Poulan 530085855 Trimmer User Manual
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1. and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit Never allow children to use this unit ES A WARNING Follow all warnings and instructions Failure to do so can result in seri ous injury A DANGER Blade can thrust violently away from material it does not cut Blade thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs Keep people and animals 50 feet 15 meters away ALWAYS WEAR Eye Protection Hu Leg Guards Boots HE WARNING Trimmer line can throw objects violently You can be blinded or in jured Wear eye and leg protection Thrown Objects Hazard Zone Pi ee 15 Meters A WARNING Hazard zone for thrown objects Blade T rimmer line can throw objects violently Others can be blinded or injured Keep people and animals 50 feet 15 meters away A WARNING Donotuse trimmer head as a fastening device for the blade Stop coasting blade by contact with cut material WARNING The blade continues to spin after the throttle is released or engine is turned off The coasting blade can throw objects or seriously cut you if accidentally touched Stop the blade by contacting the left hand side of the coasting blade with material already cut OPERATOR SAFETY e Dress properly Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating or performing maintenance on your unit Safety glasses are available Always wear face or dust mask if operation is d2. is depressed squeeze and hold the throttle trigger k Button Lockout Lever Loc A Throttle Trigger e Before releasing the throttle trigger press the lock button While this button is still de pressed release the throttle trigger NOTE This should allow the throttle trigger to remain in the depressed position for start ing You may want to practice this a few times before you first start the unit e DO NOT squeeze throttle trigger during starting otherwise it will be necessary to reset the throttle lock COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL e Rest engine and shield on ground support ing trimmer head off ground e Move the switch to the ON position e Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times e Move the choke lever to FULL CHOKE position Starter Handle N Primer Bulb Muffler Set the throttle trigger in the starting position using the throttle lock feature Keep throttle trigger in the starting position until engine runs smoothly Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi tion Pull starter rope handle no more than 6 pulls until engine runs Allow engine to run 10 seconds then move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position Allow unit to run for 30 more seconds at OFF CHOKE before releasing throttle trigger from the starting position Release throttle trigger by squeezing the trigger and then re leasing it STARTING A
3. to the con trol handle is routed below the tube and re mains on the right side of the handlebar and the tube e Remove screw from control handle Screw Hole e Slide handle onto the right side of the han dlebar and align the screw hole e Re insert screw and tighten securely NOTE Make sure the control handle is on the right side of the unit as shown in the il lustration below and the On Stop switch is lo shaft inside the engine Look inside the end of cated on the top of the control handle e Adjust the handlebar to the proper position and tighten the two screws you left loose during handlebar assembly Make sure these screws are securely tightened e After attaching the control handle and tight ening the handlebar route the wire from the control handle through the slit in the bottom of the foam grip Foam Grip ES ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP WARNING Proper shoulder strap and handlebar adjustments before starting the en gine are required e Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and bal ance before starting the engine or beginning a cutting operation Insert your right arm and head through the shoulder strap and allow it to rest on your left shoulder Make sure the danger sign is on your back and the hook is to the right side of your waist NOTE A one half twist is built in the shoulder strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the shoul er e Adjust the strap allowing the hook to be a
4. will advance approximately 2 in 5 cm each time the bottom of the trimmer head is tapped on the ground with the engine running at full throttle The most efficient line length is the maximum length allowed by line limiter Always keep the shield in place when the tool is being operated To Advance Line e Operate the engine at full throttle e Hold the trimmer head parallel to and above the grassy area e Tap bottom of trimmer head lightly on the ground one time Approximately 2 in 5cm of line will be advanced with each tap A blade on the shield will cut the line to the cor rect length Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy area Tapping on surfaces such as concrete or as phalt can cause excessive wear to the trim mer head If line is worn down to 2 in 5 cm or less more than one tap will be required to obtain the most efficient line length A WARNING Use only 080 2 mm di ameter line Other sizes of line will not ad vance properly and can cause serious injury Do not use other materials such as wire string rope etc Wire can break off during cut ting and become a dangerous missile that can cause serious injury OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WITH BRUSHBLADE e Blade Thrust is a reaction that only occurs when using a bladed unit This reaction can cause serious injury such as amputation Carefully study this section It is important that you understand what causes blade thrust how you can
5. wrench in position Remove the hex wrench Turn blade by hand If the blade binds against the shield or appears to be uneven te pade is not centered and you must rein stall NOTE To remove blade insert hex wrench into aligned holes Un thread nut and remove parts Be sure to store parts and instructions for future use 7 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 Eater brand oil is recommended A 40 1 ratio is ob tained 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 HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT e Move the ON STOP switch to the STOP position toward the cutting head e If engine does not stop move choke to the FULL CHOKE position ON STOP Switch 7 Throttle Trigger STARTING YOUR ENGINE WARNING The blade or trimmer head will turn while starting the engine Avoid any contact with the muffler A hot muffler can cause serious burns NOTE A special feature called the Throttle Lock holds the throttle trigger in the depressed position during starting e Lock throttle trigger into the starting postion by first pressing the lockout lever on the top of the control handle While the lockout lever
6. Poulan PRO Please do not return unit to retailer JOEPIE Por favor no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra Veuillez ne pas retourner l outil au d taillant 1 800 554 6723 www poulan com Operator s Manual Manual del Operador Manuel de l utilisateur l PP196 m Y gt Z e DANGER A Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury ADVERTENCIA Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instruc ciones de seguridad El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves AVERTISSEMENT Lire le manuel de l utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de s curit Tout d faut de le faire pourrait entrainer des blessures graves SIVONVHS Frigidaire Home Products Augusta GA 30907 WCI Outdoor Products Inc 530085855 3 28 00 SAFETY RULES A DANGER This power tool can be dan gerous This unit can cause serious injury in cluding amputation or blindness to the operator and others The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be followed to provide rea sonable safety and efficiency in using the unit The operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit Read the entire Operator s Manual be fore assembling and using the unit Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read understand
7. WARM ENGINE Move the switch to the ON position e Move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position e Pull starter rope handle until engine runs e If engine does not start in 5 pulls follow in structions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE USING YOUR UNIT OPERATING POSITION Control Handle in Right Hand Left arm extended with hand holding the handlebar grip Right hand holding control handle with fin gers on throttle trigger e Engine below waist level e Shoulder strap pad centered on left shoul der e Danger sign centered on your back e Full weight of tool on left shoulder e Without operator bending over the blade or trimmer head is near and parallel to the ground and easily contacts material to be cut 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD Bring the engine to cutting speed before enter ing the material to be cut Do not run engine at a higher speed than neces sary 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 If the trimmer head does not turn when the en gine is in operation make sure the drive shaft housing is properly seated in engine shroud Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cut ting ADVANCING THE TRIMMER LINE Trimmer line
8. bout 6 inches below the waist e Fasten the strap hook to the clamp located between the foam grip and the mounting block and lift the tool to the operating posi tion CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT You can configure your unit using a cutting head for grass and light weeds or a brush blade for cutting saplings and similar size ma terial Go to the section for the desired configuration and follow the instructions for assembling your unit ASSEMBLY INFORMATION TRIMMER HEAD TRIMMER HEAD NOTE If your unit has been assembled for brushblade use refer to the section AS SEMBLY INFORMATION FOR USING YOUR UNIT WITH A BRUSHBLADE and re verse the steps to remove the metal shield and blade before you mount the plastic shield and trimmer head ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD AND TRIMMER HEAD A WARNING The shield must be prop erly installed The shield provides partial protec tion from the risk of thrown objects to the opera tor and others and is equipped with a line limiter which cuts excess line to the proper length The line limiter on underside of shield is sharp and can cut you e Remove wing nut from shield e Insert bracket into slot on shield e Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket e Tighten the wing nut securely e lf your unit has a plastic cover over the threads on the threaded shaft remove the covering to expose the threads e Before installing the trimmer head make sure the dust cup and
9. d serious injury Stop engine and blade before removing materials wrapped around blade or tube REPLACING THE LINE A WARNING Trimmer head parts that are chipped cracked broken or damaged in any other way can fly apart and cause serious injury Do not use Replace damaged parts be fore using unit e Press the tab on the side of the trimmer head and twist the lock ring e Remove the lock ring and tap button eee MA Trimmer Head Tab Tap Button Lock Ring e Pull spool out of the trimmer head e Clean dirt and debris from all parts e Replace with a pre wound spool or replace line using two 20 foot lengths of 080 2 mm diameter line e When installing new line on an existing spool insert 1 16 of the line into the anchoring hole in the bed of the spool and wrap the line even ly and and firmly around the spool in the direc tion of the arrow found on the spool Anchoring Hole e Insert ends of the lines through the exit holes in the sides of the trimmer head NOTE A metal insert is located in the exit hole As your unit wears from use you can re install this insert upside down to provide anew surface for the exit of the line from the trimmer head A WARNING Wheninstalling the metal insert you must install from the inside of the trim mer head If installed on the outside of the trim mer head this insert can fly off and become a dangerous missile Metal Insert e Once line is passed thr
10. duct or attachment as follows from the origi nal date of purchase 2 YEARS Parts and Labor when used for household purposes 90 DAYS Parts and Labor when used for commercial professional or income produc ing purposes 10 30 DAYS Parts and Labor if used for rental purposes This warranty is not transferable and does not cover damage or liability caused by improper handling improper maintenance or the use of accessories and or attachments not specifically recommended by Frigidaire Home Products for this tool Additionally this warranty does not cov er tune ups spark plugs filters etc that will wear and require replacement with reasonable use during the warranty period This warranty does not cover predelivery setup or normal ad justments explained in the operator s manual THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LE GAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER eval WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO TATE NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Frigidaire Home Products policy is to continu ously improve its products Therefore Frigidaire Home Products reserves the right to change modify or discontinue model
11. e unit out of reach of children SPECIAL NOTICE Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers hands and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnor mal swellings Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people If symptoms occur such as numbness pain loss of strength change in skin color or texture or loss of feel ing in the fingers hands or joints discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention An anti vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems Users who operate power tools on acontinual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool SPECIAL NOTICE This unit is not equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443 All U S forest land and the states of Cal ifornia Idaho Maine Minnesota New Jersey Oregon and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines to be equipped with a spark arrestor screen If you operate in a locale where such regulations ex ist you are legally responsible for installing and maintaining the operating condition of Le parts Failure to do sois a violation ofthe aw ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents for the following e Brushcutter e tube mount
12. here fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc CUTTING SAFETY Inspect the area to be cut before each use Remove objects rocks broken glass nails wire string etc which can be thrown or be come entangled in the blade or trimmer head Keep others including children animals by standers and helpers at least 50 feet 15 me ters away Stop engine immediately if you are approached Always keep engine on the right hand side of your body Hold the unit firmly with both hands Keep firm footing and balance Do not over reach neon blade or trimmer head below waist evel e Do not raise engine above your waist e Keep all parts of your body away from blade trimmer head and muffler when engine is running e Cut from your right to your left e Use only for jobs explained in this manual TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE e Stop the unit before carrying Allow engine to cool and secure unit before storing or transporting it in a vehicle Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans porting the unit Use up fuel left in the carbu retor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va pors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches fur naces etc Store unit so the blade or line limiter cannot accidentally cause injury The unit can be hung by the tube e Stor
13. ing from the threaded shaft before removing the retain ing washer fp Retaining Dust Cup Washer Install the blade over the threaded shaft ex tending from the gearbox between the dust cup and the retaining washer Make sure the raised part of the retaining washer is facing the gearbox and the raised area fits into the hole in the center of the blade Slide the blade and retaining washer onto the shaft of the gearbox Now place the cupped washer onto the shaft Make sure the cupped side of the washer is toward the blade e Install the blade nut by threading onto the shaft counterclockwise Shield A Dust Cup Threaded AT Shaft Retaining Washer A WARNING Donotuse any blades or fastening hardware other than the washers and nuts illustrated These parts must be provided by POULAN PRO and installed as shown below Failure to use proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and seriously hurt you or others NOTE Make sure all parts are in place as il lustrated and the blade is sandwiched be tween the dust cup and the retaining washer There should be no space between the blade and the dust cup or the retaining washer Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by rotating the blade Insert a hex wrench into the aligned holes This will keep the shaft from turning while tightening the blade nut Hex Wrench Tighten the blade nut firmly with a wrench while holding hex
14. ing screws 2 e tube mounting nuts 2 handlebar screws 2 blade shield screws 4 cupped washer 1 large nut for installing blade 1 long hex key wrench 1 short hex key wrench 1 bracket cover shield for use with blades shield for use with trimmer head semi automatic trimmer head shoulder strap with warning brush blade e handlebar Examine parts for damage Do not use dam aged parts NOTE If you need assistance or find that parts are missing or damaged call 1 800 554 6723 It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal due to carburetor adjustments and testing done by the manufacturer ASSEMBLY WARNING If received assembled repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure TOOLS REQUIRED e 2 hex key wrenches provided e adjustable wrench or large pliers e phillips screwdriver ATTACHING THE TUBE NOTE Illustrations within this section will help in identifying the assembly steps Be sure to read each section and review the illustrations before you begin NOTE Adrive shaft is located in the center of the tube Make sure this shaft does not fall out of the tube Dirt on the shaft will significantly reduce the life of the unit If this shaft falls out clean relubricate and re install e Insert the 2 tube assembly screws and nuts as illustrated Keep loose at this time you wi
15. ll tighten them during a later step Some units may include a plastic cover over the end of the tube If your unit includes any covering remove the cover at this time e Pull about 1 2 inch of the drive shaft out of the inside of the tube NOTE The end of the drive shaft is square This square end fits inside a square hole in a the engine and you will see the square hole in the shaft NOTE The end of the tube has a groove that aligns with a ridge in the engine opening Lo cate the groove and ridge Ridge N Groove e Align the groove in the tube with the ridge in the engine opening Insert the tube into the opening e Firmly push the tube into engine until it will no longer go into the opening e Tighten the screws using one of the hex keys provided with the unit ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR DANGER The barrier portion of the handlebar must be isntalled as shown to pro vide a barrier between operator and the spin ning blade e Locate the decal on the handlebar This de cal includes two arrows Position the han dlebar on the mounting bracket between these arrows e Position the bracket cover over the handle bar Again make sure the handlebar is be tween the arrows e Insert screws and hand tighten only These screws will be tightened later Bracket Cover Screw CE Handlebar D Mounting Bracket ATTACHING THE CONTROL HANDLE TO THE HANDLEBAR NOTE Make sure the wire going
16. ough the exit hole place the spool in the trimmer head Press the spool down and turn it until it locks down and does not pop up when you release it Make sure the line is not caught between the rim of the spool and the wall of the trimmer head Replace the tap button and place the lock ring onto the trimmer head Align the lock ring over the catches on the trimmer head Push the ring down and turn un til catches lock into place Catch e Make sure the lock ring is securely fastened by pulling on it and twisting it in both direc tions A WARNING All catches must be fas tened and lock tab latched in the lock ring If installed incorrectly lock ring can fly off and be come a dangerous missile e Pull the line extending from the trimmer head This will allow the spool to release from the locked position SPOOL REPLACEMENT Replace the spool when the square corners on the lugs are rounded off reduced in size or bro ken Follow instructions under REPLACING THE LINE for removing and installing the spool Normal lug SERVICE We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an Authorized Service Dealer CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps Damage will occur if you turn the needles be yond the limiter caps Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task We recommend that you take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer SPARK PLUG Replace
17. position shown can result in serious injury to the operator The length of the shield must be aligned with the length of the tube The blade is sharp and can cut you Be sure to wear gloves while working with blades e If your unit has a plastic cover over the threads on the shaft remove the covering to expose the threads e Place the metal shield under the gearbox and align the screw holes Peg Gearbox Shield e Insert the 4 mounting screws through the bottom of the shield Thread them into the gearbox Tighten evenly and securely with one of the hex key wrenches provided ASSEMBLY OF THE METAL BLADE A WARNING Donotuse any blades or fastening hardware other than the washers and nuts illustrated in the following illustrations These parts must be provided by POULAN PRO and installed as shown below Failure to use proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and seriously hurt you or others NOTE When installing the blade make sure you install it with the correct side facing up marked on the blade If you are re installing an older blade and the writing has worn off use the following illustration as a guide Top view of blade Teeth on blade point in this direction NOTE The dust cup and retaining washer ae located on the gearbox and not in the parts ag e Remove the retainer washer from the gear box and leave the dust cup on the gearbox NOTE It may be necessary to remove a plastic protective cover
18. rden equipment engine owner you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner s Manual POULAN WEED EATER recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your lawn and garden equipment engine but BOULANWEED EATER cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner you should be aware that POULAN WEED EATER may deny you warranty coverage if your lawn and garden equipment engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse neglect improper maintenance unapproved modifications or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer You are responsible for presenting your lawn and garden equipment engine to a BOULANWEED EATER authorized repair center as soon as aproblem exists Warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE The warranty period begins on the date the lawn and garden equipment engine is purchased LENGTH OF COVERAGE This warranty shall be fora period of two years from the initial date of purchase WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or replacement of any
19. reduce the chance of its occur ring and how you can remain in control of unit if blade thrust occurs e WHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST Blade Thrust can occur when the spinning blade contacts an object that it does not cut This contact causes the blade to stop for an instant and then suddenly move or thrust away from the object that was hit The thrusting reaction can be violent enough to cause the operator to be propelled in any direction and lose control of the unit The uncontrolled unit can cause serious injury if the blade contacts the operator or others WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS Blade thrust can occur without warning if the blade snags stalls or binds This is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut By using the unit prop erly the occurrence of blade thrust will be reduced and the operator will be less likely to lose control Cut only grass weeds and woody brush up to 2 inches in diameter with the brush blade Do not let the blade contact material it can not cut such as stumps rocks fences metal etc or clusters of hard woody brush having a diameter greater than 2 inches Keep the blade sharp A dull blade is more likely to snag and thrust Cut only at full throttle The blade will have maximum cutting power and is less likely to bind or stall Feed the blade deliberately and not too rapidly The blade can thrust away if it is fed too rapidly Cut only f
20. regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty services or repairs shall be provided at all POULAN WEED EATER service centers call 1 800 554 6723 MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS Any POULAN WEED EATER approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair on emission related parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Carburetor Ignition System Spark Plug covered up to maintenance schedule Ignition Module MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the performance of all required maintenance as defined in the owner s manual 12
21. retaining washer are positioned on the gearbox as shown below Bracket Ge slat IN Wing Nut ve fd Gearbox ee Shield Dust Cup oe Retaining Washer NOTE Make sure all parts are properly installed as illustrated in the illustration before installing the trimmer head e Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by rotating the dust cup e Insert a hex wrench into aligned holes This will keep the shaft from turning while tighten ing the trimmer head Hex Wrench Na LE e While holding the hex wrench in position thread trimmer head onto the shaft and tight en until secure NOTE The retaining washer must be posi tioned with the raised section facing toward the gearbox ASSEMBLY INFORMATION BRUSH BLADE NOTE If your unit has been assembled for trimmer head use refer to the section ATTACH ING THE PLASTIC SHIELD AND TRIMMER HEAD and reverse the steps to remove the plas tic shield and trimmer head before you mount the metal shield and blade Store these parts for fu ture use Never use the trimmer head with the metal blade installed ASSEMBLY OF THE METAL SHIELD A DANGER The metal shield must be properly installed on the tool anytime the tool is used with the blade The forward tip of the metal shield helps to reduce the occurrence of blade thrust which can cause serious injury such as amputation to the operator or by standers Failure to install the shield in the
22. rly before using the unit Use the metal shield for all metal blade use Use the plastic shield for all line trimmer use Use only specified blade or trimmer head make sure it is properly installed and se curely fastened Never start engine with clutch shroud re moved The clutch can fly off and cause se rious injury Be sure blade or trimmer head stops turning when engine idles Disconnect the spark plug before perform ing maintenance except carburetor adjust ments Make carburetor adjustments with the lower end supported to prevent blade or trimmer line from contacting any object Hold unit by hand do not use the shoulder strap for sup port Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments Use only recommended POULAN PRO ac cessories and replacement parts Have all maintenance and service not ex plained in this manual performed by your Au thorized Service Dealer FUEL SAFETY e Mix and pour fuel outdoors Keep away from sparks or flames Use a container approved for fuel Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit or while using the unit Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine e Move at least 10 feet 3 meters away from fu eling site before starting engine Stop engine and allow it to cool before re moving fuel cap Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops Store unit and fuel in area w
23. rom your right to your left Swing ing the unit in the same direction as the blade spins increases the cutting action Use the shoulder strap and keep a firm grip on the unit with both hands A properly ad justed shoulder strap will support the weight of the unit freeing your arms and hands to control and guide the cutting motion Keep feet comfortably spread apart and braced for a possible sudden rapid thrust of unit Do not overreach Keep firm footing and balance Keep blade below waist level it will be eas ier to maintain control of unit Do not raise the engine above your waist as the blade can come dangerously close to your body Do not swing unit with such force that you are in danger of losing your balance Bring the engine to cutting speed before enter ing the material to be cut If the blade does not turn when you squeeze the throttle trigger make sure tube is fully in serted into the engine Always release the throttle trigger and allow engine to return to idle speed when not cutting 9 The blade should not turn while the engine is running at idle If the blade turns at idle do not use your unit Refer to the Carburetor adjust ment section or contact your Authorized Ser vice Dealer 10 o clock Cut using the 8 o clock i to 10 o clock position of the blade 8 o clock WARNING The operator or others must not try to clear away cut material with the engine running or the blade turning to avoi
24. s designs specifi cations and accessories of all products at any time without notice or obligation to any pur chaser U S EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The U S Environmental Protection Agency and POULAN WEED EATER DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your lawn and garden equipment engine All new utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed built and equipped to meet the stringent anti smog standards POULAN WEED EATER must warrant the emission control system on your lawn and garden equipment engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintenance of your lawn and garden equipment engine Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system Where a warrantable condition exits POULAN WEED EATER will repair your lawn and garden equipment engine at no cost to you Expenses covered under warranty include diagnosis parts and labor _MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY COVERAGE If any emissions related part on your engine as listed under Emissions Control Warranty Parts List is defective or a defect in the materials or workmanship of the engine causes the failure of such an emission related part the part will be repaired or replaced by POULAN WEED EATER OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the lawn and ga
25. spark plug yearly with a Champion CJ 8Y plug spark plug gap is 025 in IGNITION TIMING Ignition timing is fixed non adjustable TROUBLESHOOTING Engine will not start e Fuel tank empty e Engine flooded e Spark plug not firing e Fuel not reaching carburetor e Carburetor requires adjustment Engine will not idle properly e Carburetor requires adjustment e Throttle trigger problems Engine will not accelerate lacks power or dies under a load e Air filter dirty e Spark plug fouled e Carburetor requires adjustment Engine smokes excessively e Air filter dirty e Too much oil mixed with gasoline e Carburetor requires adjustment Line does not advance or breaks while cutting e Line improperly routed in head e Line improperly wound on spool e Line size incorrect Line welds onto spool e Line size incorrect e Line improperly wound on spool Crowding line on material being cut Line pulls back into head e Too little line outside of head e Line size incorrect Need Assistance Call 1 800 554 6723 for assistance Need Service Parts Contact your dealer or call 1 800 554 6723 LIMITED WARRANTY Frigidaire Home Products Division WCI Outdoor Products Inc warrants to the original purchaser that each new POULAN PRO brand gasoline tool or attachment is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or re place under this warranty any defective gasoline pro
26. usty Al ways wear heavy long pants long sleeves boots and gloves Do not go barefoot or wear sandals e Secure hair above shoulder length Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with loosely hanging ties straps tassels etc They can be caught in moving parts Being fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line Stay Alert Do not operate unit when you are tired ill or under influence of alcohol drugs or medication Watch what you are doing use common sense e Wear hearing protection if you use the unit for more than 1 1 2 hours per day Never start or run the engine inside aclosed room or building Breathing exhaust fumes can kill Keep handles free of oil and fuel Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted shoulder strap with a blade See ASSEMBLY UNIT MAINTENANCE SAFETY Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use Look for and repair fuel leaks before use Keep unit in good working condition Throw away blades that are bent warped cracked broken or damaged in any other way Replace trimmer head parts that are cracked chipped broken or damaged in any other way before using the unit Maintain unit according to recommended procedures Keep blade sharp Keep cut ting line at the proper length Use only 080 2 mm diameter line Never use wire rope string etc Install required shield prope
27. warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved POULAN WEED EATER servicing center If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WARRANTY PERIOD Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of repair or replace as necessary shall be warranted for 2 years Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance shall be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part DIAGNOSIS The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted part is defective if the diagnostic workis performed at an approved POULAN WEED EATER servicing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES POULAN WEED EATER may be liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a 11 warranted part still under warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse neglect or improper maintenance are not covered ADD ON OR MODIFIED PARTS The use of add on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim POULAN WEED EATER is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add on or modified parts HOW TO FILE A CLAIM If you have any questions
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