Poulan PPB100 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
				Coupler
Trimmer			Shaft
Head						Starter		ON/OFF Switch
			Shield			Handle
									Primer Bulb
Line Limiter
			Throttle Trigger
Blade
					Choke					Muffler
					Lever
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 choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-
							Once engine has started, move the choke lever
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
							to the OFF CHOKE position.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
							COUPLER
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
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							mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4
							liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE
	WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel						automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will
information in the safety rules before you be-							cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,							instructions printed on container. Once oil is
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call							added to gasoline, shake container momentarily
1-800-554-6723.							to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.
FUELING ENGINE							Always read and follow the safety rules relating
							to fuel before fueling your unit.
	WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly						IMPORTANT
when refueling.							Experience indicates that alcohol blended
			HELPFUL TIP				fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
							methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
		To obtain the correct oil mix
							separation and formation of acids during stor-
		ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
							age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
		2-cycle synthetic oil into
							of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
		one gallon of fresh gas.
							problems, empty the fuel system before stor-
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded							age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be							start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle							and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a							season. Never use engine or carburetor
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand							cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and							damage may occur. See the STORAGE sec-
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by							tion for additional information.

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