Poulan 530088155 Know Your Trimmer, On/Off Switch, Choke, Primer Bulb, Coupler, Fueling 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
			Coupler
Trimmer		Tube
Head					Starter			ON/OFF Switch
		Shield			Handle
									Primer Bulb
Line Limiter
		Throttle Trigger
Blade
				Choke					Muffler
				Lever
ON/OFF SWITCH						CHOKE
The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger						The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the						to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by
switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.						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.
						Once engine has started, move the choke lever
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
						to the OFF CHOKE position.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
						COUPLER
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to						The COUPLER enables optional attach-
its original form.						ments to be installed on the unit.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE						is thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow
						the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling
	WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel					your unit.
information in the safety rules before you be-						IMPORTANT
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,						Experience indicates that alcohol blended
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call						fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
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FUELING ENGINE						separation and formation of acids during stor-
						age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
	WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly					of an engine while in storage.
when refueling.						To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel sys-
						tem before storage for 30 days or longer.
This engine is certified to operate on
						Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it
unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline
						run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic
						empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be
						Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater
						ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage
brand synthetic oil is recommended. Mix
						may occur.
gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio
						See the STORAGE section for additional in-
is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1
						formation.
gallon of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE
						HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause
engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow						S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
instructions printed on container.						switch to the OFF position.
Once oil is added to gasoline, shake						S If engine does not stop, move choke lever
container momentarily to assure that the fuel						to FULL CHOKE position.

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