Poulan 966513101, PP2822 instruction manual Operation

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR HEDGE 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 vari- ous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

	Starter Rope
Rear	ON/OFF	Primer Bulb
	Switch
Handle			Spark Plug
			Hand Guard
			Front Handle	Throttle
				Lock--out
Handle
Lever	Fuel Mix		Grease Nozzle
	Fill Cap		(not serviceable)
	Choke Lever
		Blade		Throttle
		Cover	Muffler	Trigger

ON/OFF SWITCH	HANDLE LEVER
The ON/OFF SWITCH is used to stop the en-	The HANDLE LEVER can be used to rotate
gine. To stop engine, move switch to OFF.	the rear handle to allow operation of the unit
CHOKE	at a 45o and 90o position.
	PRIMER BULB
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
	The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by	buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
moving choke lever to the desired position. See	This allows you to start the engine with fewer
STARTING YOUR ENGINE for complete start-	pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
ing information.	bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
FRONT HANDLE AND REAR	its original position.
	THROTTLE TRIGGER
HANDLE
	The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
The FRONT HANDLE and REAR HANDLE	speed. Squeeze the trigger for full speed opera-
are used to maintain control of the unit.	tion; release it for idle speed.
WARNING: Muffler is very hot during	mixing 3.2 fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon
	(4 liters) of unleaded gasoline). DO NOT USE
and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al-	automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause
low combustible material such as dry grass or	engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow
fuel to do so.	instructions printed on oil container. Once oil is
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE	added to gasoline, shake container momentarily
	to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Al-
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel	ways read and follow the safety rules listed un-
	der HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION.
information in the safety rules before you be-	CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,	your unit. This will cause permanent engine
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
	damage and void the limited warranty.
1-800-554-6723.
	FUEL REQUIREMENTS
FUELING ENGINE
	This engine requires the use of minimum 87
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly	octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.
	IMPORTANT
when refueling.
	Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or
HELPFUL TIP	using ethanol or methanol) can cause major en-
To obtain the correct oil mix	gine performance and durability problems.
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of	WARNING: Alternative fuels (not gas-
2-cycle synthetic oil into
one gallon of fresh gas.	oline) such as E--15 (15% alcohol), E--20 (20%
	alcohol), E--85 (85% alcohol) are NOT classified
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
	as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be	2--stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-	fuels will cause problems such as: improper
cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio	clutch engagements, overheating, vapor lock,
of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand synthetic	power loss, lubrication deficiency, deterioration
oil is recommended. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by	of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor

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