Operation - Poulan Pro 115225426 Instruction Manual

ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
WARNING:
When adjusting the han-
dle, be sure it remains above the safety label
and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
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.
Shaft
Trimmer head
Shield
Line limiter
blade
Throttle trigger
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP switch is used to stop engine. To
stop the engine, move the switch to the STOP
position.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING:
Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-554-6723.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING:
Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
To obtain the correct oil mix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2- - cycle synthetic oil into
one gallon of fresh gas.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-
cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up-
right position; retighten wing nut.

OPERATION

Assist handle
Coupler
Choke lever
Throttle lock- -out
Primer bulb
CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position. After the engine attempts to start, move
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
Once engine has started, move the choke lever
to the RUN position.
COUPLER
The COUPLER enables optional attach-
ments to be installed on the unit.
of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand synthetic
oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and oil at a ra-
tio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2
fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters)
of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive
oil or marine oil. These oils will cause engine
damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions
printed on container. Once oil is added to gaso-
line, shake container momentarily to assure that
the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and
follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fuel-
ing your unit.
CAUTION:
your unit. This will cause permanent engine
damage and void the limited warranty.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
This engine requires the use of minimum 87
octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.
IMPORTANT
Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or
using ethanol or methanol) can cause major en-
gine performance and durability problems.
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ON/STOP switch
Muffler
Starter handle
Never use straight gasoline in