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For proper orientation of shield, see KNOW
YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OPERATION
section.
1. Removewing nut from s hield.
2. Insertbrack et into slot as shown.
3. Pivotshield until bolt pas ses through hole in
bracket.
4. Securelytighten wi ngn ut onto bolt.
Slot
Shield
Wing
Nut
Bracket
LineLimiter
Blade

PIVOT

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER

READTHIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the loca tion ofthe v arious controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future ref erence.
Primer
Bulb
LineLimiter
Blade
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Assist Handle
Starter Handle
STOP
Switch
Throttle
Trigger
Choke Lever
Spark Plug
Shield
Trimmer
Head
Shaft
Muffler
Shaft Mark
or Arrow
Safety Label

STOP SWITCH

TheSTOP swit ch is used to stop the engine. To
stop the engine, push and hold the switch in the
STOP position untilthe engine stops.

PRIMER BULB

ThePRIMER B ULB removes air f rom the car-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
Thisallow s you to start the engine with fewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulbby pres sing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.

CHOKE

The CHOKE helps to s upply fuel to the engine
toaidincoldstarting.Activatethechokeby
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.After the engine attempts to start, move
the choke lever to the HALF CH OKE position.
Once engine has started, move the choke lever
to the RUN position.

BEFORE STARTINGENGINE

WARNING: Be sure t o read the 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: Remov ef uel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
Toobtain the correct oil mix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2--cycle synthetic oil into
one gallonof fr esh gas.
This engine is certified to oper ate on unleaded
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and