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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| Throttle Lock | |
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Hand Guard |
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Primer Bulb | Fuel Mix Fill Cap | |
Choke Lever | ||
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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. | ||
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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 | ||
while in storage. To avoid engine problems, | |||
| empty the fuel system before storage for 30 | ||
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel | days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the en- | ||
information in the safety rules before you be- | gine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbure- | ||
tor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. Nev- | |||
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules, | |||
er use engine or carburetor cleaner products in | |||
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call | |||
the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. | |||
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS | |||
FUELING ENGINE | |||
IMPORTANT POINTS | |||
| S Use the minimum throttle speed necessary | ||
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly | to effectively cut hedges for optimal hedge | ||
when refueling. | trimmer performance. | ||
This engine is certified to operate on un- | S Never attempt to use this hedge trimmer to | ||
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline | cut hedges that have any branches with a |
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic diameter larger than 7/16∀ (1 cm).
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mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater | Hearing |
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brand synthetic oil is recommended. A 40:1 |
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ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil | Protection |
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with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT |
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USE automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, fol- low instructions printed on oil container. Once oil is added to gasoline, shake container mo- mentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow the safety rules listed under HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION.