Poulan pro hedge trimmer instruction manual (9 pages)
Summary of Contents for Poulan Pro 545117592
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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- -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.
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.
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S Maintain unit according to recommended procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut- ting line at the proper length. S Use only 0.095″ (2.4 mm) diameter Poulan PRO brand replacement line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc. S Install required shield properly before using the unit.
operate in a locale where such regulations ex- ist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. For normal ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the following list: S Brushcutter S Cupped washer...
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.
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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...
Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel system before storage for 30 days or longer.
S Operate the engine at full throttle. S Hold the trimmer head parallel to and above the grassy area. S Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly on the ground one time. Approximately 2 inches (5 cm) of line will be advanced with each tap.
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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.
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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.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING THE LINE 1. Press the tabs on the side of the trimmer head and remove cover and spool. Cover Tap Button 2. Remove any remaining line.
S Engine will not idle when the throttle is released. S The trimmer head, blade or optional attachment moves/spins at idle. Make adjustments with the unit supported so the cutting attachment is off the ground and will not make contact with any object.
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.
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON- SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. The policy of Poulan PRO is to continuously improve its products. Therefore, Poulan PRO reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue models, designs, specifications, and accessories of all products at any time without notice or obligation to any purchaser.
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ADD- - ON OR MODIFIED PARTS: The use of add- -on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. Poulan/WEED EATER is not liable to The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified. Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA.