Instruction manual

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a_WAI_NIN{J: 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. Contact an
authobzed service dealer.
FUELING ENGINE
,_WARNING: Remove fuffl cap slowly
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline
must be mixed with a good quality 2-cycle flit-
cooled engine oil. We recommend Crafts-
man@ brand oil mixed at a ratio of 40:1
(2.5%). A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 4
liters of unleaded gasoline with 95 ml of oil.
DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil.
These oils will cause engine damage. When
mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on oil
contfflner. Once oil is added to gasolffle,
shake container momentarily to assure that
thefuel is thorougfflymixed. Always readand
follow the safety rules relating to fuel before
fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohot or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation and formation of acids dudng stor-
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, empty the fuel system before stor-
age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,
start the eng file and let it run until the fuel Iffles
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner prod ucts in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
• To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position.
ON/OFF
Throttle Trigger _\
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HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
_WARNING: The trimmer head will
turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con-
tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of fuel)
11 Set unit on a flat surface.
2. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
Starter Handle
Choke
Lever
Primer Bulb
Muffler
4. Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE by
aligning lever with position shown on decal
(see illustration below).
Choke
position
decal
5. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
through all remaining steps.
6. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gffle sounds as if it is trying to start, but do
not pull rope more than 6 times.
7. As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying
to start, move choke lever to HALF
CHOKE by aligning lever with position
shown on decal (see illustration below).
Choke
position
decal
8. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine
doesn't start after 6 pulls (at the HALF