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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Shaft | Safety Label |
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Trimmer |
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Line Limiter |
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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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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE |
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| mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 | ||||||
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel | liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE | ||||||||
automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will | |||||||||
information in the safety rules before you | cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow | ||||||||
begin. If you do not understand the safety | instructions printed on container. Once oil is | ||||||||
rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call | added to gasoline, shake container momentarily | ||||||||
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FUELING ENGINE |
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WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly | IMPORTANT |
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when refueling. |
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HELPFUL TIP |
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| methanol) can attract moisture which leads to | ||||||||
To obtain the correct oil mix |
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ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of |
| age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system | |||||||
| of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine | ||||||||
one gallon of fresh gas. |
| problems, empty the fuel system before stor- | |||||||
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded |
| age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, | |||||||
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be | start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines | ||||||||
mixed with a good quality synthetic | and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next | ||||||||
season. Never use engine or carburetor clean- | |||||||||
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand | er products in the fuel tank or permanent dam- | ||||||||
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and | age may occur. See the STORAGE section for | ||||||||
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by | additional information. |
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