Weed Eater FX26 Instruction Manual page 4

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READTHIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULESBEFORE 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
Muffler
Shaft Mark
Shaft or Arrow
Safety Label
Trimmer
Head
Shield
/
Primer _ Throttle
Spark Plug X_ Bulb Trigger
Choke Lever
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Line Limiter
Blade Starter Handle
STOP SWITCH
The STOP switch is used to stop the engine. To
stop the engine, push and hoId the switch in the
STOP position until the engine stops.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-
buretor and fuel lines and fflis them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
pulis on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.
CHOKE
The CHOKE he_ps to supply fue_ 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,
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
_l_ WARNING:
Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rutes before you
begin, 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 I
To obtain the correct oil mix I
pJ ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of I
'/2-cycle synthetic oil into I
one gallon of fresh gas. I
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 of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
This engine
mixing 3,2 ounces (95 ml) ofoii 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 gasoline, shake container momentarily
to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed,
Always read and follow the safety rules relating
to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation and formation of acids during stor-
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage, To avoid engine
problems, empty the fuel system before stor-
age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,
start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season, Never use engine or carburetor c}ean-
er products in the fuel tank or permanent dam-
age may occur, See the STO RAG E section for
additional information.