KNOW YOUR EDGER
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.
ON/OFF | Fuel/Oil Mix Cap | Starter Rope Handle | |||
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Switch | Throttle Trigger | ||||
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Choke |
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Primer Bulb Muffler and |
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ON/OFF SWITCH |
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The ON/OFF switch is used to select the ON | the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. | ||||
or OFF position. |
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| Once engine has started, move the choke lever | ||
STARTER ROPE HANDLE |
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| THROTTLE TRIGGER | ||||
The STARTER ROPE HANDLE is used for | |||||
starting the engine.CHOKEThe CHOKE pro- | The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine | ||||
vides additional fuel to the engine when start- | speed. It is designed to be activated by the | ||||
ing a cold or refueled engine. |
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PRIMER BULB |
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The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car- | The BLADE is designed to cut sod. | ||||
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel. | DEPTH ADJUSTING SKID | ||||
This allows you to start the engine with fewer | |||||
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer bulb | The DEPTH ADJUSTING SKID sets the | ||||
by pressing it and allowing it to return to its origi- | depth of the cut. | ||||
nal form. |
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CHOKE |
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| The DEPTH CONTROL LEVER regulates | ||
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine | the cutting depth. Move the lever backward | ||||
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by | for full depth edging, forward for half depth | ||||
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE | edging. |
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE |
| damage. When mixing fuel, follow instruc- | |||
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel | tions printed on container. Once oil is added | ||||
to gasoline, shake container momentarily to | |||||
information in the safety rules before you be- | assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Al- | ||||
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules, | ways read and follow the safety rules relating | ||||
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call | to fuel before fueling your unit. | ||||
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FUELING ENGINE |
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| Experience indicates that alcohol blended | |||
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly | fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or | ||||
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to | |||||
when refueling. |
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| separation and formation of acids during stor- | ||
This engine is certified to operate on un- | age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system | ||||
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline | of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine | ||||
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic | problems, empty the fuel system before stor- | ||||
age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, | |||||
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater | start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines | ||||
brand synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gaso- | and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next | ||||
line and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob- | season.Never use engine or carburetor | ||||
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon | cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent | ||||
of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automo- | damage may occur.See the STORAGE sec- | ||||
tive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine | tion for additional information. | ||||
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