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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
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ForOccasionalUseOnly
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 abnor- glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather by or become entangled in line. Hard objects has been linked to blood vessel damage in can damage the tr
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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 Muffler Lever 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 S The tip of the line does the cutting. You will TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call achieve the best performance and 1-800-554--6723. minimum line wear by not crowding the line into the cutting area. The right and wrong OPERATING POSITION ways are shown below. Tip of the Line Line Crowded Into Does The Cutting Work Area Right Wrong S The line will easily remove grass and weeds from around walls, fences, trees and flower beds, but it also can cut the tender ba
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SWEEPING -- The fanning action of the rotat- ing line can be used for a quick and easy Mowing clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above the surfaces being swept and move the tool from side to side. Sweeping MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR FILTER WARNING: Disconnect the spark A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- plug before performing maintenance except ance and increases fuel consumption and for carburetor adjustments. harmful emissions. Always clean after every 5 hours of operation. CHECK FOR
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING THE LINE INSTALLING SPOOL WITH LINE Pre--wound spools offer the most convenient 1. Install replacement spool. method for replacing line and ensuring opti- 2. Thread line through line guide ring. mum performance. S Replacement spools are color--coded to Line through guide ring ensure use of the correct spool with your unit. Be sure to use the same color spool as the existing spool. Slot NOTE: Always clear dirt and debris from cutting head components when performi
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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., er predelivery setup or normal adjustments warrants to the original purchaser that each explained in the instruction manual. new Poulan PRO" " " " brand gasoline tool or at- THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC tachment is free from defects in material and LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE workmanship and agrees to repair or replace OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM under this warranty any defective gasoline STATE TO STATE. product or attachment as follows fr
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warranted part which is not scheduled for re- use of add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE placement as required maintenance, or which is ACLAIM: If you have any questions regarding scheduled only for regular inspection to the ef- your warranty rights and responsibilities, you fect of “repair or replace as necessary” shall be should contact your nearest authorized service warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part which center or call ELECTROLUX HOME PROD- is scheduled for replacement as require
