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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ON/STOP SWITCH | CHOKE |
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The ON/STOP switch is used to stop engine. To | The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
stop the engine, push and release the engine | to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ON/STOP switch. | 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 OFF CHOKE position. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 | read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel | before fueling your unit. |
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IMPORTANT |
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information in the safety rules before you | Experience indicates that alcohol blended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
begin. If you do not understand the safety | fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call | methanol) can attract moisture which leads to | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| separation and formation of acids during stor- | |||||||||||||||||||
FUELING ENGINE | age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| of an engine while in storage. | ||||||||||||||||||
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly | To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel sys- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
when refueling. | tem before storage for 30 days or longer. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
run until the fuel lines and carburetor are | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be | empty. Use fresh fuel next season. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
mixed with a good quality synthetic | Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
may occur. |
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synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline |
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See the STORAGE section for additional in- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
formation. |
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by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of |
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HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine | S To stop the engine, push and release the | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions |
| engine ON/STOP switch. The switch will | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
printed on container. Once oil is added to |
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gasoline, shake container momentarily to |
| Wait 5 seconds before attempting to restart | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always |
| unit to allow switch to reset. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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