Weed Eater 530087644 SPECIAL NOTICE This unit is not, Adjust The Handle, How To Stop Your Unit

SEmpty thefueltank beforestoringor trans-

portingtheunit.Useupfuelleftinthecarbu- retor by startingengineandlettingitrunun- til it stops.

SStoreunitandfuelinan areawhere fuelva- pors cannot reach sparks or openflames

from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

SStoreunitsolinelimiter cannotaccidentally

cause injury.Unit canbe hungby thetube.

SStore the unit out of the reach of children If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.

SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not

equipped with a temperature limiting muffler andspark arresting screenwhich meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey,Oregon, andWashington requireby lawthatmany internalcombustionenginesto be equipped with a spark arrestor screen.If you operate in a locale where such regula- tions exist, you are legally responsible for installing and maintaining the operatingcon- ditionoftheseparts.Failuretodosois aviola- tion of the law. If a spark arrestor is required inyourarea,contactyour AuthorizedService Dealer for the proper kit.

SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra- tions throughprolongeduseofgasolinepow- ered hand tools could causeblood vesselor nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints ofpeoplepronetocirculationdisorders or abnormalswellings.Prolongeduse incold weatherhas beenlinkedtobloodvesseldam- ageinotherwisehealthypeople.Ifsymptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers,hands, or joints, discontinuetheuseofthis toolandseekmed- ical attention. An anti-vibration systemdoes not guarantee the avoidance of these prob- lems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely theirphysicalconditionandthecondi- tion of this tool.

WARNING: Makesure unitis properly as- sembled and all fasteners are secure.

ADJUST THE HANDLE

SLoosenwingnutor plastic knob onhandle. S Rotatehandletoupright position andtight- en in a comfortable position between the trigger and the safety label on the tube.

Tighten handle securely.

ATTACHING THE SHIELD WARNING: The shield must be properly

installed. The shield provides partialprotec- tionfromtherisk ofthrownobjectstotheoper- ator andothers andis equippedwithalinelim-

iter whichcuts excess line.Thelinelimiter(on undersideofshield) is sharpandcancutyou.

SInsert bracket into slot on shield.

SPivotshielduntilboltpassesthroughholein

bracket.

SSecurely tighten wing nut.

SRemovepackingcoverfromthearborshaft if so equipped. Thread trimmer head onto shaft; tighten securely against dust cup.

Slot

Bracket

Shield

This engine is certified to operate on un- leaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed withagood quality 2-cycle air-cooledengine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand oil is recom- mended. (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing

3.2ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline). When mixing fuel follow the instructions printedonthe container.Always read and follow the safety rules under FUEL

SAFETY.

Starting Position

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

Push and hold the engine stop switch in the STOP or OFF position until the unit has fully stopped.

Choke Lever

Trigger

Primer Bulb

Muffler

HOW TO START YOUR UNIT WARNING: The trimmer head will turn

while starting the engine. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

COLD ENGINE STARTING OR STARTING AFTER REFUELING

SSet unit on a flat surface.

SSlowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

SMove choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi- tion.

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