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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
SM705
ForOccasionalUseOnly
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Fai
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS DANGER: Useonly specifiedtrimmer head, spool, andrecommended trimmer line. Never use blades, flailing devices, wire,rope, string, etc. This attachment is designedfor line trimmer useonly. Failureto follow theseinstruc- tions may result inserious injury. WARNING: This unit canbe dangerous! Careless or improper usecancause serious injury. WARNING: Readtheoperator’s manual beforeuse. Failureto follow instructions could result inserious injury to theoperator and/or byst
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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 Alwayskeepengineontheright handside WARNING: When using gardening of your body. appliances,basicsafetyprecautionsmustal- S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.Keep waysbefollowedtoreducetheriskoffireand trimmerhead(orotheroptionalattachment) belowwaistlevelandawayfromallpartsof serious injury. Read and follow all instruc- tions. yourbody.Donot raiseengine aboveyour waist. This power unit can be dangerous! Operator S Keepallpartsofyourbodyawayfrommuffler is responsible for followin
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TRANSPORTINGANDSTORAGE S Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing and sweeping. Do not use for edging, S Allow engine to cool; secure unit before pruningor hedge trimming. storing or transporting in vehicle. S Cut fromyour lefttoyour right. Cutting on S Empty the fuel tank before storing or right side of the shield will throw debris transporting the unit. Use up fuel left in the away fromtheoperator. carburetorby startingtheengineandlettingit run until it stops. ADDITIONALSAFETYRULES S Store unit
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BLOWER/VACUUMSAFETY WARNING: Inspect area before startingunit. Removealldebrisandhardob- jectssuchasrocks,glass,wire,etc.thatcan ricochet,bethrown,orotherwisecauseinjury or damageduringoperation. 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. WARNING: Inspect the area to be S Neve
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S After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug and WARNING: A coasting blade/rotat- inspect the cultivator for damage. Repair ingchaincancauseinjurywhileitcontinuesto beforerestarting. move after the engine is stopped. Maintain S Disconnectattachmentfromthedriveengine propercontroloftheunituntiltheblade/chain before cleaning the tines with a hose and has completely stopped moving. Keep watertoremoveanybuild--up. Oilthetinesto 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- charge chute. Rocks or
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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 Slot Locking/Release ButtoninPrimary Hole For assembly of optional attachments (see listonpage11),refertotheASSEMBLYsec- Gearbox tion of the applicable attachment instruction Shield manual. ADJUSTINGTHEHANDLE ATTACHINGTHE SHIELD WARNING: Whenadjustingthehan- WARNING: Theshieldmustbeprop- dle,besureitremainsabovethesafety
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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. BEFORE STARTINGENGINE HOWTOSTOPYOURUNIT S Release t
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WARNING: Alwaysstopunitanddis- Primer Bulb connectsparkplugbeforeremovingorinstal- ling attachments. REMOVINGTRIMMERATTACH- MENT(OROTHEROPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS) CAUTION: Whenremovingorinstallingat- tachments,placetheunitonaflatsurfacefor stability. 1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise. Start Lever Coupler Attachment LOOSEN Knob Starter Handle TIGHTEN 2. Press and hold the locking/release button. 4. Pull starter rope handlesharply until en- Locking/Release gine starts and runs.
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CUTTINGMETHODS WARNING: Use minimum speed anddonotcrowdthelinewhencuttingaround hardobjects(rock,gravel,fenceposts,etc.), whichcandamagethetrimmerhead,become entangledin theline, or bethrown causing a serious hazard. S Thetipofthelinedoes thecutting. Youwill achieve the best performance and mini- mumlinewearbynotcrowdingthelineinto Locking/Release thecuttingarea.Therightandwrongways ButtoninPrimary Hole areshownbelow. Tipof theline Linecrowdedinto OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS does the cutting. work ar
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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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mustberemovedtoavoidcreatingafirehaz- Button ard or affectingengine performance. Air Filter For normal homeowner use, the muffler and spark arresting screen will not require any service. After 50 hours of use, we recom- mend that your muffler be serviced or re- placedby anauthorizedservicedealer. REPLACESPARKPLUG Replace the spark plug each year to ensure Air Filter Cover the engine starts easier and runs better.Set spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Igni- tiontiming is fixed andnonadjustabl
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S Engine will not idle when the throttle is released. WARNING: Recheck the idlespeed S The trimmer head, blade or optional after each adjustment. The trimmer head, attachment moves/spins at idle. blade or optional attachment must not move Makeadjustmentswiththeunitsupportedso orspinatidlespeedtoavoidseriousinjuryto the cutting attachment is off the ground and theoperator or others. will not make contact with any object. Hold Idle Speed Screw theunitbyhandwhilerunningandmakingad- justments. Keepa
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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- thedeterminationthatawarrantedpartisde- approved modifications, or the use of parts fectiveif the diagnostic work is performedat not made or approved by the original equip- an approved Poulan PRO servicing center. ment manufacturer. You are responsible for CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: Poulan presenting your small off--road engine to an PRO may beliable for damages to other en- Poulan PRO authorized repair center as soon gine components caused by the failure of
