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

 

Starter

ON/OFF Switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shield

Handle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Primer Bulb

 

 

 

Throttle Trigger

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Line Limiter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blade

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start Lever

Muffler

ON/OFF SWITCH

 

 

START LEVER

The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger

The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the

handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the

engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting

switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.

system by moving the start lever to the START

PRIMER BULB

 

 

position. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger

The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-

until the engine has started and runs. After the

engine starts, allow the engine to warm--up 5

buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.

seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle trigger

This allows you to start the engine with fewer

to deactivate the starting system.

pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer

COUPLER

 

 

 

bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to

 

 

 

its original form.

 

 

The COUPLER enables optional attach-

 

 

 

 

ments to be installed on the unit.

 

 

 

 

 

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

 

 

automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will

WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel

cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow

instructions printed on container. Once oil is

information in the safety rules before you begin.

added to gasoline, shake container momentarily

If you do not understand the safety rules, do not

to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.

attempt to fuel your unit. Call 1-800-554-6723.

Always read and follow the safety rules relating

FUELING ENGINE

 

 

to fuel before fueling your unit.

 

 

IMPORTANT

 

 

 

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly

 

 

 

Experience indicates that alcohol blended

when refueling.

 

 

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or

 

 

 

 

methanol) can attract moisture which leads to

 

HELPFUL TIP

 

 

 

 

 

separation and formation of acids during stor-

 

To obtain the correct oil mix

 

 

age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system

 

ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of

 

 

of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine

 

2-cycle synthetic oil into

 

 

problems, empty the fuel system before stor-

 

one gallon of fresh gas.

 

 

age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,

 

 

 

 

start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next

gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be

season. Never use engine or carburetor

mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle

cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent

air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a

damage may occur. See the STORAGE sec-

ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand

tion for additional information.

synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by

mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4

S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF

liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE

switch to the OFF position.

 

 

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545137273 specifications

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