Poulan 545123431 Operation, Helpful Tip, Know Your Unit, On/Off Switch, Choke, Primer Bulb

OPERATION

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.

	Assist Handle
Coupler
Shaft	ON/OFF Switch
Trimmer Head	Starter Handle
Shield		Primer Bulb
Throttle Trigger
Line Limiter	Choke
Blade			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	will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel,
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel	follow instructions printed on container. Once
	oil is added to gasoline, shake container mo-
information in the safety rules before you be-	mentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,	mixed. Always read and follow the safety
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call	rules relating 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-
	age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
HELPFUL TIP
	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
	season. Never use engine or carburetor
This engine is certified to operate on un-
	cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline
	damage may occur.
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic
	See the STORAGE section for additional in-
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be
	formation.
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER
	HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
brand synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gaso-
line and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob-	S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1	switch to the OFF position.
gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT	S If engine does not stop, move choke lever
USE automotive oil or marine oil. These oils	to FULL CHOKE position.
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