ADJUSTING THE HANDLE

WARNING: When adjusting the han- dle, be sure it remains above the safety label and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.

1.Loosen wing nut on handle.

2.Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up- right position; retighten wing nut.

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.

 

 

Assist handle

ON/STOP switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shaft

Coupler

 

 

 

 

 

Trimmer head

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shield

Throttle lock--out Choke lever

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Muffler

Line limiter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

blade

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Throttle trigger

 

 

 

Starter handle

Primer bulb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON/STOP SWITCH

 

 

CHOKE

 

 

 

 

The ON/STOP switch is used to stop engine. To

The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine

stop the engine, move the switch to the STOP

to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by

position.

 

 

 

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 RUN 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.

 

 

 

 

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand synthetic

WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel

oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and oil at a ra-

tio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2

information in the safety rules before you be-

fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters)

gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,

of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive

do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call

oil or marine oil. These oils will cause engine

1-800-554-6723.

 

 

 

damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions

FUELING ENGINE

 

 

printed on container. Once oil is added to gaso-

 

 

line, shake container momentarily to assure that

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly

the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and

follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fuel-

when refueling.

 

 

 

ing your unit.

 

 

 

 

CAUTION:

Never use straight gasoline in

 

HELPFUL TIP

 

 

 

your unit. This will cause permanent engine

To obtain the correct oil mix

 

damage and void the limited warranty.

ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of

 

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

2-cycle synthetic oil into

 

This engine requires the use of minimum 87

one gallon of fresh gas.

 

 

octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded

IMPORTANT

gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be

Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-

using ethanol or methanol) can cause major en-

cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio

gine performance and durability problems.

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115225426, 966479401, SM30SB specifications

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