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ENGINE INFORMATION A. FUELING YOUR ENGINE 1.. FUEL SAFETY a. Use only recommended fuel mixtures. b. Mixand pour fueloutdoorsand wherethereisno sparks or flames. c. Use a container approved for fuel. d. Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the tool or while using the tool. e. Wipe upall fuel spills beforestarting engine. f. Moveat least10 feet away from fuelingsite before starting engine. g. Stop engine before removing fuel cap. h. Empty the fuel tank beforestoring the tool.Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the engine and letting the engine run until it stops. i. Store tool and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motorsorswitches, furnaces, etc. 2.FUEL MIXTURE • Your tool is powered bya two-cycle enginewhich requires a fuel mixture of regular, leaded,or unleaded gasoline and a high quality engine oil specially made for 2-cycle, air cooled engines. The internal design of the 2-cycle engine requires lubticationof moving parts. Lubrication isprovided when the recommended mixture of gasoline and oil is used. • Genuine POULAN/WEED EATER 40:1 Engine Oil is strongly recommended for the protection of your unit. Extensive engineering tests have proven that Poulan/Weed Eater oil resists breakdown at operating temperatures common to 2-cycle engines, resulting in dependable performance and longer engine life. • Gasoline must be clean and fresh. After a short period of time, gasoline will chemically breakdown and form compounds that cause hard starting and damage to 2-cycle engines. • The correct measure of gasoline to oil is very important. Too much oil in the mixture will foul the spark plug. CAUTION: Too little oil or incorrect oil will cause the engine to overheat and seize. • Always mix the fuel thoroughly in a container sincegasolineandoildonot readily combine.Donot mixgasoline andoil directly in thefuel tank. 3.USE THE FOLLOWING: Poulan Weed EaterT" 40:1 Engine Oil is strongly recommended. Available in the following convenient container sizes, Poulan Weed Eater" 40:1 Engine Oil should be mixed as follows: 3.2 oz. Container ... Mix with 1 gallon fuel. 8 oz. Container ... Mix with 2-1/2 gallons fuel. If none of the above oils are available, use a good , quality, two-cycle, air cooled engine oil mixed at a ratio of 16:1 (8 oz. oil to 1 gallon fuel) 4.DO NOT USE: • BIA OIL (Boating Institute of America) - Does not have proper additives for air-cooled 2-cycle engines and can cause engine damage. • AUTOMOTIVE OIL - Does not have properadditives for 2-cycle engines and can cause damage. 5.HOW TO MIX FUEL AND FILL TANK a. Pour 1/2 of the gasoline to be used into an approved, marked container.Donot mixgasolineandoildirectly in thefuel tank. b. Add entire measure of engine oil. c. Cover container tightly and shake for one minute. d. Add remainder of gasoline. e. Cover container tightly and shake again. f. Slowly remove fuel container cover. g. Remove fuel cap. See "Specifications," for location. h. Fill the tank using a spout or funnel. i. Reinstall the fuel cap securely. 9