Philips 220XI Computer Monitor User Manual
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1. oulan PRO Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions 331 For Occasional Use Only IMPORTANT MANUAL Do not throw away MANUAL IMPORTANTE No lo descarte MANUEL IMPORTANT A Conserver 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 lesiones 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 entrainer des blessures graves Electrolux Home Products North America Div of WCI Outdoor Products Inc Augusta GA 30907 Copyright 2001 WCI Outdoor Products Inc 530088910 5 4 01 HSIMSNA TONVdS3 SIVONVHS 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 instructions Failure to do so can result in se rious injury A DANGER This power tool 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 res2. Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not Engine flooded e See Starting start e Fuel tank empty e Fill tank with correct fuel mixture Spark plug not firing e Install new spark plug e Fuel not reaching carburetor e Check for dirty fuel filter replace Carburetor requires adjustment Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace See Carburetor Adjustments Engine will not idle properly Throttle trigger screw too tight Carburetor requires adjustment See Carburetor Adjustments Loosen screw Engine will not Air filter dirty accelerate e Spark plug fouled lacks power or dies under Carburetor requires adjustment e Clean or replace air filter e Clean or replace spark plug re gap See Carburetor Adjustments a load Engine e Fuel mixture incorrect Empty fuel tank and refill with smokes correct fuel mixture excessively e Air filter dirty e Clean or replace air filter Carburetor requires adjustment See Carburetor Adjustments Line does not e advance or e Line improperly wound on Line improperly routed in head e Check line routing Rewind line tightly and evenly breaks while spool e cutting e Line size incorrect Use only 0 095 2 4
3. and the states of California Idaho Maine Minnesota 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 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 your autho rized service dealer ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents for the following brushcutter blade shield screws 4 cupped washer large nut for installing blade long hex wrench metal shield plastic shield shoulder strap with warning weed blade trimmer head assembled on unit handlebar assembled on unit container of oil 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 ASSEMBLY A WARNING Always stop unit and dis connect spark plug before performing any as sembly procedures WARNING Make sure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are se cure TOOLS RE
4. hook to be about 6 inches below the waist e Fasten the 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 HEAD tice fi y Lara TT 12 Ss NOTE Remove the blade and metal shield before attaching the plastic shield and trim mer head To remove blade push in locking lever and hold Rotate blade nut until the lock ing 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 ATTACHING THE METAL SHIELD and INSTALLATION OF THE METAL BLADE for illustrations 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 from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others and is equipped with a line limiter blade
5. mm dia line Line welds Line size incorrect Use only 0 095 2 4 mm dia line onto spool Incorrect spool f e Replace with correct spool e Line is being crowded against e Cut with tip of line fully extended material being cut Line pulls e Too little line outside of head Remove spool and pull 4 inches back into 10 cm of line outside of head head e Line size incorrect Use only 0 095 2 4 mm dia line LIMITED WARRANTY 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 re place under this warranty any defective gaso line product or attachment as follows from the original date of purchase 2 YEARS Parts and Labor when used for household purposes 60 DAYS Parts and Labor when used for commercial professional or income producing 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 specifically recommended by ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA for this tool Additionally this warranty does not cover tune ups spark plugs filters starter ropes starter springs cutting line or rotating head parts
6. that will wear and require replacement with reason able use during the warranty period This war ranty does not cover predelivery setup or nor mal 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 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 reserves the right to change modify or discontinue models designs specifications and accessories of all products at any time without notice or obligation to any purchaser 10 U S EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB LIGATIONS The U S Environmental Protection Agency and POULAN WEED EATER DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your lawn and garden equipment engine All new utility and lawn and garden equipment en gines must be designed built and equipped to meet the stringent anti smog standards POULAN WEED EATER must wa
7. which cuts excess line to the proper length The line limiter blade on underside of shield is sharp and can cut you e Remove wing nut from shield e Insert bracket into slot on shield e Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket Tighten the wing nut securely e If your unit has a plastic cover over the threads on the threaded shaft remove the covering to expose the threads e Before installing the trimmer head make sure the dust cup is positioned on the gear box as shown below Bracket Slot Ewe a Wing Nut Vee Gearbox Ree e Wee Shield Dust Cup NOTE Make sure all parts are properly installed as shown in the illustration before installing the trimmer head e Push in locking lever and hold e Rotate dust cup until the locking lever falls into one of the grooves Locking Lever e Continue to hold in locking lever This will keep the shaft from turning while tightening the trimmer head e Thread trimmer head onto the shaft in the direction shown on the decal Tighten until secure e Release locking lever ASSEMBLY INFORMATION WEED BLADE NOTE Remove the trimmer head and plastic shield before attaching the metal shield and installing the weed blade To remove the trim mer head push in locking lever and hold Ro tate trimmer head until the locking lever falls into one of the grooves in the dust cup Continue to hold in locking lever This will keep the shaft from turn
8. 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 Arrow on choke lever Choke position decal STARTING A WARM ENGINE e Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until the en gine runs smoothly e Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs but no more than 5 pulls e 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 badly the unit is flooded If the unit still doesn t start refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1 800 554 6723 USING YOUR UNIT OPERATING POSITION e Extend your left arm and hold handlebar grip with your left hand Hold throttle grip with your right hand with finger on throttle trigger e Keep unit below waist level e Keep shoulder strap pad centered on your left shoulder and danger sign centered on your back Maintain full we
9. QUIRED e Hex wrench provided e Adjustable wrench e Phillips screwdriver ADJUST AND SECURE THE HAN DLEBAR A DANGER During blade usage the barrier portion of the handlebar must be ad justed and remain installed as shown to pro vide a barrier between operator and the spin ning blade The handlebar clamp must be positioned between the arrows on the handle bar decal e Lift handlebar to upright position Handlebar gt p gt 7 NX e Rotate handlebar clamp counterclockwise toward engine until clamp falls into groove of clamp base Handl ebar e abe Handlebar Clamp Y Ye Clamp Knob AWW AS Base e Place the handlebar in a comfortable oper ating position e Retighten handlebar by turning clamp knob clockwise until handlebar is secure and sta tionary in clamp base clamp knob can not be overtightened ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP WARNING Proper shoulder strap and handlebar adjustments before starting the engine are required e Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and balance before starting the engine or begin ning a cutting operation e 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 a to allow the strap to rest flat on the shoul er e Adjust the strap allowing the
10. SPORTING AND STORAGE e Stop the unit before carrying 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
11. away blades that are bent warped cracked broken or damaged in any other way Replace trimmer head parts that are cracked chipped broken 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 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
12. charge to the owner if the part is under warranty EMISSION CON TROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Carbure tor Ignition System Spark Plug covered up to maintenance schedule Ignition Module MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the performance of all re quired maintenance as defined in the in struction manual
13. grooves in the dust cup Locking Lever e Continue to hold in locking lever This will keep the shaft from turning while tightening the blade nut e Tighten blade nut firmly with a wrench Release locking lever Turn blade by hand If the blade binds against the shield or appears to be uneven the blade is not centered and you must re install FUEL YOUR UNIT A WARNING Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2 cycle air cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40 1 Poulan PRO brand oil is recommended A 40 1 ratio is ob tained by mixing 3 2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline When mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on the container Always read and follow the safety rules under FUEL SAFETY STARTING HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT To stop the engine push and release the en gine STOP switch The switch will automati cally return to the ON position Wait 5 sec onds before attempting to restart unit to allow switch to reset HOW TO START YOUR UNIT 7 LL Starting Position JA WARNING The trimmer head will turn while starting the engine Avoid any con tact with the muffler A hot muffler can cause serious burns e Rest engine and shield on ground support ing trimmer head off ground ua Starter Handle Muffler STARTING A COLD ENGINE or a warm engine after ru
14. ight of tool on your left shoulder e Without bending over keep the blade or trim mer head near and parallel to the ground and not crowded into material being cut OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD Before trimming bring engine to a speed suffi cient to cut material to be trimmed Do not run engine at a higher speed than nec essary 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 If trimmer head does not turn when the engine is in operation make sure the tube is properly seated in engine shroud Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting To stop engine e To stop the engine push and release the engine STOP switch e If engine does not stop move choke to the FULL CHOKE position ADVANCING THE TRIMMER LINE Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cut ting head lightly on the ground while engine is running at full speed The line limiter blade on underside of shield will cut the line to the proper length AAWARNING Use only 0 095 inch 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
15. ing while loosening the trimmer head Remove trimmer head by turning clockwise Release locking lever To remove the plastic shield loosen and remove wing nut Pivot shield to release bracket from slot See AT TACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD AND TRIM ER HEAD for illustrations Be sure to store all parts and instructions for future use Never use the trimmer head with the metal blade installed ATTACHING THE METAL SHIELD A DANGER The metal shield must be properly installed on the tool anytime the tool is used with the blade The forward tip of the 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 The blade is sharp and can cut you Be sure to wear gloves while working with blades e If your unit has a plastic cover over the threads on the shaft remove the covering to expose the threads e Place the metal shield under the gearbox and align the screw holes Shiel e Insert and thread the 4 mounting screws through the holes of the gearbox and the metal shield Tighten evenly and securely with the hex wrench provided INSTALLATION OF THE METAL BLADE A WARNING Do not use any blades or fastening hardware other than the washers and nuts shown in the following illustration
16. material OPERATOR SAFETY e 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 safe ty 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 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 line blade Stay Alert Do not operate unit when you are tired ill or under influence of alcohol drugs or medication Watch what you are doing use common sense Wear hearing protection Do not go e Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building Breathing exhaust fumes can Kill e Keep handles free of oil and fuel e 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 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
17. missile that can cause serious injury OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WITH WEED BLADE 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 occur ring 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 re action can be violent enough to cause the op erator 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 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 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 can not cut such as stumps rocks fences metal etc or clusters of hard woody brush havi
18. ng 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 right to your left Swing ing the unit in the same direction as the blade spins increases the cutting action 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 con trol 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 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 unit with such force that you are in danger of losing your balance Bring the engine to cutting speed before en tering the material to be cut If the blade does not turn when you squeeze the throttle trigger make sure tube is fully in serted into the engine 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 u
19. ngine 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 lawn and garden equipment 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 nearest authorized service center or call POULAN WEED EATER at 11 1 800 554 6723 WARRANTY COM MENCEMENT DATE The warranty period begins on the date the lawn and garden equipment engine is purchased LENGTH OF COVERAGE This warranty shall be for a period of two years from the initial date of purchase WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved POULAN WEED EATER servic ing center If you have any questions regard ing your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN WEED EAT ER at 1 800 554 6723 WARRANTY PE RIOD Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of repair or replace as necessary shall be warranted for 2 years Any wa
20. nit Refer to the Carburetor adjustment section or contact your autho rized service dealer e Maintain good firm footing while using the unit Do this by planting feet firmly in a com fortable apart position e Cut while swinging the upper part of your body from right to left As you move forward to the next area to cut be sure to maintain your balance and footing 10 o clock gt Cut using the 8 o clock to 10 o clock position off the blade 8 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 REPLACING THE LINE e Press the tab on the side of the trimmer head and twist the lock ring Remove the lock ring and tap button peo erate galls Fe Lock Ring Tap Button Pull the spool out of the trimmer head Re move any remaining line Clean dirt and debris from all parts Replace spool if it is worn or damaged Replace with a pre wound spool or replace line using two 20 foot lengths of 0 095 inch 2 4 mm diameter Poulan PRO brand line 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 the spool Anchoring Holes cna e With your finger between the lines wrap the lines evenly and and firmly around the spool in the direction of the arro
21. nning out of fuel Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times e Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE by aligning arrow with position shown on decal see illustration below Arrow on choke lever Choke position decal Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine sounds as if it is trying to start but do not pull rope more than 6 times As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start move choke lever to HALF CHOKE by aligning arrow with position shown on decal see following illustration Arrow on choke Choke lever position decal 15M 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 Once the engine starts allow it to run 10 se conds then move the choke lever to OFF CHOKE by aligning arrow with position shown on decal see illustration below Al low the unit to run for 30 more seconds at
22. or oil Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine Move at least 10 feet 8 meters away from fu eling site before starting 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 Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from 3 water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc e Always store gasoline in a container ap proved for flammable liquids CUTTING SAFETY 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 right to your left e Use only in daylight or good artificial light e Use only for jobs explained in this manual TRAN
23. ponsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit Read the entire 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 amp S oy Sy 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 44 WARNING Trimmer line can throw objects violently You and others can be blinded or injured Wear safety glasses and leg protection ALWAYS WEAR Thrown Eye ae Protection Objects W g Leg Guards a 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 2 Hazard Zone pe Feet 15 Meters A WARNING Do not 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 you if accidentally touched Stop the blade by contacting the left hand side of the coasting blade with material already cut Stop coasting blade by contact with cut
24. rrant the emission control system on your lawn and garden equipment engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintenance of your lawn and garden equipment engine Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition sys tem Where a warrantable condition exits POULAN WEED EATER will repair your lawn and garden equipment engine at no cost to you Expenses covered under war ranty include diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY COV ERAGE If any emissions related part on your engine as listed under Emissions Con trol Warranty Parts List is defective or a de fect in the materials or workmanship of the engine causes the failure of such an emis sion related part the part will be repaired or replaced by POULAN WEED EATER OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILI TIES As the lawn and garden equipment en gine owner you are responsible for the per formance of the required maintenance listed in your instruction manual POULAN WEED EATER recommends that you retain all re ceipts covering maintenance on your lawn and garden equipment engine but POULAN WEED EATER cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner you should be aware that POULAN WEED EATER may deny you warranty coverage if your lawn and garden equipment e
25. rranted part which is sched uled for replacement as required mainte nance 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 war ranted part is defective if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved POULAN WEED EATER servicing center CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES POULAN WEED EATER 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 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 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 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 RE PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS Any POULAN WEED EATER approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty mainte nance or repair on emission related parts will be provided without
26. s 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 and seriously hurt you or others NOTE The dust cup is located on the gearbox and not in the parts bag All other fastening hardware mentioned in the following assembly steps is located in the parts bag e Leave the dust cup on the gearbox Install the blade and the retaining washer over the threaded shaft extending from the gearbox NOTE It may be necessary to remove a plastic protective covering from the threaded shaft before installing these parts 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 see illustration Slide the blade and retaining washer onto the shaft of the gearbox Now place the cupped washer onto the shaft Make sure the cupped side of the washer is toward the blade Install the blade nut by threading onto the shaft counterclockwise Shield 7 Dust Cup Threaded Shaft eee Mo Blade Retaining Washer Cupped gt Washer lt 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 e Push in locking lever and hold e Rotate blade nut until the locking lever falls into one of the
27. w on the spool e Position the lines in the guide slots Insert the ends of the lines through exit holes in the sides of the trimmer head Place the spool in the trimmer head Make sure the lines are not caught between the rim of the spool and the wall of the trimmer head Reinstall the tap button and lock ring onto the trimmer head Align the lock ring over the catches on the trimmer head Push the ring down and turn until the catches lock into place Make sure the lock ring is securely fastened by pulling on it and twisting in both directions A WARNING All catches must be fas tened and the lock tab latched in the lock ring If installed incorrectly the lock ring can fly off and become a dangerous missile e Pull line extending from trimmer head SERVICE We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an autho rized service dealer CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps Damage will occur if you turn the needles be yond the limiter caps Adjusting the carburetor is a complicated task We recommend that you take your unit to an authorized service dealer SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion RCJ 8Y plug Spark plug gap is 0 025 inch IGNITION TIMING Ignition timing is fixed non adjustable NEED ASSISTANCE NEED ASSISTANCE Call 1 800 554 6723 NEED SERVICE PART Contact your dealer TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE A WARNING
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