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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
PP125
ForOccasionalUseOnly
DANGER:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS DANGER: Useonly specifiedtrimmer head, spool, and0.095inch (2.4 mm) recom- mended trimmer line. Never useblades, flailing devices, wire, rope, string, etc. This attachment is designed for linetrimmer useonly. Failure to follow theseinstructions may result in serious injury. WARNING: This unit canbe dangerous! Careless or improper usecancause serious injury. WARNING: Readthe operator’s manual beforeuse. Failureto follow instructions couldresult inserious injury tothe
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS 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--stroke oilmixedat a ratioof 40:1(2.5%). OPTIONALA
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SAFETYRULES S Keephandles free ofoil andfuel. S Alwayskeepengineontheright handside WARNING: When using gardening appliances,basicsafetyprecautionsmustal- of your body. waysbefollowedtoreducetheriskoffireand S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.Keep serious injury. Read and follow all instruc- trimmerhead(orotheroptionalattachment) tions. belowwaistlevelandawayfromallpartsof yourbody.Donot raiseengine aboveyour This power unit can be dangerous! Operator waist. is responsible for following inst
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TRANSPORTINGANDSTORAGE ADDITIONALSAFETYRULES S Allow engine to cool; secure unit before FOROPTIONALATTACHMENTS storing or transporting in vehicle. S Empty the fuel tank before storing or WARNING: For each optional at- transporting the unit. Use up fuel left in the tachmentused,readentireinstructionmanu- carburetorby startingtheengineandlettingit al before use and follow all warnings and in- run until it stops. structions in manual andonattachment. S Store unit and fuel in areawhere fuelvapors ca
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S Donotsetunitonanysurfaceexceptaclean, hard area while engine is running. Debris suchas gravel,sand,dust,grass,etc.,could bepickedupby theairintakeandthrownout through discharge opening, damaging unit, property, or causing serious injury to bystanders or operator. S Never place objects inside the blower tubes, vacuumtubes orbloweroutlet.Alwaysdirect the blowing debris away from people, animals, glass, and solid objects such as trees,automobiles,walls,etc. Theforceofair cancauserocks,dirt,orstic
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S Never operate the cultivator without the tine cover inplaceandproperly secured. WARNING: A coasting blade/rotat- S Keep the tines andguardclear of debris. ingchaincancauseinjurywhileitcontinuesto S After striking a foreign object, stop the move after the engine is stopped. Maintain engine, disconnect the spark plug and propercontroloftheunituntiltheblade/chain inspect the cultivator for damage. Repair has completely stopped moving. Keep beforerestarting. hands, face and feet at a distance from
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S Iftherotorwillnotrotatefreelyduetofrozen ice, thaw theunit before thoroughly before attemptingtooperate under power. S Keeptherotor clear of debris. S Donotthrowsnownearotherpeople. The snowthrowercouldpropelsmallobjectsat highspeedcausing injury. S After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect spark plug and inspect the snowthrower for damage and repair if necessary before restartingunit. S Neveroperatethesnowthrowernearglass WARNING: Never lean over dis- enclosures, automobile
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For proper orientation of shield, see KNOW YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OPERATION section. 1. Remove wing nut from shield. 2. Insert bracket into slot as shown. 3. Pivotshielduntilboltpassesthroughholein bracket. 4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt. WingNut Bracket Locking/Release ButtoninPrimary Hole Slot For assembly of optional attachments (see listonpage11),refertotheASSEMBLYsec- tion of the applicable attachment instruction Gearbox manual. Shield ATTACHINGTHESHIELD ADJUSTINGTHEHANDLE WAR
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STARTLEVER engine starts, allow the engine to warm--up 10--15 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle The START LEVER helps to supply fuel tothe trigger to deactivate the starting system. engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting systembymovingthestartlevertotheSTART COUPLER position. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger The COUPLER enables optional attach- until the engine has started and runs. After the ments to beinstalledon the unit. BEFORESTARTINGENGINE the ON position. Wait 5 second
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4. Pull starter rope handlesharply until en- Locking/Release gine starts and runs. Button 5. Allow unit to run for 10--15 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle trigger to disen- gage the starting system. STARTINGAWARMENGINE Upper Shaft Attachment Coupler 1. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until 3. While securely holding the engine and engine runs smoothly. upper shaft, pull the attachment straight 2. Pullstarterropesharplywhilesqueezing outof thecou
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OPERATINGPOSITION Always tapthetrimmerheadonagrassyarea. Tapping on surfaces such as concrete or as- phaltcancauseexcessive wearto thetrimmer ALWAYS WEAR: head.Ifthelineisworndownto2inches (5cm) Hearing orless,morethanonetapwillberequiredtoob- Protection tain the most efficient line length. Eye Protection WARNING: Use only 0.095 ″ (2.4 mm)diameterline.Othersizesoflinewillnot advance properly and can cause serious injury. Do not use other materials such as wire,string,rope,etc.Wirecanbreakoffdur-
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SCALPING -- Thescalpingtechniqueremoves Mowing unwanted vegetationdown tothe ground.Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 in. (8 cm)abovethegroundandatanangle.Allowthe tip of the line tostrike theground aroundtrees, posts, monuments, etc. This technique in- creases line wear. Scalping SWEEPING-- Thefanningactionoftherotat- inglinecanbeusedtoblowawayloosedebris from an area. Keep the line parallel to and above the area surface and swing the tool fromsidetoside. Sweeping MOWING -- Yourtrimme
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INSPECTMUFFLERANDSPARK REPLACESPARKPLUG Replace the spark plug each year to ensure ARRESTINGSCREEN the engine starts easier and runs better.Set spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Igni- WARNING: Themuffleronthisprod- tiontiming is fixed andnonadjustable. uctcontainschemicalsknowntotheStateof NOTE: This spark ignition system complies Californiatocause cancer. with the Canadian standard ICES--002. Asyourunitisused,carbondepositsbuildup 1. Twist, thenpull off spark plug boot. onthemufflerandspar
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4. Thread replacement trimmer head onto S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to the shaft by turning counterclockwise. increase engine speed if engine stalls or Tighten until secure. dies. 5. Remove thescrewdriver. S Turnidlespeedscrewcounterclockwiseto decrease engine speed if trimmer head, CARBURETORIDLESPEED blade or optional attachment moves or ADJUSTMENT spins at idle. WARNING: Keep others away when WARNING: Recheck the idlespeed making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer after each adjustment
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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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LIMITEDWARRANTY PoulanPRO,adivisionofHusqvarnaConsum- In Canada, contact: er Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.,warrants tothe PoulanPRO original consumer purchaser that each new 850 Matheson Blvd. West PoulanPRObrandgasoline toolorattachment Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4 is free from defects in material and workman- Giving the model number, serial number and ship and agrees to repair or replace under this dateofpurchaseofyourproductandthename warranty any defective gasoline product or at- and address o
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abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, un- charged for diagnostic labor which leads to approved modifications, or the use of parts thedeterminationthatawarrantedpartisde- not made or approved by the original equip- fectiveif the diagnostic work is performedat ment manufacturer. You are responsible for an approved Poulan PRO servicing center. presenting your small off--road engine to an CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: Poulan Poulan PRO authorized repair center as soon PRO may beliable for damages to other
