8
OPERATION

KNOW YOUR UNIT

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.
Line Limiter
Blade
PrimerBulb
Handlebar
Starter Handle
Throttle Trigger
Start Lever
Shield
TrimmerH ead
Shaft
Muffler
ON/OFFSwitch
Coupler
Blade

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: Be sure t o read the fuel
informationin the s afety rules before you be-
gin.If you do not understand the safety 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 un-
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline
must be mixed with a good quality synt hetic
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater
brands ynthetic oil is recommended. Mix g aso-
lineand oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob-
tainedby mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml)of oil with 1
gallon(4liters) of unleadedgas oline. DO NOT
USE automotive oil or marine oil. These oils
willcaus e engine damage. When mixing fuel,
followinstruct ions printed on c ontainer. O nce
oilis added to gas oline, shake container mo-
mentarily to assure that the fuel is t horoughly
mixed. Always read and follow the safety
rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.

IMPORTANT

Experience indicates that alcoho l blendedf uels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)
can attract moisture which leads t o separation
and formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage. To avoid engine problems,
empty the fuel system before storage for 30
days or longer. Drain the gas tank , start the en-
gineand let it run u ntil the fuel lines and carbure-
tora re empty.U se fresh fuel next season. Nev -
er use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
See the STORAGE section for additional in-
formation.

HOW TO STOPYOUR UNIT

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