Poulan Trimmer 530088847 User Manual

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Operator’s Manual  
Manual del Operador  
Manuel de l’utilisateur  
PP196  
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For Occasional Use Only  
IMPORTANT MANUAL -- Do not throw away  
MANUAL IMPORTANTE -- No lo descarte  
MANUEL IMPORTANT -- À Conserver  
DANGER:  
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 sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire  
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.  
Electrolux Home Products  
North America  
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.  
Augusta, GA 30907  
Copyright E2000 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.  
530088847  
11/20/00  
 
S Always use the handlebar and a properly  
adjusted shoulder strap with a blade (see  
ASSEMBLY).  
CUTTING SAFETY  
WARNING: Inspect the area to be cut  
before each use. Remove objects (rocks, bro-  
ken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can  
be thrown or become entangled in the blade or  
trimmer head.  
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY  
WARNING: Stop unit and disconnect  
the spark plug before performing mainte-  
nance (except carburetor adjustments).  
S 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.  
S Keep others including children, animals, by-  
standers, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 me-  
ters) away. Stop engine immediately if you are  
approached.  
S Always keep engine on the right-hand side  
of your body.  
S 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.  
S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.  
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-  
reach.  
S Keep blade or trimmer head below waist  
level.  
S Maintain unit according to recommended  
procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut-  
ting line at the proper length.  
S Do not raise engine above your waist.  
S Keep all parts of your body away from blade,  
trimmer head, and muffler when engine is  
running.  
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) diameter Poulan  
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PRO brand line. Never use wire, rope,  
S Cut from your right to your left.  
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.  
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.  
string, etc.  
S Install required shield properly before using  
the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal  
blade use. Use the plastic shield for all line  
trimmer use.  
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE  
S Stop the unit before carrying.  
S Allow engine to cool and secure unit before  
storing or transporting it in a vehicle.  
S 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.  
S Use only specified blade or trimmer head;  
make sure it is properly installed and se-  
curely fastened.  
S Never start engine with clutch shroud re-  
moved. The clutch can fly off and cause se-  
rious injury.  
S 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.  
S Be sure blade or trimmer head stops turning  
when engine idles.  
S 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.  
S Store unit so the blade or line limiter cannot  
accidentally cause injury. The unit can be  
hung by the tube.  
S Store unit out of reach of children.  
S Keep others away when making carburetor  
adjustments.  
SAFETY 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  
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S Use only recommended Poulan PRO ac-  
cessories and replacement parts.  
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-  
plained in this manual performed by your Au-  
thorized Service Dealer.  
FUEL SAFETY  
S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.  
S Keep away from sparks or flames.  
S Use a container approved for fuel.  
S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the use of this tool and seek medical attention.  
the unit or while using the unit.  
S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel the avoidance of these problems. Users who  
spills before starting engine. operate power tools on a continual and regular  
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fu- basis must monitor closely their physical con-  
eling site before starting engine. dition and the condition of this tool.  
S Stop engine and allow it to cool before re- SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped  
An anti--vibration system does not guarantee  
moving fuel cap.  
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark  
S Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit. arresting screen which meets the require-  
Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All  
the engine and letting it run until it stops.  
U.S. forest land and the states of California,  
S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-  
cannot reach sparks or open flames from gon, and Washington require by law that many  
water heaters, electric motors or switches, internal combustion engines be equipped with  
furnaces, etc.  
a spark arresting screen. If you operate in a  
S Always store gasoline in a container ap- locale where such regulations exist, you are  
proved for flammable liquids. legally responsible for maintaining the operat-  
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ing condition of these parts. Failure to do so is S Insert the 2 tube assembly screws and nuts  
a violation of the law. For normal homeowner  
use, the muffler and spark arresting screen  
will not require any service. After 50 hours of  
use, we recommend that your muffler be ser-  
viced or replaced by your Authorized Service  
Dealer.  
as illustrated. Keep loose at this time, you  
will tighten them during a later step.  
ASSEMBLY  
CARTON CONTENTS  
Check carton contents for the following:  
S brushcutter  
S tube mounting screws (2)  
S tube mounting nuts (2)  
S handlebar screws (2)  
S blade shield screws (4)  
S cupped washer (1)  
S large nut for installing blade (1)  
S long hex key wrench (1)  
S short hex key wrench (1)  
S bracket cover  
S 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.  
S Pull about 1/2 inch of the drive shaft out of  
the inside of the tube.  
Pull about 1/2 inch from tube  
Tube  
S shield for use with blades  
S shield for use with trimmer head  
S semi-automatic trimmer head  
S shoulder strap with warning  
S brush blade  
S handlebar  
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-  
NOTE: The end of the drive shaft is square.  
This square end fits inside a square hole in a  
shaft inside the engine. Look inside the end of  
the engine and you will see the square hole in the  
shaft.  
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 cate the groove and ridge.  
due to carburetor adjustments and testing  
done by the manufacturer.  
NOTE: The end of the tube has a groove that  
aligns with a ridge in the engine opening. Lo-  
ASSEMBLY  
WARNING: Always stop unit and dis-  
Ridge  
Groove  
connect spark plug before performing any as-  
sembly procedures.  
S Align the groove in the tube with the ridge in  
the engine opening. Insert the tube into the  
opening.  
WARNING: If received assembled,  
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly  
assembled and all fasteners are secure.  
S Firmly push the tube into engine until it will no  
longer go into the opening.  
S Tighten the screws, using one of the hex  
keys provided with the unit.  
TOOLS REQUIRED  
S 2 hex key wrenches (provided)  
S adjustable wrench or large pliers  
S phillips screwdriver  
ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR  
DANGER: The barrier portion of the  
handlebar must be installed as shown to pro-  
vide a barrier between operator and the spin-  
ning blade.  
S Locate the decal on the handlebar. This de-  
cal includes two arrows. Position the han-  
dlebar on the mounting bracket between  
these arrows.  
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:A drive 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 S Position the bracket cover over the handle-  
reduce the life of the unit. If this shaft falls out,  
clean, relubricate , and re-install.  
bar. Again make sure the handlebar is be-  
tween the arrows.  
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S Insert screws and hand tighten only. These S Insert your right arm and head through the  
screws will be tightened later.  
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.  
Screw  
NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the shoulder  
strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the shoul-  
der.  
S Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be  
about 6 inches below the waist.  
S 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.  
ATTACHING THE CONTROL  
HANDLE TO THE HANDLEBAR  
NOTE: Make sure the wire going to the con-  
trol handle is routed below the tube and re-  
mains on the right side of the handlebar and  
the tube.  
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.  
S Remove screw from control handle.  
Screw  
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION --  
TRIMMER HEAD  
IMMER  
EAD  
Screw Hole  
S Slide handle onto the right side of the han-  
dlebar and align the screw hole.  
S 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-  
cated on the top of the control handle.  
S 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.  
NOTE: If your unit has been assembled for  
brush blade 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.  
S 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.  
ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD  
AND TRIMMER HEAD  
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.  
ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP  
S Remove wing nut from shield.  
S Insert bracket into slot on shield.  
S Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in  
bracket.  
WARNING: Proper shoulder strap and  
handlebar adjustments before starting the en-  
gine are required.  
S Tighten the wing nut securely.  
S Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and bal- S If your unit has a plastic cover over the threads  
ance before starting the engine or beginning a  
cutting operation.  
on the threaded shaft, remove the covering to  
expose the threads.  
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S Before installing the trimmer head, make  
sure the dust cup and retaining washer are  
positioned on the gearbox as shown below.  
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  
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.  
Bracket  
Slot  
Wing Nut  
Gearbox  
Shield  
S If your unit has a plastic cover over the  
threads on the shaft, remove the covering to  
expose the threads.  
Dust Cup  
S Place the metal shield under the gearbox,  
and align the screw holes.  
Retaining Washer  
Gearbox  
NOTE: Make sure all parts are properly  
installed as illustrated in the illustration before  
installing the trimmer head.  
S Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the  
side of the gearbox by rotating the dust cup.  
S Insert a hex wrench into aligned holes. This  
will keep the shaft from turning while tighten-  
ing the trimmer head.  
S
Hex Wrench  
S 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.  
S While holding the hex wrench in position,  
thread trimmer head onto the shaft and tight-  
en until secure.  
ASSEMBLY OF THE METAL BLADE  
NOTE: The retaining washer must be posi-  
tioned with the raised section facing toward  
the gearbox.  
WARNING: Do not use any blades, or  
fastening hardware other than the washers and  
nuts illustrated in the following illustrations.  
These parts must be provided by Poulan/Weed  
Eater and installed as shown below. Failure to  
use proper parts can cause the blade to fly off  
and seriously hurt you or others.  
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION --  
BRUSH BLADE  
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.  
BRUSH  
BLADE  
Top view of blade  
Teeth on  
blade point in  
this direction  
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.  
NOTE: The dust cup and retaining washer  
are located on the gearbox and not in the parts  
bag.  
S Remove the retainer washer from the gear-  
box, and leave the dust cup on the gearbox.  
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove a  
ASSEMBLY OF THE METAL SHIELD  
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plastic protective covering from the  
threaded shaft before removing the retain-  
ing washer.  
Hex Wrench  
S Tighten the blade nut firmly with a wrench  
while holding hex wrench in position.  
S Remove the hex wrench.  
S Turn blade by hand. If the blade binds  
against the shield, or appears to be uneven,  
the blade is not centered, and you must rein-  
stall.  
Retaining  
Washer  
Dust Cup  
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.  
S 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.  
FUEL YOUR UNIT  
S Slide the blade and retaining washer onto  
the shaft of the gearbox.  
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.  
S Now place the cupped washer onto the  
shaft. Make sure the cupped side of the  
washer is toward the blade.  
S Install the blade nut by threading onto the  
shaft counterclockwise.  
STARTING  
Shield  
Threaded  
Shaft  
Dust Cup  
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT  
To stop the engine, move the ON/STOP  
switch to the STOP position (toward the cut-  
ting head).  
ON  
ON/STOP  
Switch  
Blade  
Retaining  
Washer  
STOP  
Throttle Trigge
STARTING YOUR ENGINE  
Cupped  
Washer  
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.  
S Lock throttle trigger into the starting postion  
by first pressing the lock--out lever on the  
top of the control handle. While the lock--out  
lever is depressed, squeeze and hold the  
throttle trigger.  
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.  
S Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the  
side of the gearbox by rotating the blade.  
S Insert a hex wrench into the aligned holes.  
This will keep the shaft from turning while  
tightening the blade nut.  
Lock Button  
Lock--out  
Lever  
Throttle T
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S 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.  
USING YOUR UNIT  
OPERATING POSITION  
S DO NOT squeeze throttle trigger during  
starting; otherwise, it will be necessary to  
reset the throttle lock.  
Starter  
Choke  
Control Handle  
in Right Hand  
Handle  
S Extend your left arm and hold handlebar grip  
with your left hand.  
S Hold throttle grip with your right hand with  
finger on throttle trigger.  
S Keep unit below waist level.  
S Keep shoulder strap pad centered on your  
left shoulder and danger sign centered on  
your back.  
Primer Bulb  
Muffler  
S Maintain full weight of tool on your left shoul-  
der.  
S Without bending over, keep the blade or  
trimmer head near and parallel to the ground  
and not crowded into material being cut.  
COLD ENGINE STARTING (or warm  
engine after running out of fuel)  
S Rest engine and shield on ground, support-  
ing trimmer head off ground.  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR  
USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD  
S Move the ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-  
tion.  
Before trimming, bring engine to a speed suffi-  
cient to cut material to be trimmed.  
S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.  
S Move the choke lever to FULL CHOKE  
position.  
Do not run engine at a higher speed than neces-  
sary. The cutting line will cut efficiently when the  
S Set the throttle trigger in the starting position engine is run at less than full throttle. At lower  
using the throttle lock feature. Keep throttle speeds, there is less engine noise and vibration.  
trigger in the starting position until engine runs The cutting line will last longer and will be less  
likely to “weld” onto the spool.  
smoothly.  
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. 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.  
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  
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cutting  
head lightly on the ground while engine is run-  
ning at full speed. The line limiter blade (on un-  
derside of shield) will cut the line to the proper  
length..  
STARTING A WARM ENGINE  
S Move the ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-  
tion.  
WARNING: Use only 0.080” (2 mm)  
diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad-  
S Move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE vance properly and can cause serious injury.  
position.  
Do not use other materials such as wire,  
string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during cut-  
S Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.  
S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow in- ting and become a dangerous missile that can  
structions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE. cause serious injury.  
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S 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.  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR  
USE WITH BRUSH BLADE  
S Blade Thrust is a reaction that only occurs  
when using a bladed unit. This reaction can  
cause serious injury such as amputation.  
If the blade does not turn when you squeeze  
Carefully study this section. It is important that the throttle trigger, make sure tube is fully in-  
you understand what causes blade thrust, serted into the engine.  
how you can reduce the chance of its occur-  
ring, and how you can remain in control of unit  
if blade thrust occurs.  
Always release the throttle trigger and allow  
engine to return to idle speed when not cutting.  
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.  
S 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.  
S Maintain good firm footing while using the  
unit. Do this by planting feet firmly in a com-  
fortable apart position.  
S Cut while swinging the upper part of your  
body from right to left.  
S As you move forward to the next area to cut,  
be sure to maintain your balance and foot-  
ing.  
S 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 diffi-  
cult to see the material being cut. By using  
the unit properly, the occurrence of blade  
thrust will be reduced and the operator will  
be less likely to lose control.  
10 o’clock  
Cut using the 8 o’clock  
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 avoid  
serious injury. Stop engine and blade before  
removing materials wrapped around blade or  
tube.  
REPLACING THE LINE  
S Press the tab on the side of the trimmer  
head and twist the lock ring.  
S 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.  
S Keep the blade sharp. A dull blade is more  
likely to snag and thrust.  
S Remove the lock ring and tap button.  
Trimmer  
Head  
Tab  
S Cut only at full throttle. The blade will have  
maximum cutting power and is less likely to  
bind or stall.  
Tap Button  
Lock Ring  
S Pull spool out of the trimmer head.  
S Clean dirt and debris from all parts.  
S Replace with a pre-wound spool , or replace  
line using two 20 foot lengths of 0.080” (2  
mm) diameter line.  
S “Feed” the blade deliberately and not too  
rapidly. The blade can thrust away if it is fed  
too rapidly.  
S Cut only from your right to your left. Swing-  
ing the unit in the same direction as the  
blade spins increases the cutting action.  
S 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.  
S Keep feet comfortably spread apart and  
braced for a possible sudden, rapid thrust of  
unit. Do not overreach. Keep firm footing and  
balance.  
S When installing new line on an existing spool,  
insert 1/16I 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.  
S Keep blade below waist level; it will be eas-  
ier to maintain control of unit.  
S Do not raise the engine above your waist as  
Anchoring  
Hole  
the blade can come dangerously close to S Insert ends of the lines through the exit holes  
your body.  
in the sides of the trimmer head.  
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S Pull the line extending from the trimmer  
head. This will allow the spool to release  
from the locked position.  
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 a new  
surface for the exit of the line from the trimmer  
head.  
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.  
WARNING: When installing 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  
n  
Normal lug  
S Once line is passed through 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.  
S Make sure the line is not caught between the  
rim of the spool and the wall of the trimmer  
head.  
SERVICE  
We recommend all service and adjustments  
not listed in this manual be performed by an  
Authorized Service Dealer.  
S Replace the tap button, and place the lock  
ring onto the trimmer head.  
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT  
S Align the lock ring over the catches on the  
trimmer head. Push the ring down and turn un-  
til catches lock into place.  
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.  
Catch  
Catch  
SPARK PLUG  
Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion  
RCJ-8Y plug; spark plug gap is 0.025 inches.  
Lock  
Tab  
IGNITION TIMING  
Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.  
Catch  
Catch  
S Make sure the lock ring is securely fastened  
by pulling on it and twisting it in both direc-  
tions.  
NEED ASSISTANCE?  
Need Assistance?  
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.  
Call 1-800-554-6723 for assistance.  
Need Service Parts?  
Contact your dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE  
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the  
recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.  
TROUBLE  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
S See “Starting.”  
Engine will not S Engine flooded.  
S Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.  
S Install new spark plug.  
S Fuel tank empty.  
S Spark plug not firing.  
S Fuel not reaching carburetor.  
start.  
S Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.  
Check for kinked or split fuel line;  
repair or replace.  
S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
S Carburetor requires adjustment.  
Engine will not S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
S Throttle trigger screw too  
tight.  
S Loosen screw.  
idle properly.  
Engine will not S Air filter dirty.  
S Clean or replace air filter.  
S Spark plug fouled.  
S Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.  
accelerate,  
lacks power,  
or dies under  
a load.  
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
Engine  
S Fuel mixture incorrect.  
S Empty fuel tank and refill with  
correct fuel mixture.  
smokes  
S Air filter dirty.  
S Clean or replace air filter.  
excessively.  
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
Line does not  
advance or  
breaks while  
cutting.  
S Check line routing.  
S Line improperly routed in head.  
S Line improperly wound in  
spool.  
S Rewind line tightly and evenly.  
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.  
S Line size incorrect.  
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.  
S Replace with correct spool.  
S Cut with tip of line fully extended.  
Line welds  
onto spool.  
S Line size incorrect.  
S Incorrect spool.  
S Line is being crowded against  
material being cut.  
Line pulls  
back into  
head.  
S Too little line outside of head.  
S Remove spool and pull 4 -- 6 inches  
(10 -- 15 cm) of line outside of head.  
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.  
S Line size incorrect.  
er predelivery setup or normal adjustments ex-  
plained in the operator’s manual.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LE-  
GAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER  
RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO  
STATE.  
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.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH  
AMERICA, Division of WCI Outdoor Prod-  
ucts, 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 replace un-  
der this warranty any defective gasoline product  
or attachment as follows from the original 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.  
30 DAYS--Parts and Labor, if used for rental  
purposes.  
Frigidaire Home Products’ policy is to continu-  
ously improve its products. Therefore, ELEC-  
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH  
AMERICA reserves the right to change, modify,  
or discontinue models, designs, specifications,  
and accessories of all products at any time with-  
out notice or obligation to any purchaser.  
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 ELECTROLUX HOME  
PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA for this tool.  
Additionally, this warranty does not cover tune-  
ups, spark plugs, filters, etc., that will wear and  
require replacement with reasonable use during  
the warranty period. This warranty does not cov-  
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WARRANTY  
U.S. EPA  
COMMENCEMENT DATE: The warranty  
period begins on the date the lawn and garden  
equipment engine is purchased. LENGTH  
OF COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a  
period of two years from the initial date of  
purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR  
OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or  
replacement of any 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  
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.  
determination that  
a
warranted part is  
defective if the diagnostic work is 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
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 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:  
OWNER’S  
WARRANTY  
RESPONSIBILITIES: As the lawn and  
garden 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  
POULAN/WEED 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  
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  
garden  
equipment  
engine  
to  
a
warranty.  
EMISSION  
CONTROL  
POULAN/WEED EATER authorized repair  
center as soon as a problem 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  
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.  
POULAN/WEED  
EATER  
at  
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