Poulan Pro PP136 Instruction Manual page 7

WARNING:
If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
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.
INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT
CAUTION:
When installing trimmer attach-
ment, place the unit on a flat surface for stabil-
ity.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
LOOSEN
Shipping
protector
TIGHTEN
2. Remove shipping protector from coupler.
3. Remove the shaft cap from the trimmer
attachment (if present).
4. Position locking/release button of attach-
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/
Attachment
Upper
Release
Shaft
Button
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
release button is locked in the primary hole
and the knob is securely tightened before op-
erating the unit. All attachments are designed
to be used in the primary hole.
For optional attachments, see the AS-
SEMBLY section of the applicable attach-
ment instruction manual.
ATTACHING SHIELD
WARNING:
erly installed. The shield provides partial protec-
tion from the risk of thrown objects to the opera-
tor and others and is equipped with a line limiter
blade which cuts excess line to the proper
length. The line limiter blade (on underside of
shield) is sharp and can cut you. For proper
orientation of shield, see KNOW YOUR TRIM-
MER illustration in OPERATION section.
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3. Pivot shield until bolt passes throughhole
in bracket.
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Slot
Shield
Knob
PIVOT
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
WARNING:
handle, be sure it remains above the safety label
and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up-
right position; retighten wing nut.
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Make sure the locking/
The shield must be prop-
Wing Nut
Bracket
Gearbox
When adjusting the assist