OPERATION
KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the vari- ous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Muffler | ON/OFF |
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Spark Plug |
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Hand Guard |
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Primer Bulb |
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ON/OFF SWITCH | PRIMER BULB |
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The ON/OFF SWITCH is used to stop the en- | The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car- | |||||
gine. To stop engine, move switch to OFF. | buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel. | |||||
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CHOKE | bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to | |||||
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine | its original position. |
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to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by | THROTTLE TRIGGER | |||||
moving choke lever to the desired position. See | The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine | |||||
STARTING YOUR ENGINE for complete start- | speed. Squeeze the trigger for full speed opera- | |||||
ing information. | tion; release it for idle speed. | |||||
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WARNING: Muffler is very hot during | tainer momentarily to assure that the fuel is | |||||
thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow the | ||||||
and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al- | safety rules listed under HANDLE FUEL | |||||
low combustible material such as dry grass or | WITH CAUTION. |
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fuel to do so. | CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in | |||||
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE | ||||||
your unit. This will cause permanent engine | ||||||
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel | damage and void the limited warranty. | |||||
FUEL REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
information in the safety rules before you be- | This engine requires the use of minimum 87 | |||||
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules, | ||||||
octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline. | ||||||
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call | ||||||
IMPORTANT |
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| Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or | |||||
FUELING ENGINE | ||||||
using ethanol or methanol) can cause major en- | ||||||
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly | gine performance and durability problems. | |||||
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when refueling. |
| WARNING: Alternative fuels (not gas- | ||||
HELPFUL TIP |
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To obtain the correct oil mix |
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ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of |
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one gallon of fresh gas. |
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| clutch engagements, overheating, vapor lock, | |||||
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded | power loss, lubrication deficiency, deterioration | |||||
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be | of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor | |||||
mixed with a good quality synthetic | components, etc. Alternative fuels cause high | |||||
cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio | moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixture | |||||
of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand synthetic | leading to oil and fuel separation. | |||||
oil is recommended. A 40:1 ratio is obtained | OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS | |||||
by mixing 3.2 fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 | It is recommended that the engine not be | |||||
gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline). DO | ||||||
operated for longer than 30 seconds at full | ||||||
NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil. These | ||||||
throttle. Releasing the trigger and allowing | ||||||
oils will cause engine damage. When mixing | ||||||
fuel, follow instructions printed on oil contain- | the engine to briefly return to idle speed (5 | |||||
er. Once oil is added to gasoline, shake con- | 10 seconds) will be sufficient. | |||||
