OPERATION
KNOW YOUR 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 various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
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Trimmer | Shaft | Assembly |
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| Throttle Trigger | Primer Bulb | |
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Line Limiter |
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Blade |
| STOP Switch |
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Fuel Mix
Fill Cap
STOP SWITCH | CHOKE | |||
The STOP switch is used to stop the engine. To | The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine | |||
stop the engine, push and hold the switch in the | to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by | |||
STOP position until the engine stops. | moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE | |||
PRIMER BULB | position. After the engine attempts to start, move | |||
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car- | the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. | |||
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel. | Once engine has started, move the choke lever | |||
This allows you to start the engine with fewer | to the RUN position. | |||
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer |
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bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to |
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its original form. |
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE | This engine is certified to operate on unleaded | |||
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WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel | mixed with a good quality synthetic | |||
information in the safety rules before you | ||||
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand | ||||
begin. If you do not understand the safety | ||||
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and | ||||
rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call | ||||
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by | ||||
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| mixing 3.2 fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 | |||
FUELING ENGINE | ||||
gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT | ||||
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly | USE automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will | |||
cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow | ||||
when refueling. | instructions printed on container. Once oil is | |||
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HELPFUL TIP |
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To obtain the correct oil mix |
| Always read and follow the safety rules relating | ||
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ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of |
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| CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in | |||
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| your unit. This will cause permanent engine | |||
one gallon of fresh gas. |
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| damage and void the limited warranty. | |||
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