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Hi there, I had my trimmer for 5 years now... never had problem. Using it 3 time a year only. My problem is it is just not start. Gaz tank is full, I changed the spark plug. Still does not start.... :(... Please need help. Thanks.

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First dump the old fuel out. It starts to go bad after a month. Use only good fairly new fuel, not old stuff.

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