Poulan 530163450 Know Your Trimmer, ON/OFF Switch Choke, Primer Bulb, Before Starting Engine

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1.Remove wing nut from shield.

2.Insert bracket into slot as shown.

3.Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket.

4.Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.

Shield

 

 

Slot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bracket

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Line Limiter Blade

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nut

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tube

 

Assist Handle

 

 

 

 

 

Muffler

Trimmer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Shield

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON/OFF

Throttle Trigger

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edge

 

Switch

Spark Plug

Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Line Limiter

 

Starter

Blade

 

Handle

 

 

 

Choke Lever

Primer Bulb

Fuel Mix

Fill Cap

ON/OFF SWITCH

CHOKE

The ON/OFF switch is used to stop engine. To

The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine

stop the engine, move the switch to the OFF

to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by

position.

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.

buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.

Once engine has started, move the choke lever

This allows you to start the engine with fewer

to the OFF CHOKE position.

pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer

 

 

bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to

 

 

its original form.

 

 

 

 

 

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle

 

air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a

WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel

ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand

information in the safety rules before you

synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and

begin. If you do not understand the safety

oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by

rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call

mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4

1-800-554-6723.

liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE

FUELING ENGINE

automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause

engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly

instructions printed on container. Once oil is

added to gasoline, shake container momentarily

when refueling.

to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded Always read and follow the safety rules relating gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be to fuel before fueling your unit.

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