Poulan 530163516 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
Trimmer			Coupler
		Tube
Head			Starter Handle			ON/OFF Switch
	Shield
						Primer Bulb
Line Limiter		Throttle
		Trigger
Blade
		Choke Lever				Muffler
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				the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and
				follow the safety rules relating to fuel before
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel				fueling 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 (95 ml) of oil
				formation.
with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline.
				HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil.
These oils will cause engine damage. When				S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on					switch to the OFF position.
container. Once oil is added to gasoline,				S If engine does not stop, move choke lever
shake container momentarily to assure that					to FULL CHOKE position.

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