Poulan 545123423 Operation, Helpful Tip, Know Your Trimmer, On/Off Switch, Choke, Primer Bulb

OPERATION

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

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