KNOWYOURTRIMMER
READTHISOPERATOR'SMANUALAND SAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOUR
UNIT.Compare the illustrationswith your unffto familiarizeyourself with the location of
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Assist Handle
Tube
/
Trimmer
Muffler Engine Stop
Switch Trigger Head
Starter 3park Plug Edge
Guide
Rope _ Choke
Lever Shield
Primer \'_
B_Ib
ENGINE STOP SWITCH
The enginestopswitch is used to stopthe
engin_ Push and holdthe engine stop
switch inthe STOP OrOFF position until
the engine has fully stopped.
PRIMER BULB
The primer bulb removes air from the
fuel lines and fills them with fuel. This
allows you to start the engine with few-
er pulls on the starter rope, Activate
the primer bulb by pressing it and al-
lowing it to return to its original form.
Fuel M_ Line
Fill Cap 1Jmiter
Blade
CHOKE
The choke helps to supply fuel to the
carburetor duringstarting. This allows
you to start a cold engine. Activate the
choke by moving choke lever to Full
Choke. After engine has started, move
chokelever to Off Choke,
EDGE GUIDE
The edge guide protectsthe unit from
contacting the ground during edging.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel
information inthe 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
This engine ts certified to operate on
unleaded gasoJine.Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good
quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil.
We recommend Craftsman brand 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)• DONOT USE automotive oil
or boat oil. These oils will cause
engine damage. When mixing fuel,
follow instructionsprinted on container.
Once oil is added to gasoline, shake
container momentarilyto assure that
the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always
read andfollow the safety rules
relatingto fue! 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 duringstorage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-
tem of an engine while in storage.
Toavoid engine problems,emptyfuel
system before storagefor 30 days or
longer. Drain gas tank, start engine and
let it runu_l fuel linesand carburetor
are empty.Use fresh fuel nextseason.
Never use engineor carburetor cleaner
products in thefuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.See the STORAGE
sectionfor additionalinformation.
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