Poulan 545137274 Operation, Helpful Tip, Know Your Unit, On/Off Switch, Start Lever, 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
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	USE automotive oil or marine oil. These oils
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel	will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel,
	follow instructions printed on container. Once
information in the safety rules before you be-	oil is added to gasoline, shake container mo-
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,	mentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call	mixed. Always read and follow the safety
1-800-554-6723.	rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
FUELING ENGINE	IMPORTANT
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly	Experience indicates that alcohol blended
	fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
when refueling.	methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
	separation and formation of acids during stor-
HELPFUL TIP
	age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
To obtain the correct oil mix	of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of	problems, empty the fuel system before stor-
2-cycle synthetic oil into	age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,
one gallon of fresh gas.	start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
	and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
This engine is certified to operate on un-
	season. Never use engine or carburetor
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline
	cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic
	damage may occur.
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be
	See the STORAGE section for additional in-
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER
	formation.
brand synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gaso-
	HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
line and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob-
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1	S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT	switch to the OFF position.
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