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OPERATIONKNOW 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 t his manual for future reference.
Hand Guard
Muffler
Spark Plug
Throttle
Trigger
ON/OFF
Switch
Throttle Lock
Throttle
Lock--out
Primer BulbChokeLever Fuel Mix Fill Cap
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF SWITCHis used t o stop the en-
gine. Tostop engine, move switch to OFF.
CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
to aid in cold starting. Activate the chokeby
movingchoke lever to t he desiredposi tion. See
STARTINGYOURENGINE for complete start-
ing information.
PRIMER BULB
ThePRIM ER BULB removes air from the ca r-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them withfuel.
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 position.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.Squeeze the trigger for full speed opera-
tion; release it for idle speed.
WARNING: Muffler is very hot during
and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al-
lowcombust ible material suc h as dry grass or
fuel to do so.
BEFORE STARTINGENGINE
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rul es before you be-
gin. If you do not understand t he safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-235-5878.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: Removefuel cap slowly
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-
cooledengine oil designed t o be mixedat a ratio
of40:1. Mix gasoline and oilat a ratio of 40:1. A
40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95
ml)of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unl eaded gaso-
line. DO NOT USE automotive oi l or boat oil.
These oils will cause engine damage. When
mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on con-
tainer.Once oil is added to gasoline, shake con-
tainermomentarily to assure that the f uel is thor-
oughlymixed. Always read and f ollow 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 moisture which leads to separation
and formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage. To avoid engine problems,
empty the fuel system before storage for 30
days or longer.Drain the gas tank, start the en-
gineand let it run until the fuel lines and carbure-
torare empty. Use fresh fuel next season. Nev-
er use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANTPOINTS
SUsethe minimum throttle speed neces sary
to effectively cut hedges for optim al hedge
trimmer performance.
SNever attempt to use this hedge trimmer to
cut hedges that have anybranc hes witha
diameter larger than 7/16"(1 cm).
OPERATINGPOSITION
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection