Poulan 545186733 Operation, Helpful Tip, Know Your Hedge Trimmer, On/Off Switch, Primer Bulb

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR HEDGE 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 vari- ous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Throttle		Throttle Lock	Spark Plug
Lock--out
				Primer	Choke
				Bulb	Lever ON/OFF
					Switch
Throttle Trigger				Hand
		Muffler		Guard
		Blade			Fuel Mix
					Fill Cap
		Cover
ON/OFF SWITCH				PRIMER BULB
The ON/OFF SWITCH is used to stop the en-				The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-
gine. To stop the engine, move the switch to the				buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
OFF position.				This allows you to start the engine with fewer
				pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
CHOKE				bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
				its original position.
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine				THROTTLE TRIGGER
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by
moving choke lever to the desired position. See				The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
STARTING YOUR ENGINE for complete start-				speed. Squeeze the trigger for full speed opera-
ing information.				tion; release it for idle speed.
WARNING: Muffler is very hot during				mixing 3.2 fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon
				(4 liters) of unleaded gasoline). DO NOT USE
and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al-				automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause
low combustible material such as dry grass or				engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow
fuel to do so.				instructions printed on oil container. Once oil is
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE				added to gasoline, shake container momentarily
				to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Al-
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel				ways read and follow the safety rules listed un-
				der HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION.
information in the safety rules before you be-				CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,
				your unit. This will cause permanent engine
do not	attempt to fuel		your unit. Call
				damage and void the limited warranty.
1-800-554-6723.
				FUEL REQUIREMENTS
FUELING ENGINE
				This engine requires the use of minimum 87
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly				octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.
				IMPORTANT
when refueling.
				Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or
		HELPFUL TIP		using ethanol or methanol) can cause major en-
		To obtain the correct oil mix		gine performance and durability problems.
		ratio, pour	3.2 ounces of	WARNING: Alternative fuels (not gas-
		2-cycle synthetic oil into
				oline) such as E--15 (15% alcohol), E--20 (20%
		one gallon of fresh gas.
				alcohol), E--85 (85% alcohol) are NOT classified
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
				as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be				2--stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-				fuels will cause problems such as: improper
cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio				clutch engagements, overheating, vapor lock,
of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand synthetic				power loss, lubrication deficiency, deterioration
oil is recommended. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by				of fuel lines, gaskets and	internal carburetor

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