Poulan 530088835 - Manual (Page 4)

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FUEL YOUR UNIT
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded 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 PRO! 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, move the ON/OFF switch
to the OFF position.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
Starting Position
Starter
Handle
Choke lever
Primer Bulb
Muffler
WARNING: The trimmer head will
turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con-
tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.
COLD ENGINE STARTING (or a warm
engine after running out of fuel)
S Rest engine and shield on ground.
S Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-
tion.
S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi-
tion .
S Squeeze and hold throttle trigger through
all remaining steps.
S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.
S Move the choke lever to HALF CHOKE
position.
S Pull the starter rope handle no more than 6
pulls, until engine runs.
S Allow the engine to run 10 seconds, then
move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE
S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-
tion .
S Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.
S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow in-
structions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE.
USING YOUR UNIT
OPERATING POSITION
Eye
Protection
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
ALWAYS WEAR:
Cut from your left to your right.
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cut-
ting 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 Press the lock tabs and remove the cover.
S Remove the lock ring, tap button, and
spool.
Spool
Hub
Lock Ring
Tap
Button
S Check the indexing teeth on the spool and
hub for wear.
S Use a clean cloth to wipe the inner/outer
surfaces of the spool and hub.
S Use only 0.080 inch (2 mm) diameter line.
S Cut two lengths of line approximately 20
feet (6 meters).
S Insert line into the small hole in the spool.
End of
Line Arrow on Spool
S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool; wind indirection of arrow found on