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

 

 

 

 

Trigger

Primer Bulb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

its original position.

The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine

THROTTLE TRIGGER

to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by

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

IMPORTANT

Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels

and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al-

(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)

low combustible material such as dry grass or

can attract moisture which leads to separation

fuel to do so.

and formation of acids during storage. Acidic

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

gas can damage the fuel system of an engine

WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel

while in storage. To avoid engine problems,

empty the fuel system before storage for 30

information in the safety rules before you be-

days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the en-

gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,

gine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbure-

do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call

tor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.

1-800-235-5878.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-

FUELING ENGINE

ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage

 

may occur.

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

when refueling.

It is recommended that the engine not be

This engine is certified to operate on un-

operated for longer than 30 seconds at full

leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline

throttle. Releasing the trigger and allowing

must be mixed with a good quality synthetic

the engine to briefly return to idle speed (5 --

2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be

10 seconds) will be sufficient.

mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater

IMPORTANT POINTS

brand synthetic oil is recommended. (A 40:1

ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil

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Use the minimum throttle speed necessary

with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline). DO NOT

 

to effectively cut hedges for optimal hedge

USE automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will

 

trimmer performance.

cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, fol-

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Never attempt to use this hedge trimmer to

low instructions printed on oil container. Once

 

cut hedges that have any branches with a

oil is added to gasoline, shake container mo-

 

diameter larger than 7/16.

mentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly

 

 

 

mixed. Always read and follow the safety rules listed under HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION.

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