Poulan PRO 545137278 - Manual

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 and serious injury. DANGER: This power tool can be dan- gerous! This unit can cause serious injury in- cluding amputation or blindness to the operator and others. Th...

Page 4 - ASSEMBLY; CARTON CONTENTS

4 screen. If you operate in a locale where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. For normal homeowner use, the muffler and spark arresting screen will not require any ser- vice. After 50...

Page 5 - CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT

5 Screw Mounting Bracket Handlebar Bracket Cover ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP WARNING: Proper shoulder strap and handlebar adjustments must be made with the engine completely stopped before using unit. 1. Insert your right arm and head through the shoulder strap and allow it to rest on your left shoul...

Page 8 - OPERATION; HELPFUL TIP

8 OPERATION KNOW YOUR UNIT 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 Limiter Blade Primer Bulb Handl...

Page 10 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

10 Locking/Release Button Coupler Upper Shaft Lower Attachment 3. While securely holding the engine and upper shaft, pull the attachment straight out of the coupler. INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH- MENTS 1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach- ment (if present). 2. Position locking/release button of at...

Page 12 - ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES; FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS; EDGER SAFETY

12 fences, metal, etc., or clusters of hard, woody brush having a diameter greater than 1/2 inch (1 cm). 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 bl...

Page 14 - SNOW THROWER SAFETY

14 WARNING: Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head protec- tion when operating this unit with a pole prun- er attachment. WARNING: To prevent serious injury, do not use more than one boom extension with a pole pruner attachment. WARNING: Keep the pruner away from power lines or elec...

Page 15 - MAINTENANCE

15 MAINTENANCE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. HELPFUL TIP IMPORTANT: Have all repairs other than the rec- ommended maintenance described in the instruction manual performed by an authorized service dealer. If any dealer other than ...

Page 16 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; REPLACING THE LINE

16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING THE LINE For unit to operate properly, the cutting line should be replaced when line becomes worn to less than 3 inches in length from the edge of the line exit tunnels on each side of the cutting head. WARNING: Only replace cutting line with ON/OFF switch in the...

Page 17 - STORAGE; SEASONAL STORAGE; ENGINE

17 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 area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. S Store unit w...

Poulan PRO 545137278 - Manual

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