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STOP SWITCH
The STOP switch is use d to stop the engine. To
stop th e engine, push and ho ld the switch inthe
STOP po sition u nti l t he e ngin e stops.
PRIMER BULB
ThePR IMERBULBremoves airfromthecar-
buretor 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 pressingit and allowing it to return to
its original form.
CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to t he e ngine
toaidincoldstarting.Activatethechokeby
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
positi on.Af ter theengine a ttempts to start, m ove
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
Once engine has started, move the choke lever
to the RUN posit ion.
EDGE GUIDE
TheEDGEGUIDEprotectstheunit fromcon-
tacting the ground during edging.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel
information i n the safe ty ru les befor e you begin.
If yo u do not understandthe sa fety rules, donot
attempt to fuel your unit. Call 1-800- 554-6723.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: Remove f uel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
To obtainthe correct oilmix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2--cycle synthetic oil into
one gallon of fresh gas.
This engine is ce rtified to operate on unleaded
gasoli ne. Before ope ration, g asoline must b e
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle
air-cooled eng ine oil designed to b e mixed at a
ratio of 40: 1. Poulan/WE ED EATER brand
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and
oil at a rati o of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2fluid ounces (95ml) o f oilwith 1gallon
(4 lite rs) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE
automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will
causeenginedamage. When mixing fuel, follow
instr uct ions printe d on container. Once oil is
added togasolin e, shake container momentarily
to assure that the fuel is thoroughly m ixed.
Always read and follow the safe ty rules rel ating
to fuel before fueling your unit.
CAUTION : N ever use st rai ght gasoline in
your unit. T his will ca use permanent en gine
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 durabilit y problems.
WARNING: Al ternativefue ls (n ot gas-
oline) such as E--15 (15% alco hol), E--20 (20%
alcoho l), E--85(85%alcohol) are NOT classi fied
as ga soline and are NOT approved for use in
2--stroke gasol ine engines. Use of alternative
fuels will cause problems such as: improper
clutch engagements, overheating, vapor lock,
power loss, lubrication deficiency , deteriorat ion
of fuel lines, gaske ts and internal carburetor
components, etc. Alter native fuel s cause high
moistu re ab sorpti on into the fuel/oil mixture
leadin g to oil and fuel separat ion.
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine switch reads
“push to stop” , i t is always
in the ON position.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
S To stop the e ngine, push and hold the STOP
swit ch in the STOP position until the engine
stops.
S If engine does not stop, move choke to the
FULL CHOKE position.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING: Th e trimmer headwi lltur n
while starting theengine. Avo idany co ntactwith
the muf fler . A hot muf fler can cause serious
burns.
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not
start after following these
instructions, please call
1--800--554--6723.
NOTE: M ake sur e approximately 3 -- 4
inches (8 -- 10 cm) of line is extended from
the cutting head before start ing unit. This
will a llow the line t o advance properly
once the unit starts.
STAR TING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm eng i ne af t er running out of
fuel )
Starting Position
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
3. Move choke leve r to the FULL CHOKE
position.
4. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
through all remaining steps.
