KNOW YOUR BRUSHWACKER
READ THIS OPERATOR'SMANUAL 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.
Trimmer | Handlebar |
Head |
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Shaft
Line Umiter
BladeON/OFF
Switch
Starter Handle
Primer Bulb
Blade
Throttle
Trigger
Choke Lever | Muffler |
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ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF SWITCH is used to stop the engine. Move the switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the carburetor 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 original form=
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
_WARNING: | Be sure to read |
the fuel information in the safety rules before you begin. If you do not under- stand the safety rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
FUELING ENGINE
_,WARNING: | Remove fuel cap |
slowly when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic
brand synthetic oil. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob-
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with
1 gallon of unleaded gasoline. In- cluded with this brushcutter is a 8.2
ounce container of oil. Pour the entire
CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position. After the en- gine attempts to start, move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. Once engine has started, move the choke le- ver to the OFF CHOKE position.
contents of this container into 1 gallon
of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel mixture. DO NOT USE automotive oil or
marine oil. These oils will cause en- gine damage. When mixing fuel, fol- low instructions printed on container. 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
