Operation; Know Your Hedge Trimmer; On/Off Switch; Primer Bulb - Poulan Pro 25 HHT Instruction Manual

KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to famitiarize yourseff with the location of the van-
ous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Throttle Throttte Lock Spark Plug
Lock-out
Primer
Bulb
Throttte Trigger Hand
Muffler Guard
Choke
Lever
ON/OFF
Switch
Fuel Mix
FilICap
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF SWITCH is used to stop the en-
gine. To stop the engine, move the switch to the
OFF position.
CHOKE
The CHOKE he_ps to supply fuel to the engine
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by
moving choke lever to the desired position. See
STARTING YOUR ENGINE for complete start-
ing information.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BU LB removes air from the car-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
putls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original position.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTi-LE TRIGGER controls engine
speed. Squeeze the trigger for full speed opera-
tion; release it for idle speed.
WARNING:
Muffler is very hot during
and after use. Do not touch the muffler or aF
low combustible material such as dry grass or
fuel to do so.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
_IWARNING:
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
_i WARNING:
Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
To obtain th e correct oil mix I
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2-cycle synthetic oil into
one gaflon 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
of 40:1. PoulanANeed Eater brand synthetic oil
is recommended. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4
liters) of unleaded gasoline). DO NOT USE au-
tomotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause en-
gine damage. When mixing fuel, follow instruc-
tions printed on oil container. Once oil is added
to gasoline, shake container momentariIy to as-
sure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules listed under
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol Mended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)
can attract moisture which leads to separation
and formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage. To avoid engine problems.
empty the fuel system before storage for 30
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the en-
gine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbure-
tor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-
ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage
may occur.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
It is recommended that the engine not be
operated for longer than 30 seconds at full
throttle. Releasing the trigger and allowing
the engine to briefly return to idle speed (5 -
10 seconds) will be sufficient.
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