Poulan PPB300E instruction manual Operation

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR UNIT

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

		Handlebar
Trimmer Head	Coupler
	Shaft
Line Limiter		ON/OFF Switch
	Shield
Blade
		Starter Handle
			Primer Bulb
	Throttle Trigger
Blade
	Start Lever		Muffler
ON/OFF SWITCH		START LEVER
The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger		The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the
handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the		engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting
switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.		system by moving the start lever to the START
PRIMER BULB		position. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-		until the engine has started and runs. After the
		engine starts, allow the engine to warm--up 5
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
		seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle trigger
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
		to deactivate the starting system.
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
		COUPLER
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.		The COUPLER enables optional attach-
		ments to be installed on the unit.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE		gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT
		USE automotive oil or marine oil. These oils
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel		will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel,
information in the safety rules before you be-		follow instructions printed on container. Once
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,		oil is added to gasoline, shake container mo-
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call		mentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly
1-800-554-6723.		mixed. Always read and follow the safety
		rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
FUELING ENGINE
		IMPORTANT
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly		Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels
		(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)
when refueling.		can attract moisture which leads to separation
HELPFUL TIP		and formation of acids during storage. Acidic
		gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
To obtain the correct oil mix		while in storage. To avoid engine problems,
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of		empty the fuel system before storage for 30
2-cycle synthetic oil into		days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the en-
one gallon of fresh gas.		gine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbure-
This engine is certified to operate on un-		tor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. Nev-
		er use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline
		the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic
		See the STORAGE section for additional in-
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be
		formation.
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater
brand synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gaso-		HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
line and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob-		S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1		switch to the OFF position.

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