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KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READTHIS INSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETY RULES BEFOREOPERATINGYOUR
UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location
of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Assist Handle
Coupler
Tube
Trimmer ",& ON/OFF Switch
Head
ark Plug
Shield
/
Primer Bulb
Line Limiter
Blade Throttle Tngger
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF switch is located on the
trigger handle and is used to stop the
engine, Move the switch to the OFF
position to stop the engine.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from
the carburetor and fuel lines and fills
them with fuel. This allows you to start
the engine with fewer pulls on the
starter rope, Activate the primer bulb
by pressing it and allowing it to return
to its original form,
Muffler
CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the
engine to aid in cold starting. Activate
the choke by moving the choke lever to
the FULLCHOKE position. After the en-
gine attempts to start, move the choke
lever to the HALFCHOKE position. Once
engine has started, move the choke le-
ver to the OFF CHOKEposition.
COUPLER
The COUPLER enables optional at-
tachments to be installed on the unit.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
_I, WARNING: Be sure to read
the fuel information in the safety rules
before you begin, If you do not under-
stand the safety rules, do not attempt
to fuel your unit, Call 1-800-235-5878,
FUELING ENGINE
_b, WARNING: Remove fuel cap
slowly when refueling,
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,We recommend Craftsman
brand synthetic oil, Mix gasoline and oil
at a ratio of 40:1, A 40:1 ratio is
obtained by mixing 3,2 ounces of oil
with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline,
Included with this trimmer is a 3,2
ounce container of oil, Pour the entire
contents of this container into 1 gallon
of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel
mixture. DO NOTUSE automotive oil or
boat 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.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-
ture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-
tem of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, empty the
fuel systembefore storage for 30 days
or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
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