Poulan Pro 545137278 Instruction Manual
Poulan Pro 545137278 Instruction Manual

Poulan Pro 545137278 Instruction Manual

Poulan pro gas-powered trimmer/brush cutter instruction manual

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Please do not return unit to retailer.
Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra.
Veuillez ne pas retourner l'outil au détaillant.
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.
Poulan PRO
1030 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907
1- -800- -554- -6723
www.poulan- -pro.com
Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d'Instructions
545137278
R
PP325
11/30/06

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  • Page 1 Please do not return unit to retailer. Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra. Veuillez ne pas retourner l’outil au détaillant. 1- -800- -554- -6723 www.poulan- -pro.com Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions For Occasional Use Only DANGER: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product.
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    Protection Objects Leg Guards Boots 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) WARNING: Do not use trimmer head as a fastening device for the blade.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4: Carton Contents

    For normal homeowner use, the muffler and ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the following list: S Powerhead S Lower attachment (with trimmer head installed) S Cupped washer S Large nut for installing blades S Hex wrench S Handlebar...
  • Page 5: Trimmer Head

    HEAD NOTE: Remove the blade and metal shield be- fore attaching the plastic shield and trimmer head. To remove blade, align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by rotating the blade. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned holes.
  • Page 6 If your unit has a plastic cover over the threads on the threaded shaft, remove the covering to expose the threads. Before instal- ling the trimmer head, make sure the dust cup and retaining washer are positioned on the gearbox as shown below.
  • 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-...
  • Page 9 ....PP5000P 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.
  • Page 10: Operating Position

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD 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.
  • Page 11 S For mowing or sweeping, use full throttle for a good clean job. TRIMMING - - Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground and at an angle. Allow only the tip of the line to make contact.
  • Page 12 woody brush having a diameter greater than 1/2 inch (1 cm). S Keep the blade sharp. A dull blade is more likely to snag and thrust. S Cut only at full throttle. The blade will have maximum cutting power and is less likely to bind or stall.
  • Page 13: Hedge Trimmer 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: Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head protec- tion when operating this unit with a pole prun- er attachment. WARNING: To prevent serious injury, do not use more than one boom extension with a pole pruner attachment. WARNING: Keep the pruner away from power lines or electrical wires.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 16: Service And Adjustments

    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).
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 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 1.ON/OFF switch in Engine will not OFF position. start. 2. Engine flooded. 3. Fuel tank empty. 4.
  • Page 19: Limited Warranty

    You are responsible for presenting your small off- -road engine to a Poulan PRO autho- rized repair center as soon as a problem ex- ists. Warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
  • Page 20 Pou- lan PRO at 1- -800- -554- -6723. WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty ser- vices or repairs shall be provided at all Poulan service centers. 1- -800- -554- -6723. MAINTENANCE, RE-...

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