Poulan PL200 Know Your Trimmer, ON/STOP Switch Choke, Primer Bulb, 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
										Tube
											Trimmer
Muffler			Throttle								Head
		ON/OFF	Trigger
		Switch		Spark Plug
		Starter				Choke Lever			Shield
		Handle
						Primer Bulb
					Fuel Mix						Line
					Fill Cap						Limiter
											Blade
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.
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
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE							read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel
							before fueling your unit.
	WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel						IMPORTANT
information in the safety rules before you							Experience indicates that alcohol blended
begin. If you do not understand the safety							fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call							methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
1-800-554-6723.							separation and formation of acids during stor-
FUELING ENGINE							age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
							of an engine while in storage.
	WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly						To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel sys-
							tem before storage for 30 days or longer.
when refueling.							Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded							run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
							empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
							Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle
							ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage may
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a
							occur. See the STORAGE section for addi-
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand
							tional information.
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and
							HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of							S To stop the engine, push and release the
unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive								engine ON/STOP switch. The switch will
oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine								automatically return to the ON position.
damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions								Wait 5 seconds before attempting to restart
printed on container. Once oil is added to								unit to allow switch to reset.
gasoline, shake container momentarily to							S	If engine does not stop, move choke to the
assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always								FULL CHOKE position.

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