Weed Eater FL25 LE Know Your Trimmer, On/Stop Switch, Choke, Primer Bulb, Before Starting Engine

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
								Tube
									Trimmer
Muffler			Throttle						Head
		ON/OFF	Trigger
		Switch		Spark Plug
		Starter			Choke Lever		Shield
		Handle
					Primer Bulb					Line
					Fuel Mix
										Limiter
					Fill Cap
										Blade
ON/STOP SWITCH						CHOKE
The ON/STOP switch is used to stop engine. To						The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
stop the engine, push and release the engine						to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by
ON/STOP switch.						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 OFF CHOKE 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						Always read and follow the safety rules relating
	WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel					to fuel before fueling your unit.
						IMPORTANT
information in the safety rules before you						Experience indicates that alcohol blended
begin. If you do not understand the safety						fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call						methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
1-800-554-6723.						separation and formation of acids during stor-
FUELING ENGINE						age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
						of an engine while in storage.
	WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly					To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel sys-
						tem before storage for 30 days or longer.
when refueling.						Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded						run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
						empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
						Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle
						ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage may
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a
						occur. See the STORAGE section for addi-
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand
						tional information.
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and
						HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4						S To stop the engine, push and release the
liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE						engine ON/STOP switch. The switch will
automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause						automatically return to the ON position.
engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow						Wait 5 seconds before attempting to restart
instructions printed on container. Once oil is						unit to allow switch to reset.
added to gasoline, shake container momentarily						S If engine does not stop, move choke to the
to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.						FULL CHOKE position.

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