Poulan PRO 952711878 - Manuals

Page 2 - IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS

2 IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS WARNING: This unit can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious injury. DANGER: Use only specified trimmer head, spool, and 0.080 inch (2 mm) recommended trimmer line. Never use blades, flailing devices, wire, rope, string, etc. This attachment is d...

Page 4 - SAFETY RULES; OPERATOR SAFETY

4 SAFETY RULES WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions must al- ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury. Read and follow all instruc- tions. This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is responsible for following instructions and warn- ings on unit a...

Page 5 - ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES; FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

5 TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE S Allow engine to cool before storing or trans- porting in vehicle. S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans- porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbu- retor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops. S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapo...

Page 8 - ASSEMBLY; INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACH-

8 with the engine/motor running. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug before unclogging snow or debris from discharge chute or when adjusting vanes. WARNING: Never lean over dis- charge chute. Rocks or debris could be thrown into the eyes and face and cause seri- ous injury or blindness. WARNING: I...

Page 9 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR TRIMMER

9 Locking/Release Button in Primary Hole For assembly of optional attachments (see list on page 11), refer to the ASSEMBLY sec- tion of the applicable attachment instruction manual. ATTACHING SHIELD WARNING: The shield must be prop- erly installed. The shield provides partial protec- tion from the r...

Page 10 - HELPFUL TIP

10 START LEVER The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting system by moving the start lever to the START position. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine has started and runs. After the engine starts, allow the engine to warm--up 10--15 ...

Page 11 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

11 4. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en- gine starts and runs. 5. Allow unit to run for 10--15 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle trigger to disen- gage the starting system. STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until engi...

Page 13 - MAINTENANCE

13 Mowing SWEEPING -- The fanning action of the rotat- ing line can be used for a quick and easy clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above the surfaces being swept and move the tool from side to side. Sweeping MAINTENANCE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except fo...

Page 14 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; REPLACING THE LINE; CARBURETOR IDLE SPEED

14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING THE LINE 1. Press the tabs on the side of the trimmer head and remove cover and spool. Tab Cover Tap Button 2. Remove any remaining line. 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- ...

Page 15 - To adjust idle speed:; STORAGE; SEASONAL STORAGE; ENGINE

15 To adjust idle speed: Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without trimmer head or any optional at- tachment moving or spinning (idle too fast) or engine stalling (idle speed too slow). S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase engine speed if engine stalls or dies. S Turn idl...