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Warning, Helpful tip, Operating instructions – Poulan 545137282 User Manual

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ON/OFF Switch

HOW TO START YOUR UNIT

WARNING:

Avoid any contact with

the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious

burns.

Starting Position

HELPFUL TIP

If your engine still does not

start after following these

instructions, please call

1--800--554--6723.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE

NOTE:

DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger

until the engine has started and runs.

1. Set unit on a flat surface.

2. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.

3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

4. Move the start lever to the START posi-

tion.

Start

Lever

Starter Handle

Primer Bulb

Muffler

5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-

gine starts and runs.

6. Allow unit to run for 5 seconds, then fully

squeeze the throttle trigger to disengage

the starting system.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.

2. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.

Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until

engine runs smoothly.

3. Pull starter rope sharply while squeezing

throttle trigger until engine runs.

NOTE:

Normally, the warm starting proce-

dure can be used within 5--10 minutes after

the unit is turned OFF. If the unit sits for more

than 10 minutes without being ran, it will be

necessary to start the unit by following the

steps under STARTING A COLD ENGINE or

following the starting instruction steps shown

on the unit.

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE

Flooded engines can be started by placing

the ON/OFF switch in the ON position. Move

the start lever to the RUN position and fully

squeeze throttle trigger. Pull the starter han-

dle repeatedly while squeezing throttle trigger

until engine starts and runs. This could re-

quire pulling the starter handle many times,

depending on how badly the unit is flooded.

If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to

TROUBLESHOOTING

TABLE

or

call

1-800-554-6723.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

It is recommended that the engine not be

operated for longer than 1 minute at full

throttle.

OPERATING POSITION

Cut only from your left to your right.

ALWAYS WEAR:

Long Pants

Heavy shoes

Eye Protection

Hearing

Protection

WARNING:

Always wear eye protec-

tion. Never lean over the trimmer head.

Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into

eyes and face and cause blindness or other

serious injury.

When operating unit, stand as shown and

check for the following:
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Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.

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Hold trigger handle with your right hand and

assit handle with left hand.

S

Keep unit below waist level.

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Cut only from your left to your right to

ensure debris is thrown away from you.

Without bending over, keep line near and

parallel to the ground and not crowded into

material being cut.

Do not run the engine at a higher speed than

necessary. The cutting line will cut efficiently

when the engine is run at less than full throttle.

At lower speeds, there is less engine noise and

vibration. The cutting line will last longer and will

be less likely to “weld” onto the spool.

Always release the throttle trigger and allow

the engine to return to idle speed when not

cutting.

To stop engine:
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Release the throttle trigger.

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Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF posi-

tion.

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