Poulan 177817 User Manual

177817 Rev. 3 03.16.06 BY Printed in U.S.A.

Safety Rules ........................................ 2-4

Assembly.................................................4

Operation............................................. 5-9

Maintenance Schedule..........................10

WARNING: This trimmer is equipped with an internal com bus tion engine and should

not be used on or near any un im proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov ered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be main tained in effective working order by the operator. In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the mufﬂ er is available through your nearest au tho rized service center/department.

Maintenance.................................... 10-13

Service and Adjustments................. 14-15

Storage............................................ 15-16

Troubleshooting.....................................17

SAFETY RULES

The operation of any trimmer can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your trimmer or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting. Be thor ough ly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

• Keep all parts of your body away from mufﬂ er and spinning line. A hot mufﬂ er can cause serious burns.

• Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.

• Stay away from breakable objects, such as house windows, auto glass, green hous es, etc.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the spinning lines.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people before trimming, particularly small children and pets. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

• Wear appropriate clothing such as a long-sleeved shirt or jacket. Also wear long trousers or slacks. Do not wear shorts.

• Do not wear loose clothing which could get caught in this equipment.

• Do not operate the machine when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear work gloves and sturdy footwear. Leather work shoes or short boots work well for most people. These will protect the operator’s ankles and shins from small sticks, splinters, and other debris, and improve traction.

• Do not pull machine backwards unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while moving backwards.

• Do not operate the machine without proper guards, plates or other safety protective devices in place.

• See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer.

• Never use blades, wire, or ﬂ ailing devices. This unit is designed for line trimmer use only. Use of other ac ces so ries or attachments will increase the risk of injury.

• Stop the rotating trimmer head when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Wait for the cutting lines to stop rotating.

• Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the equipment and allow it to cool, before clean ing, repairing or inspecting the unit. Be sure the trimmer head and all moving parts have stopped.

• Operate only in daylight or good artiﬁ cial light.

• Do not operate the machine while under the inﬂ uence of alcohol or drugs.

• Never operate machine in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing: keep a ﬁ rm hold on the handle and walk; never run.

• If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

• Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when op er at ing machine.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury. All slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not trim it.

DO:

• Trim across the face of slopes: never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

DO NOT:

• Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The operator could lose footing or balance.

• Do not trim excessively steep slopes.

• Do not trim on wet grass. Reduced footing could cause slipping.

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Chil dren are often attracted to the ma chine and the trimming activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

• Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for small children.

• Never allow children to operate the machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are ﬂ ammable and vapors are explosive.

- Use only an ap proved con tain er.

- Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke.

- Never refuel the machine in doors.

- Never store the machine or fuel con-

tain er inside where there is an open ﬂ ame, such as a water heat er.

- Move away from fueling site before

starting engine.

• Never run a machine inside a closed area.

• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine (motor) running. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent ac ci den tal starting.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially trimmer head and engine bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris buildup. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before cleaning or storing.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

• Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine.

• Clean and replace safety and in struc tion decals as necessary.

Look for this symbol to point out im por tant safety precautions. It means CAU TION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFE TY IS INVOLVED.

WARNING: In order to prevent ac-

ci den tal starting when setting up, trans port ing, ad just ing or making repairs, always dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug.

CAUTION: Mufﬂ er and other engine

parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after engine has stopped. To avoid severe burns on contact, stay away from these areas.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its

constituents, and certain vehicle com po nents contain or emit chem i cals known to the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and birth defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm.

Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new trimmer. IMPORTANT: This trimmer is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new trimmer has been as sem bled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., nec es sary to complete the as sem bly have been placed in the parts bag. To ensure safe and proper operation of your trimmer, all parts and hard ware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.

Loose Parts Packed Separately

Trimmer Lines

(2) Sets

Bottle of oil

(0.130 dia. x 16.75" long) (0.155 dia. x 18.75" long)

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRIMMER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so

as not to pinch or damage control cables.

1. Loosen handle knobs enough to allow upper handle to be unfolded from the shipping position.

2. Raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten handle knob.

3. Remove handle padding holding trimmer head control bar to upper handle.

22" MODELS ONLY: Your trimmer handle can be adjusted for your trimming comfort. Refer to “ADJUST HANDLE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

Upper handle

LIFT UP

TO REMOVE TRIMMER FROM CAR TON

1. Remove loose parts included with trimmer.

2. Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down ﬂ at.

3. Remove all packing materials.

4. Roll trimmer out of carton and check carton thor ough ly for additional loose parts.

Handle knob

Lower handle

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER (TECUMSEH MODELS)

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING TRIMMER. Compare the illustrations with your trimmer to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

These symbols may appear on your trimmer or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.

Throttle control

Starter handle

Handle knob

CAUTION

FAST

FUEL

Trimmer head control bar

Trimmer head control lever (if equipped)

Gasoline cap

ENGINE OFF

SLOW

OIL

Engine cover

Primer

Mufﬂ er

Engine oil cap with dipstick

IMPORTANT: This trimmer is shipped WITH OUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.

Trimmer head control bar - must be held down to the handle to engage trimmer head. Release to stop the trimmer head. Primer - pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine.

Chassis cover

Trimmer head

Trimmer line

Throttle control - used for starting and stopping the engine and allows you to select either fast or slow engine speed.

Starter handle - used for start ing en gine. Trimmer head control lever (if equipped)

- used to engage trimmer head.

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER (BRIGGS & STRATTON MODELS)

These symbols may appear on your trimmer or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.

FAST

Throttle control

Starter handle

Handle knob

SLOW

CAUTION

ENGINE OFF

Trimmer head control bar

Engine oil cap with dipstick

FUEL

Mufﬂ er

OIL

Gasoline cap

Air ﬁ lter

Primer

IMPORTANT: This trimmer is shipped WITH OUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.

Chassis cover

Trimmer head

Trimmer line

Throttle control - used for starting and stopping the engine and allows you to select either FAST or SLOW engine speed. Starter handle - used for start ing the en gine.

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Poulan 177817 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

ASSEMBLY

OPERATION