Poulan 545177326 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

 

 

 

 

Muffler

 

 

 

 

Handlebar

 

 

 

 

Coupler

 

 

 

 

 

Shield

Shaft

 

Throttle Trigger

Line Limiter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blade

 

 

 

Spark Plug

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Primer Bulb

 

 

Blade

 

ON/STOP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starter Handle

 

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

ON/STOP switch.

 

 

 

START position. DO NOT squeeze the

PRIMER BULB

 

 

 

throttle trigger until the engine has started and

The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-

runs. After the engine starts, allow the engine

to warm--up 10--15 seconds, then fully

buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.

squeeze the throttle trigger to deactivate the

This allows you to start the engine with fewer

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

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

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

information in the safety rules before you be-

of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive

gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,

oil or marine oil. These oils will cause engine

do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call

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

 

 

the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and

 

 

 

 

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly

follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fuel-

ing your unit.

 

 

 

 

when refueling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

one gallon of fresh gas.

 

This engine requires the use of minimum 87

 

 

 

 

octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded

IMPORTANT

 

 

 

 

gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be

 

 

 

 

mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-

Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio

using ethanol or methanol) can cause major en-

of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand synthetic

gine performance and durability problems.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions Identification of Safety Symbols Safety Rules UNIT/MAINTENANCE Safety Operator SafetyFuel Safety Cutting SafetyCarton Contents AssemblyInstalling Brushcutter Attachment Transporting and StorageHarness Adjustment For Balance Assembly of Shoulder StrapTo Relocate Shoulder Strap Clamp Attaching the HandlebarAssembly Information Trimmer Head Configuring Your UnitAssembly Information Weed Blade Attaching the Plastic Shield and Trimmer HeadAttaching the Metal Shield Installation of the Metal BladeOperation HOW to Start Your Unit HOW to Stop Your UnitStarting a Cold Engine Starting a Warm EngineRemoving Trimmer ATTACH- Ment or Other Optional Attachments Installing Optional ATTACH- MentsOperating Position Operating Instructions for USE with Trimmer HeadOperating Instructions for USE with Weed Blade Cutting MethodsTip of the line Does the cutting Work areaEdger Safety Additional Safety RulesCultivator Safety BLOWER/VACUUM SafetyHedge Trimmer Safety Pole Pruner SafetyKnow how to stop quickly Snow Thrower SafetyMaintenance Blade Replacement Service and AdjustmentsCarburetor Idle Speed Adjustment Replacing the LineFuel System Seasonal StorageEngine OtherTroubleshooting Table Cause Remedy Your Warranty Rights and OB Limited WarrantyCanada, contact Ligations The U.S. EnvironmentalNANCE, Replacement and Repair