Weed Eater 545117552 instruction manual Operation

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR EDGER

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.

	ON/OFF	Fuel/Oil Mix Cap		Starter Rope Handle
	Switch
				Throttle Trigger
Choke
			Depth
			Control
			Lever	Spark Plug
Primer Bulb				Air Filter
	Muffler and
			Depth
	Guard			Blade Guard
			Adjusting
			Skid
				Blade
ON/OFF SWITCH				the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
The ON/OFF switch is used to select the ON				Once engine has started, move the choke lever
or OFF position.				to the OFF CHOKE position.
STARTER ROPE HANDLE				THROTTLE TRIGGER
The STARTER ROPE HANDLE is used for				The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
starting the engine.				speed. It is designed to be activated by the
PRIMER BULB				right hand.
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-				BLADE
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.				The BLADE is designed to cut sod.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer				DEPTH ADJUSTING SKID
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer bulb
by pressing it and allowing it to return to its origi-				The DEPTH ADJUSTING SKID sets the
nal form.				depth of the cut.
CHOKE				DEPTH CONTROL LEVER
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine				The DEPTH CONTROL LEVER regulates
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by				the cutting depth. Move the lever backward
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE				for full depth edging, forward for half depth
position. After the engine attempts to start, move				edging.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE				is recommended. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel				of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2
				ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of un-
information in the safety rules before you be-				leaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive oil
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,				or boat oil. These oils will cause engine damage.
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call				When mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on
1-800-554-6723.				container. Once oil is added to gasoline, shake
FUELING ENGINE				container momentarily to assure that the fuel is
				thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow the
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly				safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your
				unit.
when refueling.				IMPORTANT
	HELPFUL TIP			Experience indicates that alcohol blended
	To obtain the correct oil mix			fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
	ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of			methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
	2-cycle synthetic oil into			separation and formation of acids during stor-
	one gallon of fresh gas.			age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
				of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
				problems, empty the fuel system before stor-
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be				age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-				start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio				and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil				season.Never use engine or carburetor

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