Weed Eater 545186731 instruction manual Operation

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR EDGER

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.

 

ON/OFF

 

Starter Rope Handle

 

Fuel/Oil Mix Cap

 

 

Switch

 

 

 

Throttle Trigger

Choke

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depth

 

 

 

Control

 

 

 

Lever

Spark Plug

 

 

 

Primer Bulb

 

 

Air Filter

Muffler and

 

 

 

Depth

 

 

Guard

Blade Guard

 

Adjusting

 

 

 

 

 

Skid

 

 

 

 

Blade

ON/OFF SWITCH

The ON/OFF switch is used to select the ON or OFF position.

STARTER ROPE HANDLE

The STARTER ROPE HANDLE is used for starting the engine.

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car- 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 bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to its origi- nal form.

the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. Once engine has started, move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position.

THROTTLE TRIGGER

The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine speed. It is designed to be activated by the right hand.

BLADE

The BLADE is designed to cut sod.

DEPTH ADJUSTING SKID

The DEPTH ADJUSTING SKID sets the depth of the cut.

CHOKE

DEPTH CONTROL LEVER

The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine

The DEPTH CONTROL LEVER regulates

to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by

the cutting depth. Move the lever backward

moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE

for full depth edging, forward for half depth

position. After the engine attempts to start, move

edging.

 

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand synthetic

WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel

oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and oil at a ra-

tio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2

information in the safety rules before you be-

fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters)

gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,

of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive

do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call

oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine dam-

1-800-554-6723.

 

age. When mixing fuel, follow instructions

FUELING ENGINE

printed on container. Once oil is added to gaso-

line, shake container momentarily to assure that

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly

the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and

follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fuel-

when refueling.

ing your unit.

HELPFUL TIP

 

CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in

 

your unit. This will cause permanent engine

To obtain the correct oil mix

 

 

damage and void the limited warranty.

ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of

 

 

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

2-cycle synthetic oil into

 

one gallon of fresh gas.

 

This engine requires the use of minimum 87

 

 

octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air- cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio

IMPORTANT

Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can cause major en- gine performance and durability problems.

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions Operator Safety Safety RulesUnit Safety Edging SafetySpecial Notice This unit is not Fuel SafetyTransporting and Storage Tube Assembly AssemblyAdjustable wrench Hex wrench provided Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam- aged partsOperation Starting Your Engine Stopping Your EngineStarting a Warm Engine Starting PositionStarting a Flooded Engine Setting the Edging DepthEdging To set the depthMaintenance Blade Replacement Service and AdjustmentsTo adjust idle speed Carburetor Idle Speed AdjustmentFuel System Seasonal StorageEngine OtherTroubleshooting Table Cause Remedy Ligations The U.S. Environmental Canada, contactIntermediate 125 hours Extended 300 hours