3
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Empty fueltank beforestoringortransport-
ingtheunit.Useupfuelleftinthecarburetor
by starting engine and letting it run until it
stops.
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Storeunitandfuelinan areawhere fuelva-
pors cannot reach sparks or openflames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
S
Storeunitsolinelimitercannotaccidentally
cause injury.Unit canbe hungby thetube.
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Store the unit out of the reach of children
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
This unit is not
equipped with a temperature limiting muffler
andspark arresting screenwhich meets the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey,Oregon, andWashington requireby
lawthatmany internalcombustionenginesto
be equipped with a spark arrestor screen.If
you operate in a locale where such regula-
tions exist, you are legally responsible for
installing and maintaining the operatingcon-
ditionoftheseparts.Failuretodosois aviola-
tion of the law. If a spark arrestor is required
inyourarea,contactyourAuthorizedService
Dealer for the proper kit.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
Exposure to vibra-
tions throughprolongeduseofgasolinepow-
ered hand tools could causeblood vesselor
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
joints ofpeoplepronetocirculationdisorders
orabnormalswellings.Prolongeduse incold
weatherhas beenlinkedtobloodvesseldam-
ageinotherwisehealthypeople.Ifsymptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers,hands, orjoints,
discontinuetheuseofthis toolandseekmed-
ical attention. An anti-vibration systemdoes
not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-
lems. Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor
closely theirphysicalconditionandthecondi-
tion of this tool.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Makesure unitis properly as-
sembled and all fasteners are secure.
ADJUST THE HANDLE
S
Loosenwingnutor plastic knob onhandle.
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Rotatehandletoupright position andtight-
en in a comfortable position between the
trigger and the safety label on the tube.
Tighten handle securely.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING:
The shield must be properly
installed. The shield provides partialprotec-
tionfromtherisk ofthrownobjectstotheoper-
atorandothers andis equippedwithalinelim-
iterwhichcuts excess line.Thelinelimiter(on
undersideofshield)is sharpandcancutyou.
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Insert bracket into slot on shield.
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Pivotshielduntilboltpassesthroughholein
bracket.
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Securely tighten wing nut.
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Removepackingcoverfromthearborshaft
if so equipped. Thread trimmer head onto
shaft; tighten securely against dust cup.
Slot
Shield
Bracket
Wing Nut
Dust Cup
FUEL YOUR UNIT
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed
withagood quality 2-cycle air-cooledengine
oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.
Poulan/Weed Eater brand oil is recom-
mended. (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing
3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline). When mixing fuel follow the
instructions printedonthe container.Always
read and follow the safety rules under
FUEL
SAFETY.
STARTING
Starting Position
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
Push and hold the engine stop switch in the
STOP
or
OFF
position until the unit has fully
stopped.
Choke lever
Primer Bulb
Trigger
Muffler
