fewer | ments to be installed on the unit. | |||||
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer bulb | CHAIN TENSION | |||||
by pressing it and allowing it to return to its origi- | ||||||
It is normal for a new chain to stretch during | ||||||
nal form. |
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| first 15 minutes of operation. You should | |||||
START LEVER |
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| check your chain tension frequently. See | |||||
The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the | CHAIN TENSION in the SERVICE AND AD- |
engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting JUSTMENTS section.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE | This engine is certified to operate on | ||
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel | unleaded gasoline. Before operation, | ||
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality | |||
information in the safety rules before you be- | synthetic | ||
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules, | designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. | ||
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call | Poulan/WEED EATER brand synthetic oil is | ||
| recommended. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio | ||
FUELING ENGINE | of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 | ||
fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 | |||
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WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly | liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE | ||
automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will | |||
when refueling. | |||
cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow | |||
HELPFUL TIP |
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To obtain the correct oil mix |
| added to gasoline, shake container momentarily | |
| to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. | ||
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of |
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| Always read and follow the safety rules relating | ||
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| to fuel before fueling your unit. | ||
one gallon of fresh gas. |
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