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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STOP SWITCH |
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The STOP switch is used to stop the engine. To | its original form. |
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stop the engine, push and hold the switch in the | CHOKE |
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STOP position until the engine stops. |
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| The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine | ||||||
PRIMER BULB |
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| to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by | |||||
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| moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE | ||||||
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car- | position. After the engine attempts to start, move | ||||||||
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel. | the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. | ||||||||
This allows you to start the engine with fewer | Once engine has started, move the choke lever | ||||||||
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer | to the RUN position. | ||||||||
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE |
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WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel | instructions printed on container. Once oil is | ||||||||
added to gasoline, shake container momentarily | |||||||||
information in the safety rules before you be- | to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. | ||||||||
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules, | Always read and follow the safety rules relating | ||||||||
do not attempt to fuel | your unit. Call | to fuel before fueling your unit. | |||||||
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FUELING ENGINE |
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WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly | can attract moisture which leads to separa- | ||||||||
when refueling. |
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| HELPFUL TIP |
| engine while in storage. To avoid engine | ||||||
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| ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of |
| age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, | ||||||
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| start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines | ||||||
| one gallon of fresh gas. |
| and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next | ||||||
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This engine is certified to operate on unleaded | |||||||||
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent | |||||||||
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be | |||||||||
damage may occur. See the STORAGE sec- | |||||||||
mixed with | a good quality | synthetic | |||||||
tion for additional information. | |||||||||
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ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand |
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synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and |
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oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by |
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mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 |
| “push to stop”, it is always | |||||||
liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE |
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automotive | oil or marine oil. These | oils will |
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