Poulan 545186843 instruction manual Operation

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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.

Trimmer Head

 

 

 

Handlebar

 

 

 

Coupler

 

 

 

Shaft

ON/STOP Switch

Line Limiter

Shield

Blade

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Primer Bulb

 

 

 

 

 

Starter Handle

Blade

 

 

 

 

 

 

Throttle Trigger

Muffler

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start Lever

 

 

ON/STOP SWITCH

START LEVER

 

 

The ON/STOP switch is located on the trigger

The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the

handle and is used to stop the engine. To stop

engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting

the engine, push and release the engine

system by moving the start lever to the START

ON/STOP switch.

 

 

position. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger

PRIMER BULB

 

 

until the engine has started and runs. After the

The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-

engine starts, allow the engine to warm--up

10--15 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle

buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.

trigger to deactivate the starting system.

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

of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand synthetic

 

 

 

oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and oil at a ra-

WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel

tio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2

information in the safety rules before you be-

fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters)

gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,

of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive

do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call

oil or marine oil. These oils will cause engine

damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions

1-800-554-6723.

 

 

 

 

printed on container. Once oil is added to gaso-

FUELING ENGINE

line, shake container momentarily to assure that

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly

the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and

follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fuel-

when refueling.

 

 

ing your unit.

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in

 

HELPFUL TIP

 

 

 

your unit. This will cause permanent engine

To obtain the correct oil mix

 

damage and void the limited warranty.

ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of

 

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

 

 

2-cycle synthetic oil into

 

This engine requires the use of minimum 87

one gallon of fresh gas.

 

octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.

 

 

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded

IMPORTANT

 

 

gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be

Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-

using ethanol or methanol) can cause major en-

cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio

gine performance and durability problems.

 

 

 

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions English Español FrançaisTable of Contents Identification of Safety SymbolsHazard zone for thrown objects Powerhead model Attachments Type Part. no Safety RulesOperator Safety Optional AttachmentsCutting Safety UNIT/MAINTENANCE SafetyFuel Safety Transporting and StorageInstalling Brushcutter Attachment AssemblyCarton Contents Tools RequiredAssembly Information Trimmer Head Assembly of Shoulder StrapConfiguring Your Unit To Relocate Shoulder Strap ClampAttaching the Plastic Shield and Trimmer Head Assembly Information Weed BladeWeed Blade Installation of the Metal Blade Attaching the Metal ShieldOperation Starting a Warm Engine HOW to Stop Your UnitHOW to Start Your Unit Starting a Flooded EngineOperating Instructions for USE with Trimmer Head Installing Optional ATTACH- MentsOperating Position Cutting MethodsScalping Sweeping Operating Instructions for USE with Weed BladeTrimming MowingBLOWER/VACUUM Safety Additional Safety RulesEdger Safety Recommended Cutting PositionPole Pruner Safety Cultivator SafetyHedge Trimmer Safety Break glass, or cause other damageOr when walking from one cutting location to another Snow Thrower SafetyKnow how to stop quickly Maintenance Carburetor Idle Speed Adjustment Service and AdjustmentsBlade Replacement Replacing the LineFuel System StorageSeasonal Storage EngineTroubleshooting Table Cause Remedy Poulan PRO Limited WarrantyCanada, contact Ligations The U.S. EnvironmentalNANCE, Replacement and Repair