Weed Eater MX557 Operation, Helpful Tip, Know Your Trimmer, Stop Switch, Choke, Primer Bulb

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					bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
The STOP switch is used to stop the engine. To					its original form.
stop the engine, push and hold the switch in the					CHOKE
STOP position until the engine stops.					The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
PRIMER BULB					to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by
					moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-					position. After the engine attempts to start, move
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.					the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer					Once engine has started, move the choke lever
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer					to the RUN position.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE					cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel					instructions printed on container. Once oil is
					added to gasoline, shake container momentarily
information in the safety rules before you be-					to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,					Always read and follow the safety rules relating
do not attempt to fuel		your unit. Call			to fuel before fueling your unit.
1-800-554--6723.					IMPORTANT
FUELING ENGINE					Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels
					(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly					can attract moisture which leads to separa-
when refueling.					tion and formation of acids during storage.
					Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an
	HELPFUL TIP				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
					season. Never		use engine or carburetor
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
					cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
					damage may occur. See the STORAGE sec-
mixed with	a good quality	synthetic	2-cycle
					tion for additional information.
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand								HELPFUL TIP
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by						If your engine switch reads
mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4						“push to stop”, it is always
liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE						in the ON position.
automotive	oil or marine oil. These		oils will

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