Poulan Trimmer 545117592 User Manual

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Instruction Manual  
Manual de Instrucciones  
Manuel d’Instructions  
PPB350  
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  
545117592  
8/8/06  
 
S Never start or run the engine inside a  
closed room or building. Breathing exhaust  
fumes can kill.  
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.  
S Always use the handlebar and a properly  
adjusted shoulder strap with a blade (see  
ASSEMBLY).  
water heaters, electric motors or switches,  
furnaces, etc.  
S Always store gasoline in a container ap-  
proved for flammable liquids.  
CUTTING SAFETY  
WARNING: Inspect the area to be  
cut before each use. Remove objects (rocks,  
broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which  
can be thrown or become entangled in the  
blade or trimmer head.  
S Keep others including children, animals,  
bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15  
meters) away. Stop engine immediately if  
you are approached.  
S Always keep engine on the right--hand side  
of your body.  
S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.  
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-  
reach.  
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY  
WARNING: Stop unit anddisconnect  
the spark plug before performing mainte-  
nance (except carburetor adjustments).  
S Look for and replace damaged or loose  
parts before each use. Look for and repair  
fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good  
working condition.  
S Throw away blades that are bent, warped,  
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other  
way. Replace trimmer head parts that are  
cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in  
any other way before using the unit.  
S Maintain unit according to recommended  
procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut-  
ting line at the proper length.  
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. A hot muffler can cause se-  
rious burns.  
S Use only 0.095(2.4 mm) diameter Poulan  
PRO brand replacement line. Never use  
wire, rope, string, etc.  
S Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on  
right side of the shield will throw debris  
away from the operator.  
S Install required shield properly before using  
the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal  
blade use. Use the plastic shield for all line  
trimmer use.  
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.  
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.  
S Use only specified blade or trimmer head;  
make sure it is properly installed and se-  
curely fastened.  
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE  
S Stop the unit before carrying.  
S Keep muffler away from your body.  
S Never start engine with clutch shroud re-  
moved. The clutch can fly off and cause se-  
rious injury.  
S Allow the engine to cool and secure the unit  
before storing or transporting it in a vehicle.  
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-  
porting the unit. Use upfuel left in the carbu-  
retor by starting the engine and letting it run  
until it stops.  
S Be sure bladeor trimmer head stops turning  
when engine idles.  
S Make carburetor adjustments with the low-  
er end supported to prevent blade or trim-  
mer line from contacting any object. Hold  
unit by hand; do not use the shoulder strap  
for support.  
S Store unit so the blade or line limiter blade  
cannot accidentally cause injury. The unit  
can be hung by the shaft.  
S Store unit out of reach of children.  
S Keep others away when making carburetor  
adjustments.  
S Use only recommended Poulan PRO ac-  
cessories and replacement parts.  
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-  
plained in this manual performed by your au-  
thorized service dealer.  
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations  
through prolonged use of gasoline powered  
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve  
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of  
people prone to circulation disorders or abnor-  
mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather  
has been linked to blood vessel damage in  
otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur  
such as numbness, pain, loss of strength,  
change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling  
in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the  
use of this tool and seek medical attention. An  
anti--vibration system does not guarantee the  
avoidance of these problems. Users who oper-  
ate power tools on a continual and regular basis  
must monitor closely their physical condition  
and the condition of this tool.  
FUEL SAFETY  
S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.  
S Keep away from sparks or flames.  
S Use a container approved for fuel.  
S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or  
the unit or while using the unit.  
S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel  
spills before starting engine.  
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from  
fueling site before starting engine.  
S Stop engine and allow it to cool before re-  
moving fuel cap.  
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-  
porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the car-  
buretor by starting the engine and letting it  
run until it stops.  
S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors  
cannot reach sparks or open flames from  
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped  
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark  
arresting screen which meets the require-  
ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All  
U.S. forest land and the states of California,  
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-  
gon, and Washington require by law that  
many internal combustion engines be  
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equippedwith aspark arresting screen. If you  
operate ina locale wheresuch regulations ex-  
ist, you are legally responsible for maintaining  
the operating condition of theseparts. Failure  
to do so is a violation of the law. For normal  
homeowner use, the muffler and spark arrest-  
ing screen will not require any service. After  
50 hours of use, we recommend that your  
muffler beservicedor replacedby your autho-  
rized service dealer.  
ASSEMBLY  
CARTON CONTENTS  
Screw  
ar  
Check carton contents against the following  
list:  
S Brushcutter  
S Cupped washer  
S Large nut for installing blades  
S Hex wrench  
Bracket Cover  
S Handlebar  
S Bracket cover  
Mounting  
Bracket  
S Bracket cover screws (2)  
S Metal blade shield  
S Blade shield screws (4)  
S 4--point weed blade  
S Plastic shield  
ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP  
WARNING: Proper shoulder strap  
and handlebar adjustments must be made  
with the engine completely stopped before  
using unit.  
S Wing nut (screwed onto plastic shield)  
S Shoulder strap with warning  
S Container of oil  
1. Insert your right arm and head through  
the shoulder strap and allow it to rest on  
your left shoulder. Make sure the danger  
sign is on your back and the hook is tothe  
right side of your waist.  
WARNING: Always stop unit anddis-  
connect spark plug before performing any as-  
sembly procedures.  
NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the shoul-  
der strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the  
shoulder.  
WARNING: If received assembled,  
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly  
assembled and all fasteners are secure.  
2. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be  
about 6 inches (15 cm) below the waist.  
3. Fasten the strap hook to the clamp located  
between the trigger handle and the handle-  
bar clamp base and lift the tool to the oper-  
ating position.  
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.  
4. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit  
and balance before starting the engine or  
beginning a cutting operation.  
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.  
NOTE: It may be necessary to relocate the  
shoulder strap clamp on the shaft for proper  
balancing of unit.  
TO RELOCATE SHOULDER STRAP  
TOOLS REQUIRED  
S Hex wrench (provided)  
S Adjustable wrench  
S Phillips screwdriver  
CLAMP:  
1. Loosen and remove both clamp screws.  
2. Place the upper shoulder strap clamp  
over the shaft.  
ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR  
3. Position the lower shoulder strap clamp  
under the shaft and align the upper and  
lower clamp screw holes.  
DANGER: To avoid serious injury, the  
barrier portion of the handlebar must be installed  
as shown to provide a barrier between operator  
and the spinning blade.  
1. Locate the decal on the handlebar. This  
decal includes an arrow. Position the  
handlebar with the mounting bracket at  
the end of the arrow.  
2. Position the bracket cover over the han-  
dlebar. Again make sure the handlebar is  
at the end of the arrow.  
houlder  
amp  
3. Insert screws and hand tighten only. Be  
sure the handlebar is installed correctly;  
then, tighten each screw securely with  
the hex wrench.  
Lower Shoulder  
Strap Clamp  
Screws  
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4. Insert two screws into the screw holes.  
5. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten-  
ing screws with a hex wrench.  
screwdriver. Remove both washers and blade.  
To remove metal shield, loosen and remove the  
four mounting screws. See ATTACHING THE  
METAL SHIELD and INSTALLATION OF THE  
METAL BLADE for illustrations. Be sure to store  
all parts and instructions for future use.  
HARNESS  
ADJUSTMENT  
FOR BALANCE  
ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD  
AND TRIMMER HEAD  
WARNING: The shield must be prop-  
erly installed. The shield provides partial  
protection to the operator and others from the  
risk of thrown objects, and is equipped with a  
line limiter blade which cuts excess line to the  
proper length. The line limiter blade (on un-  
derside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.  
1. Remove wing nut from shield.  
6 inches  
4 -- 12 inches  
(15 cm)  
(10 -- 30 cm)  
below  
waist  
above  
ground  
30 inches  
(76 cm)  
2. Insert bracket into slot on shield.  
3. Pivot shielduntil bolt passes through hole  
in bracket.  
4. Tighten the wing nut securely.  
NOTE: If your unit has a plastic cover over  
the threads on the threaded shaft, removethe  
covering to expose the threads. Beforeinstal-  
ling the trimmer head, make sure the dust cup  
and retaining washer are positioned on the  
gearbox as shown below.  
Bracket  
30 inches  
(76 cm)  
Slot  
Wing Nut  
Gearbox  
Shield  
Dust Cup  
CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT  
You can configure your unit using a cutting head  
for grass and light weeds, or a weed blade for  
cutting grass, weeds, and brush up to 1/2 inch  
(1 cm) in diameter. To assemble your unit, go to  
the section for the desired configuration and fol-  
low the instructions.  
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION --  
TRIMMER HEAD  
Retaining Washer  
NOTE: Make sure all parts are properly  
installed as shown in the illustration before  
installing the trimmer head.  
5. Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in  
the side of the gearbox by rotating the  
dust cup.  
6. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned  
holes. This will keep the shaft from turn-  
ing while tightening trimmer head.  
TRIMMER  
HEAD  
Screwdriver  
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. This will keep the shaft from  
turning while loosening the blade nut. Remove  
blade nut by turning clockwise. Remove the  
7. While holding the screwdriver in position,  
thread trimmer head onto the shaft in the  
direction shown on the decal (counter-  
clockwise). Tighten until secure.  
NOTE: The retaining washer must be posi-  
tioned with the raised section facing toward the  
gearbox.  
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ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -- WEED  
BLADE  
INSTALLATION OF THE METAL  
BLADE  
WARNING: Wear protective gloves  
when handling or performing maintenance on  
the blade to avoid injury. The blade is sharp and  
can cut you even when it is not moving.  
WEED  
BLADE  
WARNING: 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.  
NOTE: The dust cup and retaining washer are  
located on the gearbox shaft and not in the parts  
bag. All other fasteners mentioned in the follow-  
ing assembly steps are in the parts bag.  
1. Remove the retaining washer from the  
threaded shaft of the gearbox. Leave the  
dust cup on the shaft.  
NOTE: Remove the trimmer head and plastic  
shield before attaching the metal shield and  
installing the weed blade. To remove the trim-  
mer head, align hole in the dust cup with the hole  
in the side of the gearbox by rotating the dust  
cup. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned  
holes. This will keep the shaft from turning while  
loosening the trimmer head. Remove the trim-  
mer head by turning clockwise. Remove the  
screwdriver. To remove the plastic shield, loos-  
en and remove wing nut. Pivot shield to release  
bracket from slot. See INSTALLATION OF  
THECUTTING HEADand ATTACHING THE  
PLASTIC SHIELD for illustrations. Be sure to  
store all parts and instructions for future use.  
Never use the trimmer head with the metal  
blade installed.  
2. Install the blade and the retaining washer  
over the threaded shaft.  
3. Make sure the raised part of the retaining  
washer is facing the gearbox and the  
raised area fits into the hole in the center  
of the blade.  
4. Slide the blade and retaining washer onto  
the shaft of the gearbox.  
5. Place the cupped washer onto the shaft.  
Make sure the cupped side of the washer  
is toward the blade.  
6. Install the blade nut by threading onto the  
shaft counterclockwise.  
ATTACHING THE METAL SHIELD  
WARNING: The metal shield must  
be properly installed on the tool anytime the  
tool is used witha blade. The forwardtip of the  
metal shield helps to reduce the occurrence  
of blade thrust which can cause serious injury  
such as amputation to the operator or by-  
standers. Failure to install the shield in the  
position shown can result in serious injury to  
the operator. The length of the shield must be  
aligned with the length of the shaft.  
Gearbox  
Shield  
Dust Cup  
1. Place the metal shield under the gearbox,  
Threaded Shaft  
and align the screw holes.  
ade  
Retaining  
Washer  
Cupped  
Washer  
Nut  
Gearbox  
Shield  
NOTE: Make sure all parts are in place as il-  
lustrated, and the blade is sandwiched between  
the dust cup and the retaining washer. There  
should be no space between the blade and the  
dust cup or the retaining washer.  
7. Align hole in dust cup with hole in side of  
gearbox by rotating the blade.  
8. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned  
holes. This will keep the shaft from turn-  
ing while tightening the blade nut.  
2. Insert and thread the 4 mounting screws  
through the holes of the gearbox and the  
metal shield. Tighten evenly and secure-  
ly with the hex wrench provided.  
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9. TIghten blade nut firmly with a wrench while  
holding screwdriver in position.  
10. Remove the screwdriver.  
11. Turn blade by hand. If the blade binds  
against the shield, or appears to be uneven,  
the blade is not centered, and you must re-  
install.  
Screwdriver  
NOTE: To remove blade, insert screwdriver  
into aligned holes. Unthread the nut and re-  
move parts. Be sure to store parts and instruc-  
tions for future use.  
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RT.  
Cs  
a
Handlebar  
Trimmer H
Shaft  
Line Limiter  
Blade  
ON/OFF Switch  
Shield  
Starter Handle  
Primer Bulb  
Throttle Trigger  
Blade  
Choke  
Lever  
Muffler  
ON/OFF SWITCH  
CHOKE  
The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger  
handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the  
switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.  
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine  
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by  
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE  
position. After the engine attempts to start, move  
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.  
Once engine has started, move the choke lever  
to the OFF CHOKE position.  
PRIMER BULB  
The PRIMER BULB removes air from thecar-  
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.  
This allows you to start the engine with fewer  
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer  
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to  
its original form.  
This engine is certified to operate on un-  
leaded 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 oil is recommended. Mix gaso-  
line and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob-  
tainedby mixing3.2ounces (95ml) of oil with 1  
gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT  
USE automotive oil or marine oil. These oils  
will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel,  
follow instructions printed oncontainer. Once  
oil is added to gasoline, shake container mo-  
mentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly  
mixed. Always read and follow the safety  
rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.  
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE  
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel  
information in the safety rules before you be-  
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,  
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call  
1-800-554-6723.  
FUELING ENGINE  
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly  
when refueling.  
HELPFUL TIP  
To obtain the correct oil mix  
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of  
2-cycle synthetic oil into  
one gallon of fresh gas.  
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IMPORTANT  
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. Drain the gas tank, start the en-  
gine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbure-  
tor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. Nev-  
er use engine or carburetor cleaner products in  
the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.  
See the STORAGE section for additional in-  
formation.  
Choke  
position  
decal  
5. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold  
through all remaining steps.  
6. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-  
gine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do  
not pull rope more than 6 times.  
7. As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying  
to start, move choke lever to HALF  
CHOKE by aligning lever with position  
shown on decal (see illustration below).  
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT  
S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF  
switch to the OFF position.  
S If engine does not stop, move choke lever  
to FULL CHOKE position.  
Choke  
position  
decal  
Thro
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT  
WARNING: Avoid any contact with the  
muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.  
8. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,  
but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine  
doesn’t start after 6 pulls (at the HALF  
CHOKE position), move the choke lever to  
the FULL CHOKE position and press the  
primer bulb 6 times. Squeeze and hold the  
throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2  
more times. Move the choke lever to the  
HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter  
rope until the engine runs, but no more than  
6 pulls. If the engine doesn’t start, repeat  
procedure 2 additional times.  
HELPFUL TIP  
If your engine still does not  
start after following these  
instructions, please call  
1-800-554 -6723.  
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a  
warm engine after running out of  
fuel)  
NOTE: If engine still doesn’t start, it is  
probably flooded. Proceed to STARTING A  
FLOODED ENGINE.  
9. Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 se-  
conds, then move the choke lever to OFF  
CHOKE by aligning lever with position  
shown on decal (see illustration below). Al-  
low the unit to run for 30 more seconds at  
OFF CHOKE before releasing the throttle  
trigger.  
Starting Position  
Starter Handle  
NOTE: If engine dies with the choke lever  
in the OFF CHOKE position, move the  
choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position  
and pull the rope until engine runs, but no  
more than 6 pulls.  
Choke  
Lever  
Primer Bulb  
Muffler  
Choke  
position  
decal  
1. Set unit on a flat surface.  
2. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.  
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.  
4. Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE by  
aligning lever with position shown on de-  
cal (see illustration below).  
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STARTING A WARM ENGINE  
1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.  
2. Move the choke lever to the HALF  
CHOKE 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.  
Beforetrimming, bring enginetoa speedsuffi-  
cient to cut material to be trimmed.  
Do not run the engine at a higher speed than  
necessary. The cutting line will cut efficiently  
when the engine is run at less than full throttle.  
At lower speeds, there is less engine noise and  
vibration. The cutting line will last longer and will  
be less likely to “weld” onto the spool.  
Always release the throttle trigger and allow  
the engine to return to idle speed when not  
cutting.  
3. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.  
Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until  
the engine runs smoothly.  
4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,  
but no more than 5 pulls.  
5. Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then  
movethe chokelever to the OFF CHOKE  
position.  
NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter  
rope 5 more pulls. If enginestill does not run, it  
is probably flooded.  
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE  
Flooded engines can be started by placing  
the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position;  
then, pull the rope to clear the engine of ex-  
cess fuel. This could requirepulling thestarter  
handle many times depending on how badly  
the unit is flooded.  
If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to  
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call  
1-800-554-6723.  
To stop engine:  
S Release the throttle trigger.  
S Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF posi-  
tion.  
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE  
Thetrimmer line willadvance approximately 2  
inches (5 cm) each time the bottom of the  
trimmer head is tapped on the ground with the  
engine running at full throttle.  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
It is recommended that the engine not be  
operated for longer than 1 minute at full  
throttle.  
The most efficient line length is the maximum  
length allowed by the line limiter. Always keep  
the shield in place when the tool is being oper-  
ated.  
OPERATING POSITION  
ALWAYS WEAR:  
To advance line:  
Hearing  
S Operate the engine at full throttle.  
S Hold the trimmer head parallelto and above  
the grassy area.  
Protection  
Eye Protection  
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.  
Heavy,  
Long Pants  
Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy area.  
Tapping on surfaces such as concrete or as-  
phalt can cause excessive wear to the trimmer  
head.If the line is worn down to 2 inches (5 cm)  
or less, more than one tap will be required to ob-  
tain the most efficient line length.  
Boots  
Cut from your left to your right.  
WARNING: Use only 0.095(2.4  
mm) diameter line. Other sizes of line will not  
advance properly and can cause serious  
injury. Do not use other materials such as  
wire, string, rope, etc. Wire can break off dur-  
ing cutting and become a dangerous missile  
that can cause serious injury.  
When operating unit, clip shoulder strap onto  
clamp, stand as shown and check for the fol-  
lowing:  
S Wear hearing protection, eye protection,  
head protection and heavy clothing.  
S Extend your left arm and hold handlebar  
grip with your left hand.  
CUTTING METHODS  
S Hold throttle grip with your right hand with  
finger on throttle trigger.  
WARNING: Use minimum speed  
and do not crowd the line when cutting around  
hard objects (rock, gravel, fence posts, etc.),  
whichcandamage the trimmer head, become  
entangled in the line, or be thrown causing a  
serious hazard.  
S The tip of the line does the cutting. You will  
achieve the best performance and mini-  
mum line wear by not crowding the line into  
the cutting area. The right and wrong ways  
are shown below.  
S Keep unit below waist level.  
S Keep shoulder strap pad centered on your  
left shoulder and danger sign centered on  
your back.  
S Maintain full weight of tool on your left  
shoulder.  
S Without bending over, keep the blade or  
trimmer head near and parallel to the  
ground and not crowded into material being  
cut.  
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Mowing  
Tip of the line  
does the cutting.  
Line crowded into  
work area.  
Right  
Wrong  
SWEEPING -- The fanning action of the rotat-  
ing line canbe used to blow away loose debris  
from an area. Keep the line parallel to and  
above the area surface and swing the tool  
from side to side.  
S The line will easily remove grass and  
weeds fromaround walls, fences, trees and  
flower beds, but it also can cut the tender  
bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences.  
S For trimming or scalping, use less than full  
throttle to increase line life and decrease  
head wear, especially:  
Sweeping  
S During light duty cutting.  
S Near objects around which the line can  
wrap such as small posts, trees or fence  
wire.  
S For mowing or sweeping, usefull 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. Do not force trimmer line into  
work area.  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR  
USE WITH WEED BLADE  
S Blade Thrust is a reaction that only occurs  
when using a bladed unit. This reaction can  
cause serious injury such as amputation.  
Carefully study this section. It is important that  
you understand what causes blade thrust,  
how you can reduce the chance of its  
occurring, and how you can remain in control  
of unit if blade thrust occurs.  
Trimming  
S WHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST -- Blade  
Thrust can occur when the spinning blade  
contacts an object that it does not cut. This  
contact causes the blade to stop for an instant  
and then suddenly move or “thrust” away  
from the object that was hit. The “thrusting”  
reaction can be violent enough to cause the  
operator to be propelled in any direction and  
lose control of the unit. The uncontrolled unit  
can cause serious injury if the blade contacts  
the operator or others.  
S WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS --  
Blade Thrust can occur without warning if  
the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is  
more likely to occur in areas where it is  
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.  
3 inches (8 cm)  
above ground  
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. This technique in-  
creases line wear.  
Scalping  
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.  
S Cut only grass, weeds, andwoody brush up  
to 1/2 inch (1 cm) in diameter with the weed  
blade. Do not let the blade contact material  
it cannot cut such as stumps, rocks,  
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fences, metal, etc., or clusters of hard,  
woody brush having a diameter greater  
than 1/2 inch (1 cm).  
Bring the engine to cutting speed before enter-  
ing the material to be cut.If the blade does not  
turn when you squeeze the throttle trigger, make  
sure shaft is fully inserted into the engine.  
Always release the throttle trigger and allow  
engine to return to idle speed when not cut-  
ting. The blade should not turn while the en-  
gine is running at idle. If the bladeturns at idle,  
do not use your unit. Refer to the CARBURE-  
TOR ADJUSTMENT section or contact your  
authorized service dealer.  
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.  
S “Feed” the blade deliberately and not too  
rapidly. The blade can thrust away if it is fed  
too rapidly.  
S Cut only from your left to your right. Cutting on  
right side of the shield will throw debris away  
from the operator.  
S Maintain good firm footing while using the  
unit. Do this by planting feet firmly in a  
comfortable apart position.  
S Use the shoulder strap and keep a firm grip  
on the unit with both hands. A properly  
adjusted shoulder strap will support the  
weight of the unit, freeing your arms and  
hands to control and guide the cutting motion.  
S Keep feet comfortably spread apart and  
braced for a possible sudden, rapid thrust of  
unit. Do not overreach. Keep firm footing and  
balance.  
S Cut while swinging the upper part of your  
body from left to right.  
S As you move forward to the next area to cut,  
be sure to maintain your balance and footing.  
RECOMMENDED CUTTING POSITION  
2 o’clock  
Cut using the 2  
o’clock to 4 o’clock  
position of the  
blade  
4 o’clock  
S Keep blade below waist level; it will be  
easier to maintain control of unit.  
S Do not raise theengine aboveyour waist as  
the blade can come dangerously close to  
your body.  
WARNING: The operator or others  
must not try to clear away cut material with the  
engine running or the blade turning to avoid seri-  
ous injury. Stop engine and blade before remov-  
ing materials wrapped around blade or shaft.  
S Do not swing unit with such force that you  
are in danger of losing your balance.  
MAINTENANCE  
S ON/OFF Switch -- Ensure ON/OFF switch  
functions properly by moving the switch to  
the OFF position. Make sure engine stops;  
then restart engine and continue.  
S Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel  
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.  
S Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if  
debris shield is damaged.  
WARNING: Disconnect the spark  
plug before performing maintenance except  
for carburetor adjustments.  
HELPFUL TIP  
IMPORTANT: Have all  
repairs other than the rec-  
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DE-  
ommended maintenance  
CALS  
described in the instruction  
S After each use, inspect complete unit for  
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and  
decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter-  
gent.  
manual performed by an  
authorized service dealer.  
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.  
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.  
CLEAN AIR FILTER  
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-  
ance and increases fuel consumption and  
harmful emissions. Always clean after every  
5 hours of operation.  
CHECK FOR LOOSE  
FASTENERS AND PARTS  
S Spark Plug Boot  
1. Clean the cover and the area around it to  
keep dirt from falling into the carburetor  
chamber when the cover is removed.  
2. Remove parts by pressing button to re-  
lease air filter cover.  
NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or  
producing harmful evaporative emissions, do  
not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable  
solvent.  
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.  
4. Allow filter to dry.  
5. Replace parts.  
S Air Filter  
S Housing Screws  
S Assist Handle Screw  
S Debris Shield  
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR  
WORN PARTS  
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-  
placement of damaged or worn parts.  
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For normal homeowner use, the muffler and  
spark arresting screen will not require any  
service. After 50 hours of use, we recom-  
mend that your muffler be serviced or re-  
placed by an authorized service dealer.  
Air Filter  
Button  
Air Filter  
Cover  
REPLACE SPARK PLUG  
Replace the spark plug each year to ensure  
the engine starts easier and runs better. Set  
spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Igni-  
tion timing is fixed and nonadjustable.  
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.  
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and  
discard.  
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK  
ARRESTING SCREEN  
WARNING: The muffler on this prod-  
uct contains chemicals known to the State of  
California to cause cancer.  
As your unit is used, carbon deposits build up  
on the muffler and spark arresting screen and  
must be removed to avoid creating a fire haz-  
ard or affecting engine performance.  
3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark  
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch  
(19 mm) socket wrench.  
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.  
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS  
8. Position the lines in the guide slots.  
REPLACING THE LINE  
1. Press the tabs on the side of the trimmer  
head and remove cover and spool.  
Guide Slot  
Cover  
Tab  
uide  
Slot  
p Button  
2. Remove any remaining line.  
9. Insert the ends of the lines through exit  
holes in the sides of the cover.  
3. Clean dirt and debris from all parts. Re-  
place spool if it is worn or damaged.  
4. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or re-  
place line using a 15 feet (4.5 meters)  
length of 0.095 inch (2.4 mm) diameter  
Poulan PRO brand line.  
10. Place the spool in the cover.  
5. When installing new line on an existing  
spool, hold the spool as shown in the il-  
lustration below.  
Spool  
6. Bend the line at the midpoint and insert  
the bend into the slot in the center rim of  
the spool. Ensure line snaps into position  
in the slot.  
Slot  
Cover  
11. Make sure the lines are not caught be-  
tween the rim of the spool and the wall of  
the cover.  
12. Reinstall the spool and cover onto the  
trimmer head. Push until cover snaps into  
place.  
Spool  
BLADE REPLACEMENT  
Refer to the ASSEMBLY section for blade re-  
placement instructions and illustrations.  
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT  
WARNING: Keep others away when  
making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer  
head, blade or any optional attachment will be  
spinning during most of this procedure. Wear  
your protective equipment and observe all safe-  
ty precautions. After making adjustments, the  
trimmer head, blade or any optional attachment  
must not move/spin at idle speed.  
7. With your finger between the lines, wrap  
the lines evenly and firmly around the  
spool in a clockwise direction.  
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The carburetor has been carefully set at the  
factory. Adjustments may benecessary if you  
notice any of the following conditions:  
S Engine will not idle when the throttle is  
released.  
S The trimmer head, blade or optional  
attachment moves/spins at idle.  
WARNING: Recheck the idle speed  
after each adjustment. The trimmer head,  
blade or optional attachment must not move  
or spin at idle speed to avoid serious injury to  
the operator or others.  
Make adjustments with the unit supported so  
the cutting attachment is off the ground and  
will not make contact with any object. Hold  
the unit by hand while runningand making ad-  
justments. Keep all parts of your body away  
from the cutting attachment and muffler.  
Air Filter  
Cover  
Idle Speed Adjustment  
Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine  
runs without trimmer head, blade or optional  
attachment moving or spinning (idle too fast)  
or stalling (idle speed too slow).  
Idle Speed  
Screw  
If you require further assistanceor are unsure  
about performing this procedure, contact an  
authorized  
1--800--554--6723.  
S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to  
increase engine speed if engine stalls or  
dies.  
service  
dealer  
or  
call  
S Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to  
decrease engine speed if trimmer head,  
blade or optional attachment moves or  
spins at idle.  
STORAGE  
HELPFUL TIP  
WARNING: Perform the following  
steps after each use:  
During storage of your gas/  
oil mixture, the oil will sepa-  
rate from the gas.  
S Allow engine to cool before storing or trans-  
porting.  
We recommend that you  
shake the gas can weekly  
to insure proper blending of  
the gas and oil.  
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.  
S Store unit with all guards in place. Position  
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-  
dentally cause injury.  
ENGINE  
S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of  
40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through  
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the  
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.  
S Replace spark plug with new one of recom-  
mended type and heat range.  
S Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of  
children.  
SEASONAL STORAGE  
Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if  
it will not be used for 30 days or more.  
If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:  
S Clean the entire unit before lengthy  
storage.  
S Clean air filter.  
S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,  
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,  
or worn parts.  
S At the beginning of the next season, use  
only fresh fuel having the proper gasolineto  
oil ratio.  
S Store in a clean dry area.  
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces.  
FUEL SYSTEM  
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-  
TION section of this manual, see messagela-  
beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga-  
sohol in your engine.  
OTHER  
S Do not store gasoline from one season to  
another.  
S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.  
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in  
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits  
during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline  
in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Fol-  
low the mix instructions found on stabilizer  
container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after  
adding stabilizer.  
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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  
REMEDY  
1.ON/OFF switch in  
OFF position.  
Engine will not  
start.  
1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON  
position.  
2. Engine flooded.  
2. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in  
Operation Section.  
3. Fuel tank empty.  
4. Spark plug not firing.  
5. Fuel not reaching  
carburetor.  
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.  
4. Install new spark plug.  
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.  
Check for kinked or split fuel line;  
repair or replace.  
6. Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
6. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
Engine will  
not idle  
properly.  
1. Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
2. Crankshaft seals worn.  
3. Compression low.  
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in  
Service and Adjustments Section.  
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
1. Air filter dirty.  
1. Clean or replace air filter.  
2. Clean or replace plug  
and regap.  
Engine will not  
accelerate,  
lacks power,  
or dies under  
a load.  
2. Spark plug fouled.  
3. Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
4. Carbon build-up on  
muffler outlet screen.  
5. Compression low.  
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
Engine  
1. Choke partially on.  
1. Adjust choke.  
smokes  
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.  
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with  
correct fuel mixture.  
excessively.  
3. Air filter dirty.  
4. Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
3. Clean or replace air filter.  
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation  
section.  
Engine runs  
hot.  
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.  
2. Replace with correct spark plug.  
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
2. Spark plug incorrect.  
3. Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
4. Carbon build-up on  
muffler outlet screen.  
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
Poulan PRO warrants to the original pur-  
not cover predelivery setup or normal adjust-  
ments explained in the instruction manual.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC  
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE  
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM  
STATE TO STATE.NO CLAIMS FOR CON-  
SEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGESWILL  
BE ALLOWED, AND THERE ARE NO  
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EX-  
CEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY STIPULATED  
HEREIN.  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-  
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-  
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR  
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-  
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE  
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT  
APPLY TO YOU.  
chaser that each new Poulan PRO brand  
gasoline tool or attachment is free from de-  
fects in material and workmanship and  
agrees to repair or replace under this war-  
ranty any defective gasoline product or at-  
tachment as follows from the original date of  
purchase.  
2 YEARS -- Parts and Labor, when used for  
household purposes.  
90 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for  
commercial, professional, or income produc-  
ing purposes.  
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental  
purposes.  
This warranty is not transferableand does not  
cover damage or liability caused by improper  
handling, improper maintenance, or the use  
of accessories and/or attachments not spe-  
cifically recommended by Poulan PRO for  
this tool. Additionally, this warranty does not  
cover tune-ups, spark plugs, filters, cutting  
line, or rotating head parts that will wear and  
require replacement with reasonable use dur-  
ing the warranty period. This warranty does  
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.  
U.S. EPA / CALIFORNIA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA  
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT  
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-  
LIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental  
Protection Agency/California Air Resources  
Board, Environment Canada and Poulan/  
WEED EATER are pleased to explain the  
emissions control system warranty on your  
year 2005 and later small off--road engine. In  
California, all small off--road engines must be  
designed, built, and equipped to meet the  
State’s stringent anti--smog standards. Poulan/  
WEED EATER must warrant the emission con-  
trol system on your small off--road engine for  
the periods of time listed below providedthere  
has been no abuse, neglect, or improper  
maintenance of your small off--road engine.  
Your emission control system includes parts  
such as the carburetor and the ignition sys-  
tem. Where a warrantable condition exists,  
Poulan/WEED EATER will repair your small  
off--road engine engine at no cost to you. Ex-  
penses covered under warranty include diag-  
nosis, parts and labor. MANUFACTURER’S  
WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions  
related part on your engine (as listed under  
Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is de-  
fective or a defect in the materials or work-  
manship of the engine causes the failure of  
such an emission related part, the part will be  
repaired or replaced by Poulan/WEED EAT-  
ER. OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBI-  
LITIES: As the small off--road engine engine  
owner, you are responsible for the perfor-  
mance of the required maintenance listed in  
your instruction manual. Poulan/WEED EAT-  
ER recommends that you retain all receipts  
covering maintenance on your small off--road  
engine, but Poulan/WEED EATER cannot  
deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or  
for your failure to ensure the performance of  
all scheduled maintenance. As the small off--  
road engine engine owner, you should be  
aware that Poulan/WEED EATER may deny  
you warranty coverage if your small off--road  
engine engine or a part of it has failed due to  
abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, un-  
approved modifications, or the use of parts  
not made or approved by the original equip-  
ment manufacturer. You are responsible for  
presenting your small off--road engine to a  
Poulan/WEED EATER authorized repair cen-  
ter as soon as a problem exists. Warranty re-  
pairs should be completed in a reasonable  
amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you  
have any questions regarding your warranty  
rights andresponsibilities, you shouldcontact  
your nearest authorized service center or call  
Poulan/WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723.  
WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE:  
The warranty period begins on the date the  
small off--road engine is purchased.  
LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This warranty  
shall be for a period of two years from the ini-  
tial date of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED:  
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS.  
Repair or replacement of any warranted part  
will be performed at no charge to the owner at  
an approved Poulan/WEED EATER servic-  
ing center. If you have any questions regard-  
ing your warranty rights and responsibilities,  
you should contact your nearest authorized  
service center or call Poulan/WEED EATER  
at 1--800--554--6723.  
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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” shall be war-  
ranted for 2 years. Any warranted part which  
is scheduled for replacement as required  
maintenance shallbe warranted for the period  
of time up to the first scheduled replacement  
point for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner  
shall not be charged for diagnostic labor  
which leads to the determination that a war-  
ranted part is defective if the diagnostic work  
is performed at an approved Poulan/WEED  
EATER servicing center. CONSEQUEN-  
TIAL DAMAGES: Poulan/WEED EATER  
may be liable for damages to other engine  
components caused by the failure of a war-  
ranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS  
NOT COVERED: All failures caused by  
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are  
not covered. 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  
cover failures of warranted parts caused by  
the use of add--on or modifiedparts. HOWTO  
FILE A CLAIM: If you have any questions re-  
garding your warranty rights and responsibili-  
ties, you should contact your nearest autho-  
rized service center or call Poulan/WEED  
EATER at 1--800--554--6723. WHERE TO  
GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty ser-  
vices or repairs shall be provided at all Pou-  
lan/WEED EATER service centers. Call:  
1--800--554--6723 MAINTENANCE, RE-  
PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION  
RELATED PARTS: Any Poulan/WEED EAT-  
ER approved replacement part used in the  
performance of any warranty maintenance or  
repair on emission related parts will be pro-  
vided without charge to the owner if the part is  
under warranty. EMISSION CONTROL  
WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Igni-  
tion System: Spark Plug (covered up to main-  
tenance schedule), Ignition Module, Muffler  
including catalyst. MAINTENANCE STATE-  
MENT: The owner is responsible for the per-  
formance of all required maintenance as de-  
fined in the instruction manual.  
The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified.  
Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA.  
This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use:  
Moderate (50 hours)  
Intermediate (125 hours)  
Extended (300 hours)  
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