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

Trimmer

Head

Shield

Throttle Trigger

ON/STOP

Switch

Starter

Rope

Handle

Spark Plug

Line Limiter

 

Blade

Choke lever

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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Weed Eater 530163448 Know Your Trimmer, ON/STOP Switch Choke, Primer Bulb, Before Starting Engine, Fueling Engine

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