Poulan Trimmer PP196 User Manual

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Operator’s Manual  
Manual del Operador  
Manuel de l’utilisateur  
PP196  
DANGER:  
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before  
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.  
ADVERTENCIA:  
Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instruc-  
ciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertisse-  
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire  
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.  
Frigidaire Home Products, Augusta, GA 30907  
WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.  
530085855  
3/28/00  
 
S Maintain unit according to recommended S Keep all parts of your body away from blade,  
procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut-  
ting line at the proper length.  
trimmer head, and muffler when engine is  
running.  
S Use only .080” (2 mm) diameter line. Never S Cut from your right to your left.  
use wire, rope, string, etc.  
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.  
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 specified blade or trimmer head;  
make sure it is properly installed and se-  
curely fastened.  
S Never start engine with clutch shroud re-  
moved. The clutch can fly off and cause se-  
rious injury.  
S Be sure blade or trimmer head stops turning  
when engine idles.  
S Disconnect the spark plug before perform-  
ing maintenance (except carburetor adjust-  
ments).  
S Make carburetor adjustments with the lower  
end supported to prevent blade or trimmer  
line from contacting any object. Hold unit by  
hand; do not use the shoulder strap for sup-  
port.  
S Keep others away when making carburetor  
adjustments.  
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE  
S Stop the unit before carrying.  
S Allow engine to cool and secure unit before  
storing or transporting it in a 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 an area where fuel va-  
pors cannot reach sparks or open flames from  
water heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-  
naces, etc.  
S Store unit so the blade or line limiter cannot  
accidentally cause injury. The unit can be  
hung by the tube.  
S Store unit out of reach of children.  
SPECIAL 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 feel-  
ing 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  
operate power tools on a continual and regular  
basis must monitor closely their physical  
condition and the condition of this tool.  
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not  
equipped with a temperature limiting muffler  
and spark arresting screen which meets the  
requirements of California Codes 4442 and  
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of Cal-  
ifornia, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey,  
Oregon, and Washington require by law that  
many internal combustion engines to be  
equipped with a spark arrestor screen. If you  
operate in a locale where such regulations ex-  
ist, you are legally responsible for installing  
and maintaining the operating condition of  
these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the  
law.  
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.  
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 Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.  
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fu-  
eling site before starting engine.  
S Stop engine and allow it to cool before re-  
moving fuel cap.  
S Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit.  
Use up fuel left in the carburetor 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  
water heaters, electric motors or switches,  
furnaces, etc.  
CUTTING SAFETY  
S Inspect the area to be cut before each use.  
Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails,  
wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown or be-  
come entangled in the blade or trimmer  
head.  
ASSEMBLY  
CARTON CONTENTS  
S Keep others including children, animals, by- Check carton contents for the following:  
standers, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 me- S Brushcutter  
ters) away. Stop engine immediately if you are S tube mounting screws (2)  
approached.  
S tube mounting nuts (2)  
S Always keep engine on the right-hand side S handlebar screws (2)  
of your body.  
S blade shield screws (4)  
S cupped washer (1)  
S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.  
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over- S large nut for installing blade (1)  
reach.  
S long hex key wrench (1)  
S Keep blade or trimmer head below waist S short hex key wrench (1)  
level.  
S bracket cover  
S shield for use with blades  
S Do not raise engine above your waist.  
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S shield for use with trimmer head  
S semi-automatic trimmer head  
S shoulder strap with warning  
S brush blade  
the engine and you will see the square hole in the  
shaft.  
NOTE: The end of the tube has a groove that  
aligns with a ridge in the engine opening. Lo-  
cate the groove and ridge.  
S handlebar  
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-  
aged parts.  
NOTE: If you need assistance or find that  
parts are missing or damaged, call  
1-800-554-6723.  
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the  
Ridge  
Groove  
empty fuel tank.  
S Align the groove in the tube with the ridge in  
the engine opening. Insert the tube into the  
opening.  
S Firmly push the tube into engine until it will no  
longer go into the opening.  
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal  
due to carburetor adjustments and testing  
done by the manufacturer.  
ASSEMBLY  
S Tighten the screws, using one of the hex  
keys provided with the unit.  
ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR  
WARNING: If received assembled,  
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly  
assembled and all fasteners are secure.  
DANGER: The barrier portion of the  
handlebar must be isntalled as shown to pro-  
vide a barrier between operator and the spin-  
ning blade.  
TOOLS REQUIRED  
S 2 hex key wrenches (provided)  
S adjustable wrench or large pliers  
S phillips screwdriver  
S Locate the decal on the handlebar. This de-  
cal includes two arrows. Position the han-  
dlebar on the mounting bracket between  
these arrows.  
ATTACHING THE TUBE  
NOTE: Illustrations within this section will help  
in identifying the assembly steps. Be sure to  
read each section and review the illustrations,  
before you begin.  
NOTE:A drive shaft is located in the center of  
the tube. Make sure this shaft does not fall out  
of the tube. Dirt on the shaft will significantly  
reduce the life of the unit. If this shaft falls out,  
clean, relubricate , and re-install.  
S Position the bracket cover over the handle-  
bar. Again make sure the handlebar is be-  
tween the arrows.  
S Insert screws and hand tighten only. These  
screws will be tightened later.  
Screw  
S Insert the 2 tube assembly screws and nuts  
as illustrated. Keep loose at this time, you  
will tighten them during a later step.  
ATTACHING THE CONTROL  
HANDLE TO THE HANDLEBAR  
NOTE: Make sure the wire going to the con-  
trol handle is routed below the tube and re-  
mains on the right side of the handlebar and  
the tube.  
S Remove screw from control handle.  
Screw  
S Some units may include a plastic cover over  
the end of the tube. If your unit includes any  
covering, remove the cover at this time.  
S Pull about 1/2 inch of the drive shaft out of  
the inside of the tube.  
Pull about 1/2 inch from tube  
Tube  
Screw Hole  
S Slide handle onto the right side of the han-  
dlebar and align the screw hole.  
S Re-insert screw and tighten securely.  
NOTE: Make sure the control handle is on  
NOTE: The end of the drive shaft is square.  
the right side of the unit as shown in the il-  
This square end fits inside a square hole in a lustration below, and the On/Stop switch is lo-  
shaft inside the engine. Look inside the end of cated on the top of the control handle.  
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S Adjust the handlebar to the proper position SEMBLY INFORMATION FOR USING  
and tighten the two screws you left loose YOUR UNIT WITH A BRUSHBLADE and re-  
during handlebar assembly. Make sure verse the steps to remove the metal shield and  
these screws are securely tightened.  
blade before you mount the plastic shield and  
S After attaching the control handle and tight- trimmer head.  
ening the handlebar, route the wire from the  
control handle through the slit in the bottom  
of the foam grip.  
ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD  
AND TRIMMER HEAD  
WARNING: The shield must be prop-  
erly installed. The shield provides partial protec-  
tion from the risk of thrown objects to the opera-  
tor and others and is equipped with a line limiter  
which cuts excess line to the proper length. The  
line limiter (on underside of shield) is sharp and  
can cut you.  
S Remove wing nut from shield.  
S Insert bracket into slot on shield.  
S Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in  
bracket.  
ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP  
S Tighten the wing nut securely.  
WARNING: Proper shoulder strap and  
handlebar adjustments before starting the en-  
gine are required.  
S Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and bal-  
ance before starting the engine or beginning a  
cutting operation.  
S 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 to the right side of  
your waist.  
S If your unit has a plastic cover over the threads  
on the threaded shaft, remove the covering to  
expose the threads.  
S Before installing the trimmer head, make  
sure the dust cup and retaining washer are  
positioned on the gearbox as shown below.  
Bracket  
Slot  
Wing Nut  
NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the shoulder  
strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the shoul-  
der.  
S Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be  
about 6 inches below the waist.  
S Fasten the strap hook to the clamp located  
between the foam grip and the mounting  
block and lift the tool to the operating posi-  
tion.  
Gearbox  
Shield  
Dust Cup  
Retaining Washer  
CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT  
You can configure your unit using a cutting  
head for grass and light weeds, or a brush  
blade for cutting saplings and similar size ma-  
terial. Go to the section for the desired  
configuration and follow the instructions for  
assembling your unit.  
NOTE: Make sure all parts are properly  
installed as illustrated in the illustration before  
installing the trimmer head.  
S Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the  
side of the gearbox by rotating the dust cup.  
S Insert a hex wrench into aligned holes. This  
will keep the shaft from turning while tighten-  
ing the trimmer head.  
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION --  
TRIMMER HEAD  
IMMER  
EAD  
Hex Wrench  
S While holding the hex wrench in position,  
thread trimmer head onto the shaft and tight-  
en until secure.  
NOTE: The retaining washer must be posi-  
NOTE: If your unit has been assembled for  
tioned with the raised section facing toward  
brushblade use, refer to the section AS- the gearbox.  
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S Insert the 4 mounting screws through the  
bottom of the shield. Thread them into the  
gearbox. Tighten evenly and securely with  
one of the hex key wrenches provided.  
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION --  
BRUSH BLADE  
ASSEMBLY OF THE METAL BLADE  
BRUSH  
BLADE  
WARNING: Do not use any blades, or  
fastening hardware other than the washers and  
nuts illustrated in the following illustrations.  
These parts must be provided by POULAN  
PRO, and installed as shown below. Failure to  
use proper parts can cause the blade to fly off  
and seriously hurt you or others.  
NOTE: When installing the blade, make sure  
you install it with the correct side facing up  
(marked on the blade). If you are re-installing  
an older blade and the writing has worn off,  
use the following illustration as a guide.  
NOTE: If your unit has been assembled for  
trimmer head use, refer to the section ATTACH-  
ING THE PLASTIC SHIELD AND TRIMMER  
HEAD and reverse the steps to remove the plas-  
tic shield and trimmer head before you mount the  
metal shield and blade. Store these parts for fu-  
ture use. Never use the trimmer head with the  
metal blade installed.  
Top view of blade  
Teeth on  
blade point in  
this direction  
ASSEMBLY OF THE METAL SHIELD  
DANGER: The metal shield must be  
properly installed on the tool anytime the tool  
is used with the blade. The forward tip 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 tube. The blade is  
sharp and can cut you. Be sure to wear gloves  
while working with blades.  
NOTE: The dust cup and retaining washer  
are located on the gearbox and not in the parts  
bag.  
S Remove the retainer washer from the gear-  
box, and leave the dust cup on the gearbox.  
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove a  
plastic protective covering from the  
threaded shaft before removing the retain-  
ing washer.  
S If your unit has a plastic cover over the  
threads on the shaft, remove the covering to  
expose the threads.  
S Place the metal shield under the gearbox,  
and align the screw holes.  
Gearbox  
Retaining  
Washer  
Dust Cup  
S
S Install the blade over the threaded shaft ex-  
tending from the gearbox between the dust  
cup and the retaining washer. 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.  
S Slide the blade and retaining washer onto  
the shaft of the gearbox.  
S Now place the cupped washer onto the  
shaft. Make sure the cupped side of the  
washer is toward the blade.  
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S Install the blade nut by threading onto the  
shaft counterclockwise.  
FUEL YOUR UNIT  
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded  
gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed with a good  
quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to  
be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater  
brand oil is recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is ob-  
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of  
unleaded gasoline). When mixing fuel follow the  
instructions printed on the container. Always  
read and follow the safety rules under FUEL  
SAFETY.  
Shield  
Threaded  
Shaft  
Dust Cup  
STARTING  
Blade  
Retaining  
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT  
Washer  
S Move the ON/STOP switch to the STOP  
position (toward the cutting head).  
S If engine does not stop, move choke to the  
FULL CHOKE position.  
Cupped  
Washer  
ON  
ON/STOP  
Switch  
STOP  
Throttle Trigge
STARTING YOUR ENGINE  
WARNING: The blade or trimmer  
head will turn while starting the engine. Avoid  
any contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can  
cause serious burns.  
NOTE: A special feature called the “Throttle  
Lock” holds the throttle trigger in the depressed  
position during starting.  
WARNING: Do not use any blades, or  
fastening hardware other than the  
washers and nuts illustrated. These parts must  
be provided by POULAN PRO, and installed as  
shown below. Failure to use proper parts can  
cause the blade to fly off and seriously hurt you  
or others.  
S Lock throttle trigger into the starting postion  
by first pressing the lockout lever on the top  
of the control handle. While the lockout lever  
is depressed, squeeze and hold the throttle  
trigger.  
NOTE: Make sure all parts are in place as il-  
lustrated, and the blade is sandwiched be-  
tween the dust cup and the retaining washer.  
There should be no space between the blade  
and the dust cup or the retaining washer.  
S Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the  
side of the gearbox by rotating the blade.  
S Insert a hex wrench into the aligned holes.  
This will keep the shaft from turning while  
tightening the blade nut.  
Lock Button  
Lockout  
Lever  
Throttle T
S Before releasing the throttle trigger, press  
the lock button. While this button is still de-  
pressed release the throttle trigger.  
NOTE: This should allow the throttle trigger  
to remain in the depressed position for start-  
ing. You may want to practice this a few times  
before you first start the unit.  
Hex Wrench  
S DO NOT squeeze throttle trigger during  
starting; otherwise, it will be necessary to  
reset the throttle lock.  
COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE  
S Tighten the blade nut firmly with a wrench  
while holding hex wrench in position.  
S Remove the hex wrench.  
S Turn blade by hand. If the blade binds  
against the shield, or appears to be uneven,  
the blade is not centered, and you must rein-  
stall.  
AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL  
S Rest engine and shield on ground, support-  
ing trimmer head off ground.  
NOTE: To remove blade, insert hex wrench  
S Move the switch to the ON position.  
into aligned holes. Un-thread nut and remove S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.  
parts. Be sure to store parts and instructions S Move the choke lever to FULL CHOKE  
for future use.  
position.  
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Starter  
Handle  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR  
USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD  
Bring the engine to cutting speed before enter-  
ing the material to be cut.  
Choke  
Do not run engine at a higher speed than neces-  
sary. 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.  
If the trimmer head does not turn when the en-  
gine is in operation, make sure the drive shaft  
housing is properly seated in engine shroud.  
Always release the throttle trigger and allow  
the engine to return to idle speed when not cut-  
ting.  
ADVANCING THE TRIMMER LINE  
Trimmer line will advance approximately 2 in. (5  
cm) each time the bottom of the trimmer head is  
tapped on the ground with the engine running at  
full throttle.  
The most efficient line length is the maximum  
length allowed by line limiter.  
Always keep the shield in place when the tool  
is being operated.  
To Advance Line:  
Primer Bulb  
Muffler  
S Set the throttle trigger in the starting position  
using the throttle lock feature. Keep throttle  
trigger in the starting position until engine runs  
smoothly.  
S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.  
S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-  
tion.  
S Pull starter rope handle no more than 6  
pulls, until engine runs.  
S Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move  
choke lever to OFF CHOKE position. Allow  
unit to run for 30 more seconds at OFF  
CHOKE before releasing throttle trigger  
from the starting position. Release throttle  
trigger by squeezing the trigger and then re-  
leasing it.  
S Operate the engine at full throttle.  
S Hold the trimmer head parallel to and above  
the grassy area.  
STARTING A WARM ENGINE  
S Move the switch to the ON position.  
S Move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE  
position.  
S Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.  
S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow in-  
structions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE.  
S Tap bottom of trimmer head lightly on the  
ground one time. Approximately 2 in. (5 cm)  
of line will be advanced with each tap. A  
blade on the shield will cut the line to the cor-  
rect length.  
USING YOUR UNIT  
OPERATING POSITION  
Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy area.  
Tapping on surfaces such as concrete or as-  
phalt can cause excessive wear to the trim-  
mer head.  
If line is worn down to 2 in. (5 cm) or less, more  
than one tap will be required to obtain the most  
efficient line length.  
Control Handle  
in Right Hand  
WARNING: Use only .080” (2 mm)di-  
ameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad-  
vance properly and can cause serious injury.  
Do not use other materials such as wire,  
string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during cut-  
ting and become a dangerous missile that can  
cause serious injury.  
S Left arm extended with hand holding the  
handlebar grip.  
S Right hand holding control handle, with fin-  
gers on throttle trigger.  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR  
USE WITH BRUSHBLADE  
S Engine below waist level.  
S Shoulder strap pad centered on left shoul- S Blade Thrust is a reaction that only occurs  
der.  
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 occur-  
ring, and how you can remain in control of unit  
if blade thrust occurs.  
S Danger sign centered on your back.  
S Full weight of tool on left shoulder.  
S Without operator bending over, the blade or  
trimmer head is near and parallel to the  
ground and easily contacts material to be  
cut.  
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S WHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST Blade The blade should not turn while the engine is  
Thrust can occur when the spinning blade running at idle. If the blade turns at idle, do not  
contacts an object that it does not cut. This use your unit. Refer to the Carburetor adjust-  
contact causes the blade to stop for an instant ment section or contact your Authorized Ser-  
and then suddenly move or “thrust” away from vice Dealer.  
the object that was hit. The “thrusting” reaction  
10 o’clock  
can be violent enough to cause the operator to  
Cut using the 8 o’clock  
to 10 o’clock position of  
the blade  
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.  
8 o’clock  
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 prop-  
erly, the occurrence of blade thrust will be  
reduced and the operator will be less likely  
to lose control.  
WARNING: The operator or others  
must not try to clear away cut material with the  
engine running or the blade turning to avoid  
serious injury. Stop engine and blade before  
removing materials wrapped around blade or  
tube.  
REPLACING THE LINE  
WARNING: Trimmer head parts that  
are chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in  
any other way can fly apart and cause serious  
injury. Do not use. Replace damaged parts be-  
fore using unit.  
S Press the tab on the side of the trimmer  
head and twist the lock ring.  
S Remove the lock ring and tap button.  
S Cut only grass, weeds, and woody brush up  
to 2 inches in diameter with the brush blade.  
Do not let the blade contact material it can-  
not cut such as stumps, rocks, fences,  
metal, etc., or clusters of hard, woody brush  
having a diameter greater than 2 inches.  
S Keep the blade sharp. A dull blade is more  
likely to snag and thrust.  
Trimmer  
Head  
Tab  
Tap Button  
Lock Ring  
S Pull spool out of the trimmer head.  
S Clean dirt and debris from all parts.  
S Replace with a pre-wound spool , or replace  
line using two 20 foot lengths of .080” (2 mm)  
diameter line.  
S When installing new line on an existing spool,  
insert 1/16I of the line into the anchoring hole  
in the bed of the spool, and wrap the line even-  
ly and and firmly around the spool in the direc-  
tion of the arrow found on the spool.  
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 right to your left. Swing-  
ing the unit in the same direction as the  
blade spins increases the cutting action.  
S Use the shoulder strap and keep a firm grip  
on the unit with both hands. A properly ad-  
justed 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 Keep blade below waist level; it will be eas-  
ier to maintain control of unit.  
S Do not raise the engine above your waist as  
the blade can come dangerously close to  
your body.  
S Do not swing unit with such force that you  
are in danger of losing your balance.  
Bring the engine to cutting speed before enter-  
ing the material to be cut.  
Anchoring  
Hole  
S Insert ends of the lines through the exit holes  
in the sides of the trimmer head.  
NOTE: A metal insert is located in the exit  
hole. As your unit wears from use, you can re-  
install this insert upside down to provide a new  
surface for the exit of the line from the trimmer  
head.  
If the blade does not turn when you squeeze  
the throttle trigger, make sure tube is fully in-  
serted into the engine.  
Always release the throttle trigger and allow mer head, this insert can fly off and become a  
engine to return to idle speed when not cutting. dangerous missile.  
WARNING: When installing the metal  
insert, you must install from the inside of the trim-  
mer head. If installed on the outside of the trim-  
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CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT  
Metal Insert  
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.  
Damage will occur if you turn the needles be-  
yond the limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is a  
complicated task. We recommend that you take  
your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.  
SPARK PLUG  
Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion  
CJ-8Y plug; spark plug gap is .025 in.  
IGNITION TIMING  
S Once line is passed through the exit hole,  
place the spool in the trimmer head. Press  
the spool down and turn it until it locks down  
and does not pop up when you release it.  
S Make sure the line is not caught between the  
rim of the spool and the wall of the trimmer  
head.  
Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Engine will not start.  
S Replace the tap button, and place the lock  
ring onto the trimmer head.  
S Fuel tank empty.  
S Engine flooded.  
S Align the lock ring over the catches on the  
trimmer head. Push the ring down and turn un-  
til catches lock into place.  
S Spark plug not firing.  
S Fuel not reaching carburetor.  
S Carburetor requires adjustment.  
Engine will not idle properly.  
Catch  
S Carburetor requires adjustment.  
Catch  
S Throttle trigger problems.  
Engine will not accelerate, lacks  
power, or dies under a load.  
Lock  
Tab  
S Air filter dirty.  
S Spark plug fouled.  
S Carburetor requires adjustment.  
Catch  
Catch  
Engine smokes excessively.  
S Air filter dirty.  
S Make sure the lock ring is securely fastened  
by pulling on it and twisting it in both direc-  
tions.  
S Too much oil mixed with gasoline.  
S Carburetor requires adjustment.  
Line does not advance or breaks while  
cutting.  
WARNING: All catches must be fas-  
tened and lock tab latched in the lock ring. If  
installed incorrectly, lock ring can fly off and be-  
come a dangerous missile.  
S Pull the line extending from the trimmer  
head. This will allow the spool to release  
from the locked position.  
S Line improperly routed in head.  
S Line improperly wound on spool.  
S Line size incorrect.  
Line welds onto spool.  
S Line size incorrect  
S Line improperly wound on spool.  
S Crowding line on material being cut.  
SPOOL REPLACEMENT  
Line pulls back into head  
S Too little line outside of head.  
S Line size incorrect.  
Replace the spool when the square corners on  
the lugs are rounded off, reduced in size, or bro-  
ken. Follow instructions under REPLACING  
THE LINE for removing and installing the spool.  
Need Assistance?  
Call 1-800-554-6723 for assistance.  
Need Service Parts?  
Contact your dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
Frigidaire Home Products Division WCI Outdoor  
Products, Inc., warrants to the original purchaser  
that each new POULAN PRO brand gasoline  
tool or attachment is free from defects in material  
and workmanship and agrees to repair or re-  
place under this warranty any defective gasoline  
product or attachment as follows from the origi-  
nal date of purchase.  
n  
Normal lug  
SERVICE  
2 YEARS--Parts and Labor, when used for  
household purposes.  
We recommend all service and adjustments 90 DAYS--Parts and Labor, when used for  
not listed in this manual be performed by an commercial, professional, or income produc-  
Authorized Service Dealer.  
ing purposes.  
10  
 
30 DAYS--Parts and Labor, if used for rental Control Warranty Parts List) is defective or a  
purposes.  
defect in the materials or workmanship of the  
engine causes the failure of such an emission  
related part, the part will be repaired or  
replaced by POULAN/WEED EATER.  
This warranty is not transferable and does not  
cover damage or liability caused by improper  
handling, improper maintenance, or the use of  
accessories and/or attachments not specifically  
recommended by Frigidaire Home Products for  
this tool. Additionally, this warranty does not cov-  
er tune-ups, spark plugs, filters, etc., that will  
wear and require replacement with reasonable  
use during the warranty period. This warranty  
does not cover predelivery setup or normal ad-  
justments explained in the operator’s manual.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LE-  
GAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER  
RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO  
STATE.  
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR  
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,  
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS  
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-  
PRESSLY 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 CONSE-  
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE  
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT  
APPLY TO YOU.  
Frigidaire Home Products’ policy is to continu-  
ously improve its products. Therefore, Frigidaire  
Home Products reserves the right to change,  
modify, or discontinue models, designs, specifi-  
cations, and accessories of all products at any  
time without notice or obligation to any pur-  
chaser.  
OWNER’S  
WARRANTY  
RESPONSIBILITIES: As the lawn and  
garden equipment engine owner, you are  
responsible for the performance of the  
required maintenance listed in your Owner’s  
Manual.  
POULAN/WEED  
EATER  
recommends that you retain all receipts  
covering maintenance on your lawn and  
garden  
equipment  
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 lawn and  
garden equipment engine owner, you should  
be aware that POULAN/WEED EATER may  
deny you warranty coverage if your lawn and  
garden equipment engine or a part of it has  
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper  
maintenance, unapproved modifications, or  
the use of parts not made or approved by the  
original equipment manufacturer. You are  
responsible for presenting your lawn and  
garden  
equipment  
engine  
to  
a
POULAN/WEED EATER authorized repair  
center as soon as a problem exists. Warranty  
repairs should be completed in a reasonable  
amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you  
have any questions regarding your warranty  
rights and responsibilities, you should contact  
your nearest authorized service center or call  
POULAN/WEED  
1--800--554--6723.  
EATER  
at  
WARRANTY  
COMMENCEMENT DATE: The warranty  
period begins on the date the lawn and garden  
equipment engine is purchased. LENGTH  
OF COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a  
period of two years from the initial date of  
purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR  
OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or  
replacement of any warranted part will be  
U.S. EPA  
EMISSION CONTROL  
WARRANTY STATEMENT  
YOUR  
WARRANTY  
RIGHTS  
AND  
OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental performed at no charge to the owner at an  
Protection Agency and POULAN/WEED approved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing  
EATER, DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR center. If you have any questions regarding  
PRODUCTS are pleased to explain the your warranty rights and responsibilities, you  
emissions control system warranty on your should contact your nearest authorized  
lawn and garden equipment engine. All new service center or call POULAN/WEED  
utility and lawn and garden equipment EATER at 1--800--554--6723 WARRANTY  
engines must be designed, built, and PERIOD: Any warranted part which is not  
equipped to meet the stringent anti--smog scheduled for replacement as required  
standards. POULAN/WEED EATER must maintenance, or which is scheduled only for  
warrant the emission control system on your regular inspection to the effect of “repair or  
lawn and garden equipment engine for the replace as necessary” shall be warranted for 2  
periods of time listed below provided there has years. Any warranted part which is scheduled  
been no abuse, neglect, or improper for replacement as required maintenance  
maintenance of your lawn and garden shall be warranted for the period of time up to  
equipment engine. Your emission control the first scheduled replacement point for that  
system includes parts such as the carburetor part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be  
and the ignition system. Where a warrantable charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the  
condition exits, POULAN/WEED EATER will determination that  
a
warranted part is  
repair your lawn and garden equipment defective if the diagnostic work is performed at  
engine at no cost to you. Expenses covered an approved POULAN/WEED EATER  
under warranty include diagnosis, parts and servicing  
center.  
CONSEQUENTIAL  
labor. MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY DAMAGES: POULAN/WEED EATER may  
COVERAGE: If any emissions related part on be liable for damages to other engine  
your engine (as listed under Emissions components caused by the failure of  
a
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warranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS 1--800--554--6723  
MAINTENANCE,  
NOT COVERED: All failures caused by REPLACEMENT  
AND  
REPAIR  
OF  
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are EMISSION  
RELATED  
PARTS:  
Any  
not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED POULAN/WEED  
EATER  
approved  
PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts replacement part used in the performance of  
can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. any warranty maintenance or repair on  
POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to cover emission related parts will be provided without  
failures of warranted parts caused by the use charge to the owner if the part is under  
of add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A warranty.  
EMISSION  
CONTROL  
CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor,  
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up to  
should contact your nearest authorized maintenance schedule), Ignition Module.  
service center or call POULAN/WEED MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner is  
EATER at 1--800--554--6723 . WHERE TO responsible for the performance of all required  
GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty maintenance as defined in the owner’s  
services or repairs shall be provided at all manual.  
POULAN/WEED EATER service centers. call:  
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