Poulan 952711964 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.

Trimmer	Shaft		Assist Handle			Muffler
Head		Safety Label		Shaft Mark or Arrow
	Shield		Spark Plug
				Primer Bulb	Throttle Trigger
Line Limiter Blade
		STOP			Fuel Mix Fill Cap
		Switch

Choke Lever

Starter Handle

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

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