Poulan 1600 User Manual - Page 10

B. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS AWARNING Review all Warnings and Safety Instructions in this manual. Before operating your tool, always: 1. Inspect the entire tool before each use. Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks and make sure all fasteners are in place and securely fastened. 2. -Replacetitter head parts that arecracked, chipped or damaged before using this tool. 3. Use only WEED EATER® flexible, non-metallic, monofilament trimming line of the correct diameter. Never use wire or rope, string, etc. 4. Use only with the shield properly attached. 5. Use only the specified WEED EATER® trimmer head. See "Specifications." Makesure the trimmer head isproperlyinstalled andsecurelyfastened. See `Assembly." 6. Besure the trimmer head stopsturningwhen engine idles. See "Carburetor Adjustments:" 7. Make carburetor adjustments with the drive shaft housingsupported to prevent the trimmer line from contactingany object. Hold the tool with your hand. Do not use the optional shoulder strap for support. 8. Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments. 9. Use only WEED EATER® accessories as recommended for this tool by the manufacturer. 10. Clean theair filter ifdirty beforeoperating the tool. Refer to "Specifications" for air filter location. C. STARTING INSTRUCTIONS (For location of controls, refer to "Specifications.") 1. Before starting the engine: a. Fuel engine. Move 10 feet away from fueling site b. Extend line 4 inches from Trimmer Head to provide adequate load on engine. Figure 3. AWARNING Avoid any bodily contact with the muffler when starting a warm engine. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. A WARNING The trimmer head will turn as soon as engine starts. c. Rest engine and Shield on ground, supporting Trimmer Head off ground away from trees, bushes, onlookers, etc. Figure 7. d. With optional Shoulder Strap, place Shoulder Strap on your shoulder. Start engine before lifting tool ro operatingposition orclippingShoulderStmptotool. 2. For a Cold Engine: a. Move Choke to "On" position. Figure 8. b. Grip rear handle and keep Throttle Trigger fully squeezed through step "f." c. Pull Starter Rope sharply until engine pops or attemptsto run, but no more than 8pullsat full choke to avoid flooding the engine. The engine `Pop"or 'attemptstorun"may be hardto hem: Theoperator must listen carefully. After 8 pulls, proceed to step "cl." even if engine has not attempted to run. d. Move Choke to "half' position. Figure 8. e. Pull Starter Rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls. NOTE:Ifengine has not startedafter5 pulls, repeat steps "a" through "e." 3. For A Warm Engine: a. Move Choke to "half' position. Figure 8. b. Grip rear handle and keep Throttle Trigger fully squeezed until engine runs. c. Pull Starter Rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls. d. Move Choke to "off' position. Figure 8. Keep Trig- gerfullysqueezed until engine runssmoothly. NOTE: If engine does not run after 5 pulls, it is probably flooded. Wait a few minutesand repeat procedure with Choke at "off' position. Figure 8. 4. For A Warm Engine (After Running Out of Fuel;) a. Refuel engine. Move 10 feet away from fueling site. b. Move Choke to "On" position. Figure 8. c. Grip rear handle and keep Throttle Trigger fully squeezed until engine runs. d. Pull Starter Rope sharply until engine pops or attempts to run, but no more than 5 pulls. e. Move Choke to "off' position. Figure 8. fi Pull Starter Rope until engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls. Keep Triggerfidlysqueezeduntilengine runs smoothly. f. Allow engine to run 5 seconds, then push Choke to "off" position. Figure & Keep Triggerfullysqueezed until engine runs smoothly. NOTE: If engine dies with Choke at 'off' position, repeat steps "d" through "17 NOTE: If engine has not started, pull Starter Rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it is probably flooded. Wait a few minutes and repeat procedure with Choke at "off' position. Figure 8. STARTING POSITION OFF 10 Figure 7 ON am Figure 8