Poulan TE400 User Manual - Page 4

FUEL YOUR UNIT This engine is certified to operate on unleaded 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/Weed Eaterr 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 Starting Position HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT To stop engine, move ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. Choke lever Muffler Trigger Primer Bulb S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow instructions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE. USING YOUR UNIT OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS WEAR: Eye Protection Long Pants Heavy Shoes Cut from your right to your left. TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE The cutting head advances line automatically. Do not tap head on the ground to advance line. This may break parts and cause cutting head to malfunction. Upon unit start up, the line will advance automatically to the correct cutting path length. Always keep the shield in place when the tool is being operated. TWIST--N--EDGE S Pull the tab toward the engine. S Twist the tube to the edging position; release the tab. Tab HOW TO START YOUR UNIT WARNING: The trimmer head will turn while starting the engine. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of fuel) S Set unit on a flat surface. S Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position. S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times. S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi- tion. S Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps. S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times. S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi- tion. S Pull starter rope handle no more than 6 pulls, until engine runs. S Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position. RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE S Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position. S Move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position. S Pull starter rope handle until engine runs. REPLACING THE LINE Pre--wound spools offer the most convenient method for replacing line and ensuring optimum performance. S Replacement spools are color--coded to ensure use of the correct spool with your unit. Be sure to use the same color spool as the existing spool. NOTE: Always clear dirt and debris from cut- ting head components when performing any type of maintenance. S Hold spool and unscrew cap by turning in the direction shown on top of the cap. S Remove line guide ring and spool. Cap Line guide ring Spool S Use a pre--wound spool or refill spool with line. If using a pre--wound spool, remove tape strip from line and spool. 4