This engine is certified to operate on un- leaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
3.2ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline). When mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on the container. Always read and follow the safety rules under FUEL SAFETY.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
To stop the engine, push and release the en- gine STOP switch. The switch will automati- cally return to the ON position. Wait 5 sec- onds before attempting to restart unit to allow switch to reset.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
Starting Position
Choke lever
Trigger
Primer Bulb
Muffler
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
SMove 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 EN-
GINE.
OPERATING POSITION
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Protection
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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.
Tab
WARNING: The trimmer head will turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con- tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
COLD ENGINE STARTING (or a warm engine after running out of fuel)
SSet unit on a flat surface.
SSlowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
SMove choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi- tion.
S Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps.
SPull 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.
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
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