OPERATION
KNOW YOUR UNIT
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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| Assist handle |
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| Coupler |
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| Shaft |
| ON/STOP switch |
Trimmer head |
| Primer bulb | Starter handle |
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| Shield |
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Line limiter |
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blade | Throttle | Start | Muffler |
| trigger | lever |
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ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP switch is used to stop engine. To stop the engine, push and release the engine ON/STOP switch.
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 pulls 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
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 be- gin. If you do not understand the safety rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
To obtain the correct oil mix ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic
fluid 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 gaso- line, shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and
follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fuel- ing your unit.
CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in your unit. This will cause permanent engine damage and void the limited warranty.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
This engine requires the use of minimum 87 octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.
IMPORTANT
Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can cause major en- gine performance and durability problems.
WARNING: Alternative fuels (not gas- oline) such as
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