KNOW YOUR HEDGE 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 vari- ous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

 

Muffler

ON/OFF

 

 

Spark Plug

 

Switch

 

Throttle Lock

 

 

Hand Guard

 

 

Throttle

 

 

 

Lock--out

 

 

 

Throttle

 

Primer Bulb

 

Trigger

 

 

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

 

 

Choke Lever

 

 

 

ON/OFF SWITCH

PRIMER BULB

 

 

The ON/OFF SWITCH is used to stop the en-

The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-

gine. To stop engine, move switch to OFF.

buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.

 

This allows you to start the engine with fewer

 

pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer

CHOKE

bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to

The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine

its original position.

 

 

to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by

THROTTLE TRIGGER

 

 

moving choke lever to the desired position. See

The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine

STARTING YOUR ENGINE for complete start-

speed. Squeeze the trigger for full speed opera-

ing information.

tion; release it for idle speed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING: Muffler is very hot during

IMPORTANT

 

 

Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels

and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al-

(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)

low combustible material such as dry grass or

can attract moisture which leads to separation

fuel to do so.

and formation of acids during storage. Acidic

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

gas can damage the fuel system of an engine

while in storage. To avoid engine problems,

 

empty the fuel system before storage for 30

WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel

days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the en-

information in the safety rules before you be-

gine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbure-

tor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. Nev-

gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,

er use engine or carburetor cleaner products in

do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call

the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

1-800-554-6723.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FUELING ENGINE

IMPORTANT POINTS

 

 

 

S

Use the minimum throttle speed necessary

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly

 

to effectively cut hedges for optimal hedge

when refueling.

 

trimmer performance.

 

 

This engine is certified to operate on un-

S

Never attempt to use this hedge trimmer to

leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline

 

cut hedges that have any branches with a

must be mixed with a good quality synthetic

 

diameter larger than 7/16(1 cm).

2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be

OPERATING POSITION

 

 

mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater

 

Hearing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

brand synthetic oil is recommended. A 40:1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eye

 

 

 

 

 

ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml)

 

Protection

 

 

 

of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gaso-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Protection

line. DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on oil container. Once oil is added to gasoline, shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow the safety rules listed under HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION.

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Weed Eater 530163751 Know Your Hedge Trimmer, ON/OFF Switch Primer Bulb, Choke, Throttle Trigger, Before Starting Engine