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FUEL YOUR UNIT
WARNING:
Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline.
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 syn-
thetic oil is recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is ob-
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon
of unleaded gasoline). When mixing fuel fol-
low the instructions printed on the container.
Always read and follow the safety rules under
FUEL SAFETY.
STARTING
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
To stop the engine, push and release the en-
gine STOP switch. The switch will automati-
cally return to the ON position. Wait 5 sec-
onds before attempting to restart unit to allow
switch to reset.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
Starting Position
Choke lever
Primer Bulb
Trigger
Muffler
WARNING:
The trimmer head will
turn while starting the engine. A hot muffler
can cause serious burns.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
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Set unit on a flat surface.
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Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
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Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi-
tion.
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Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
through all remaining steps.
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Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.
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Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-
tion.
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Pull starter rope handle no more than 6
pulls, until engine runs.
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Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move
choke lever to
OFF CHOKE
position.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
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Move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
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Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.
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If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow
instructions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE.
USING YOUR UNIT
It is recommended that the engine not be
operated for longer than 1 minute at full
throttle.
OPERATING POSITION
Eye
Protection
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
ALWAYS WEAR:
Cut from your right to your left.
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cut-
ting head lightly on the ground while engine is
running at full speed. A metal blade attached
to the shield will cut the line to the proper
length.
TWIST--N--EDGE
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Pull the tab toward the engine.
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Twist the tube to the edging position;
release the tab.
Tab
REPLACING THE LINE
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Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap but-
ton.
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Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
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Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut a
length of 20 feet of 0.080” (2 mm) diameter
Weed Eater
r
brand line. Never use wire,
rope, string, etc., which can break off and
become a dangerous missile.
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Insert one end of the line about 1/2 inch (1
cm) into the small hole on the inside of
spool.
Small
Hole
Spool
