McCulloch 966625001 Operation, Helpful Tip, Know Your Unit, On/Stop Switch, Start Lever, Coupler

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR UNIT

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.

				Muffler
		Assist Handle
	Coupler
Trimmer	Shaft
Head		Spark	Throttle Trigger
		Plug
	Shield		Primer Bulb
Line Limiter			Start
			Lever
Blade	ON/STOP
	Switch	Starter handle
ON/STOP SWITCH		START LEVER
The ON/STOP switch is located on the trigger		The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the
handle and is used to stop the engine. To stop		engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting
the engine, push and release the engine		system by moving the start lever to the START
ON/STOP switch.		position. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger
PRIMER BULB		until the engine has started and runs. After the
		engine starts, allow the engine to warm--up
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-
		10--15 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
		trigger to deactivate the starting system.
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		2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel		mixed at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob-
		tained by mixing 3.2 fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil
information in the safety rules before you be-		with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline.
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,		Pour the entire contents of the 3.2 ounce (95
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call		ml) container of oil into 1 gallon (4 liters) of
1-800-554-6723.		gasoline to achieve the proper fuel mixture.
FUELING ENGINE		DO NOT USE automotive or marine oil.
		These oils will cause engine damage. When
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly		mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on
		the container. Once oil is added to gasoline,
when refueling.		shake container momentarily to assure that
		the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and
	HELPFUL TIP
		follow the safety rules relating to fuel before
To obtain the correct oil mix		fueling your unit.
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of		CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in
2-cycle synthetic oil into		your unit. This will cause permanent engine
one gallon of fresh gas.
		damage and void the limited warranty.
This engine is certified to operate on un-		FUEL REQUIREMENTS
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline		This engine requires the use of minimum 87
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic		octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.

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