ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
WARNING: When adjusting the han- dle, be sure it remains above the safety label and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.
1.Loosen wing nut on handle.
2.Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up- right position; retighten wing nut.
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.
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Line limiter | Throttle trigger |
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| The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine | |||||
stop the engine, push and release the engine |
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ON/STOP switch. |
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PRIMER BULB |
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The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car- |
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This allows you to start the engine with fewer |
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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- | |||||
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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 marine oil. These oils will cause engine | |||||
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FUELING ENGINE |
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WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly |
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when refueling. |
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HELPFUL TIP |
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ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of |
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| This engine requires the use of minimum 87 | |||||
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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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