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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
PP133
ForOccasionalUseOnly
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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TABLE OFCONTENTS Identificationof Safety Symbols 2 Service & Adjustments 14 Safety Rules 4 Storage 15 Assembly 9 TroubleshootingTable 16 Operation 10 LimitedWarranty Statement 16 Maintenance 13 Emissions Statement 17 IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS DANGER: Useonly specifiedtrimmer head, spool, and0.080inch (2mm) recommended trimmer line. Never useblades, flailingdevices, wire, rope, string, etc. This attachment is designed for linetrimmer use only. Failuretofollow these instructions may result in
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS Assist handletobe positioned only below thearrow. Never allow children to operatethis unit. Store unit indoors in ahigh, dry placeout of the reachof children. When servicing unit, use only identical replacement parts. Always stopunit and disconnect spark plugbeforeclean- ing or servicing. WARNING: Firehazard. Never mix, pour, or storegasolineor usetheunit near a flameor sparks (including smoking, openflames, or work that cancausesparks). Useunleaded gasolineand two-
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OPTIONALATTACHMENTS These attachments usedin combinationwiththespecifiedpowerhead havebeen evaluated to ANSI B175.3--2003, “Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters -- Safety Requirements”. These combinations havebeenevaluatedby Underwriter’s Laboratories Inc. (UL) and areconse- quently UL listed: Cuttingattachment /guard, Powerheadmodel Attachments Type part. no. Trimmer head WE fixedline 545053902 / 545003325 PP133 Brushcutter attachment PP4000C 952711610 These attachments used incombination withthespe
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S Use only in daylight or good artificiallight. SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations S Use only for jobs explained in this manual through prolonged use of gasoline powered (or manuals for optional attachments). hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of UNIT/MAINTENANCESAFETY people prone to circulation disorders or abnor- S Disconnect the spark plug beforeperforming mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather maintenance except carburetoradjustmen
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S Never run unit without the proper equipmentattached. Whenusingyourunit as ablower, always installblower tubes. S Check air intake opening, blower tubes or vacuum tubes frequently, always with engine stopped and spark plug disconnected. Keep vents and discharge Handlebar tubes free of debriswhich canaccumulate andrestrict proper air flow. S Never place any object in air intake opening asthiscouldrestrictproperairflowandcause EDGERSAFETY damage to the unit. S Neveruseforspreadingchemicals,fertil
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S Installrequiredshieldproperlybeforeusing S Do not run unit at high speed unless the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal cultivating. blade use. Only use brushcutter HEDGETRIMMERSAFETY attachments that provide a metal shield with proboscis nose. DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP HANDSAWAYFROMBLADE -- Blademoves momentarily after the trigger is released or en- gineisturnedoff. Donotattempttoclearaway Proboscis cutmaterialwhenthebladeis inmotion. Make nose suretheswitchisintheOFFposition,thespark pl
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WARNING: Falling objects can WARNING: Never lean over dis- causesevereheadinjury. Wearheadprotec- charge chute. Rocks or debris could be tionwhenoperatingthisunitwithapoleprun- thrownintotheeyesandfaceandcauseseri- er attachment. ous injury or blindness. WARNING: Inspect the area where the unit is to be used. Remove objects that could be thrown or damage the unit. Some objects may be hidden by fallen snow -- be alert for thepossibility. S Direct material dischargeaway fromglass enclosures, autom
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ASSEMBLY WARNING: If received assembled, repeatallstepstoensureyourunitisproperly assembledand allfasteners aresecure. Examineparts fordamage. Donot usedam- agedparts. NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missingor damaged, call 1-800-554-6723. It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank. Locking/Release Findingfueloroilresidueonmufflerisnormal Buttonin Primary Hole due to carburetor adjustments and testing For assembly of optional attachments (see doneby the manufact
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OPERATION KNOWYOURUNIT READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofthevariouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Assist handle Coupler ON/STOP switch Shaft Trimmer head Starter handle Primer bulb Shield Linelimiter blade Throttle Muffler Start trigger lever ON/STOPSWITCH STARTLEVER TheON/STOPswitchisusedtostopengine.To The START LEVER helps to supply fuel tothe stop the engin
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2--stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative 5. Allow unit to run for 10--15 seconds, then fuels will cause problems such as: improper fully squeeze the throttle trigger to disen- clutch engagements, overheating, vapor lock, gage the starting system. power loss, lubrication deficiency, deterioration STARTINGAWARMENGINE of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor Pull starter rope sharply until engine starts components, etc. Alternative fuels cause high and runs. moisture absorption into the
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INSTALLINGOPTIONALATTACH- WARNING: Alwaysweareyeprotec- MENTS tion. Never lean over the trimmer head. 1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach- Rocksordebriscanricochetorbethrowninto ment(ifpresent). eyes and face and cause blindness or other 2. Positionlocking/releasebuttonofattach- serious injury. ment intoguide recess of coupler. 3. Pushtheattachmentintothecoupleruntil When operating unit, stand as shown and thelocking/releasebuttonsnapsintothe check for thefollowing: primary hole. S Wear eye
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TRIMMING -- Hold the bottom of the trimmer MOWING -- Yourtrimmer isideal formowing head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground in places conventional lawn mowers cannot and at anangle. Allowonly thetip ofthe lineto reach. In the mowing position, keep the line make contact. Do not force trimmer line into parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the work area. head into the ground as this can scalp the ground anddamage the tool. Trimming Mowing 3inches(8cm) aboveground SCALPING -- Thescalpingtechniq
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3. Washthefilter insoap andwater. For normal homeowner use, the muffler and 4. Allow filter todry. spark arresting screen will not require any 5. Replaceparts. service. After 50 hours of use, we recom- mend that your muffler be serviced or re- placedby anauthorizedservicedealer. Air Filter REPLACESPARKPLUG Knob Replace the spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. In- spect spark plugevery 25hours ofusage. Cleanand/orreplaceasnecessary.Setspark pluggapat 0.025inch(
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CARBURETORIDLESPEED WARNING: Recheck the idlespeed ADJUSTMENT after each adjustment. The trimmer head, blade or optional attachment must not move WARNING: Keep others away when orspinatidlespeedtoavoidseriousinjuryto making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer theoperator or others. head, blade or any optional attachment will be spinning during most of this procedure. Wear yourprotectiveequipmentandobserveallsafe- Idle Speed Screw ty precautions. After making adjustments, the trimmerhead,bladeora
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TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLE WARNING: Alwaysstopunitanddisconnectsparkplugbeforeperformingallofthe recommended remedies below except remedies that requireoperationof the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1. Engineflooded. 1. See“Startinga Flooded Engine” in start. Operation Section. 2. Fueltank empty. 2. Filltank withcorrect fuel mixture. 3. Spark plugnot firing. 3. Install new spark plug. 4. Fuelnot reaching 4. Check for dirty fuelfilter; replace. carburetor. Check for kinkedor split fuel line
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In Canada, contact: SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA- PoulanPRO TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR- 850 Matheson Blvd. West RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4 LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE- QUENTIALDAMAGES,SOTHEABOVELIM- Giving the model number, serial number and dateofpurchaseofyourproductandthename ITATIONSOREXCLUSIONMAYNOTAPPLY TO YOU. and address of the authorized dealer from whom it was purchased. This is a limitedwarranty withinthe meaningof THIS WARRANTY GIVES
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HOW TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have any MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND questionsregardingyourwarrantyrightsand REPAIROFEMISSIONRELATEDPARTS: responsibilities, you should contact your AnyPoulanPROapprovedreplacementpart nearest authorized service center, call Pou- used in the performance of any warranty lanPROat1--800--554--6723,orsende-mail maintenance or repair on emission related correspondence to emission.warranty parts will be provided without charge to the @HCOP--emission.com. WHERE TO GET owner
