Poulan PE550 Know Your Edger, On/Off Switch, Starter Rope Handle, Throttle Trigger, Primer Bulb

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KNOW YOUR EDGER

KNOW YOUR EDGER

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.

ON/OFF

Fuel/Oil Mix Cap

Starter Rope Handle

 

 

Switch

Throttle Trigger

 

 

Choke

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depth

 

 

 

 

Control

 

 

 

 

Lever

Spark Plug

 

 

 

Primer Bulb Muffler and

 

 

Air Filter

 

Depth

 

 

Guard

 

Blade Guard

 

Adjusting

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skid

 

 

 

 

 

Blade

ON/OFF SWITCH

 

 

position. After the engine attempts to start, move

The ON/OFF switch is used to select the ON

the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.

or OFF position.

 

 

Once engine has started, move the choke lever

STARTER ROPE HANDLE

 

to the OFF CHOKE position.

 

THROTTLE TRIGGER

The STARTER ROPE HANDLE is used for

starting the engine.CHOKEThe CHOKE pro-

The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine

vides additional fuel to the engine when start-

speed. It is designed to be activated by the

ing a cold or refueled engine.

 

right hand.

PRIMER BULB

 

 

BLADE

The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-

The BLADE is designed to cut sod.

buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.

DEPTH ADJUSTING SKID

This allows you to start the engine with fewer

pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer bulb

The DEPTH ADJUSTING SKID sets the

by pressing it and allowing it to return to its origi-

depth of the cut.

nal form.

 

 

DEPTH CONTROL LEVER

CHOKE

 

 

The DEPTH CONTROL LEVER regulates

The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine

the cutting depth. Move the lever backward

to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by

for full depth edging, forward for half depth

moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE

edging.

 

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

 

oils will cause engine damage. When mixing

WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel

fuel, follow instructions printed on container.

Once oil is added to gasoline, shake contain-

information in the safety rules before you be-

er momentarily to assure that the fuel is thor-

gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,

oughly mixed. Always read and follow the

do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call

safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your

1-800-554-6723.

 

 

unit.

FUELING ENGINE

 

 

IMPORTANT

 

 

Experience indicates that alcohol blended

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or

methanol) can attract moisture which leads to

when refueling.

 

 

separation and formation of acids during stor-

This engine is certified to operate on un-

age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system

leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline

of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine

must be mixed with a good quality synthetic

problems, empty the fuel system before stor-

2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be

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

mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater

start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines

brand synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gaso-

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next

line and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob-

season.Never use engine or carburetor

tained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with

cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent

1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO

damage may occur.See the STORAGE sec-

NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil. These

tion for additional information.

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Poulan PE550 Know Your Edger, On/Off Switch, Starter Rope Handle, Throttle Trigger, Primer Bulb, Blade, Choke