Know Your Trimmer, ON/OFF Switch Choke

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.

Assist Handle

Coupler

Trimmer

Tube

Head

Starter

ON/OFF Switch

Shield

Handle

Primer Bulb

Line Limiter

Throttle Trigger

Blade

Choke

Muffler

Lever

ON/OFF SWITCH

CHOKE

The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger

The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine

handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the

to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by

switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.

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.

Once engine has started, move the choke lever

buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.

to the OFF CHOKE position.

This allows you to start the engine with fewer

COUPLER

pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer

bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to

The COUPLER enables optional attach-

its original form.

ments to be installed on the unit.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and

follow the safety rules relating to fuel before

WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel

fueling your unit.

information in the safety rules before you be-

IMPORTANT

gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,

Experience indicates that alcohol blended

do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or

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methanol) can attract moisture which leads to

FUELING ENGINE

separation and formation of acids during stor-

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly

age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system

of an engine while in storage.

when refueling.

To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel sys-

This engine is certified to operate on This

tem before storage for 30 days or longer.

engine is certified to operate on unleaded

Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it

gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be

run until the fuel lines and carburetor are

mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle

empty. Use fresh fuel next season.

air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-

ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand

ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage

synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline

may occur.

and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is

See the STORAGE section for additional in-

obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil

formation.

with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline.

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil.

These oils will cause engine damage. When

S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF

mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on

switch to the OFF position.

container. Once oil is added to gasoline,

S If engine does not stop, move choke lever

shake container momentarily to assure that

to FULL CHOKE position.