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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER

READTHIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the loca tion ofthe v arious controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future ref erence.
LineLimiter
Blade
PrimerBulb
AssistHandle
Starter
Handle
Start Lever
Shield
Trimmer
Head
Shaft
Muffler
ON/OFFSwitch
Coupler
Throttle Trigger

ON/OFF SWITCH

The ON/OFF switch is located on t he trigger
handleand is us ed to stop the engine. Move the
switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.

PRIMER BULB

ThePRIMER B ULB removes air f rom the car-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
Thisallow s you to start the engine with fewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulbby pres sing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.

STARTLEVER

The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the
engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting
systemby moving thestart lever to theSTART
position. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger
until the engine has started and runs. After the
engine starts, allow the engine to warm--up 5
seconds, then fully squeeze the throttl e trigger
to deactivate the starting system.

COUPLER

The COUPLER enables optional attach-
ments to be installed on the unit.

BEFORE STARTINGENGINE

WARNING: B e sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rules before you begin.
Ify ou donot unders tandthe s afety rules, do not
attempt to fuel your unit. Call 1-800-554-6723.

FUELING ENGINE

WARNING: Remov ef uel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
Toobtain the correct oil mix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2--cycle synthetic oil into
onegallon of f resh gas.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline mus t be
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-c ycle
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A40: 1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4
liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE
automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will
cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow
instructions printed on container. Once oil is
addedto gasoline, shak e container momentarily
to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.
Always read and follow the safety rules relating
to fuel beforefueling your unit.

IMPORTANT

Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol)can attract moisture which leads to
separationand formation of ac ids during stor-
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
ofan engine while in storage. Toavoidengine
problems, empty the fuel system beforestor-
agefor 30 day s or longer. Drain the gas tank,
startthe engine and let it run until the fuel lines
andcarburetor are empty. Use fres h fuel next
season. Never use engine or carburetor
cleanerproducts in the fuel tank or permanent
damagemay occ ur.S ee the STORAGE sec-
tion for additional information.

HOW TO STOPYOUR UNIT

STo stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position.