Weed Eater 530163734 Know Your Trimmer, ON/OFF Switch Choke, Primer Bulb, Coupler, Fueling 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
			Coupler
Trimmer		Tube
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 PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-						the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
						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						the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and
						follow the safety rules relating to fuel before
	WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel					fueling your unit.
information in the safety rules before you be-						IMPORTANT
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,						Experience indicates that alcohol blended
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
						fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
1-800-554-6723.
						methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
FUELING ENGINE
						separation and formation of acids during stor-
	WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly					age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
						of an engine while in storage.
when refueling.						To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel sys-
This engine is certified to operate on This						tem before storage for 30 days or longer.
engine is certified to operate on unleaded						Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be						run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle						empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a						Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand						ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline						may occur.
and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is						See the STORAGE section for additional in-
obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil
						formation.
with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline.
						HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil.
These oils will cause engine damage. When						S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on						switch to the OFF position.
container. Once oil is added to gasoline,						S If engine does not stop, move choke lever
shake container momentarily to assure that						to FULL CHOKE position.

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