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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR BRUSHCUTTER
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.
Primer
Bulb
Line Limiter Blade
Shield
Trimmer Head
Tube
Handlebar
ON/STOP
Switch
Muffler
Throttle Trigger
Choke Lever
Starter Handle
Blade
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP switch is used to stop the engine.
To stop the engine, push and release the engine
ON/STOP switch.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-
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
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.
CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine to
aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by moving
the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.
After the engine attempts to start, move the
choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. Once
engine has started, move the choke lever to the
OFF CHOKE position.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING:
Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-554-6723.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING:
Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-
cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio
of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil is
recommended. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of
40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2
ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gaso-
line. DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil.
These oils will cause engine damage. When
mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on con-
tainer. 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 meth-
anol) can attract moisture which leads to sep-
aration and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage. To avoid engine prob-
lems, 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 car-
buretor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-
ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage
may occur. 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 (toward the cut-
ting head).
S
If engine does not stop, move choke lever to
the FULL CHOKE position.
Throttle Trigger
ON/OFF
Switch
ON
OFF
