Know Your Unit - Poulan Pro PPB32SST Manual De Instrucciones

KNOW Y OUR U NIT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND S AFETY RULES BEFORE 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
Shaft ON/OFF Switch
Trimmer Head _ Starter Handle
Shield Primer Bulb
Throttle Trigger
Line Umiter
Blade
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger
handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the
switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-
buretor and fueI lines and fills 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.
Start Lever Muffler
START LEVER
The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the
engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting
system by moving the start lever to the START
position. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger
until the engine has started and runs. After the
engine starts, allow the engine to warm-up 5
seconds, then fufly squeeze the throttle trigger
to deactivate the starting system.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
_f_,WARNING:
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
_ WARNING:
Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
To ebtain the correct eil mix I
t ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of I
2-cycle synthetic oil into I
one gallon of fresh gas. I
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded 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 gas-
oline and oil at a ratio of 40:1, 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 automotive oi$ or marine oil.
These oils wilt cause engine damage. When
mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on con-
tainer. 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 tonger. 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
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
See the STORAGE section for additional in-
formation.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
• To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position.
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