Weed Eater PE550 Know Your Edger, On/Off Switch, Starter Rope Handle, Throttle Trigger, Blade

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	Fuel/Oil Mix Cap		Starter Rope Handle
Switch			Throttle Trigger
Choke
		Depth
		Control
		Lever	Spark Plug
Primer Bulb Muffler and			Air Filter
		Depth
Guard			Blade Guard
		Adjusting
		Skid
			Blade
ON/OFF SWITCH			position. After the engine attempts to start, move
The ON/OFF switch is used to select the ON			the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
or OFF position.			Once engine has started, move the choke lever
STARTER ROPE HANDLE			to the OFF CHOKE position.
			THROTTLE TRIGGER
The STARTER ROPE HANDLE is used for
starting the engine.CHOKEThe CHOKE pro-			The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
vides additional fuel to the engine when start-			speed. It is designed to be activated by the
ing a cold or refueled engine.			right hand.
PRIMER BULB			BLADE
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-			The BLADE is designed to cut sod.
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.			DEPTH ADJUSTING SKID
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer bulb			The DEPTH ADJUSTING SKID sets the
by pressing it and allowing it to return to its origi-			depth of the cut.
nal form.			DEPTH CONTROL LEVER
CHOKE			The DEPTH CONTROL LEVER regulates
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine			the cutting depth. Move the lever backward
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by			for full depth edging, forward for half depth
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE			edging.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE			damage. When mixing fuel, follow instruc-
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel			tions printed on container. Once oil is added
			to gasoline, shake container momentarily to
information in the safety rules before you be-			assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Al-
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,			ways read and follow the safety rules relating
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call			to fuel before fueling your unit.
1-800-554-6723.			IMPORTANT
FUELING ENGINE
			Experience indicates that alcohol blended
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly			fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
			methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
when refueling.			separation and formation of acids during stor-
This engine is certified to operate on un-			age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline			of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic			problems, empty the fuel system before stor-
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be			age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater			start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
brand synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gaso-			and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
line and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob-			season.Never use engine or carburetor
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon			cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automo-			damage may occur.See the STORAGE sec-
tive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine			tion for additional information.

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