Poulan PP136 Know Your Trimmer, ON/OFF Switch Choke, Primer Bulb, Coupler, Before Starting Engine

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.

					Assist Handle
Trimmer				Coupler
			Shaft
Head							ON/OFF Switch
		Shield		Starter Handle
							Primer Bulb
Line Limiter			Throttle
			Trigger
Blade
			Choke Lever				Muffler
ON/OFF SWITCH					CHOKE
The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger					The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the					to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by
switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.					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					COUPLER
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					automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will
					cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel					instructions printed on container. Once oil is
information in the safety rules before you be-					added to gasoline, shake container momentarily
					to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call					Always read and follow the safety rules relating
					to fuel before fueling your unit.
1-800-554-6723.
					IMPORTANT
FUELING ENGINE
					Experience indicates that alcohol blended
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly					fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
					methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
when refueling.					separation and formation of acids during stor-
		HELPFUL TIP			age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
					of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
	To obtain the correct oil mix				problems, empty the fuel system before stor-
	ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of				age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,
	2-cycle synthetic oil into				start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
	one gallon of fresh gas.				and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded					season. Never use engine or carburetor
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be					cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle					damage may occur. See the STORAGE sec-
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a					tion for additional information.
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand					HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and					S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by						switch to the OFF position.
mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4					S If engine does not stop, move choke lever
liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE						to FULL CHOKE position.

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