Trimmer User's Manual

STOPSWITCH
TheSTOPswitchisusedtostoptheengine.To
stoptheengine,pushandholdtheswitchinthe
STOPpositionuntiltheenginestops.
PRIMERBULB
ThePRIMERBULBremovesairfromthecar-
buretorandfuellinesandfillsthemwithfuel.
Thisallowsyoutostarttheenginewithfewer
pullsonthestarterrope.Activatetheprimer
bulbbypressingitandallowingittoreturnto
itsoriginalform.
CHOKE
TheCHOKEhelpstosupplyfueltotheengine
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 RUN position.
EDGE GUIDE
The EDGE GUIDE protects the unit from con-
tacting the ground during edging.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
'_ WARNING: Be sure to readthefuel
informationinthe safety rulesbefore you begin.
If you do not understandthe safety rules,do not
attempt to fuel your unit.Call 1-800-554-6723.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly
when refuelin(
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 fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon
(4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE
automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will
cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow
instructions printed on container. 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.
CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in
your unit. This will cause permanent engine
damage and void the limited warranty.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
This engine requires the use of minimum 87
octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.
IMPORTANT
Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or
using ethanol or methanol) can cause major en-
gine performance and durability problems.
WAR NI N G: Alternative fuels (not gas-
oline) such as E-15 (15% alcohol), E-20 (20%
alcohol), E-85 (85% alcohol) are NOT classified
as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in
2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative
fuels will cause problems such as: improper
clutch engagements, overheating, vapor lock,
power loss, lubrication deficiency, deterioration
of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor
components, etc. Alternative fuels cause high
moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixture
leading to oil and fuel separation.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
• To stop the engine, push and hold the STOP
switch in the STOP position until the engine
stops.
• If engine does not stop, move choke to the
FULL CHOKE position.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
_/L WARNING: The trimmer head will turn
while starting the engine. Avoid any contact with
the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious
burns.
NOTE: Make sure approximately 3 - 4
inches (8 - 10 cm) of line is extended from
the cutting head before starting unit. This
will allow the line to advance properly
once the unit starts.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
Starting Position
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
3. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.
4. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
through all remaining steps.