OPERATION
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.
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| Starter Rope Handle |
| Fuel/Oil Mix Cap |
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Choke |
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Primer Bulb |
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| Air Filter |
Muffler and |
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| Guard | Blade Guard | |
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ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF switch is used to select the ON or OFF position.
STARTER ROPE HANDLE
The STARTER ROPE HANDLE is used for starting the engine.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car- 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 bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to its origi- nal form.
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. Once engine has started, move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine speed. It is designed to be activated by the right hand.
BLADE
The BLADE is designed to cut sod.
DEPTH ADJUSTING SKID
The DEPTH ADJUSTING SKID sets the depth of the cut.
CHOKE | DEPTH CONTROL LEVER | ||
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine | The DEPTH CONTROL LEVER regulates | ||
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by | the cutting depth. Move the lever backward | ||
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE | for full depth edging, forward for half depth | ||
position. After the engine attempts to start, move | edging. |
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE | of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand synthetic | ||
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel | oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and oil at a ra- | ||
tio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 | |||
information in the safety rules before you be- | fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) | ||
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules, | of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive | ||
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call | oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine dam- | ||
| age. When mixing fuel, follow instructions | ||
FUELING ENGINE | printed on container. Once oil is added to gaso- | ||
line, shake container momentarily to assure that | |||
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly | the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and | ||
follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fuel- | |||
when refueling. | ing your unit. | ||
HELPFUL TIP |
| CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in | |
| your unit. This will cause permanent engine | ||
To obtain the correct oil mix |
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| damage and void the limited warranty. | ||
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of |
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| FUEL REQUIREMENTS | ||
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one gallon of fresh gas. |
| This engine requires the use of minimum 87 | |
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| octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline. | |
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic
IMPORTANT
Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can cause major en- gine performance and durability problems.
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