Weed Eater 530163479 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/STOP	Trigger
	Switch		Spark Plug
	Starter			Choke Lever	Shield
	Handle
				Primer Bulb			Line
				Fuel Mix
							Limiter
				Fill Cap
							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	Always 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.
	To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel sys-
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly	tem before storage for 30 days or longer.
when refueling.	Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it
	run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
	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 (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4	S To stop the engine, push and release the
liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE	engine ON/STOP switch. The switch will
automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause	automatically return to the ON position.
engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow	Wait 5 seconds before attempting to restart
instructions printed on container. Once oil is	unit to allow switch to reset.
added to gasoline, shake container momentarily	S If engine does not stop, move choke to the
to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.	FULL CHOKE position.

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