Poulan 530088058 Trimmer User Manual
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1. SPECIAL NOTICE Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers hands and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnor mal swellings Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people If symptoms occur such as numbness pain loss of strength change in skin color or texture or loss of feel ing in the fingers hands or joints discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention An anti vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMB WARNING if received assembled re peat all steps to ensure your unit is properly as sembled and all fasteners are secure Examine parts for damage Do not use dam aged parts NOTE If you need assistance or find that parts are missing or damaged call 1 800 554 6723 TOOLS REQUIRED Hex wrench provided HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY DANGER RISK OF CUT To avoid se rious injury the barrier portion of the handle bar must be installed as shown on the upper tube of the powerhead to provide a barrier be tween operator and the spinning blade Attach tube clamp above arrow on safety warning de cal on the upper tube powerhead end of unit E2. EL Edger PP1000E Cultivator PP2000T Blower PP3000B AWARNING Aways disconnect pow erhead spark plug before removing or instal ling attachments REMOVING ATTACHMENT CAUTION When removing or installing at tachments place the powerhead and attach ment on a flat surface for stability 1 Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise Upper Tube a Coupler LOOSEN Lower Attachment Knob 2 Press and hold the locking release but ton Locking Release Button g Lower Attachment 3 While securely holding the upper tube pull the attachment straight out of the coupler INSTALLING ATTACHMENT Remove the tube cap from the attach ment if present and discard 2 Position locking release button of attach ment into guide recess of upper tube cou pler Coupler Primary Hole pr Guide Recess el Locking Attachment Tube Release Button 3 Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking release button snaps into the primary hole 4 Before using the unit tighten the knob se curely by turning clockwise INSTALLING ATTACHMENT HANGER An attachment hanger is provided for storage when attachment is not in use To install hang er on attachment 1 Remove the tube cap from the attach ment if present and discard 2 Press and hold the locking release but ton 3 Push hanger onto the attachment until the locking release button snaps into the hole O
3. HIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA S policy is to continuously improve its products Therefore ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA re serves the right to change modify or discon tinue models designs specifications and ac cessories of all products at any time without notice or obligation to any purchaser
4. Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions PP4000C NOT DESIGNED FOR USE WITH ELECTRIC POWERHEADS NO ESTA DISENADO PARA EL USO CON CABEZAS DE MOTOR ELECTRICO NON CON U POUR L USAGE AVEC BLOC MOTEURS ELECTRIQUES DANGER Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury PELIGRO Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad El no hacerlo puede resultar en le siones graves DANGER Lire le manuel d instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de s curit Tout d faut de le faire pourrait entrainer des blessures graves Electrolux Home Products North America Div of WCI Outdoor Products Inc Augusta GA 30907 A From the Electrolux Group The world s No 1 choice KITCHEN CLEANING AND OUTDOOR APPLIANCES COMBINED Copyright 2001 WCI Outdoor Products Inc 530088058 9 20 01 N CODE TONVdS4 SIVONVH4 SAFETY RULES WARNING When using gardening appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire and Serious injury Read and follow all instruc tions Failure to do so can result in serious in Jury DANGER This power tool can be dan gerous This unit can cause serious injury in cluding amputation or blindness to the opera tor and others The warnings and safety instruct
5. PERATING POSITION ALWAYS WEAR Eye Protection Heavy Cut from your left to your right NOTE This brushcutter attachment is not designed for use with electric powerheads When operating unit with brushcutter attach ment clip shoulder strap onto upper shoulder strap clamp stand as shown and check for the following Wear eye protection and heavy clothing Keep arms extended with right hand holding the trigger handle of powerhead Keep left arm extended with left hand hold ing the handlebar Keep unit below waist level Shoulder strap pad should be centered on your left shoulder and danger sign centered on your back Maintain full weight of tool on left shoulder Without bending over keep the blade near and parallel to the ground and not crowded in to material being cut OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT Blade Thrust is a reaction that only occurs when using a bladed unit This reaction can cause serious injury such as amputation Carefully study this section Itis important that you understand what causes blade thrust how you can reduce the chance of its occur ring and how you can remain in control of unit if blade thrust occurs WHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST Blade Thrust can occur when spinning blade con tacts an object that it does not cut This contact causes blade to stop for an instant and then suddenly move or thrust away from object that was hit The thrusting reaction can be v
6. aterial OPERATOR SAFETY Dress properly Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating or performing maintenance on your unit Safe ty glasses are available Eye protection should be marked Z87 Always wear face or dust mask if operation is dusty Always wear heavy long pants long sleeves boots and gloves Wearing safety leg guards is recommended Always wear foot protection Do not go barefoot or wear sandals Secure hair above shoulder length Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with loosely hanging ties straps tassels etc They can be Caught in moving parts Being fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning blade Stay alert Do not operate unit when you are tired ill upset or under influence of alcohol drugs or medication Watch what you are doing use common sense Wear hearing protection Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building Breathing exhaust fumes can kill Keep handles free of oil and fuel Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted shoulder strap when using brush cutter attachment see ASSEMBLY UNIT MAINTENANCE SAFETY WARNING Disconnect powerhead spark plug or disconnect powerhead from power source before performing mainte hance Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use Look for and repair fuel leaks before use Keep unit
7. e removing materials wrapped around blade or tube MAINTENANCE WARNING Aways stop unit and dis connect spark plug wire before performing maintenance CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact an authorized service dealer for re placement of damaged or worn paris Blade Shield Discontinue use of brushcut ter attachment if shield is damaged CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS Blade nut Fasteners INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS After each use inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter gent Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth BLADE MAINTENANCE WARNING The blade will continue to spin after the engine stops or after the throttle trigger has been released To avoid serious injury make sure the blade has stopped coasting and disconnect the spark plug before performing work on the blade WARNING Aways replace a blade that is bent warped cracked broken or dam aged in any other way Never attempt to straighten and reuse a damaged blade Use only specified replagement blade Wear pro tective gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the blade to help avoid injury Check blade for flatness periodically Lay the blade on a flat surface to inspect for flat ness Throw away a blade that is not flat SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BLADE REPLACEMENT WARNING The biade will continue to spin after the engi
8. e reach of children SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare attachment for storage at end of sea son or if it will not be used for 30 days or more If your brushcutter attachment is to be stored for a period of time Gearbox Retaining Washer Ther E gt E Nut 7 Place the cupped washer onto the shaft Make sure the cupped side of the washer is toward the blade 8 Install blade nut by threading onto the shaft counterclockwise as you are facing the nut NOTE Make sure all parts are in place as illus trated and the blade is sandwiched between the dust cup and the retaining washer There should be no space between the blade and the dust cup or the retaining washer 9 Push in locking lever and hold 10 Rotate blade nut until the locking lever falls into one of the grooves in the dust cup 11 Continue to hold in locking lever This will keep the shaft from turing while tightening the blade nut Tighten blade nut firmly with a wrench Release locking lever Tum blade by hand If the blade binds against the shield or appears to be un even the blade is not centered and you must reinstall 12 13 14 Clean the entire attachment Inspect the blade shield area and clean any dirt grass leaves or debris that has col lected Inspect the blade and blade shield replace a blade that is bent warped cracked broken or damaged in any other way Lightly oil external metal surfaces Apply a coat
9. in good working condition Throw away blades that are bent warped cracked broken or damaged in aw other way Replace trimmer head parts that are cracked chipped broken or damaged in any other way before using the unit Maintain the unit according to recom mended procedures Keep the blade sharp Never use flailing devices wire rope string etc Use only specified blade make sure it is properly installed and securely fastened Never start engine with clutch shroud re moved The clutch can fly off and cause se rious injury Be sure blade stops turning when engine idles Make carburetor adjustments with the lower end supported to prevent the blade from contacting any object Hold the unit by hand do not use the shoulder strap for support Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments Use only recommended Poulan PRO ac cessories and replacement parts Have all maintenance and service not ex plained in this manual performed by an au thorized service dealer FUEL SAFETY Mix and pour fuel outdoors Keep away from sparks or flames Use a container approved for fuel Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit or while using the unit Avoid spilling fuel or oil Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine Move at least 10 feet 3 meters away from fu eling site before starting engine Stop engine and allow it to cool before re moving fuel cap Remove fuel cap slowl
10. ing of oil to the entire surface of the blade wrap it in heavy paper or cloth Check entire attachment for loose screws or nuts Replace any damaged worn or broken parts At the beginning of the next season use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio LIMITED WARRAN ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA Division of WCI Outdoor Prod ucts Inc warrants to the original purchaser that each new Poulan PRO brand gasoline tool or attachment is free from defects in mate rial and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective gasoline product or attachment as follows from the original date of purchase 2 YEARS Parts and Labor when used for household purposes 90 DAYS Parts and Labor when used for commercial professional or income produc ing purposes 3 30 DAYS Parts and Labor if used for rental purposes This warranty is not transferable and does not cover damage or liability caused by improper handling improper maintenance or the use of accessories and or attachments not specifi cally recommended by ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA for this tool Additionally this warranty does not cover tune ups spark plugs filters cutting line or rotating head parts that will wear and require replacement with reasonable use dur ing the warranty period This warranty does not cover predelivery setup or normal adjust ments explained in the instruction manual T
11. iolent enough to cause operator to be pro pelled in any direction and lose control of unit The uncontrolled unit can cause serious injury if blade contacts operator or others WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS Blade Thrust can occur without warning if the blade snags stalls or binds This is more likely to occur in areas where it is diffi cult to see the material being cut By using the unit properly the occurrence of blade thrust will be reduced and the operator will be less likely to lose control NZ Cut only grass weeds and woody brush up to 1 2 inch in diameter with weed blade Do not let blade contact material it cannot cut such as stumps rocks fences metal etc or clusters of hard woody brush with a diameter greater than 1 2 inch Use a sharp blade A dull blade is more likely to snag and thrust Cut only at full throttle The blade will have maximum cutting power and is less likely to bind or stall Feed the blade deliberately and not too rapidly The blade can thrust away if it is fed too rapidly Cut only from your left to your right Cutting on right side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator Use the shoulder strap and keep a firm grip on the unit with both hands A properly ad justed shoulder strap will support the weight of the unit freeing your arms and hands to control and guide the cutting motion Keep feet comfortably spread apart and braced for a possible sudden rapid thrus
12. ions in this manual must be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using the unit The operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit Read the entire in struction manual before assembling and using the unit Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read understand and follow the warn ings and instructions in this manual and on the unit Never allow children to operate this unit INSTRUCTION MANUAL DANGER Never use failing devices SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT DANGER Biade can thrust violent away from material it does not cut Blade thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs Keep people and animals 50 feet 15 meters aay WARNING Blade can throw objects violently You can be blinded or injured Wear eye and leg protection ALWAYS WEAF Eye Protection Thrown objects Leg Guards Boots WARNING Hazard zone for thrown objects Blade can throw objects violently Others can be blinded or injured Keep people and animals 50 feet 15 meters away Hazard Zone Gs Feet 15 Meters WARNING The biade continues to spin after throttle is released or engine is turned off The coasting blade can throw ob jects or seriously cut you if accidentally touched Stop the blade by contacting the left hand side of coasting blade with material al ready cut Stop coasting blade by contact with cut m
13. lebar by turning clamp knob clockwise until handlebar is secure and stationary in clamp clamp knob can not be overtightened SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY WARNING Proper shoulder strap and handlebar adjustments are required before use The shoulder strap clamp must be installed as shown above the handlebar on the upper tube powerhead end of unit NOTE The lower shoulder strap clamp has two spacer tabs attached These tabs are pro vided to adapt this attachment for use with powerheads that have a 1 diameter upper tube the shoulder strap clamp will not tighten down securely on the 1 diameter upper tube without using these spacer tabs The tabs must be broken off completely before use and placed over the screw holes on the lower shoulder strap clamp These tabs are not needed for powerheads with a 7 8 upper tube gt LOWER SHOULDER STRAP CLAMP gt Se ue Spacer Tabs positioned for use on 1 diameter upper tube Spacer Tabs S a D gt lt gt bg 1 Place the upper shoulder strap clamp over the upper tube above the handlebar 2 Position the lower shoulder strap clamp under the upper tube and align the upper and lower clamp screw holes use spacer tabs between upper and lower clamps if necessary to secure clamp i e for 1 diameter upper tube NN Upper Shoulder Strap Clamp POWERHEAD END Lower Shoulder Strap Clamp l END Screws l ATTACHMENT 3 Insert two screws i
14. ne stops or after the throttle trigger has been released To avoid serious injury make sure the blade has stopped coasting and disconnect the spark plug before performing work on the blade WARNING Wear protective gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the blade to avoid injury The blade is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving Locking Lever GEARBOX 1 To remove the blade push in locking le ver and hold 2 Rotate blade nut until the locking lever falls into one of the grooves in the dust cup 3 Gontinue to hold in locking lever This will keep the shaft from turning while loosen ing the blade nut 4 Loosen blade nut by turning clockwise as you are facing the nut emove the blade nut both washers and the blade from the blade shaft Leave the dustcup on the gearbox 6 Install new blade and retaining washer onto the threaded shaft extending from the gearbox blade must be between the dust cup and the retaining washer Make sure the raised part of the retaining wash er is facing the gearbox and the raised area fits into the hole in the center of the ade STORAGE WARNING Perform the following steps after each use Allow attachment and gearbox to cool be fore storing or transporting Store attachment with blade shield in place Position attachment so that any sharp ob ject cannot accidentally cause injury Store the attachment in a dry well ventilated area out of th
15. nsure handlebar is positioned on handlebar clamp between the arrows on the handlebar decal NOTE The tube clamp base has four spacer tabs attached These tabs are provided to adapt this attachment for use with power heads that have a 1 diameter upper tube the tube clamp will not tighten down securely on the 1 diameter upper tube without using these spacer tabs The tabs must be broken off completely before use and placed over the screw holes on the clamp base These tabs are not needed for powerheads with a 7 8 up per tube HANDLEBAR CLAMP BASE Spacer Tabs un Spacer Tabs positioned for use gt on 1 diameter upper tube Ne 1 Place the tube clamp over the upper tube above the arrow on the safety decal 2 Position the clamp base under the upper tube and align the tube clamp and clamp base screw holes use spacer tabs be tween tube clamp and clamp base if nec essary to secure clamp i e for 1 diame ter upper tube Handlebar Us POWERHEAD END Handlebar Clamp between arrows on handlebar decal 4 ai Clam Clamp AA P Knob Z ve Base Tube N N Screws Arrow on i Safety Decal ATTACHMENT END 3 Insert four screws into the screw holes Secure tube clamp by tightening screws with the hex wrench 5 Position the handlebar as shown ensur ing the handlebar is positioned on the handlebar clamp between the two arrows on the handlebar decal 6 Retighten hand
16. nto the screw holes 4 Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten ing screws with the hex wrench 5 Tryon shoulder strap and adjust for fit and balance before starting the engine or begin ning a cutting operation Insert your right arm and head through the shoulder strap and allow it to rest on your left shoulder Make sure the danger Sign is on your back and the hook is to the right side of your waist NOTE A one half twist is built in the shoulder strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the shoul jer 7 Adjust the strap allowing the hook to be about 6 inches below the waist 8 Fasten the strap hook to the upper clamp and lift the tool to the operating position m Shoulder Strap Shoulder 9X Strap ra Clamp OPERATION KNOW YOUR BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference 4 Locking Lever Hanger Blade Shield BLADE The BLADE is designed for cutting grass weeds and brush up to 1 2 inch in diameter LOCKING LEVER The LOCKING LEVER is used to prevent the blade shaft from turning during blade replace ment OPERATING THE COUPLER Your powerhead is equipped with a coupler which enables optional attachments to be installed The optional attachments are MOD
17. t of unit Do not overreach Keep firm footing and balance Keep blade below waist level It will be eas ier to maintain control of unit Do not raise the engine above your waist as the blade can come dangerously close to your body Do not swing the unit with such force that you are in danger of losing your balance Bring the powerhead engine to cutting speed before entering the material to be cut If the blade does not turn when you squeeze the throttle trigger of the powerhead make sure the attachment is fully inserted into the coupler Always release the throttle trigger and allow powerhead engine to return to idle speed when not cutting The blade should not turn while the engine is running at idle If the blade turns at idle do not use your unit Refer to the CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT section of the powethead manual or contact your autho rized service dealer Maintain good firm footing while using the unit Do this by planting feet firmly in a com fortable apart position Cut while swinging the upper part of your body from left to right As you move forward to the next area to cut be sure to maintain your balance and footing RECOMMENDED CUTTING POSITION 4 2 o clock Cut using the 2 o clock to 4 o clock position of the blade WARNING The operator or others must not try to clear away cut material with the engine running or the blade turning to avoid serious injury Stop engine and blade befor
18. y CUTTING SAFETY WARNING inspect the area to be cut before each use Remove objects rocks bro ken glass nails wire string etc which can be thrown or become entangled in the blade Keep others including children animals by standers and helpers at least 50 feet 15 meters away Stop the engine immediately if you are approached Aiways keep engine on the right hand side of your body Hold the unit firmly with both hands Keep firm footing and balance Do not over reach Keep blade below waist level Do not raise powerhead engine above your waist Keep all parts of your body away from blade and muffler Cut from your left to your right Cutting on the right side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator Use only in daylight or good artificial ight Use only for jobs explained in this manual TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE Stop the powerhead engine before carrying unit Keep muffler away from your body Allow engine to cool and secure unit before storing or transporting it in a vehicle Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans porting the unit Use up fuel left in the carbu retor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va pors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Store unit so the blade cannot accidentally couse Nuy Store unit indoors out of reach of children
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