Poulan 031, 530088914 User Manual
Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
For Occasional Use Only
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ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
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WARNING:
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 de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones
graves.
A VERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products
North America
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
Augusta, GA 30907
CopyrightE2001 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
530088914 5/4/01
FRANÇAIS
SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire
and serious injury. Read and follow all
instructions.
This power unit can be dangerous!
is responsible for following unit and manual
instructions and warnings. Read entire Operator’s Manual before using unit! Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use
of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow unit
and manual instructions and warnings. Never
allow children to operate this unit.
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
DANGER:
flailing devices. Unit is designed for line trimmer use only. Use of any other accessories or
attachments will increase the risk of injury.
WARNING:
jects violently. You and others can be blinded/
injured. Wear safety glasses and leg protection. Keep body parts clear of rotating line.
Safety Glasses or similar eye protection
Boots
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50
feet (15 meters) away. If approached stop unit
immediately.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgement. If
you need assistance, contact your authorized
service dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
OPERATOR SAFETY
Dress properly. Always wear safety
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glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing maintenance, on
your unit (safety glasses are available).
Eye protection should be marked Z87.
Always wear face or dust mask if operation
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is dusty.
Always wear heavy, long pants, long
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sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety
leg guards is recommended.
When using gardening
Operator
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
Never use blades , wire or
Trimmer line throws ob-
Hazard Zone
50 ft.
(15 m)
Always wear foot protection. Do not go
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barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.
Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure
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or remove loose clothing or clothing with
loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
Being fully covered also helps protect you
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from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line.
Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when
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you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what
you are doing; use common sense.
Wear hearing protection.
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Never start or run inside a closed room or
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building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
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UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Disconnect the spark plug before perform-
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ing maintenance (except carburetor adjustments).
Look for and replace damaged or loose
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parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuel leaks before use. Keep in good working condition.
Replace trimmer head parts that are
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chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
Maintain unit according to recommended
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procedures. Keep cutting line at proper
length.
Use only 0.080” (2 mm) diameter Poulan
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PRO!brand line. Never use wire, rope,
string, etc.
Install required shield properly before using
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the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and securely fastened.
Make sure unit is assembled correctly as
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shown in this manual.
Make carburetor adjustments with lower
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end supported to prevent line from contacting any object.
Keep others away when making carburetor
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adjustments.
Use only recommended Poulan PRO!ac-
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cessories and replacement parts.
Have all maintenance and service not ex-
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plained in this manual performed by an authorized service dealer.
FUEL SAFETY
Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
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Keep away from sparks or flames.
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Use a container approved for fuel.
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Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
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the unit.
Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel
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spills.
Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
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fueling site before starting engine.
Stop engine and allow to cool before re-
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moving fuel cap.
Always store gasoline in a container ap-
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proved for flammable liquids.
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CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING:
each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown
by or become entangled in line. Hard objects
can damage trimmer head and be thrown
causing serious injury.
Use only for trimming, mowing, and sweep-
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ing. Do not use for edging, pruning, or
hedge trimming.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
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reach.
Keep all parts of your body away from spin-
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ning line and muffler. Keep engine below waist
level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
Cutting with the line on right side of the
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shield will throw debris away from the operator.
Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Inspect the area before
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before
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storing or transporting in vehicle.
Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-
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porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the engine and letting it
run until it stops.
Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va-
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pors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acci-
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dentally cause injury. Unit can be hung by
the tube.
Store the unit out of the reach of children
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If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.
SAFETY NOTICE:
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 abnormal 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 operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool.
Exposure to vibrations
SPECIAL NOTICE:
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 California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by law that
many internal combustion engines be
equipped with a spark arresting 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 service. After
50 hours of use, we recommend that your
muffler be serviced or replaced by your authorized service dealer
This unit is equipped
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
ADJUST THE ASSIST HANDLE
Loosen handle by turning T--handle/screw
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counterclockwise.
Rotate handle to upright position on the
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tube.
Adjust handle to a comfortable position be-
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tween the trigger and the safety label on the
tube.
Retighten handle securely by turning T--
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handle/screw clockwise.
ATTACH THE SHIELD
WARNING:
erly installed. The shield provides partial
protection from the risk of thrown objects to
the operator and others and is equipped with
a line limiter blade which cuts excess line to
the proper length. The line limiter blade (on
underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
Remove wing nut from shield.
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Insert bracket into slot as shown.
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Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in
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bracket.
Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
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Shield
Make sure your unit is
The shield must be prop-
Slot
Bracket
Wing
nut
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