Poulan 2002-12 Trimmer User Manual
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1. e Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase engine speed if engine stalls or dies e Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to decrease engine speed EN Air Filter om Cover 5 f 12 Idle Speed Screw Ex Le If you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure contact an authorized service dealer or call 1 800 554 6723 STORAGE AWARNING Perform the following steps after each use e Allow engine to cool before storing or trans porting e Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Store unit with all guards in place Position unit so that any sharp object cannot acci dentally cause injury e Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of children SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more 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 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 sto2. Feed line in direction shown on spool Spool 2 Insert one end of line into center cavity of empty spool Ensure line will feed into spool in the direction shown on the spool counterclockwise 3 Continue feeding line into spool leaving 4 6 inches 10 15 cm unwound from center of spool INSTALLING SPOOL WITH LINE 1 Install replacement spool 2 Thread line through line guide ring Line through guide ring Replacement Spool 3 Rest guide ring on spool and place line in slot Allow line to extend 4 6 inches 10 15 cm from center of spool 4 Ensure line remains in slot while screw ing cap on to the shaft Only tighten cap hand tight CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT A WARNING Keep others away when making idle speed adjustments The trimmer head will be spinning during this procedure Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety precautions The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the following conditions e Engine will not idle when the throttle is released Make adjustments with the unit supported so the cutting attachment is off the ground and will not make contact with any object Hold the unit by hand while running and making ad justments Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting attachment and muffler Idle Speed Adjustment Allow engine to idle Adjust speed until engine runs without stalling idle speed too slow
3. 554 6723 FUELING ENGINE A WARNING Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling This engine is certified to operate on unleaded 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 A 40 1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3 2 ounces 95 ml of oil with 1 gallon 4 liters of unleaded gasoline DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil These oils will cause engine damage When mixing fuel follow instructions printed on container Once oil is added to gasoline shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed Always read and Assist Handle 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 follow 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
4. liable to use of add on or modified parts HOW TO FILE A CLAIM If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call ELECTROLUX HOME PROD UCTS INC at 1 800 554 6723 WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty ser vices or repairs shall be provided at all ELEC TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC service centers Call 1 800 554 6723 MAINTE NANCE REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS Any ELEC TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair on emis sion related parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Carburetor 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 in struction manual cover failures of warranted parts caused by the This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use D Moderate 50 hours C Intermediate 125 hours _ Extended 300 hours 12
5. road en gine owner you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your instruction manual ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off road engine but ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC cannot deny war ranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all sched uled maintenance As the small off road en gine owner you should be aware that ELEC TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC may deny you warranty coverage if your small off road engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse ne glect improper maintenance unapproved mod ifications or the use of parts not made or ap proved by the original equipment manufacturer You are responsible for presenting your small off road engine to an ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC 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 re sponsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call ELECTRO LUX HOME PRODUCTS INC at 1 800 554 6723 WARRANTY COM MENCEMENT DATE The warranty period be gins on the date the small off road engine is purchased LENGTH OF COVERAGE This warranty shall be for a period of two years from the initial date of purchase WHAT IS COV ERED REPAIR OR REPLAC
6. 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 Contact an authorized service dealer a load adjustment 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 Contact an authorized service dealer adjustment Engine runs 1 Fuel mixture incorrect 1 See Fueling Engine in Operation hot section 2 Spark plug incorrect 2 Replace with correct spark plug 3 Carburetor requires 3 Contact an authorized service dealer adjustment 4 Carbon build up on 4 Contact an authorized service dealer 10 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 repa
7. EMENT OF PARTS Repair or replacement of any war ranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC servicing center If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC at 1 800 554 6723 WARRANTY PERIOD Any 11 warranted part which is not scheduled for re placement as required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the ef fect of repair or replace as necessary shall be warranted for 2 years Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required main tenance 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 determination that a warranted part is defective if the diagnostic work is performed at an ap proved ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC servicing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ELECTROLUX HOME PROD UCTS INC may be liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse neglect or improper maintenance are not cov ered ADD ON OR MODIFIED PARTS The use of add on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim ELECTRO LUX HOME PRODUCTS INC is not
8. FF CHOKE position NOTE If engine has not started pull start er 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 badly the unit is flooded refer to or call If the unit still doesn t start TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 1 800 554 6723 OPERATING POSITION Long Pants Heavy Shoes Cut from your left to your right 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 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 allow 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 cutting head advances line automati cally Do not tap head on the ground to ad vance line This may break parts and cause cutting head to malfunction Upo
9. Poulan PRO Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions 031 Lol EE For Occasional Use Only WARNING Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury ADVERTENCIA Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad El no hacerlo puede resultar en le siones graves AVERTISSEMENT 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 entra ner des blessures graves Electrolux Home Products Inc 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta GA 30907 SIVONVHS 2 From the Electrolux Group The world s No 1 choice KITCHEN CLEANING AND OUTDOOR APPLIANCES COMBINED Copyright 2002 Electrolux Home Products Inc 530163414 12 9 02 SAFETY RULES AWARNING When using gardening appliances basic safety precautions must al ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury Read and follow all instruc tions This power unit can be dangerous Operator is re sponsible for following instructions and warn ings on unit and in manual Read entire instruc tion manual before using unit Be thoroughly fa m iliar with the controls and the proper use of the unit Restrict the use of this unit to persons who have read understand and will follow the instructions
10. and warnings on the unit and in the manual Never allow children to operate this unit INSTRUCTION MANUAL amp S gt EZ SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT A DANGER Never use blades or flail ing devices This unit is designed for line trim m er use only Use of any other accessories or attachments will increase the risk of injury SOO A WARNING Trimmer line throws ob jects violently You and others can be blinded in jured Wear eye and leg protection Keep body parts clear of rotating line Eye Protection Hazard Zone Keep children bystanders and animals 50 feet 1 pri If th 5 meters away Stop unit immediately if ap coached situations occur which are not covered in is manual use care and good judgment If you need assistance contact your authorized service dealer or call 1 800 554 6723 0 PERATOR SAFETY Dress properly Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when op erating or performing maintenance on 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 spinning line Secure hair above shoulder length Secure or remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging ties straps tassels etc They can be caugh
11. d 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 Avoid spilling fuel or oil Wipe up all fuel spills Move at least 10 feet 3 meters away from fueling site before starting engine Stop engine and allow to cool before re moving fuel cap Always store gasoline in a container ap proved for flammable liquids CUTTING SAFETY A WARNING Inspect the area before each use Remove objects rocks broken glass nails wire etc which can be thrown by or become entangled in line Hard objects can damage the trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury e Use only for trimming scalping mowing and sweeping Do not use for edging pruning or hedge trimming Keep firm footing and balance Do not over reach Keep all parts of your body away from muffler and spinning line Keep engine below waist level A hot muffler can cause serious 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 e Use only for jobs explained in this manual TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE e Allow engine to cool before storing or trans porting in vehicle Empty the fuel tank before storing or tran
12. 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 automatically 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 SA Throttle Trigger HOW TO START YOUR UNIT 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 or a warm engine after running out of fuel A Starter Handle gt Primer w 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 Choke position decal 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 As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start move choke lever to HALF CHOKE by aligning lever with posi
13. ir 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 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 CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PROD UCTS INC is to contin
14. n to the operator and others from the risk of thrown objects and is equipped with a line limit er blade which cuts excess line to the proper length The line limiter blade on underside of shield is sharp and can cut you For proper orientation of shield see KNOW YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OPERATION section Remove wing nut from shield Insert bracket into slot as shown Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt Ss Ne Slot A ODZ Shield OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRIMMER 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 Head Line Limiter Blade Throttle Trigger Choke Lever 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
15. n unit start up the line will advance auto matically to the correct cutting path length Always keep the shield in place when the tool is being operated A WARNING Use only 0 080 2 mm diameter line Other sizes of line will not ad vance properly and can cause serious injury Do not use other materials such as wire string rope etc Wire can break off during 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 etc which can damage the trimmer head become entangled in the line or be thrown causing a serious hazard 6 e The tip of the line does the cutting You will achieve the best performance and minimum line wear by not crowding the line into the cutting area The right and wrong ways are shown below Line Crowded Into Work Area Tip of the Line Does The Cutting g 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
16. ot 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 4 Reinstall the spark plug boot SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING THE LINE Pre wound spools offer the most convenient method for replacing line and ensuring opti mum performance e Replacement spools are color coded to ensure use of the correct spool with your unit Be sure to use the same color spool as the existing spool NOTE Always clear dirt and debris from cutting head components when performing any type of maintenance e Hold spool and unscrew cap by turning in the direction shown on top of the cap e Remove line guide ring and spool NOTE When removing and or installing spool ensure dust cup remains installed over shaft Line Dust Spool guide Cap cup ring Shaft T Use a pre wound spool or refill spool with line If using a pre wound spool remove tape strip from line and spool REFILLING THE SPOOL WITH LINE A WARNING Use only 0 080 2 mm diameter round line Other sizes and shapes of line will not advance properly and will result in improper cutting head function or can cause se rious injury Do not use other materials such as wire string rope etc Wire can break off during cutting and become a dangerous missile that can cause serious injury 1 Cut a length of 30 feet of 080 2 mm di ameter round Poulan PRO brand line
17. rage container Fol low the mix instructions found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer 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 of recom 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 e Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 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 start 1 oa Engine flooded 2 Fuel tank empty 3 4 Fuel not reaching Spark plug not firing carburetor Carburetor requires adjustment 1 a See Starting a Flooded Engine in Operation Section 2 Fill tank with correct fuel mixture 3 4 Check for dirty fuel filter replace Install new spark plug Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace Contact an authorized service dealer muffler outlet screen Engine
18. s 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 area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acci dentally cause injury The unit can be hung by the tube 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 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 feeling 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 oper ate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition 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 New Jersey Ore gon and Washington require by law tha
19. s of damage or leaks e 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 Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth SWEEPING The fanning action of the rotat ing line can be used for a quick and easy clean up Keep the line parallel to and above the surfaces being swept and move the tool from side to side Sweeping eee MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR FILTER A dirty air filter decreases engine perform ance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions Always clean after every hours of operation 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 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 nonadjustable 1 Twist then pull off spark plug bo
20. t many internal combustion engines be equipped with aspark arresting screen If you operate in a locale where such regulations ex ist you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts Failure 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 an autho rized service dealer ASSEMBLY 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 It 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 ADJUSTING THE HANDLE WARNING When adjusting the han dle be sure it remains between the trigger and the safety decal 1 Loosen handle by turning T handle screw counterclockwise 2 Rotate the handle on the tube to an upright position 3 Adjust handle to a comfortable position between the trigger and the safety label on the tube 4 Retighten handle by turning T handle screw clockwise ATTACHING SHIELD A WARNING The shield must be prop erly installed The shield provides partial protec tio
21. t in moving parts Being fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line Stay Alert Do not operate this unit when you are tired ill upset or under the influ ence of alcohol drugs or medication Watch what you are doing use common sense Wear hearing protection Never start or run inside a closed room or building Breathing exhaust fumes can kill Keep handles free of oil and fuel Do not go Stay clear of UNIT MAINTENANCE SAFETY Disconnect the spark plug before perform ing maintenance except carburetor adjust ments Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use Look for and repair fuel leaks before use Keep in good working condition Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped cracked broken or damaged in any other way before using the unit Maintain unit according to recommended procedures Keep cutting line at proper length Use only 0 080 2 mm diameter Poulan PRO brand replacement line Never use wire rope string etc Install required shield properly before using the unit Use only specified trimmer head make sure it is properly installed and securely fastened Make sure unit is assembled correctly as shown in this manual Make carburetor adjustments with lower end supported to prevent line from contact ing any object Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments Use only recommended Poulan PRO ac cessories an
22. 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 re moves unwanted vegetation 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 increases line wear Scalping Roy fe net gt fe lt r A L Z H NS SEN e DS PAT Les MOWING Your trimmer is ideal for mowing 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 ground and damage the tool Mowing WARNING Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS e Spark Plug Boot Air Filter Housing Screws Assist Handle Screw Debris Shield CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact an authorized service dealer for re placement of damaged or worn parts e ON STOP 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 e Fuel Tank Discontinue use of unit if fuel tank shows sign
23. tion fon on decal see following illustra tion 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 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 seconds then move the choke lever to OFF CHOKE by aligning lever with posi tion shown on decal see illustration be low Allow the unit to run for 30 more se conds 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 STARTING 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 O
24. uously 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 ELECTROLUX HOME PROD UCTS INC are pleased to explain the emis sions control system warranty on your year 2002 2004 small off road engine ELECTRO LUX HOME PRODUCTS INC 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 control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system Where a warrantable condition exists ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC will repair your small off road engine at no cost to you Expenses covered under warranty include diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTUR ER S WARRANTY COVERAGE If any emis sions related part on your engine as listed un der 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 ELECTROLUX HOME PROD UCTS INC OWNER S WARRANTY RE SPONSIBILITIES As the small off
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