Poulan 25 HHT Helpful Tip, Operating Instructions, Know Your Hedge Trimmer, On/Off Switch, Choke

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.

Throttle

Throttle Lock

Spark Plug

Lock--out

Primer

Choke

Bulb

Lever ON/OFF

Switch

Throttle Trigger

Hand

Muffler

Guard

Blade

Fuel Mix

Fill Cap

Cover

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 the engine, move the switch to the

buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.

OFF position.

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

liters) of unleaded gasoline). DO NOT USE au-

tomotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause en-

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

gine damage. When mixing fuel, follow instruc-

low combustible material such as dry grass or

tions printed on oil container. Once oil is added

fuel to do so.

to gasoline, shake container momentarily to as-

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

sure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always

read and follow the safety rules listed under

WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION.

information in the safety rules before you be-

IMPORTANT

gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,

Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels

do not

attempt to fuel

your unit. Call

(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)

1-800-554-6723.

can attract moisture which leads to separation

FUELING ENGINE

and formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an engine

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly

while in storage. To avoid engine problems,

when refueling.

empty the fuel system before storage for 30

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

HELPFUL TIP

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

To obtain the correct oil mix

tor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.

ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-

2-cycle synthetic oil into

ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage

one gallon of fresh gas.

may occur.

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be

It is recommended that the engine not be

mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-

operatedfor longer than 30 secondsat full

cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio

throttle. Releasing the trigger and allowing

of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil

is recommended. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by

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

mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4

10 seconds) will be sufficient.

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