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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| Handlebar | |
Trimmer Head |
| Coupler | |
| Shaft | ||
Line Limiter |
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Shield | ON/OFF Switch | ||
Blade | |||
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| Starter Handle | |
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| Primer Bulb |
Throttle Trigger |
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Blade |
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Choke | Muffler | |||
Lever | ||||
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ON/OFF SWITCH | 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 | position. After the engine attempts to start, move | |||
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car- | the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. | |||
Once engine has started, move the choke lever | ||||
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel. | ||||
to the OFF CHOKE position. | ||||
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. | |||
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE | cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow | |||
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel | instructions printed on container. Once oil is | |||
added to gasoline, shake container momentarily | ||||
information in the safety rules before you be- | to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Al- | |||
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules, | ways read and follow the safety rules relating to | |||
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call | fuel before fueling your unit. | |||
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FUELING ENGINE | Experience indicates that alcohol blended | |||
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| fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or | ||
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly | methanol) can attract moisture which leads to | |||
when refueling. | separation and formation of acids during stor- | |||
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| age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system | ||
HELPFUL TIP |
| of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine | ||
To obtain the correct oil mix |
| problems, empty the fuel system before stor- | ||
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of |
| age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, | ||
| start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines | |||
one gallon of fresh gas. |
| and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next | ||
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| season. Never use engine or carburetor | ||
This engine is certified to operate on un- | ||||
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent | ||||
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline | ||||
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 | ||||
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT | ||||
brand synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gaso- | ||||
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. | |||
gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT | S If engine does not stop, move choke lever | |||
USE automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will | to FULL CHOKE position. | |||
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