Know Your Trimmer, ON/OFF Switch Choke

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

Trimmer

Shaft

Head

ON/OFF Switch

Starter Handle

Shield

Primer Bulb

Line Limiter

Throttle

Trigger

Blade

Choke Lever

Muffler

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.

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.

pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer

bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to

its original form.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow

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 be-

to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.

gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,

Always read and follow the safety rules relating

do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call

to fuel before fueling your unit.

1-800-554--6723.

IMPORTANT

FUELING ENGINE

Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels

(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly

can attract moisture which leads to separa-

when refueling.

tion and formation of acids during storage.

Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an

HELPFUL TIP

engine while in storage. To avoid engine prob-

To obtain the correct oil mix

lems, empty the fuel system before storage

ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of

for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start

2-cycle synthetic oil into

the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and

one gallon of fresh gas.

carburetorare empty. Use fresh fuel next sea-

son. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded

products in the fuel tank or permanent dam-

gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be

age may occur. See the STORAGE section

mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle

for additional information.

air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a

ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and

S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF

oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by

switch to the OFF position.

mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4

S If engine does not stop, move choke lever

liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE

to FULL CHOKE position.

automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will