Poulan 331 Trimmer User Manual
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1. Pivot shield to release bracket from slot See INSTALLATION OF THE CUTTING HEAD and ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD for illustrations Be sure to store all parts and in structions for future use Never use the trim mer head with the metal blade installed ATTACHING THE METAL SHIELD WARNING The metal shield must be properly installed on the tool anytime the tool is used with a blade The forward tip ofthe metal shield helps to reduce the occurrence of blade thrust which can cause serious injury such as amputation to the operator or by standers Failure to install the shield in the position shown can result in serious injury to the operator The length of the shield must be aligned with the length of the tube 1 Place the metal shield under the gearbox and align the screw holes ght Gearbox Shield 2 Insert and thread the 4 mounting screws through the holes of the gearbox and the metal shield Tighten evenly and secure ly with the hex wrench provided INSTALLATION OF THE METAL BLADE AA 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 A WARNING Donot use any blades or fastening hardware other than the washers and nuts shown in the following illustrations These parts must be provided by Poulan Weed Eater and installed as shown below Failure to use proper parts can cause the blade to fly off a2. CLAIMS FOR CON SEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EX CEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY 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 CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PROD UCT INC is to continuously improve its products Therefore ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC reserves the right to change modify or discontinue models de signs specifications and accessories of all products at any time without notice or obliga tion to any purchaser EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA TIONS The U S Environmental Protection Agency and POULAN WEED EATER DIVI SION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS INC are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your year 2001 2004 small off road engine POULAN WEED EATER must warrant the emission control system on your small off road engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintenance of your small off road engine Your emission con trol system includes parts such as the carbure tor and the ignition system Where a warrant able condition exists POULAN WEED EATER will repair your small off road engine at no cost to you Expenses covered under warranty in clu
3. Keep muffler away from your body e Allow the engine to cool and secure the 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 e Store unit so the blade or line limiter blade cannot accidentally cause injury The unit can be hung by the tube e Store unit out of reach of children SAFETY 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 ab normal swellings Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel dam age in otherwise healthy people If symptoms occur such as numbness pain loss of strength change in skin color or texture or loss of feeling in the fingers hands or joints discontinue the use of this tool and seek med ical attention An anti vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these prob lems Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condi tion of this tool SPECIAL NOTICE This unit is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the require ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443 All U S forest land and the states of California Idaho Maine Minnesota
4. New Jersey Ore gon and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines be equipped with a spark arresting screen If you operate in alocale where such regulations ex ist you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition ofthese parts Failure CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the following list Brushcutter Blade shield screws 4 Cupped washer Large nut for installing blades Hex wrench Metal shield Plastic shield Shoulder strap with warning 4 point weed blade Trimmer head assembled on unit Handlebar assembled on unit Wing nut screwed onto shield Container of oil A WARNING Always stop unit and dis connect spark plug before performing any as sembly procedures WARNING If received assembled repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure Examine parts for damage Do not use dam aged parts NOTE If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged call 1 800 554 6723 lt is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal due to carburetor adjustments and testing done by the manufacturer TOOLS REQUIRED e Hex wrench provided e Adjustable wrench ADJUST AND SECURE THE HAN DLEBAR A DANGER Toavoid serious injury the barrier portion of the handlebar must be ad justed and remain installed as shown to pro vide a barrier between ope
5. in struction manual before assembling and us ing the unit Restrict the use of this unit to per sons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit Never allow children to operate this unit AS EE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT A DANGER Blade can thrust violently away from material it does not cut Blade thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs Keep people and animals 50 feet 15 meters away WARNING Trimmer line can throw objects violently You and others can be blinded or injured Wear safety glasses and leg protection ALWAYS WEAR Eye Protection Leg Guards Boots HE A WARNING Hazard zone for thrown objects Blade T rimmer line can throw objects violently Others can be blinded or injured Keep people and animals 50 feet 15 meters away Hazard Zone ee Feet 15 Meters A WARNING Donot use trimmer head as a fastening device for the blade WARNING The blade continues to spin after the throttle is released or engine is turned off The coasting blade can throw objects or seriously cut if accidentally touched Stop the blade by contacting the right hand side of the coasting blade with material already cut Stop coasting blade by contact with cut material OPERATOR SAFETY e Dress properly Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when op erating or performing maintenance on
6. nonadjustable 1 Twist then pull off spark plug boot 2 Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard 3 Replace with Champion RCJ 6Y spark plug and tighten securely with a 3 4 inch socket wrench Reinstall the spark plug boot 11 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING THE LINE 9 Insert the ends of the lines through exit 1 Press the tab on the side of the trimmer holes in the sides of the trimmer head head and twist the lock ring 10 Place the spool in the trimmer head 2 Remove the lock ring and tap button 11 Make sure the lines are not caught between the rim of the spool and the wall of the trim y Tab mer head a 12 Reinstall the tap button and lock ring onto ao Lock Ring the trimmer head 13 Align the lock ring over the catches on the Tap Button trimmer head Push the ring down and turn until the catches lock into place 3 Pull the spool out of the trimmer head Remove any remaining line 4 Clean dirt and debris from all parts Re place spool if it is worn or damaged 5 Replace with a pre wound spool or re place line using two 20 foot lengths of 0 095 inch 2 4 mm diameter Poulan PRO brand line 6 When installing new line on an existing spool insert 1 16 inch of the end of each line into the anchoring holes in the bed of 14 Make sure the lock ring is securely fas the spool tened by pulling on it and twisting in both di rections A WARNING All catches must be fas tened a
7. strap hook to the clamp located between the trigger handle and the handle bar clamp base and lift the tool to the oper ating position CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT You can configure your unit using a cutting head for grass and light weeds or a weed blade for cutting grass weeds and brush up to 1 2 inch in diameter To assemble your unit go to the section for the desired configuration and follow the instructions ASSEMBLY INFORMATION TRIMMER HEAD TRIMMER NOTE Remove the blade and metal shield be fore attaching the plastic shield and trimmer head To remove blade push in locking lever and hold Rotate blade nut until the locking lever falls into one of the grooves in the dust cup Continue to hold the locking lever This will keep the shaft from turning while loosening the blade nut Remove blade nut by turning clockwise Release locking lever Remove both washers and blade To remove metal shield loosen and remove the four mounting screws See AT TACHING THE METAL SHIELD and INSTAL LATION OF THE METAL BLADE for illustra tions Be sure to store all parts and instructions for future use ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD AND TRIMMER HEAD A WARNING The shield must be prop erly installed The shield provides partial protection to the operator and others from the risk of thrown objects and is equipped with a line limiter blade which cuts excess line to the proper length The line limiter blade on un derside of s
8. By using the unit properly the occurrence of blade thrust will be reduced and the operator will be less likely to lose control N Cut only grass weeds and woody brush up to 1 2 inch in diameter with the weed blade Do not let the blade contact material it cannot cut such as stumps rocks fences metal etc or clusters of hard woody brush having a diameter greater than 1 2 inch Keep the blade sharp 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 adjusted 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 thrust of unit Do not overreach Keep firm footing and balance Keep blade below waist level it will be easier 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 unit with such force that you are in danger of losing your balance Bring the engine to cutting speed before en te
9. PoulanPRO Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions m Z Q E 7 I 331 TONVdS3 For Occasional Use Only UL 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 le manuel d instructions et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de s curit Tout d faut de le faire pourrait entra ner des blessures graves Electrolux Home Products Inc 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta GA 30907 SIV NVyUJ 2 From the Electrolux Group The world s No 1 choice KITCHEN CLEANING AND OUTDOOR APPLIANCES COMBINED Copyright 2002 Electrolux Home Products Inc 530088129 4 26 02 SAFETY RULES WARNING When using gardening appliances basic safety precautions must al ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury A DANGER This power too can be dangerous This unit can cause serious injury including amputation or blindness to the op erator and others The warnings and safety instructions 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
10. Switch Ensure ON STOP switch functions properly by pushing and releasing the switch Make sure engine stops Wait 5 seconds before attempting to restart unit to allow switch to reset Restart engine and continue Fuel Tank Discontinue use of unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks Debris Shield Discontinue use of unit if debris shield is damaged INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DE CALS e 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 e Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth CLEAN AIR FILTER A dirty air filter decreases engine perform ance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions Always clean after every 5 hours of operation 1 Clean the cover and the area around it to keep dirt from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed 2 Remove parts by pressing button to re lease air filter cover NOTE To avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative emissions do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent 3 Wash the filter in soap and water 4 Allow filter to dry 5 Add a few drops of oil to the filter squeeze the filter to distribute oil 6 Replace parts dD Air Filter Cover REPLACE SPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better Set spark plug gap at 0 025 in Ignition timing is fixed and
11. al 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 ground and damage the tool Mowing SWEEPING The fanning action of the rotating line can be used to blow away loose debris from an area Keep the line parallel to and above the area surface and swing the tool from side to side Sweeping OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WITH WEED BLADE 10 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 It is important that you understand what causes blade thrust how you can reduce the chance of its occurring and how you can remain in control of unit if blade thrust occurs WHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST Blade Thrust can occur when the spinning blade contacts an object that it does not cut This contact causes the blade to stop for an instant and then suddenly move or thrust away from the object that was hit The thrusting reaction can be violent enough to cause the operator to be propelled in any direction and lose control of the unit The uncontrolled unit can cause serious injury if the blade contacts the 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 difficult to see the material being cut
12. arest authorized service center or call POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE The warranty period begins on the date the small off road engine is purchased LENGTH OF COVERAGE This warranty shall be for a peri od of two years from the initial date of purchase WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR OR RE PLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or replace ment of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved POU LAN WEED EATER servicing center If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WARRANTY PERIOD Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as re quired maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of repair or 14 replace as necessary shall be warranted for 2 years Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance shall be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part DIAGNOSIS The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the deter mination that a warranted part is defective if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved POULAN WEED EATER servicing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES POULAN WEED EATER may be liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under wa
13. de diagnosis parts and labor MANUFAC TURER S WARRANTY COVERAGE If any emissions related part on your engine as listed under Emissions Control Warranty Parts List is defective or a defect in the materials or work manship of the engine causes the failure of such an emission related part the part will be repaired or replaced by POULAN WEED EATER OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILI TIES As the small off road engine owner you are responsible for the performance of the re quired maintenance listed in your instruction manual POULAN WEED EATER recom mends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off road engine but POULAN WEED EATER cannot deny warran ty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance As the small off road engine owner you should be aware that POULAN WEED EATER may deny you warranty cover age if your small off road engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse neglect improper main tenance unapproved modifications or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer You are responsible for presenting your small off road engine to a POULAN WEED EATER authorized repair center as soon as a problem exists Warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your ne
14. en or damaged in any other way before using the unit Maintain unit according to recommended procedures Keep blade sharp Keep cut ting line at the proper length Use only 0 095 2 4 mm diameter Poulan PRO brand replacement line Never use wire rope string etc Install required shield properly before using the unit Use the metal shield for all metal blade use Use the plastic shield for all line trimmer use Use only specified blade or trimmer head make sure it is properly installed and se curely fastened Never start engine with clutch shroud re moved The clutch can fly off and cause se rious injury Be sure blade or trimmer head stops turning when engine idles Make carburetor adjustments with the low er end supported to prevent blade or trim mer line from contacting any object Hold 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 your au thorized service dealer FUEL SAFETY e 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 fueling site before startin
15. g 3 Carburetor requires 3 See Carburetor Adjustment in adjustment Service and Adjustments Section 4 Carbon build up on 4 Contact an authorized service dealer muffler outlet screen 13 LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC warrants to the original purchaser that each new Poulan PRO brand gasoline tool or at tachment is free from defects in material 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 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 spe cifically recommended by ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC for this tool Addi tionally this warranty does not cover tune Ups spark plugs filters cutting line or rotat ing head parts that will wear and require replacement with reasonable use during the warranty period This warranty does not cov U S er predelivery setup or normal adjustments explained in the instruction manual THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE NO
16. g engine Stop engine and allow it to cool before re moving fuel cap Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans porting the unit Use up fuel left in the car buretor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops e Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc e Always store gasoline in a container ap proved for flammable liquids CUTTING SAFETY AA WARNING Inspect the area to be cut before each use Remove objects rocks broken glass nails wire string etc which can be thrown or become entangled in the blade or trimmer head e Keep others including children animals bystanders and helpers at least 50 feet 15 meters away Stop engine immediately if you are approached Always keep engine on the right hand side of your body e Hold the unit firmly with both hands Keep firm footing and balance Do not over reach Keep blade or trimmer head below waist level Do not raise engine above your waist Keep all parts of your body away from blade trimmer head and muffler when en gine is running A hot muffler can cause se rious burns Cut from your left to your right Cutting on right side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator e Use only in daylight or good artificial light Use only for jobs explained in this manual TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE Stop the unit before carrying e
17. hield is sharp and can cut you 1 Remove wing nut from shield 2 Insert bracket into slot on shield 3 Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket 4 Tighten the wing nut securely NOTE If your unit has a plastic cover over the threads on the threaded shaft remove the covering to expose the threads Before installing the trimmer head make sure the dust cup is positioned on the gearbox as shown below SS NE Sigt Wing Nut Shield Gearbox aT R E E NOTE Make sure all parts are properly installed as shown in the illustration before installing the trimmer head 5 Push in locking lever and hold 6 Rotate dust cup until the locking lever falls into one of the grooves Locking Lever 7 Continue to hold in locking lever This will keep the shaft from turning while tighten ing the trimmer head 8 Thread trimmer head onto the shaft in the direction shown on the decal Tighten un til secure 9 Release locking lever ASSEMBLY INFORMATION WEED BLADE NOTE Remove the trimmer head and plas tic shield before attaching the metal shield and installing one of the weed blades To re move the trimmer head push in locking lever and hold Rotate trimmer head until the lock ing lever falls into one of the grooves in the dust cup Continue to hold in locking lever This will keep the shaft from turning while loosening the cutting head To remove the plastic shield loosen and remove wing nut
18. il with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil These oils will cause engine damage When mixing fuel follow instructions printed on con tainer Once oil is added to gasoline shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed Always read and follow Starter Handle 7 Handlebar CHOKE The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine to aid in cold starting Activate the choke by moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position After the engine attempts to start move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position Once engine has started move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during stor age Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems empty the fuel sys tem before storage for 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur See the STORAGE section for additional in formation HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT e To stop the engine push and release the engine ON STOP switch The switch will aut
19. ith correct fuel mixture 3 Spark plug not firing 3 Install new spark plug 4 Fuel not reaching 4 Check for dirty fuel filter replace carburetor Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace 5 Carburetor requires 5 See Carburetor Adjustment in adjustment Service and Adjustments Section Engine will 1 Carburetor requires 1 See Carburetor Adjustment in not idle adjustment Service and Adjustments Section properly 2 Crankshaft seals worn 2 Contact an authorized service dealer 3 Compression low 3 Contact an authorized service dealer Engine will not 1 Air filter dirty 1 Clean or replace air filter accelerate 2 Spark plug fouled 2 Clean or replace plug lacks power and regap or dies under 3 Carburetor requires 3 See Carburetor Adjustment in a load adjustment Service and Adjustments Section 4 Carbon build up on 4 Contact an authorized service dealer muffler outlet screen 5 Compression low 5 Contact an authorized service dealer Engine 1 Choke partially on 1 Adjust choke smokes 2 Fuel mixture incorrect 2 Empty fuel tank and refill with excessively correct fuel mixture 3 Air filter dirty 3 Clean or replace air filter 4 Carburetor requires 4 See Carburetor Adjustment in adjustment Service and Adjustments Section Engine runs 1 Fuel mixture incorrect 1 See Fueling Engine in Operation hot section 2 Spark plug incorrect 2 Replace with correct spark plu
20. nd seriously hurt you or others NOTE The dust cup and retaining washer are located on the gearbox shaft and not in the parts bag All other fasteners mentioned in the follow ing assembly steps are in the parts bag Remove the retaining washer from the threaded shaft of the gearbox Leave the dust cup on the shaft 2 Install the blade and the retaining washer over the threaded shaft 3 Make sure the raised part of the retaining washer is facing the gearbox and the raised area fits into the hole in the center of the blade 4 Slide the blade and retaining washer onto the shaft of the gearbox 5 Place the cupped washer onto the shaft Make sure the cupped side of the washer is toward the blade 6 Install the blade nut by threading onto the shaft counterclockwise Gearbox Blade Retaining Washer gt Washer gt lt gt a Nut NOTE Make sure all parts are in place as il lustrated 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 7 Push in locking lever and hold 8 Rotate blade nut until the locking lever falls into one of the grooves in the dust Locking Lever 9 Continue to hold in locking lever This will keep the shaft from turning while tightening the blade nut 10 Tighten blade nut firmly with a wrench 11 Release locking lever 12 Turn blade by hand If the blade bind
21. nd the lock tab latched in the lock ring If installed incorrectly the lock ring can fly off and become a dangerous missile Anchoring Holes 15 Pull line extending from trimmer head BLADE REPLACEMENT Refer to the ASSEMBLY section for blade re placement instructions and illustrations CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps i EA Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task 7 With your finger between the lines wrap We recommend that you take your unit to an the lines evenly and and firmly around the authorized service dealer Damage will occur spool in the direction of the arrow onthe if you turn the needles beyond the limiter spool stops 8 Position the lines in the guide slots STORAGE e Store unit with all guards in place Position WARNING Perform the following unit so that any sharp object cannot acci steps after each use dentally cause injury e Allow engine to cool before storing or trans Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of porting children e Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area SEASONAL STORAGE where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if open flames from water heaters electric it will not be used for 30 days or more motors or switches furnaces etc 12 If your unit is to be stored for a period of time e Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage e Store in a clean dry area e Lightly
22. oil external metal surfaces FUEL SYSTEM Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA TION section of this manual see message la beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga sohol in your engine Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container Fol low the mix instructions found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE ENGINE e Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40 1 2 cycle engine oil air cooled through the spark plug opening Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil Replace spark plug with new one ofrecom mended type and heat range Clean air filter e Check entire unit for loose screws nuts and bolts Replace any damaged broken or worn parts At the beginning of the next season use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio OTHER e Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust A WARNING Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1 Engine flooded 1 See Starting a Flooded Engine in start Operation Section 2 Fuel tank empty 2 Fill tank w
23. omatically return to the ON position Wait 5 seconds before attempting to restart unit to allow switch to reset e If engine does not stop move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position ON STOP Switch Throttle Trigger HOW TO START YOUR UNIT A WARNING The trimmer head will turn while starting the engine Avoid any con tact with the muffler A hot muffler can cause serious burns STARTING A COLD ENGINE ora warm engine after running out of fuel O Y E 5 y k one Position y Starter Handle Primer 0 aa A Muffler Choke Lever Set unit on a flat surface Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE by aligning lever with position shown on de cal see illustration below on gt 4 Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps 5 Pull starter rope handle sharply until en gine sounds as if it is trying to start but do not pull rope more than 6 times 6 Assoon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start move choke lever to HALF CHOKE by aligning lever with position shown on decal see illustration below 7 Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs but no more than 6 pulls If the engine doesn t start after 6 pulls at the HALF CHOKE position move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position and press the primer bulb 6 times Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2 more times Move the choke lever to
24. rator and the spin ning blade The handlebar clamp must be positioned between the arrows on the handle bar decal 1 Lift handlebar to upright position to do so is a violation of the law For normal homeowner use the muffler and spark arrest ing screen will not require any service After 50 hours of use we recommend that your muffler be serviced or replaced by your autho rized service dealer ASSEMBLY Handlebar 2 Rotate handlebar clamp counterclock wise toward engine until clamp falls into groove of base Handlebar Handlebar Clamp y Sp SS Knob AWS AS Base 3 Place the handlebar in a comfortable position 4 Retighten handlebar by turning clamp knob clockwise until handlebar is secure and stationary in clamp base clamp knob can not be overtightened ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP A WARNING Proper shoulder strap and handlebar adjustments are required before starting the engine 1 Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and balance before starting the engine or begin ning a cutting operation 2 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 der 3 Adjust the strap allowing the hook to be about 6 inches below the waist 4 Fasten the
25. ring the material to be cut If the blade does not turn when you squeeze the throttle trigger make sure tube is fully inserted into the en gine Always release the throttle trigger and allow engine to return to idle speed when not cut ting The blade should not turn while the en gine is running at idle If the blade turns atidle do not use your unit Refer to the CARBURE TOR ADJUSTMENT section or contact your authorized service dealer e Maintain good firm footing while using the unit Do this by planting feet firmly in a comfortable apart position e Cut while swinging the upper part of your body from left to right e As you move forward to the next area to cut be sure to maintain your balance and footing RECOMMENDED CUTTING POSITION 20 clock Cut using the 2 o clock to 4 o clock position of the blade Aloe 4 o clock 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 before removing materials wrapped around blade or tube MAINTENANCE 44 WARNING Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS e Spark Plug Boot e Air Filter e Housing Screws e Assist Handle Screw e Debris Shield CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact an authorized service dealer for re placement of damaged or worn parts ON STOP
26. rranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse neglect or improper maintenance are not covered ADD ON OR MODIFIED PARTS The use of add on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim POULAN WEED EATER is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of CLAIM If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WHERE TO GET WAR RANTY SERVICE Warranty services or re pairs shall be provided at all POULAN WEED EATER service centers Call 1 800 554 6723 MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT AND RE PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS Any POULAN WEED EATER approved replace ment part used in the performance of any war ranty maintenance or repair on emission related parts will be provided without charge to the own er if the part is under warranty EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Car buretor Ignition System Spark Plug covered up to maintenance schedule Ignition Module MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the performance of all required maintenance as defined in the instruction add on or modified parts HOW TO FILE A manual This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use x Moderate 50 hours O Intermediate 125 hours L Extended 300 hours 15
27. s against the shield or appears to be uneven the pace is not centered and you must re install OPERATION KNOW YOUR BRUSHCUTTER READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference Trimmer Hea Line Limiter Blade Throttle Trigger ON STOP SWITCH The ON STOP switch is used to stop the engine To stop the engine push and release the engine ON STOP switch PRIMER BULB The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel This allows you to start the engine with fewer pulls on the starter rope Activate the primer bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to its original form BEFORE STARTING ENGINE A WARNING Be sure to read the fuel information in the safety rules before you be gin If you do not understand the safety rules do not attempt to fuel your unit Call 1 800 554 6723 FUELING ENGINE A WARNING Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling This engine is certified to operate on un leaded gasoline Before operation gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2 cycle air cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40 1 Poulan Weed Eater brand synthetic oil is recommended Mix gaso line and oil at a ratio of 40 1 A 40 1 ratio is ob tained by mixing 3 2 ounces of o
28. tc which can damage the trimmer head become entangled in the line or be thrown causing a serious hazard e The tip of the line does the cutting You will achieve the best performance and mini mum line wear by not crowding the line into the cutting area The right and wrong ways are shown below Tip of the Line Does The Cutting Line Crowded Into Work Area e The line will easily remove grass and weeds from around walls fences trees and flower beds but it also can cut the tender bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences For trimming or scalping use less than full throttle to increase line life and decrease head wear especially e During light duty cutting e Near objects around which the line can wrap such as small posts trees or fence wire For mowing or sweeping use full throttle for a good clean job TRIMMING Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 in 8 cm above the ground and at an angle Allow only the tip of the line to make contact Do not force trimmer line into work area Trimming 3 in 8 cm Above Ground SCALPING The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation down to the ground Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 in 8 cm above the ground and at an angle Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground around trees posts monuments etc This technique in creases line wear Scalping MOWING Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places convention
29. the HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter rope until the engine runs but no more than 6 pulls If the engine doesn t start repeat procedure 2 additional times NOTE If engine still doesn t start it is probably flooded Proceed to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE 8 Once the engine starts allow it to run 10 se conds then move the choke lever to OFF CHOKE by aligning lever with position shown on decal see illustration below Al low the unit to run for 30 more seconds at OFF CHOKE before releasing the throttle trigger NOTE If engine dies with the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the rope until engine runs but no more than 6 pulls Choke position FTAMTING A WARM ENGINE Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position 2 Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until the engine runs smoothly 3 Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs but no more than 5 pulls 4 Allow engine to run 15 seconds then move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position NOTE If engine has not started pull starter rope 5 more pulls If engine still does not run it is probably flooded STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE Flooded engines can be started by placing the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position then pull the rope to clear the engine of ex cess fuel This could require pulling the starter handle many times depending on how badl
30. w the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting To stop engine e Release the throttle trigger e Push and release the engine ON STOP switch TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE The trimmer line will advance approximately 2 in 5 cm each time the bottom of the trimmer head is tapped on the ground with the engine running at full throttle The most efficient line length is the maximum length allowed by the line limiter Always keep the shield in place when the tool is being oper ated To advance line e Operate the engine at full throttle e Hold the trimmer head parallel to and above the grassy area Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly on the ground one time Approximately 2 in 5 cm of line will be advanced with each tap Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy area Tapping on surfaces such as concrete or asphalt can cause excessive wear to the trimmer head If the line is worn down to 2 inches 5 cm or less more than one tap will be required to obtain the most efficient line length A WARNING _ Use only 0 095 2 4 mm diameter line Other sizes of line will not advance properly and can cause serious injury Do not use other materials such as wire string rope etc Wire can break off dur ing cutting and become a dangerous missile that can cause serious injury CUTTING METHODS WARNING Use minimum speed and do not crowd the line when cutting around hard objects rock gravel fence posts e
31. y the unit is flooded If the unit still doesn t start refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1 800 554 6723 OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS WEAR 4 Eye Protection Cut from your left to your right When operating unit clip shoulder strap onto clamp stand as shown and check for the fol lowing e Wear eye protection and heavy clothing Extend your left arm and hold handlebar grip with your left hand Hold throttle grip with your right hand with finger on throttle trigger Keep unit below waist level Keep shoulder strap pad centered on your left shoulder and danger sign centered on your back Maintain full weight of tool on your left shoulder Without bending over keep the blade or trimmer head near and parallel to the ground and not crowded into material being cut OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD A WARNING Always wear eye protec tion Never lean over the trimmer head Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury Before trimming bring engine to a speed suffi cient to cut material to be trimmed Do not run the engine at a higher speed than necessary The cutting line will cut efficiently when the engine is run at less than full throttle At lower speeds there is less engine noise and vibration The cutting line will last longer and will be less likely to weld onto the spool Always release the throttle trigger and allo
32. your unit Safety 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 barefoot or wear sandals Secure hair above shoulder length Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelry or cloth ing 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 line 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 do ing use common sense Do not go Wear hearing protection e 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 with a blade see ASSEMBLY UNIT MAINTENANCE SAFETY A WARNING Stop unit and disconnect the spark plug before performing mainte nance except carburetor adjustments e Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use Look for and repair fuel leaks before use Keep unit in good working condition Throw away blades that are bent warped cracked broken or damaged in any other way Replace trimmer head parts that are cracked chipped brok
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