Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; OPERATOR SAFETY
2 SAFETY RULES WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions must al-ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire andserious injury. Read and follow all instruc-tions.This power unit can be dangerous! Operator isresponsible for following instructions and warn-ings on unit and in ...
Page 3 - ASSEMBLY; ADJUSTING THE HANDLE; PIVOT
3 CUTTING SAFETY WARNING: Inspect the area before each use. Remove objects (rocks, brokenglass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrownby or become entangled in line. Hard objectscan damage the trimmer head and be throwncausing serious injury. S Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing andsweeping. Do...
Page 4 - OPERATION; HELPFUL TIP
4 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Line LimiterBlade Shield TrimmerH...
Page 5 - HOW TO START YOUR UNIT; STARTING A WARM ENGINE
5 ON/OFF Switch 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 causeserious burns. HELPFUL TIP If your engine still does notstart after following theseinstructions, please call 1 --800 --554 --6723. STARTIN...
Page 7 - MAINTENANCE; CLEAN AIR FILTER
7 MOWING -- Your trimmer is ideal for mowingin places conventional lawn mowers cannotreach. In the mowing position, keep the lineparallel to the ground. Avoid pressing thehead into the ground as this can scalp theground and damage the tool. SWEEPING -- The fanning action of the rotat-ing line can be...
Page 8 - REPLACE SPARK PLUG; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; REPLACING THE LINE
8 REPLACE SPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug each year to ensurethe engine starts easier and runs better. Setspark 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 anddiscard. 3. Replace with Cham...
Page 9 - STORAGE; SEASONAL STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE
9 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 areawhere fuel vapors cannot reach sparks oropen flames from water heaters, electricmotors or switches, furnaces, etc. S Store unit with a...
Page 11 - LIMITED WARRANTY; EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
11 LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,warrants to the original purchaser that eachnew Poulan PRO " " " " brand gasoline tool or at- tachment is free from defects in material andworkmanship and agrees to repair or replaceunder this warranty any defective gasolineproduct o...