Poulan PP136 Helpful Tip, Know Your Trimmer, On/Off Switch, Choke, Primer Bulb, Coupler

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
Trimmer					Coupler
				Shaft
Head								ON/OFF Switch
			Shield		Starter Handle
								Primer Bulb
Line Limiter				Throttle
				Trigger
Blade
				Choke Lever				Muffler
ON/OFF SWITCH						CHOKE
The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger						The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the						to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by
switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.						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						COUPLER
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to						The COUPLER enables optional attach-
its original form.						ments to be installed on the unit.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE						automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will
						cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel						instructions printed on container. Once oil is
information in the safety rules before you be-						added to gasoline, shake container momentarily
						to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call						Always read and follow the safety rules relating
						to fuel before fueling your unit.
1-800-554-6723.
						IMPORTANT
FUELING ENGINE
						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-
		HELPFUL TIP				age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
						of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
	To obtain the correct oil mix					problems, empty the fuel system before stor-
	ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of					age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,
	2-cycle synthetic oil into					start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
	one gallon of fresh gas.					and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded						season. Never use engine or carburetor
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be						cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle						damage may occur. See the STORAGE sec-
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a						tion for additional information.
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand						HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and						S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by							switch to the OFF position.
mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4						S If engine does not stop, move choke lever
liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE							to FULL CHOKE position.

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