thetic oil is recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is ob- tained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline). When mixing fuel fol- low the instructions printed on the container. Always read and follow the safety rules under
FUEL SAFETY.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
To stop engine, move ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
Starting Position
OPERATING POSITION
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Cut from your right to your left.
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cut- ting head lightly on the ground while engine is running at full speed. A metal blade attached to the shield will cut the line to the proper length.
TWIST-N-EDGE
SPull the tab toward the engine.
STwist the tube to the edging position; release the tab.
Choke lever
Trigger 
Primer Bulb
Muffler
Tab 
WARNING: The trimmer head will turn while starting the engine. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of fuel)
SSet unit on a flat surface.
SMove ON/OFF switch to the ON position. S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi- tion.
S Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps.
S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times. S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-
tion.
S Pull starter rope handle no more than 6 pulls, until engine runs.
S Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
SMove ON/OFF switch to the ON position. S Move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position. S Pull starter rope handle until engine runs. S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow instructions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE.
It is recommended that the engine not be operated for longer than 1 minute at full throttle.
REPLACING THE LINE
SRemove spool by firmly pulling on tap but- ton.
SClean entire surface of hub and spool.
S Replace with a
SInsert one end of the line about 1/2 inch (1 cm) into the small hole on the inside of spool.
Small
Hole 
Spool
Line in Notch
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S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow found on the spool.
SPush the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5 inches (7
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