Poulan PP025 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.

			Muffler
	Assist Handle
Coupler
Shaft
Trimmer	Spark	Throttle Trigger
Head	Plug
Shield		Primer Bulb
		Start
Line Limiter
		Lever
Blade
ON/OFF Switch
	Starter handle
ON/OFF SWITCH	START LEVER
The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger	The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the
handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the	engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting
switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.	system by moving the start lever to the START
PRIMER BULB	position. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-	until the engine has started and runs. After the
	engine starts, allow the engine to warm--up
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
	10--15 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
	trigger to deactivate the starting system.
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
	COUPLER
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.	The COUPLER enables optional attach-
	ments to be installed on the unit.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE	mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4
	liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel	automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will
information in the safety rules before you begin.	cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow
	instructions printed on container. Once oil is
If you do not understand the safety rules, do not
attempt to fuel your unit. Call 1-800-554-6723.	added to gasoline, shake container momentarily
FUELING ENGINE	to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.
	Always read and follow the safety rules relating
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly	to fuel before fueling your unit.
	IMPORTANT
when refueling.
	Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels
HELPFUL TIP	(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)
To obtain the correct oil mix	can attract moisture which leads to separation
	and formation of acids during storage. Acidic
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
	gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
2-cycle synthetic oil into
	while in storage. To avoid engine problems,
one gallon of fresh gas.
	empty the fuel system before storage for 30
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded	days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the en-
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be	gine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbure-
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle	tor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. Nev-
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a	er use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand	the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and	See the STORAGE section for additional in-
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by	formation.

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