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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Muffler |
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| Starter |
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Primer Bulb |
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Fuel Mix | Line | |
Limiter | ||
Fill Cap | ||
Blade | ||
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ON/STOP SWITCH | CHOKE | ||
The ON/STOP switch is used to stop engine. To | The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine | ||
stop the engine, push and release the engine | to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by | ||
ON/STOP switch. | 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 OFF CHOKE 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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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE | Always read and follow the safety rules relating | ||
| to fuel before fueling your unit. | ||
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel | IMPORTANT | ||
information in the safety rules before you | Experience indicates that alcohol blended | ||
begin. If you do not understand the safety | fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or | ||
rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call | methanol) can attract moisture which leads to | ||
separation and formation of acids during stor- | |||
FUELING ENGINE | age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system | ||
of an engine while in storage. | |||
| To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel sys- | ||
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly | tem before storage for 30 days or longer. | ||
when refueling. | Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it | ||
run until the fuel lines and carburetor are | |||
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded | |||
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. | |||
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be | |||
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod- | |||
mixed with a good quality synthetic | |||
ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage may | |||
occur. See the STORAGE section for addi- | |||
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand | |||
tional information. | |||
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and | |||
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT | |||
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by | |||
mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 | S To stop the engine, push and release the | ||
liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE | engine ON/STOP switch. The switch will | ||
automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause | automatically return to the ON position. | ||
engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow | Wait 5 seconds before attempting to restart | ||
instructions printed on container. Once oil is | unit to allow switch to reset. | ||
added to gasoline, shake container momentarily | S If engine does not stop, move choke to the | ||
to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. | FULL CHOKE position. | ||
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