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.

Trimmer

Shaft

 

Assist Handle

 

Muffler

Head

 

Safety Label

Shaft Mark or Arrow

 

 

Shield

Spark Plug

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Primer Bulb

Throttle Trigger

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Line Limiter Blade

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOP

 

 

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

 

 

 

Switch

 

 

 

 

Choke Lever

Starter Handle

STOP SWITCH

CHOKE

 

 

The STOP switch is used to stop the engine. To

The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine

stop the engine, push and hold the switch in the

to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by

STOP position until the engine stops.

moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE

PRIMER BULB

position. After the engine attempts to start, move

The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-

the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.

buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.

Once engine has started, move the choke lever

This allows you to start the engine with fewer

to the RUN position.

pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer

 

 

 

bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to

 

 

 

its original form.

 

 

 

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

instructions printed on container. Once oil is

WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel

added to gasoline, shake container momentarily

to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.

information in the safety rules before you be-

Always read and follow the safety rules relating

gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,

to fuel before fueling your unit.

do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call

CAUTION:

Never use straight gasoline in

1-800-554--6723.

 

your unit. This will cause permanent engine

FUELING ENGINE

damage and void the limited warranty.

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

This engine requires the use of minimum 87

when refueling.

octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.

HELPFUL TIP

 

IMPORTANT

 

Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

To obtain the correct oil mix

 

 

using ethanol or methanol) can cause major en-

ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of

 

 

gine performance and durability problems.

2-cycle synthetic oil into

 

 

 

 

 

one gallon of fresh gas.

 

WARNING: Alternative fuels (not gas-

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded

oline) such as E--15 (15% alcohol), E--20 (20%

gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be

alcohol), E--85 (85% alcohol) are NOT classified

mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle

as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in

air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a

2--stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative

ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand

fuels will cause problems such as: improper

synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and

clutch engagements, overheating, vapor lock,

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

power loss, lubrication deficiency, deterioration

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

of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor

(4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE

components, etc. Alternative fuels cause high

automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will

moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixture

cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow

leading to oil and fuel separation.

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P4500F, 545186897 specifications

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