Poulan 530164435 Helpful Tip, Know Your Trimmer, On/Off Switch, Choke, Primer Bulb

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				Shaft
Head							ON/OFF Switch
				Starter Handle
		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.
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.					Once engine has started, move the choke lever
This allows you to start the engine with fewer					to the RUN position.
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE					cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel					instructions printed on container. Once oil is
					added to gasoline, shake container momentarily
information in the safety rules before you be-					to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,					Always read and follow the safety rules relating
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call					to fuel before fueling your unit.
1-800-554--6723.					IMPORTANT
FUELING ENGINE					Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels
					(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly					can attract moisture which leads to separa-
when refueling.					tion and formation of acids during storage.
					Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an
		HELPFUL TIP			engine while in storage. To avoid engine prob-
	To obtain the correct oil mix				lems, empty the fuel system before storage
	ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of				for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start
	2-cycle synthetic oil into				the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
	one gallon of fresh gas.				carburetorare empty. Use fresh fuel next sea-
					son. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
					products in the fuel tank or permanent dam-
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
					age may occur. See the STORAGE section
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle
					for additional information.
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand					HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and					S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by						switch to the OFF position.
mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4					S If engine does not stop, move choke lever
liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE						to FULL CHOKE position.
automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will

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