KNOW YOUR
HEDGE
TRIMMER
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
UNIT Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize
yourself w'rththe location
of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Muffler
ON/OFF
Switch
f
Throttle Lock
Lock-out
Primer Bulb
Choke Lever
,Throttle
Trigger
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
ON/OFF
SWITCH
The ON/OFF SWITCH is used to stop the
engine. To stop the engine,
move the
switch to the OFF position.
CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the
engine to aid in cold starting. Activate the
choke by moving choke lever to the de-
sired position.
See STARTING YOUR EN-
GINE for complete starting information.
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
palmer bulb by pressing it and allowing
it to return to its original form.
THRO'n'LE
TRIGGER
The THROI-rLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed. Squeeze the trigger for full speed
operation; release it for idle speed.
A(_ WARNING:
Muffler
is very hot
during and after use. Do not touch the
muffler
or allow combustible
material
such as dry grass or fuel to do so.
BEFORE
STARTING
ENGINE
• ILWARNING:
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).
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
formation
of acids during storage.
Acid-
ic gas can damage
the fuel system
of
an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine
problems,
empty the
fuel system
before storage
for 30 days
or longer.
Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor
are empty. Use fresh
fuel next season.
Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner
products
in the fuel tank or permanent
damage
may occur.
See the STORAGE section
for additional
information.
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