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SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool. SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines be equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you operate in a locale where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. For normal homeowner use, the muffler and spark arresting screen will not require any service. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your muffler be serviced or replaced by an authorized service dealer. ASSEMBLY Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged parts. NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged, call 1-800-487-5951. It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank. Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal due to carburetor adjustments and testing done by the manufacturer. ASSEMBLY Your hedge trimmer is fully assembled; no assembly is required. OPERATION aa 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. aa WARNING: 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 1-800-487-5951. FUELING THE ENGINE aa WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling. Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine and muffler to cool down before 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 designed to be mixed at a ratio of 50:1. A 50:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 2.6 fluid ounces (77 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on oil 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 listed under HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION. CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in your unit. This will cause permanent engine damage and void the limited warranty. FUEL REQUIREMENTS This engine requires the use of minimum 87 octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline. IMPORTANT Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can cause major engine performance and durability problems. CAUTION: Alternative fuels (not gasoline) such as E-15 (15% alcohol), E-20 (20% alcohol), E-85 (85% alcohol) are NOT classified as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels will cause problems such as: improper clutch engagements, overheating, vapor lock, power loss, lubrication deficiency, deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor components, etc. Alternative fuels cause high moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixture leading to oil and fuel separation. STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of fuel) aa WARNING: The cutting blade will be moving once the engine is started. Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety instructions. 1. Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from the fueling site. 2. Remove the blade cover from the blade before starting the unit. 3. Hold the unit on the ground in the starting position as shown. Support unit so the blade is off of the ground and away from trees, bushes, onlookers, etc. 4

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SAFETY NOTICE:
Exposure to vibrations through
prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could
cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders
or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold weather has
been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy
people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss
of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of
feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use
of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti vibration
system does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual
and regular basis must monitor closely their physical
condition and the condition of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
This unit is equipped with a
temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen
which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442
and 4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and
Washington require by law that many internal combustion
engines be equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you
operate in a locale where such regulations exist, you are
legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition
of these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. For
normal homeowner use, the muffler and spark arresting
screen will not require any service. After 50 hours of use,
we recommend that your muffler be serviced or replaced
by an authorized service dealer.
ASSEMBLY
Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missing or
damaged, call 1-800-487-5951.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank.
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal due
to carburetor adjustments and testing done by the
manufacturer.
ASSEMBLY
Your hedge trimmer is fully assembled; no assembly is
required.
OPERATION
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.
a
WARNING: 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
1-800-487-5951.
FUELING THE ENGINE
a
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly when
refueling. Never remove the fuel cap or add
fuel with the engine running. Allow engine
and muffler to cool down before 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 designed
to be mixed at a ratio of 50:1. A 50:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 2.6 fluid ounces (77 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters)
of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat
oil. These oils will cause engine damage. When mixing
fuel, follow instructions printed on oil 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 listed under HANDLE FUEL WITH
CAUTION.
CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in your unit.
This will cause permanent engine damage and void
the limited warranty.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
This engine requires the use of minimum 87 octane
[R+M]/2 clean gasoline.
IMPORTANT
Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can cause major engine performance
and durability problems.
CAUTION: Alternative fuels (not gasoline) such as
E-15 (15% alcohol), E-20 (20% alcohol), E-85 (85%
alcohol) are NOT classified as gasoline and are NOT
approved for use in 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use
of alternative fuels will cause problems such as:
improper clutch engagements, overheating, vapor
lock, power loss, lubrication deficiency, deterioration
of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor
components, etc. Alternative fuels cause high
moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixture leading
to oil and fuel separation.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
(or a warm engine
after running out of fuel)
a
WARNING: The cutting blade will be moving
once the engine is started. Wear your
protective equipment and observe all safety
instructions.
1.
Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away
from the fueling site.
2.
Remove the blade cover from the blade before starting
the unit.
3.
Hold the unit on the ground in the starting position as
shown. Support unit so the blade is off of the ground
and away from trees, bushes, onlookers, etc.
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