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E. FUELING YOUR ENGINE

1. FUEL SAFETY

a. Use only recommended fuel mixtures.

b. Mix and pourfuef outdoors and where there are

no sparks or flames.

c. Use a container approved for fuel.

d. Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the

tool or while using the tool.

e. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.

f. Move at least 10 feet away from fueling site

before starting engine.

g. Stop engine before removing fuel cap. Allow

the engine to coot before refueling.

h. Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool.

Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the

engine and letting it run until it stops.

i. Store tool and fuel in an area where fuel vapors

cannot reach sparks or open flames from water

heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces,

etc.

2. FUEL MIXTURE

• Vbur tool is powered by a 2-cycle engine which

requires a fuel mixture of regular unleaded

gasoline and a high quality engine oil specially

made for 2-cycle, air cooled engines. The

internal design of the 2-cycle engine requires

lubrication of moving parts. Lubrication is provided

when the recommended mixture of gasoline and

oil is used.

• GenuinePOULANorWEEO EATER®40;1,2-cycle

engine oil is strongly recommended fbrthe pro

tection of your unit. Extensive engineering tests

have proven that Poulan or Weed Eater oil resists

breakdown at operating temperatures common to

2-cycie engines, resulting in dependable perfor

mance and longer engine life.

• Gasoline must be clean and fresh. After a short

period of time, gasoline will chemically breakdown

. and form compounds that cause hard starting and

damage in 2-cycie engines.

• The correct measure of gasoline to oil is very

important. Too much oil in the mixture will foul the

spark plug.

I CAUTION; I Too little oil or incorrect oil will

cause the engine to overheat and seize.

• Always mix the fuel thoroughly in a container

since gasoline and oil do not readily combine. Do not

mix gasoline and oii directly in the fuel tank.

3. USE THE FOLLOWING ONLY:

POULAN/WEED EATER 40:1, 2-cycIe engine oil is

strongly recommended. Available in the following

convenient container sizes. POULAN/WEED EATER

40:1, 2*cycie engine oil should be mixed as follows;

3.2 oz. Container. . . .Mix with 1 gallon gasoline

8 oz. Container... Mix with 2-1/2 gallons gasoline

If none of the above oils are available, use a good

quality, 2-cycle, air cooled engine oil mixed at a ratio

of 16:1 (8 oz. oil to 1 gallon gasoline).

If POULAN/WEED EATER oii is not available, use

other “POULAN” or “WEED EATER” branded 2-cycle

engine oils at their recommended mixture as fisted on

the container.

4. DO NOT USE:

• NMMA Oil — National Marine Manufacturers

Association (formerly BIA)

Does not have proper additives for 2-cycle, air

cooled engines and can cause engine damage.

• AUTOMOTIVE OIL —

Does not have proper additives for 2-cycie, air

cooled engines and can cause engine damage.

CAUTION

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 storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, do not leave fuel in the unit when storing

for 30 days or longer. Start the engine and let it run

until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh

fuel next season. See the “Storage” section for addi

tional information. Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage can occur.

5. HOW TO MIX FUEL AND FILL TANK

a. Pour 1/2 of the regular unleaded gasoline to be used

into an approved, marked container. Do not mix gaso

line and oil directly into the fuel tank.

b. Add entire measure of engine oil.

c. Close fuel container tightly. Shake for one minute.

d. Slowly open fuel container.

e. Add remainder of gasoline.

f. Close fuel container tightly and shake again.

g. Slowly open fuel container.

h. Slowly remove the fuel cap.

i. Fill the tank using a spout or funnel.

j. Reinstall the fuel cap securely. 9

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