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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545137291 specifications

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