Poulan PL 25 Know Your Trimmer, On/Stop Switch, Choke, Primer Bulb, Before Starting Engine

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.

	Assist Handle			Tube
						Shield		Trimmer
Throttle Trigger								Head
	ON/STOP				Spark Plug		Line Limiter
	Switch
							Blade
	Starter					Choke lever
	Rope
	Handle					Primer Bulb
						Fuel Mix Fill Cap
ON/STOP SWITCH		CHOKE
The ON/STOP switch is used to stop engine. To		The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
stop the engine, push and release the engine		to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by
ON/STOP switch.		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 OFF CHOKE 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		read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel		before fueling your unit.
		IMPORTANT
information in the safety rules before you		Experience indicates that alcohol blended
begin. If you do not understand the safety		fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call		methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
1-800-554-6723.		separation and formation of acids during stor-
FUELING ENGINE		age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
		of an engine while in storage.
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly		To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel sys-
when refueling.		tem before storage for 30 days or longer.
		Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
		run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be		empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle		Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at
		ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage
a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand
		may occur.
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline
		See the STORAGE section for additional in-
and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained
		formation.
by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of
		HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive
oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine		S To stop the engine, push and release the
damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions			engine ON/STOP switch. The switch will
printed on container. Once oil is added to			automatically return to the ON position.
gasoline, shake container momentarily to			Wait 5 seconds before attempting to restart
assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always			unit to allow switch to reset.
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