
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.
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| Assist Handle | |||||||||||||
Trimmer |
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| ON/OFF Switch | |||||||
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Line Limiter |
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| Choke Lever |
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ON/OFF SWITCH |
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| 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 |
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| position. After the engine attempts to start, move | |||||||||||||||||
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car- | the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel. | Once engine has started, move the choke lever | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
This allows you to start the engine with fewer | to the OFF CHOKE position. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer | COUPLER | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to | The COUPLER enables optional attach- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
its original form. |
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| ments to be installed on the unit. | |||||||||||||||||
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE | automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow | |||||||||||||
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel | instructions printed on container. Once oil is | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
information in the safety rules before you be- | added to gasoline, shake container momentarily | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call | Always read and follow the safety rules relating | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
to fuel before fueling your unit. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| IMPORTANT | ||||||||||||||||||
FUELING ENGINE |
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WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly | fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
when refueling. |
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| separation and formation of acids during stor- | |||||||||||||||||
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| HELPFUL TIP |
| age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| To obtain the correct oil mix |
| problems, empty the fuel system before stor- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of |
| age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| one gallon of fresh gas. |
| and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded | season. Never use engine or carburetor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be | cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
mixed with a good quality synthetic | damage may occur. See the STORAGE sec- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
tion for additional information. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand | HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and | S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by |
| switch to the OFF position. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 | S If engine does not stop, move choke lever | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE |
| to FULL CHOKE position. |
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