Poulan pro trimmer/edger instruction manual (19 pages)
Summary of Contents for Poulan Pro 115274026
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Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse- ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves. Poulan PRO 7349 Statesville Road Charlotte, NC 28269 115274026 Rev. 2 Instruction Manual PP325 3/1/10 BRW...
IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS DANGER: 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: the trigger is released or engine is turned off. The coasting blade can throw objects or seriously cut if accidentally touched.
IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS Assist handle to be positioned only below the arrow. Never allow children to operate this unit. Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of the reach of children. Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors can- not reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
S Maintain unit according to recommended procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut- ting line at the proper length. S Use only Poulan PRO brand replacement line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc. S Install required shield properly before using the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal blade use.
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of your body. S Hold the unit firmly with both hands. S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over- reach. S Keep blade or trimmer head below waist level. Do not raise engine above your waist. S Keep all parts of your body away from blade, trimmer head, and muffler when engine is run- ning.
ment into guide recess of coupler. 5. Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole. 6. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se- curely by turning clockwise. Coupler Primary Hole Guide Recess Locking/ Upper Attachment...
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30 inches (76 cm) 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 (1 cm) in diameter. To assemble your unit, go to the section for the desired configuration and fol- low the instructions.
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Do not 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 and seriously hurt you or others.
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 Handlebar Coupler Throttle Trigger...
WARNING: Alternative fuels (not gas- oline) such as E- -15 (15% alcohol), E- -20 (20% alcohol), E- -85 (85% alcohol) are NOT classified as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in 2- -stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels will cause problems such as: improper clutch engagements, overheating, vapor lock, power loss, lubrication deficiency, deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor...
WARNING: Always stop unit and dis- connect spark plug before removing or instal- ling attachments. REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH- MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS) CAUTION: When removing or installing at- tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for stability. 1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise.
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the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting. To stop engine: S Release the throttle trigger. S Push and release the engine ON/STOP switch. 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...
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difficult 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. S Cut only grass, weeds, and woody brush up to 1/2 inch (1 cm) in diameter with the weed blade.
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ground. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in the terrain, large roots, etc. BLOWER/VACUUM SAFETY WARNING: Inspect area before starting unit. Remove all debris and hard ob- jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.
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WARNING: A coasting blade/rotat- ing chain can cause injury while it continues to move after the engine is stopped. Maintain proper control of the unit until the blade/chain has completely stopped moving. Keep hands, face and feet at a distance from all moving parts.
If any dealer other than an authorized service dealer performs work on the product, Poulan PRO may not pay for repairs under warranty. It is your re- sponsibility to maintain and perform general maintenance.
1. Remove and discard worn line before installing new line. 2. Use only 0.115 inch (3 mm) diameter Poulan PRO brand cut length line. 3. Insert one end of the line through the positioning tunnel. 4. Continue to feed line through tunnel until line is centered (leaving equal amounts on each side).
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STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: S Allow engine to cool before storing or trans- porting. S 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.
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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 Engine will not 1. Engine flooded. start. 2. Fuel tank empty. 3. Spark plug not firing. 4.
This is a limited warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson- -Moss Act of 1975. The policy of Poulan PRO is to continuously improve its products. Therefore, Poulan PRO reserves the right to change, modify, or...
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PARTS: The use of add- -on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. Poulan PRO 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...