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.
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Spark Plug |
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| Throttle Lock | |
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Hand Guard |
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| Trigger |
Primer Bulb |
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Choke Lever |
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ON/OFF SWITCH | PRIMER BULB | |||
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 | |||
its original position. | ||||
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine | ||||
THROTTLE TRIGGER | ||||
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by | ||||
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 | |||
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 | |||
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel | while in storage. To avoid engine problems, | |||
empty the fuel system before storage for 30 | ||||
information in the safety rules before you be- | days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the en- | |||
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules, | gine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbure- | |||
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call | tor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. | |||
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod- | ||||
FUELING ENGINE | ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage | |||
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WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly | OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS | |||
when refueling. | It is recommended that the engine not be | |||
This engine is certified to operate on un- | operated for longer than 30 seconds at full | |||
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline | throttle. Releasing the trigger and allowing | |||
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic | ||||
the engine to briefly return to idle speed (5 | ||||
10 seconds) will be sufficient. | ||||
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater | ||||
IMPORTANT POINTS | ||||
brand synthetic oil is recommended. (A 40:1 | ||||
ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil | S | Use the minimum throttle speed necessary | ||
with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline). DO NOT |
| to effectively cut hedges for optimal hedge | ||
USE automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will |
| trimmer performance. | ||
cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, fol- | S | Never attempt to use this hedge trimmer to | ||
low instructions printed on oil container. Once |
| cut hedges that have any branches with a | ||
oil is added to gasoline, shake container mo- |
| diameter larger than 7/16∀. | ||
mentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly |
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mixed. Always read and follow the safety rules listed under HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION.