Weed Eater Featherlite 530088826 - Manual (Page 4)

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FUEL YOUR UNIT
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed
with a good quality 2--cycle air--cooled engine
oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.
Poulan/Weed Eater brand oil is
recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of
unleaded gasoline). When mixing fuel follow
the instructions printed on the container.
Always read and follow the safety rules under
FUEL SAFETY.
STARTING
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
To stop the engine, push and release the
engine STOP switch. The switch will
automatically return to the ON position. Wait
5 seconds before attempting to restart unit to
allow switch to reset.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
Starting Position
Choke lever
Primer Bulb
Trigger
Muffler
WARNING:
The trimmer head will
turn while starting the engine. Avoid any
contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
S Set unit on a flat surface.
S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE
position.
S Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
through all remaining steps.
S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.
S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE
position.
S Pull starter rope handle no more than 6
pulls, until engine runs.
S Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move
choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
S Move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
S Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.
S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow
instructions in STARTING A COLD
ENGINE.
USING YOUR UNIT
OPERATING POSITION
Eye Protection
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
ALWAYS WEAR:
Cut from your right to your left.
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the
cutting head lightly on the ground while
engine is running at full speed. A metal blade
attached to the shield will cut the line to the
proper length.
REPLACING THE LINE
S Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap
button.
S Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
S Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two
lengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080” (2 mm)
diameter Weed Eater r brand line. Never
use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break
off and become a dangerous missile.
S Insert ends of the line about 1/2 inch (1 cm)
into the small holes on the inside of the
spool.
Small
Holes
Spool
Hub
Line in Notch
Line in Notch
Line exit holes
S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows
found on the spool.