OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
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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STOP SWITCH |
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The STOP switch is used to stop the engine. To | The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine | ||||||||
stop the engine, push and hold the switch in the | to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by | ||||||||
STOP position until the engine stops. |
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PRIMER BULB |
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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. |
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This allows you to start the engine with fewer |
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EDGE GUIDE |
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pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer |
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bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to | The EDGE GUIDE protects the unit from con- | ||||||||
its original form. |
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE |
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WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel | added to gasoline, shake container momentarily | ||||||||
information in the safety rules before you | to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. | ||||||||
begin. If you do not understand the safety | Always read and follow the safety rules relating | ||||||||
rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call | to fuel before fueling your unit. |
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FUELING ENGINE |
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WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly | methanol) can attract moisture which leads to | ||||||||
when refueling. |
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| HELPFUL TIP |
| of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine | ||||||
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| ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of |
| age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, | ||||||
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| one gallon of fresh gas. |
| and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next | ||||||
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This engine is certified to operate on unleaded | |||||||||
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent | |||||||||
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be | |||||||||
damage may occur. See the STORAGE sec- | |||||||||
mixed with a good quality synthetic | |||||||||
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ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand |
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synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and |
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oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by |
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mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 |
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liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE |
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automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will |
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