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Store the unit so the cutting blade cannot
accidentally cause injury.
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Store in a dry area out of reach of children.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
Your hedge trimmer
is equipped with a temperature limiting muf-
fler and spark arresting screen which meets
the requirements of California Codes 4442
and 4443. All U.S. forest land and the
states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minneso-
ta, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington
require by law that many internal combus-
tion engines be equipped with a spark ar-
resting screen. If you operate a hedge trim-
mer in a state or locale where such regula-
tions exist, you are legally responsible for
maintaining the operating condition of these
parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the
law. For normal homeowner use, the muf-
fler and spark arresting screen will not re-
quire any service. After 50 hours of use,
we recommend that your muffler be ser-
viced or replaced by your Authorized Ser-
vice Dealer.
SAFETY NOTICE:
Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood ves-
sel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands,
and joints of people prone to circulation dis-
orders or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use
in cold weather has been linked to blood
vessel damage in otherwise healthy people.
If symptoms occur such as numbness,
pain, loss of strength, change in skin color
or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers,
hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this
tool and seek medical attention. An anti
vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users who
operate power tools on a continual and
regular basis must monitor closely their
physical condition and the condition of this
tool.
Allow blades to stop
before removing
them from the cut.
WARNING:
Blades can throw objects violently
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You can be blinded or injured.
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Wear safety glasses.
WARNING:
Hazard zone for thrown objects
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Blades can throw objects violently.
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Others can be blinded or injured.
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Keep people and animals 30 feet
(10 m) away.
Boots
Blades move
momentarily
after the
trigger is
released.
WARNING:
Blades move momentarily after the
trigger is released.
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The blades can seriously cut you or
others.
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Allow blades to stop before
removing them from the cut.
30 ft.
(10 m)
Safety
Glasses
ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle
in the empty fuel tank.
ASSEMBLY
No assembly is required.
FUELING
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed with a good
quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to
be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater
brand oil is recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is ob-
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces (100 ml) of oil with 1
gallon (3.5 litres) of unleaded gasoline). When
mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on the
container. Always read and follow the safety
rules under HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
in the SAFETY RULES section.
STARTING
OPERATING
POSITION
Eye
Protection
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
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To stop engine, move switch to OFF.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
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Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 me-
ters) away from the fueling site.
