Poulan 530164253 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	Shaft
Head		ON/OFF Switch
		Starter
	Shield	Handle
		Primer Bulb

Line Limiter	Throttle Trigger
Blade

Choke

LeverMuffler

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	mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4
	liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel	automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will
information in the safety rules before you be-	cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,	instructions printed on container. Once oil is
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call	added to gasoline, shake container momentarily
1-800-554-6723.	to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.
FUELING ENGINE	Always read and follow the safety rules relating
	to fuel before fueling your unit.
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly	IMPORTANT
when refueling.	Experience indicates that alcohol blended
HELPFUL TIP	fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
	methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
To obtain the correct oil mix
	separation and formation of acids during stor-
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
	age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
2-cycle synthetic oil into
	of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
one gallon of fresh gas.
	problems, empty the fuel system before stor-
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded	age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be	start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle	and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a	season. Never use engine or carburetor
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand	cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and	damage may occur. See the STORAGE sec-
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by	tion for additional information.

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