KNOW YOUR HEDGE 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 vari- ous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Muffler
Spark Plug 
Hand Guard
Primer Bulb |
ON/OFF
Switch
Throttle Lock
Throttle |
Throttle
Trigger
Choke Lever | Fuel Mix Fill Cap |
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ON/OFF SWITCH | PRIMER BULB |
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The ON/OFF SWITCH is used to stop the en- | The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car- | |||||||||
gine. To stop engine, move switch to OFF. | 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 | |||||||||
CHOKE | bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to | |||||||||
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine | its original position. |
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to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by | THROTTLE TRIGGER |
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moving choke lever to the desired position. See | The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine | |||||||||
STARTING YOUR ENGINE for complete start- | speed. Squeeze the trigger for full speed opera- | |||||||||
ing information. | tion; release it for idle speed. |
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WARNING: Muffler is very hot during | IMPORTANT |
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Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels | ||||||||||
and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al- | (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) | |||||||||
low combustible material such as dry grass or | can attract moisture which leads to separation | |||||||||
fuel to do so. | and formation of acids during storage. Acidic | |||||||||
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE | gas can damage the fuel system of an engine | |||||||||
while in storage. To avoid engine problems, | ||||||||||
| empty the fuel system before storage for 30 | |||||||||
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel | days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the en- | |||||||||
information in the safety rules before you be- | gine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbure- | |||||||||
tor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. Nev- | ||||||||||
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules, | ||||||||||
er use engine or carburetor cleaner products in | ||||||||||
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call | ||||||||||
the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. | ||||||||||
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS | ||||||||||
FUELING ENGINE | ||||||||||
IMPORTANT POINTS |
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| S | Use the minimum throttle speed necessary | ||||||||
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly |
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when refueling. |
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This engine is certified to operate on un- | S | Never attempt to use this hedge trimmer to | ||||||||
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline |
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must be mixed with a good quality synthetic |
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OPERATING POSITION |
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mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater |
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brand synthetic oil is recommended. A 40:1 |
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ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) |
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of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gaso- |
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line. DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on oil container. Once oil is added to gasoline, shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow the safety rules listed under HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION.