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oilat a ratioof 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing3.2 ounces (95 ml) ofoil with 1 gallon(4
liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE
automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will
cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow
instructions printed on container. Once oil is
addedto gasoline, s hake container momentarily
to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.
Always read and follow the safety rules relating
to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol)can attract mois ture which leads to
separationand formation of aci ds during stor-
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
ofan engine while in storage. Toavoidengine
problems, empty the fuel system befor e stor-
agefor 30 day s or longer. Drain the gas tank,
startthe engine and let it run unt ilthe fuel lines
andcarburetor ar eempty. Use fresh f uelnext
season. Ne ver use engine or carburetor clean -
er products in the fuel t ank or permanent dam-
agemay occ ur.S ee the S TORAG E sec tion f or
additional information.
HELPFUL TIP
Ify our engine switch reads
“push to stop”, it is always
int he ON position.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
STostopthe engine, push and hold the STOP
switchin the STOP position until the engine
stops.
SIfengine does not s top, move choke to the
FULL CHOKE position.
HOW TO STARTYOUR UNIT
WARNING: The trimmer head w ill
turnwhile starting the engine. Avoidany con-
tact with the muffler.A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.
HELPFUL TIP
Ify our engine still does not
start after following these
instructions, please call
1--800--554--6723.
STARTINGA COLD ENGINE (or a
warmengine after running out of
fuel)
Starting Position
1. Setunit on a flat surface.
2. Slowlypress t he primer bulb 6 times.
3. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.
4. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
through all remaining steps.
Choke
Lever
Starter Handle
PrimerBulb
5. Pullstarter rope handle sharply until engine
sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not
pull rope more than 6 times.
6. Assoon as engine sounds as if it is trying to
start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE
position.
7. Pullstarter rope s harply until engine runs,
but no more than 6 pulls.
NOTE:If the engine doesn’t st art after 6
pulls (at the HALF CHOKE position),
move the choke lever to the FULL
CHOKE position and press the primer
bulb 6 times. Squeeze and hold the
throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2
more times. Move the choke lever to the
HALFCH OKE position and pull the start-
errope until the engine runs, but no more
than 6 pulls. If the engine still doesn’t
start, it is probably flooded. Proceed to
STARTINGA FLO ODED ENGINE.
8. Oncethee ngine starts, allow it to run 10 se -
conds, thenmove the choke lever to the
RUN position. Allow the unit to run for 30
mores econds at RUN before releasing the
throttle trigger.
NOTE:If engine dies with the chok e le-
veri n the RUN position, move the choke
lever to the HALF CHOKE position and
pull the rope until engine runs, but no
more than 6 pulls.
STARTINGA WARM ENGINE
1. Movethechokelever to the HALF CHOKE
position.
2. Squeezeand hold the throttle trigger. Keep
throttle trigger fully squeezed until the en-
gine runs smoothly.
3. Pullstarter rope s harply until engine runs,
but no more than 6 pulls.
4. Allowengine to run 15 seconds, then move
the choke lever to RUN.
NOTE:If engine has not s tarted, pull starter
rope5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it
is probably flooded.