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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
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WARNING:
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 de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en le-
siones graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-
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SAFETY RULES S Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of WARNING: When using gardening spinning line. appliances, basic safety precautions must al- S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and or remove loose clothing or clothing with serious injury. Read and follow all instruc- loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. tions. They can be caught in moving parts. This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is S B
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SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations CUTTING SAFETY through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve WARNING: Inspect the area before damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken people prone to circulation disorders or ab- glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown normal swellings. Prolonged use in cold by or become entangled in line. Hard objects weather has been linked to blood vessel dam- can damage the trimmer
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Assist Handle Tube Trimmer Head ON/STOP Switch Shield Starter Handle Primer Bulb Line Limiter Blade Throttle Trigger Choke Lever Muffler ON/STOP SWITCH CHOKE The ON/STOP switch is used to stop the The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the
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S If engine does not stop, move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position. ON/STOP Switch Choke position decal Throttle Trigger 7. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine HOW TO START YOUR UNIT doesn’t start after 6 pulls (at the HALF CHOKE position), move the choke lever to WARNING: The trimmer head will the FULL CHOKE position and press the turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con- primer bulb 6 times. Squeeze and hold the tact with the muffler. A hot
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If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call WARNING: Use only 0.080 (2 mm) ! 1-800-554--6723. diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad- vance properly and can cause serious injury. OPERATING POSITION Do not use other materials such as wire, string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during cutting and become a dangerous missile that can cause serious injury. CUTTING METHODS WARNING: Use minimum speed and do not crowd the line when cutting around hard objects (rock, g
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SWEEPING -- The fanning action of the rotat- ing line can be used for a quick and easy MOWING -- Your trimmer is ideal for mowing clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above in places conventional lawn mowers cannot the surfaces being swept and move the tool reach. In the mowing position, keep the line from side to side. parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the head into the ground as this can scalp the ground and damage the tool. MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR FILTER WARNING: Disconnect the spark A
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1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot. REPLACE SPARK PLUG 2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and Replace the spark plug each year to ensure discard. the engine starts easier and runs better. Set 3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark spark plug gap at 0.025 inch. Ignition timing is plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch fixed and nonadjustable. socket wrench. 4. Reinstall the spark plug boot. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING THE LINE 1. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap button. Screwdri
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STORAGE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits WARNING: Perform the following during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline steps after each use: in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Fol- S Allow engine to cool before storing or trans- low the mix instructions found on stabilizer porting. container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area adding stabilizer. where fuel vapors cannot reach sp
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1. Engine flooded. 1. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in start. Operation Section. 2. Fuel tank empty. 2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. 3. Spark plug not firing. 3. Install new spark plug. 4. Fuel not reaching 4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. carburetor. Check for k
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LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC warrants to the original purchaser that each LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE new Poulan PRO" " " " brand gasoline tool or at- OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM tachment is free from defects in material and STATE TO STATE. workmanship and agrees to repair or replace NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR under this warranty any defective gasoline OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED, product or attachment as follows from the AND THERE A
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ing your warranty rights and responsibilities, grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. you should contact your nearest authorized ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., is service center or call ELECTROLUX HOME not liable to cover failures of warranted parts PRODUCTS, INC., at 1--800--554--6723. caused by the use of add--on or modified WARRANTY PERIOD: Any warranted part parts. HOW TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have which is not scheduled for replacement as re- any questions regarding your warranty rights
