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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
P1500
ForOccasionalUseOnly
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS DANGER: Useonly specifiedtrimmer head, spool, and 0.080inch(2mm) recommendedtrim- mer line. Never useblades,flailingdevices, wire, rope, string,etc. Unit is designed for linetrimmer use only. Failuretofollow these instructions may result in serious injury. WARNING: This unit canbe dangerous! Careless or improper use cancauseserious injury. WARNING: Read the operator’s manualbeforeuse. Failure to follow instructions couldresult in serious injury totheoperator and/or
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS Storeunit indoors ina high, dry place out of the reachof children. Whenservicing unit, use only identicalreplace- ment parts. Always stopunit anddisconnect spark plugbefore cleaningor servicing. WARNING: Firehazard. Never mix, pour, or storegasoline or usethe unit near aflame or sparks (including smoking, open flames, or work that cancausesparks). Useunleadedgasolineandtwo--strokeoil mixed at aratioof 40:1(2.5%). SAFETYRULES If situations occur which are not covered
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S Stayalert. Donotoperatethisunitwhenyou S Use only for trimming, scalping, mowingand aretired,ill,upsetorundertheinfluenceofal- sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or cohol,drugs,ormedication. Watchwhatyou hedge trimming. are doing; use common sense. S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over- S Wear hearing protection. reach. S Never start or run inside a closed room or S Keepallpartsofyourbodyawayfrommuffler building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. and spinning line. Keep engine bel
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ASSEMBLY ATTACHING SHIELD WARNING: If received assembled, repeatallstepstoensureyourunitisproperly WARNING: Theshieldmustbeprop- assembledand allfasteners aresecure. erlyinstalled.Theshieldprovidespartialprotec- Examineparts fordamage. Donot usedam- tionfromtheriskofthrownobjectstotheopera- agedparts. torandothersandisequippedwithalinelimiter blade which cuts excess line to the proper NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts length. The line limiter blade (on underside of missingor damaged, ca
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OPERATION KNOWYOURTRIMMER READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofthevariouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Muffler Assist Handle Shaft Mark Shaft or Arrow Safety Label Primer Spark Plug Throttle Bulb Trigger Trimmer STOP Head Shield Switch ChokeLever FuelMix FillCap LineLimiter Starter Handle Blade STOPSWITCH CHOKE TheSTOPswitchisusedtostoptheengine.To The CHOKE help
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moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixture 5. Pullstarterropehandlesharplyuntilengine leading to oil and fuel separation. sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not pull rope more than 6 times. HELPFULTIP 6. Assoonasenginesoundsasifitistryingto start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE Ifyourengineswitchreads position. “push to stop”, it is always 7. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, in the ON position. but no more than 6 pulls. NOTE:Iftheenginedoesn’tstartafter6 HOWTOSTOP YOURUNIT
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Useonly0.080 inch(2 Itisrecommendedthat theengine notbe mm)diameterline.Othersizesoflinewillnot operated for longer than 1 minute at full advance properly and will result in improper throttle. cutting head function or can cause serious OPERATINGPOSITION injury. Do not use other materials such as wire,string,rope,etc.Wirecanbreakoffdur- ALWAYS WEAR: Eyeprotection ing cuttingand becomea dangerous missile that cancauseserious injury. CUTTINGMETHODS WARNING: Use minim
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Scalping SWEEPING-- Thefanningactionoftherotat- ing line can be used for a quick and easy cleanup. Keepthelineparalleltoandabove the surfaces being swept and move the tool fromsidetoside. Sweeping MOWING -- Yourtrimmer isideal formowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach. In the mowing position, keep the line parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the head into the ground as this can scalp the groundand damagethetool. Mowing MAINTENANCE CLEANAIRFILTER WARNING: Disconnect the spark A
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REPLACESPARKPLUG 1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot. 2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis- Replace the spark plug each year toensure card. the engine starts easier and runs better. Set 3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Igni- plugandtighten securely witha3/4inch tiontimingis fixedand nonadjustable. (19 mm) socket wrench. NOTE: This spark ignition system complies 4. Reinstall the spark plug boot. with the Canadian standard ICES--002. SERVICEAND
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STORAGE HELPFULTIP WARNING: Perform the following Duringstorageofyourgas/ steps after eachuse: oilmixture,theoilwillsepa- S Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit rate from the gas. beforestoringor transporting. We recommend that you S Storeunit and fuelinawell ventilatedarea shake the gas can weekly where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or toinsureproperblendingof open flames from water heaters, electric the gas and oil. motors or switches, furnaces, etc. S Storeunit withallguardsinplace.Pos
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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 Poulan, a division of Husqvarna Consumer In Canada, contact: Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., warrants to the Poulan original consumer purchaser that each new 850 Matheson Blvd. West Poulanbrandgasolinetoolorattachmentisfree Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4 from defects in material and workmanship and Giving the model number, serial number and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty dateofpurchaseofyourproductandthename anydefectivegasolineproductorattachmentas and address of the
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repaircenterassoonasaproblemexists.War- CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: Poulan rantyrepairsshouldbecompletedinareason- may be liable for damages to other engine ableamountoftime,nottoexceed30days.If components caused by the failure of a war- you haveany questions regarding your war- ranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS ranty rights and responsibilities, you should NOT COVERED: All failures caused by contactyournearestauthorizedservicecen- abuse,neglect,orimpropermaintenanceare ter, call Poulan at 1-
