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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 1030 Stevens Creek Road Augusta, GA 30907 545177326 Rev. 3 Instruction Manual PP325 3/6/09 BRW...
Ensure handlebar remains installed at all times. Read the operator’s manual before use. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury. Save operator’s manual. Blade/trimmer line can throw objects vio- lently. You can be blinded or injured. Al- ways wear hearing protection and safety glasses marked Z87.
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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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 en- gine is running.
the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole. 6. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se- curely by turning clockwise. Primary Hole Coupler Guide Recess Locking/ Upper Lower Release Shaft Attachment Button WARNING: Make sure the locking/ release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before op- erating the unit.
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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.
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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...
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.
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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.
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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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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 or the engine is turned off.
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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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Poulan PRO at 1- -800- -554- -6723, or send e-mail correspondence to emission.warranty @HCOP- -emission.com. WARRANTY PE- RIOD: Any warranted part which is not sched-...