Poulan 530163727 Know Your Unit, On/Off Switch, Choke, Primer Bulb, Coupler, Fueling Engine

KNOW YOUR UNIT

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.

								Handlebar
						Coupler
Trimmer Head
					Tube
	Line Limiter								ON/OFF Switch
			Shield
	Blade
							Starter Handle
									Primer Bulb
		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 choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-
	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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	methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
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-
This engine is certified to operate on un-	tem before storage for 30 days or longer.
	Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it
leaded 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 gaso-
	may occur.
line and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob-
	See the STORAGE section for additional in-
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1
	formation.
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 con-	switch to the OFF position.
tainer. 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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