KNOW
YOUR
TRIMMER
READ THiS iNSTRUCTiON
MANUAL AND SAFETY
RULES BEFORE
OPERATING
YOUR
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
Tube
/
Throttle Trigger
ON/STOP
Switch
Starter
Rope
Shield
_i._
Trh_qmer
Head
Plug
Line Limiter
Blade
Choke
lever
Primer Bulb
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
ON/STOP
SWITCH
The ON/STOP switch is used to stop en-
gine. To stop the engine, push and re-
lease the engine ON/STOP switch.
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.
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 FULL CHOKE position. After the en-
gine attempts to start, move the choke
lever to the HALF CHOKE position. Once
engine has started, move the choke le-
ver to the OFF CHOKE position.
BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE
_,WARNING:
Be sure to read
the fuel information
in the safety rules
before you begin. If you do not
understand
the safety rules, do not
attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-235-5878.
FUELING ENGINE
_,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 NOT USE 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
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