Poulan pro trimmer/edger instruction manual (10 pages)
Summary of Contents for Poulan Pro TWIST-N-EDGE 530163450
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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. 1-800-554-6723 www.poulan.com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product.
S Maintain unit according to recommended pro- cedures. Keep cutting line at proper length. S Use only 0.080! (2 mm) diameter Poulan/ Weed Eater" brand line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc. S Install required shield properly before using the unit.
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Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by or become entangled in line. Hard objects can damage the trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury. S Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing, edg- ing and sweeping.
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 gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4...
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Switch HALF FULL 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...
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.
Scalping 3 in. (8 cm) Above Ground MOWING -- Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach. In the mowing position, keep the line parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the head into the ground as this can scalp the ground and damage the tool.
Wire can break off during cutting and become a dangerous missile that can cause serious injury. 1. Cut a length of 25 feet of 0.080” (2 mm) diameter round Poulan/Weed Eater" brand line. Feed line in direction shown on spool.
STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: S Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting. 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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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. TROUBLE CAUSE Engine will not 1. ON/OFF switch in OFF start. position. 2. Engine flooded. 3.
LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., warrants to the original purchaser that each new Poulanr brand gasoline tool or attachment 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.
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ing your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., at 1--800--554--6723. WARRANTY PERIOD: Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as re- quired maintenance, or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of “re- pair or replace as necessary”...