KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THIS OPERATOR'SMANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the loca- tion of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer- ence.
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Muffler | "\ | Throttle |
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ON/STOP | Trigger |
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ON/STOP SWITCH
The STOP switch is used to stop engine. Press and hold switch to stop engine.
PRIMER BULB
The primer bulb removes air from the fuel lines and fills them with fuel. This
allows you to start the engine with few- er pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer bulb by pressing it and
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING:Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rules before you begin. If you do not understand the safety rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
gasoline). DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause
engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on container.
allowing it to return to its original form.
CHOKE
The choke helps to supply fuel to the carburetor during starting. This allows you to start a cold engine. Activate the choke by moving choke lever to the Full position. After the engine has started, move the choke to the Off position.
Once oil is added to gasoline, shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract mois- ture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys- tem of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel system before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
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