4
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. I nsertbracket into slot as shown.
3. P ivot shield until bolt passest hroughhole in
bracket.
4. S ecurelyti ghten wing nut onto bolt.
Slot
Shield
Wing
Nut
Bracket
Line Limiter Blade
OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER

READ THIS INSTRUCTION M ANUAL AND SAFET Y RULES BEFORE OPERATING Y OURUNI T.
Comparethe illustrations with your unitto f amiliarizeyourself with the location of the various controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Line Limiter
Blade
Primer Bulb
Fuel Mix
Fill Cap
Assist Handle
Starter
Handle
ON/OFF
Switch
Throttle Trigger
Choke Lever
Spark Plug Shield
Trimmer
Head
Tube
Muffler
Edge
Guide

ON/STOP SWITCH

TheON/STOP switch is used to stop engine. To
stop the engine, push and release the engine
ON/STOPswitch.

PRIMER BULB

ThePRIM ER BULB removes air from thecar-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them withfuel.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.

CHOKE

The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
to aid in cold starting. Activate the chokeby
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.After the engine at tempts to start, move
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKEposit ion.
Onceengine has started, move the choke lever
to the OFF CHOKE position.

BEFORE STARTINGENGINE

WARNING: Besure to read t he fuel
information in the safety rules before you
begin. If you do not understand the safety
rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-554-6723.

FUELING ENGINE

WARNING: Removefuel cap slowly
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixedat a
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of
unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive
oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine
damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions
printed on container. Once oil is added to
gasoline, shake container momentarily to
assurethat the fuel isthoroughly mixed. A lways
read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel
before fueling your unit.