Weed Eater 952711929 Operation, Helpful Tip, Know Your Trimmer, Stop Switch, Choke, Primer Bulb

OPERATION

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

Shaft	Safety Label
Trimmer	Spark Plug
Head	STOP
Shield
	Switch

Muffler

Shaft Mark or Arrow

Primer Throttle

Bulb Trigger

Choke Lever

Line Limiter	Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Blade
	Starter Handle
STOP SWITCH	CHOKE
The STOP switch is used to stop the engine. To	The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
stop the engine, push and hold the switch in the	to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by
STOP position until the engine stops.	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 RUN 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	cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel	instructions printed on container. Once oil is
	added to gasoline, shake container momentarily
information in the safety rules before you	to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.
begin. If you do not understand the safety	Always read and follow the safety rules relating
rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call	to fuel before fueling your unit.
1-800-554-6723.	CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in
FUELING ENGINE	your unit. This will cause permanent engine
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly	damage and void the limited warranty.
	FUEL REQUIREMENTS
when refueling.
	This engine requires the use of minimum 87
HELPFUL TIP
	octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.
To obtain the correct oil mix	IMPORTANT
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
	Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol
2-cycle synthetic oil into
	or using ethanol or methanol) can cause ma-
one gallon of fresh gas.
	jor engine performance and durability prob-
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded	lems. Alternative fuels (not gasoline) such as
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be	E--15 (15% alcohol), E--20 (20% alcohol),
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle	E--85 (85% alcohol) are NOT classified as
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a	gasoline and are NOT approved for use in
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand	2--stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and	fuels will cause problems such as: improper
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by	clutch engagements, overheating, vapor
mixing 3.2 fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1	lock, power loss, lubrication deficiency, dete-
gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT	rioration of fuel lines, gaskets and internal
USE automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will	carburetor components, etc. Alternative fuels

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