Poulan PPB300 Know Your Unit, ON/OFF Switch Choke, Primer Bulb, Coupler, Before Starting Engine

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
							Coupler
Trimmer Head
						Shaft
	Line Limiter
											ON/OFF Switch
	Blade				Shield			Starter Handle
											Primer Bulb
				Throttle Trigger
Blade
						Choke					Muffler
						Lever
ON/OFF SWITCH								CHOKE
The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger								The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the								to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by
switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.								moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
PRIMER BULB								position. After the engine attempts to start, move
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-								the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
								Once engine has started, move the choke lever
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
								to the OFF CHOKE position.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
								COUPLER
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to								The COUPLER enables optional attach-
its original form.								ments to be installed on the unit.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE								will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel,
								follow instructions printed on container. Once
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel								oil is added to gasoline, shake container mo-
information in the safety rules before you be-								mentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,								mixed. Always read and follow the safety
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call								rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
1-800-554-6723.								IMPORTANT
FUELING ENGINE								Experience indicates that alcohol blended
								fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly								methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
when refueling.								separation and formation of acids during stor-
								age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
			HELPFUL TIP					of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
		To obtain the correct oil mix						problems, empty the fuel system before stor-
		ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of						age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,
		2-cycle synthetic oil into						start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
		one gallon of fresh gas.						and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
								season. Never use engine or carburetor
This engine is certified to operate on un-
								cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline
								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
								HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
brand synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gaso-
line and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob-								S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
tainedby mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1									switch to the OFF position.
gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT								S If engine does not stop, move choke lever
USE automotive oil or marine oil. These oils								8	to FULL CHOKE position.