Weed Eater 530164003 instruction manual Operation

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR HEDGE 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 vari- ous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Muffler

ON/OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spark Plug

 

Switch

 

 

 

 

Throttle Lock

 

 

 

Hand Guard

 

 

Throttle

 

 

 

Lock--out

 

 

 

Throttle

Primer Bulb

Trigger

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

 

 

Choke Lever

 

 

 

 

ON/OFF SWITCH

PRIMER BULB

 

 

The ON/OFF SWITCH is used to stop the en-

The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-

gine. To stop engine, move switch to OFF.

buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.

 

This allows you to start the engine with fewer

 

pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer

CHOKE

bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to

its original position.

 

 

The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine

 

 

THROTTLE TRIGGER

to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by

moving choke lever to the desired position. See

The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine

STARTING YOUR ENGINE for complete start-

speed. Squeeze the trigger for full speed opera-

ing information.

tion; release it for idle speed.

 

 

 

 

WARNING: Muffler is very hot during

IMPORTANT

 

 

Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels

and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al-

(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)

low combustible material such as dry grass or

can attract moisture which leads to separation

fuel to do so.

and formation of acids during storage. Acidic

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

gas can damage the fuel system of an engine

WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel

while in storage. To avoid engine problems,

empty the fuel system before storage for 30

information in the safety rules before you be-

days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the en-

gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,

gine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbure-

do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call

tor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.

1-800-554-6723.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-

FUELING ENGINE

ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly

may occur.

 

 

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

when refueling.

It is recommended that the engine not be

This engine is certified to operate on un-

operated for longer than 30 seconds at full

leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline

throttle. Releasing the trigger and allowing

must be mixed with a good quality synthetic

the engine to briefly return to idle speed (5 --

2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be

10 seconds) will be sufficient.

mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater

brand synthetic oil is recommended. A 40:1

IMPORTANT POINTS

ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml)

S Use the minimum throttle speed necessary

of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gaso-

 

to effectively cut hedges for optimal hedge

line). DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil.

 

trimmer performance.

These oils will cause engine damage. When

S Never attempt to use this hedge trimmer to

mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on oil

 

cut hedges that have any branches with a

container. Once oil is added to gasoline,

diameter larger than 7/16.

shake container momentarily to assure that

 

the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and

 

follow the safety rules listed under HANDLE

 

FUEL WITH CAUTION.

 

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530164003 specifications

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