Poulan Pro 530163727 Instruction Manual

Poulan pro trimmer/edger instruction manual

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Manual de Instrucciones
For Occasional Use Only
DANGER:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
PELIGRO:
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en le-
siones graves.
DANGER:
Lire le manuel d'instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le
faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Augusta, GA 30907
Copyright E2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
Instruction Manual
Manuel d'Instructions
530163727
R
PP335
11/8/02

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  • Page 1 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. Electrolux Home Products, Inc. 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta, GA 30907 Copyright E2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. PP335 530163727 11/8/02...
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    ....PP335 PP3000B PP1000E WARNING: Hazard zone for thrown objects. Blade/trimmer line can throw objects vi- olently. Others can be blinded or injured. Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. Hazard Zone 50 Feet (15 Meters)
  • Page 3 S Maintain unit according to recommended procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut- ting line at the proper length. S Use only 0.080! (2 mm) diameter Poulan PRO" brand replacement line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc. S Install required shield properly before using the unit.
  • Page 4 S Hex wrench S Metal shield S Plastic shield S Shoulder strap with warning S 4--point weed blade S Trimmer head (assembled on unit) S Handlebar (assembled on unit) S Wing nut (screwed onto shield) S Container of oil WARNING:...
  • Page 5 1. Lift handlebar to upright position. Handlebar 2. Rotate handlebar/clamp counterclock- wise toward engine until clamp falls into groove of base. Handlebar Handlebar Clamp Clamp Knob Clamp 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).
  • Page 6 This will keep the shaft from turn- ing while tightening trimmer head. Screwdriver 7. While holding the screwdriver in position, thread trimmer head onto the shaft in the direction shown on the decal (counter- clockwise). Tighten until secure. NOTE:...
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8: Operation

    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 (95 ml) of oil with 1...
  • Page 9: Starting A Cold Engine

    ON/OFF Switch 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...
  • Page 10: Trimmer Line Advance

    S Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF posi- tion. 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.
  • Page 11: Cutting Methods

    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.
  • Page 12: Additional Safety Rules

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WITH WEED BLADE S 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.
  • Page 13: Edger Safety

    The tines become very sharp from use. S Do not run unit at high speed unless cultivating. HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE -- Blade moves momentarily after the trigger is released. Do not attempt to clear away cut material when the blade is in motion.
  • Page 14 WARNING: Inspect the area before starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation. S Do not use a cutting blade that is bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any other way.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool. 3. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two lengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080! (2 mm) di- ameter Poulan PROr brand line. WARNING: Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile.
  • Page 16 Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety precautions. After making adjust- ments, the trimmer head, blade or any option- al attachment must not move/spin at idle speed. The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Table

    S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts. S At the beginning of the next season, use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio. TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
  • Page 18: Limited Warranty

    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.
  • Page 19 Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement 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...

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