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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 engine, move ON/OFF switch to the
OFF position.
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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Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
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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 ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
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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
Hub
Line exit hole
Line in Notch
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Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow
found on the spool.
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Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5
inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
