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
loca-
tion of the various
controls
and adjustments.
Save this manual
for future
refer-
ence.
Assist Handle
Tube
Muffler
_X Throttle
ON/OFF
Trigger
Switch \
Spark Plug
Sta er ,'72"X j
4----- Choke Lever
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Shield
Trimmer
Head
Line
Limiter
Blade
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF switch is used to stop en-
gine. Move switch to the OFF position to
stop 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.
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
_IbWARNING:
Be sure to read
the fuel information
in the safety rules
before you begin, If you de net
understand the safety rules, de not
attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-235-5878.
FUELING ENGINE
_1_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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