Know Your Trimmer, ON/OFF Switch Choke, Coupler

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER

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.

Assist Handle

Coupler

Trimmer

Tube

Head

Starter

ON/OFF Switch

Shield

Handle

Primer Bulb

Line Limiter

Throttle Trigger

Blade

Choke

Muffler

Lever

ON/OFF SWITCH

CHOKE

The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger

The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine

handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the

to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by

switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.

moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE

PRIMER BULB

position. After the engine attempts to start, move

The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-

the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.

Once engine has started, move the choke lever

buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.

to the OFF CHOKE position.

This allows you to start the engine with fewer

COUPLER

pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer

bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to

The COUPLER enables optional attach-

its original form.

ments to be installed on the unit.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

is thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow

the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling

WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel

your unit.

information in the safety rules before you be-

IMPORTANT

gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,

Experience indicates that alcohol blended

do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or

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methanol) can attract moisture which leads to

FUELING ENGINE

separation and formation of acids during stor-

age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly

of an engine while in storage.

when refueling.

To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel sys-

tem before storage for 30 days or longer.

This engine is certified to operate on

Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it

unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline

run until the fuel lines and carburetor are

must be mixed with a good quality synthetic

empty. Use fresh fuel next season.

2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-

mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater

ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage

brand synthetic oil is recommended. Mix

may occur.

gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio

See the STORAGE section for additional in-

is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1

formation.

gallon of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause

engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow

S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF

instructions printed on container.

switch to the OFF position.

Once oil is added to gasoline, shake

S If engine does not stop, move choke lever

container momentarily to assure that the fuel

to FULL CHOKE position.