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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Weed Eater FL23, 545186837 instruction manual Operation

545186837, FL23 specifications

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