Poulan 966062801 instruction manual Operation

OPERATION

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.

					Spark plug
			Assist handle
	Coupler
Trimmer	Shaft
head				ON/STOP switch
	Shield	Primer bulb
					Muffler
Line limiter	Throttle trigger
blade
	Choke lever				Starter handle
ON/STOP SWITCH			CHOKE
The ON/STOP switch is used to stop engine. To			The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
stop the engine, push and release the engine			to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by
ON/STOP switch.			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 RUN 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			cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow
			instructions printed on container. Once oil is
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel			added to gasoline, shake container momentarily
information in the safety rules before you begin.			to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.
If you do not understand the safety rules, do not			Always read and follow the safety rules relating
			to fuel before fueling your unit.
attempt to fuel your unit. Call 1-800-554-6723.
FUELING ENGINE			CAUTION:		Never use straight gasoline in
			your unit. This will cause permanent engine
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly			damage and void the limited warranty.
			FUEL REQUIREMENTS
when refueling.			This engine requires the use of minimum 87
	HELPFUL TIP		octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.
To obtain the correct oil mix			IMPORTANT
			Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
			using ethanol or methanol) can cause major en-
2-cycle synthetic oil into
			gine performance and durability problems.
one gallon of fresh gas.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded			WARNING: Alternative fuels (not gas-
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be			oline) such as E--15 (15% alcohol), E--20 (20%
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle			alcohol), E--85 (85% alcohol) are NOT classified
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a			as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand			2--stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and			fuels will cause problems such as: improper
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by			clutch engagements, overheating, vapor lock,
mixing 3.2 fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1			power loss, lubrication deficiency, deterioration
gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT			of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor
USE automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will			components, etc. Alternative fuels cause high

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