Weed Eater 545186731 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		Starter Rope Handle
		Fuel/Oil Mix Cap
	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 ON/OFF switch is used to select the ON or OFF position.

STARTER ROPE HANDLE

The STARTER ROPE HANDLE is used for starting the engine.

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car- 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 bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to its origi- nal form.

the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. Once engine has started, move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position.

THROTTLE TRIGGER

The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine speed. It is designed to be activated by the right hand.

BLADE

The BLADE is designed to cut sod.

DEPTH ADJUSTING SKID

The DEPTH ADJUSTING SKID sets the 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	of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand synthetic
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel	oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and oil at a ra-
	tio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2
information in the safety rules before you be-	fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters)
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,	of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call	oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine dam-
1-800-554-6723.	age. When mixing fuel, follow instructions
FUELING ENGINE	printed on container. Once oil is added to gaso-
	line, shake container momentarily to assure that
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly	the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and
	follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fuel-
when refueling.	ing your unit.
HELPFUL TIP	CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in
	your unit. This will cause permanent engine
To obtain the correct oil mix
	damage and void the limited warranty.
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
	FUEL REQUIREMENTS
2-cycle synthetic oil into
one gallon of fresh gas.	This engine requires the use of minimum 87
	octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air- cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio

IMPORTANT

Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can cause major en- gine performance and durability problems.

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