Screwdriver
9.
Tighten blade nut firmly with a wrench while
holding screwdriver
in position.
10. Remove
the screwdriver.
11. Turn blade by hand. If the blade
binds
against the shield, or appears to be uneven.
the blade is not centered, and you must re-
install.
NOTE:
To remove blade, insert screwdriver
into aligned holes.
Unthread
the nut and re-
move parts. Be sure to store parts and instruc-
tions for future use.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
READTHIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULESBEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls
and edjustments.
Save this manual for future reference.
"_
Handlebar
/
Trimmer
Head/
Shaft
Line Limiter
Blade
Shield
ON/OFF
Switch
,_/Starter
Handle
Primer
Bulb
Throttle
Trigger
Blade
Choke
Lever
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 car-
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 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 engine attempts to start, move
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE
position.
Once engine has started, move the choke lever
to the OFF CHOKE
position.
BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE
_
WARNING:
Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your
unit. Call
1-800-554-6723,
FUELING ENGINE
_
WARNING:
Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL
TIP
I
Toobtain the correct oil mix
I
t ratio, Pour 3.2 ounces of
I
2-cycle synthetic oil into I
one gallon of fresh gas.
I
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. PoulanANEED
EATER
brand synthetic oil is recommended.
Mix gaso-
line and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob-
tained by mixing 3.2 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
mo-
mentarily
to assure that the fuel is thoroughly
mixed.
Always
read and follow
the safety
rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.