OPERATION
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.
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STOP SWITCH |
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The STOP switch is used to stop the engine. To | The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine | |||||||||
stop the engine, push and hold the switch in the | to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by | |||||||||
STOP position until the engine stops. |
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PRIMER BULB |
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The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car- | the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. | |||||||||
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel. | Once engine has started, move the choke lever | |||||||||
This allows you to start the engine with fewer | to the RUN position. |
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pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer |
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bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to |
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its original form. |
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE |
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| WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel | instructions printed on container. Once oil is | ||||||||
| added to gasoline, shake container momentarily | |||||||||
information in the safety rules before you | to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. | |||||||||
begin. If you do not understand the safety | Always read and follow the safety rules relating | |||||||||
rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call | to fuel before fueling your unit. | |||||||||
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| CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in | |||||||
FUELING ENGINE |
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| WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly | FUEL REQUIREMENTS | ||||||||
when refueling. |
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| This engine requires the use of minimum 87 | ||||||
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| octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline. | |||||
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| To obtain the correct oil mix |
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| Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or | ||||||||
| ratio, | pour 3.2 ounces of |
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| one gallon of fresh gas. |
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| WARNING: Alternative fuels (not gas- | |||||||
| This engine is certified to operate on unleaded |
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gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be | oline) such as | |||||||||
mixed with a good quality synthetic | alcohol), | |||||||||
as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in | ||||||||||
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand | ||||||||||
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and | fuels will cause problems such as: improper | |||||||||
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by | clutch engagements, overheating, vapor lock, | |||||||||
mixing 3.2 fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 | power loss, lubrication deficiency, deterioration | |||||||||
gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT | of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor | |||||||||
USE automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will | components, etc. Alternative fuels cause high | |||||||||
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