10
at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob-
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of
oil with 1 gallon (4 litres) of unleaded
gasoline. Included with this trimmer is a
3.2 ounce (95 ml) container of oil. Pour
the entire contents of this container into
1 gallon (4 litres) of gasoline to achieve
the proper fuel mixture.
DO NOT USE
automotive oil or marine oil. These oils
will cause engine damage. When mix-
ing fuel, follow instructions printed on
container. Once oil is added to gasoline,
shake container momentarily to assure
that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules relating
to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-
ture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-
tem of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, empty the
fuel system before storage for 30 days
or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh
fuel next season. Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may oc-
cur. See the
STORAGE
section for
additional information.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
S
To stop the engine, move the
ON/OFF
switch to the
OFF
position.
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If engine does not stop, move choke
lever to
FULL CHOKE
position.
Throttle Trigger
ON/OFF
Switch
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING:
Avoid any contact
with the muffler. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
Starting Position
Muffler
Choke
Lever
Starter Handle
Primer
Bulb
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. Move
ON/OFF
switch to the
ON
position.
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6
times.
4. Move choke lever to
FULL CHOKE
by aligning lever with position
shown on decal (see illustration
below).
Choke
position
decal
5. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and
hold through all remaining steps.
6. Pull starter rope handle sharply
until engine sounds as if it is trying
to start, but do not pull rope more
than 6 times.
7. As soon as engine sounds as if it
is trying to start, move choke lever
to
HALF CHOKE
by aligning lever
with position shown on decal (see
following illustration).
Choke
position
decal
8. Pull starter rope sharply until en-
gine runs, but no more than 6
pulls. If the engine doesn’t start af-
ter 6 pulls (at the
HALF CHOKE
position), move the choke lever to
the
FULL CHOKE
position and
press the primer bulb 6 times.
Squeeze and hold the throttle trig-
ger and pull the starter rope 2
more times. Move the choke lever
to the
HALF CHOKE
position and
pull the starter rope until the en-
gine runs, but no more than 6
