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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Coupler |
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Shaft | ON/OFF Switch | |||||
Trimmer Head | Starter Handle |
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Shield |
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Throttle Trigger |
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Line Limiter |
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Blade | Start Lever | Muffler | ||||
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ON/OFF SWITCH | START LEVER |
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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 | position. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger | |||||
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 |
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bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to |
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its original form. | The COUPLER enables optional attach- | |||||
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE | USE automotive oil or marine oil. These oils | |||||
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel | will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, | |||||
follow instructions printed on container. Once | ||||||
information in the safety rules before you be- | oil is added to gasoline, shake container mo- | |||||
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules, | mentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly | |||||
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call | mixed. Always read and follow the safety | |||||
| rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit. | |||||
FUELING ENGINE | IMPORTANT |
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WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly | Experience indicates that alcohol blended | |||||
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or | ||||||
when refueling. | methanol) can attract moisture which leads to | |||||
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HELPFUL TIP |
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| age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system | |||||
To obtain the correct oil mix |
| of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine | ||||
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of |
| problems, empty the fuel system before stor- | ||||
| age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, | |||||
one gallon of fresh gas. |
| start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines | ||||
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| and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next | ||||
This engine is certified to operate on un- | ||||||
season. Never use engine or carburetor | ||||||
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline | ||||||
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent | ||||||
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic | ||||||
damage may occur. |
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See the STORAGE section for additional in- | ||||||
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER | ||||||
formation. |
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brand synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gaso- |
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HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT | ||||||
line and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob- | ||||||
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 | S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF | |||||
gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT | switch to the OFF position. | |||||
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