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.

 

Locking Sleeve

Assist Handle

Muffler

 

 

 

 

Assembly

 

 

 

Shaft

 

 

Trimmer

 

 

 

Head

 

 

 

 

Shield

Throttle Trigger

 

 

 

 

 

 

Primer Bulb

 

 

Spark Plug

 

 

Line Limiter

STOP Switch

 

 

Blade

Choke

 

 

 

 

 

Starter

Lever

 

 

Handle

 

 

 

 

Fuel Mix

 

 

 

Fill Cap

 

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

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded

WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel

gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be

mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle

information in the safety rules before you

air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at

begin. If you do not understand the safety

a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand

rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call

synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline

1-800-554-6723.

 

and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is

FUELING ENGINE

obtained by mixing 3.2 fluid ounces (95 ml) of

oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline.

 

 

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly

DO NOT USE automotive oil or marine oil.

These oils will cause engine damage. When

when refueling.

mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on

HELPFUL TIP

 

container. Once oil is added to gasoline,

To obtain the correct oil mix

 

shake container momentarily to assure that

 

the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and

ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of

 

 

follow the safety rules relating to fuel before

2-cycle synthetic oil into

 

 

fueling your unit.

one gallon of fresh gas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Weed Eater FL20C, 545186794 instruction manual Operation

545186794, FL20C specifications

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