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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spark Plug

 

Switch

 

 

 

 

Throttle Lock

 

 

 

 

Hand Guard

 

 

Throttle

 

 

 

 

Lock--out

 

 

 

 

Throttle

Primer Bulb

 

Trigger

 

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

 

 

 

Choke Lever

 

 

 

 

 

ON/OFF SWITCH

PRIMER BULB

 

 

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.

 

 

This allows you to start the engine with fewer

 

 

pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer

CHOKE

bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to

The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine

its original position.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

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

 

 

1-800-554-6723.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

when refueling.

 

WARNING: Alternative fuels (not gas-

HELPFUL TIP

 

oline) such as E--15 (15% alcohol), E--20 (20%

To obtain the correct oil mix

 

alcohol), E--85 (85% alcohol) are NOT classified

 

as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in

ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of

 

 

2--stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative

2-cycle synthetic oil into

 

 

fuels will cause problems such as: improper

one gallon of fresh gas.

 

 

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 2-cycle air-

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.

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Weed Eater 952711802, 952711803 instruction manual Operation

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