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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Trimmer Head | Coupler | ||||||
Shaft |
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Line Limiter | ON/OFF Switch | ||||||
Shield | |||||||
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| Throttle Trigger |
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Blade |
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| Start Lever |
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ON/OFF SWITCH |
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| START LEVER | ||||
The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger | The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the | ||||||
handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the | engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting | ||||||
switch to the OFF position to stop the engine. | system by moving the start lever to the START | ||||||
PRIMER BULB |
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The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car- | until the engine has started and runs. After the | ||||||
engine starts, allow the engine to | |||||||
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel. | |||||||
seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle trigger | |||||||
This allows you to start the engine with fewer | |||||||
to deactivate the starting system. | |||||||
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer | |||||||
COUPLER | |||||||
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to | |||||||
its original form. |
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| The COUPLER enables optional attach- | ||||
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE | gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT | ||||||
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| USE automotive oil or marine oil. These oils | ||||
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel | will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, | ||||||
information in the safety rules before you be- | follow instructions printed on container. Once | ||||||
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules, | oil is added to gasoline, shake container mo- | ||||||
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call | mentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly | ||||||
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| mixed. Always read and follow the safety | |||||
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| rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit. | |||||
FUELING ENGINE |
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WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly | Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels | ||||||
(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) | |||||||
when refueling. |
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HELPFUL TIP |
| and formation of acids during storage. Acidic | |||||
| gas can damage the fuel system of an engine | ||||||
To obtain the correct oil mix |
| while in storage. To avoid engine problems, | |||||
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of |
| empty the fuel system before storage for 30 | |||||
| days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the en- | ||||||
one gallon of fresh gas. |
| gine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbure- | |||||
This engine is certified to operate on un- | tor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. Nev- | ||||||
er use engine or carburetor cleaner products in | |||||||
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline | |||||||
the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. | |||||||
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic | |||||||
See the STORAGE section for additional in- | |||||||
formation. | |||||||
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater | |||||||
brand synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gaso- | HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT | ||||||
line and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob- | S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF | ||||||
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 | switch to the OFF position. | ||||||
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