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KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
READ THiS INSTRUCT_ON MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
UNIT Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the vari-
ous controls and adjustments. Save this manua_ for future reference.
Muffler
Spark Plug
ON/OFF
Switch
Throttle Lock
Throttle
Lock-out
Trigger
Primer Bulb
Choke Lever Fuel Mix Fill Cap
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF SWITCH isusedto stop theen_
gine. Tostop engine, move switch to OFE
CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to theengine
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by
movingchokelever tothedesired position.See
STARTINGYOUR ENGINEfor complete start-
ing information.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes airfrom thecar*
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you tostart the engine with fewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original position.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTi-LE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.Squeezethetriggerf@full speedopera-
tion; release itfor idle speed.
aWARNIN_: Muffler isvery hot durtag
and after use. Do nottouch the muffler or ab
low combustible material such as dry grass or
fuel todo so.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
nWARNIN_: Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. Ifyou do not understand the safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-554-6723.
FUELING ENGINE
aWARNIN_: Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded 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. A 40:1
ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2ounces (95ml)
ofoil with t gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gaso,
line. DO NOT USE automotive oil or boatoil.
These oils will cause engine damage. When
mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on oil
container. Once oil is added to gasoline,
shake container momentarily to assure that
the fuel isthoroughly mixed. Atways read and
follow the safety rules listed under HANDLE
FUEL WITH CAUTION.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicatesthat alcohol blendedfueJs
(called gasoho_or using ethanol or methanol)
can attract moisturewhich leads to separation
and formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of anengine
while in storage. To avoid engine problems,
empty the fuel system before storage for 30
days or longer.Dratatheg_as tank, etar_the en-
gineandlet it run untilthefuetlinesand carbure-
tor areempty. Usefreshfuel next season.Nev-
er use engine orcarburetor cleanerproductsin
thefuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Use the minimum throttle speed necessary
to effectively cut hedges for optimal hedge
trimmer performance.
• Never attempt to use this hedge trimmer to
cut hedges that have any branches with a
diameter larger than 7/16" (1 cm).
OPERATING POSITION
Eye
Protection
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