Poulan 195 User Manual
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MODEL:
GAS POWlXtED LINE TRIMMER
Always "Wear Eye Pr^
POULAN PRO
Shrevepoxi^ Louisiana 71129
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fik DANGERi Read the Operator’s
Manwal and FpRow All Warioings
and ^iafei^ FiailiireTo
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIGNS 3
KNOW YOUR UNIT............................................. 5
ASSEMBLY......................................................... 6
OPERATION — Fueling Your Engine...................... 9
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE TYPE:
DISPLACEMENT:
ENGINE RPM:
IGNITION:
IGNITION TIMING:
CARBURETOR:
ENGINE “OFF”:
STARTER:
2—Qyde, Air Cooled
30cc
Operating—7500
Idle—2600-3400
Solid State
Spark Advance —
Nonadjustable
Diaphragm All Position
With Adjustable Fuel
Mixture Jets
Positive Switch
Auto Rewind
10
USINGYOIJRUNlTASAUNETRIMmiR 11
USING YOUR UNIT AS A BRUSHGUTTER 15
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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ACCESSORIES 3, 9,14,17, & 22
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SERIAL NIJMBER
AND STARTING
INSTRUCTIONS
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HANDLEBAR
Back Cover
MUFFLER;
Temperature Limiting
(not spark arresting)
CUTTING PATH:
FUEL TANK:
SPARKPLUG:
SPARK PLUG GAP:
MODULE AIR GAP:
LUBRICATION;
CUTTING LINE;
MANXJFACTUBED tJNDEa ONE ORMOBB OF THE FOLLOWING us. PATENTS:
4,035,912; 4,062,780; 4,112,053; 4,161,820; 4,167,812; 4, 183,136; 4,188433; 4,211,004;
44W.675; 4462,074; 4,451463; 4,841,829; 4440,028; Jk D304,196. OTHER US. AND FOR.
EIGN PAlENia FENDINU
Trimmer Head: 18”
Blade; 8”
500cc
Champion (CJ-8Y)
.025”
.010” to .014”
Gasoline/Oil Mixture — 40:1
(see “Fueling Your Engine”)
.080” Diameter brand line
UNEUMITER
FUEL CAP
CHOKE
PRIMER
BULB
/
METAL
fiTURLD
AÏEFILTER
MUFFLER
& GUARD
SPARKPLUG
BLADE
SPECIALNOnCE
For users on U.S. Forest Land and in some states, including Califorma(Publiç Resources Cddes 4442
and 4443), Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Orégon, and Washington: Certain internal combus
tion engines operated on forest, brush, and/or grass—covaed land in the above areas are required to be equipped
with a spark arrestor, maintained in effective working order, or the engine must be çphs^cted, eqqi^
maintained for the prevention of fire. Check with your state or local authorities for regulations pertainm
these requirements. these requirements is à violation of thé law. This uint
Clipped with a ^ark axi^tor; however, a sp^k as an optional part. If a spark arrestor
is required in your area, contact your Authorized Service Dealer for the correct kit.
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A WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(See Additional Safety Instructions throulgiiout this Manual)
A DANGER - THIS POWER TOOL CAN BE DANGEROUS! This unit can cause serious
iiymy including amputation or blîndnéss to the operator and others. The wamini^ and safety instruc
tions in this manual must be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using the unit. The
operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Read
the entire Operator’s Manual before assembling and using the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read,
understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit.
Adanger
BLADE CAN THRUST VIOLENTLY
AWAY FROM MATERIAL IT DOES
NOT CUT
- BLADE THRUST CAN CAUSE
AMPUTATION OF ARMS OR LEGS.
- KEBPPEOPLE AND ANIMALS
30 FEET (10 METERS) AWAY.
Leg Guards
—Protectionr
4^^
Boots
la
Blade
Coasts
60 Foot (20 meter)
Hazard Zone
Stop Coasting Blade
by Contact mth Cut^
Material,
Awarning
TRIMMER LINE CAN THROW
OBJECTS VIOLENTLY.
- YOUCANBEBLESIDED
OR INJURED,
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- WEAREYEANDLEG
^-^JÎRQTECTIQN.__„_^^
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A WABNING
HAZARD ZONE FOR THROWN
OBJECTS,
- BIADE/TRIMMER LINE CAN
THROW OBJECTS VIOLENTLY.
- OTHERS CAN BE BLINDED
ORINJUREP.
- KEEP PEOPLE AND ANIMALS
30 FEET (10 METERS) AWAY.
A WARNING
BLADE COASTS AFTER THE
THROTTLE IS RELEASED.
- THE BLADE CAN SERIOUSLY
CUT YOU OR OTHERS,
" STOP THE BLADE WITH CUT
MATERIAL.
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Operator’s
Manual
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SAFETY FACE SHIELD
SAFETY GLASSES ....
SAFETY LEG GUARDS
A WARNING
READ OPERATORS MANUAL,
- FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS.
- FAILURE TO DO SO CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
STOCK NO.
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WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.. ..(Continued)
A OPERATOR SAFETY
• Always wear safety eye protection.
• Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves,
boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards is rec
ommended. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals,
jewelry, short pants, short sleeves, loose clothing,
or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tas
sels, etc.; they can be caught in moving parts. Be
ing fully covered will help protect you from pieces
of toxic plants such as poison ivy thrown by blade
or trimmer head which could be more of a hazard
than touching the plant itself.
• Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
• Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, or un
der the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Wear hearing protection if you use the mait for
more than 1—1/2 hours per day.
• Never start or run the engine inside a closed room
or braiding. Breathing e^aust fuines can kill.
• Keep handies free of oil and fuel.
• Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted
shordder strap with a blade. See "^sembly, ”
A UNITIMAINTENANCE safety
• Look for and replace damaged or loose parts be
fore each use. Look for and repair fuel leaksbefore
use. Keep the unit in good working condition.
• Tbinw—.awayL-blades^hat-are—bent,~warped,-
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way.
Replace trimmer head p^s that are cracked,
chipped, broken, or damaged in any other way be
fore using the unit.
• Maintain the unit according to recommended pro
cedures. Keep the blade sharp. Keep the cutting
line at the proper length.
• Use only POULAN PRO® .080” diameter line.
Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
• Install the required shield properly before using
the unit. Use the metal shield for all weed blade
use. Use the plastic shield for all line trimmer use.
• Use only specified blade or trimmer head; make
sure it is properly installed and securely fastened.
• Never start engine with clutch shroud removed.
The dutch can fly off and cause serious injury.
• Be sure blade or trimmer head stops turning when
engine idles,
• Disconnect the spark plug before performing
maintenance (except carburetor adjustments).
• Make carburetor adjustments wiiL the lower end
supported to prevent the blade or trimmer line
from contacting any object. Hold the unit by hand;
do not use the shoulder strap for support.
• Keep others away when making carburetor ad
justments.
• Use only genuine POULAN PRO accessories as
recommended for this unit.
If situations occur which are nat covered in this manualt iwe care and good judgment.
If you need assistance, contixet your AuthoriT^ Service Dealer,
• Have all maintenance and service not ^plained
in this manual performed by an Authorized Ser
vice Dealer.
A FUEL SAFETY
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks or flames.
• Use a container approved for fuei.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the
unit or while using the unit,
• Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling
site before starting engine,
• Stop engine and allow it to cool before removing
fuel cap.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit. Use
up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the en
gine and letting it run until it stops.
• Store imit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from water
heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc,
A CUTTING SAFETY
• Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove
objects (roiiks, broken glass, nails, wire, string,
etc.) which can be thrown or become entangled in
the blade or trimmer head.
• Keep others including children, animals, bystand-
j3rs,-an(Uie^ers-ou^ide-Lhe~60^ot-(-2G-meteri
Hazard Zone. Stop the engine immediately if you
are approached.
Always keep engine on the right-hand side of
your body.
Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreadi.
Keep blade or trimmer head below waist level.
Do not raise the engine above your waist.
Keep all parts of your body away from blade, trim
mer head, and muffler when engine is runnning.
Cut from your right to your left.
Use only for jobs explahied in this manual,
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
Stop the unit before canying.
Keep the muffler away from your body.
.^ow engine to cool and secure unit before stor
ing or transporting it in a vehicle.
Empty the foel tank before storing or transport
ing 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 vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from water
heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unit so the blade or line limiter cannot acddentally cause injury. The unit can be hung by the
bracket below engine or by drive shaft housing.
Store the unit out of reach of children.
SAFETY NOTICE
damage in the framers, hands, and wrists of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal sweliings. Pro*
longed use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel daxuajge in otherwise hesdthy people, li symptoms
occur such ^ numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in sldn^ c^^ or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers,
han^or wrists,discontuiuetheiiseofthistoolandseekm(^<ii^attention. An anti—vibration system does not
gi^ the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a fMantinual and regular basis
must monitor closely their physiciil condition and the i^hdition of this tooL
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KNOW YOUR UNIT
A. INTRODUCTION
Your tool is a versatile product developed for large
lawns and to make short work of a variety of lawn
care tasks — trimming, scalping, mowing, and
sweeping.
Special Features Include:
• 18” Cutting Path
• TAP—N-GO® Dual Exit Trimmer Head
• Heavy Duty Precision Clutch®
• 30cc Engine
• 8” Brush Blade
• Optional 4 Point, 8” Blade
B. TRACKING mSTEUC
1. After removing the contents from the carton,,
check parts against the Carton Contents list.
2. Examine the parts for dama^. Do not use dam
aged parts.
3. Notify your POXJLAN PRO dealer immediately
if a part is missing or damaged.
NOTE: Your unit has been shipped with a plastic
shipping guard over the primer bulb (see "Spec
ifications” for location). Remove and discard
the plastic shippii^ guard.
NOTE: It normal to hear the fuel filter rattle in
ah empty fuel tank.
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a CARTON CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION
• Engine
• Drive Shaft Assembly
w/Safety Label 1
• Metal Shield
• Plastic Shield
*
• 8” Bmsh Blade
*
• Trimmer Head 1
• Handlebar with Throttle Trigger
Assembly
• Shoulder Strap w/Waming
• Operator’s Mamuai
• Loose Parts Bag
LOOSE PARTS BAG CONTENTS:
• HexWrench-5/32” 1
• Hex Wrench — 3/16”
A. Hex Socket Screw
B. Screw
C. Screw
D. Hex Nut
*
E. Flange Hex Nut
F. Grass Washer
*
G, Flat Washer
*
H. Cupped Washer
I, Cover — Handlebar
*
—J.—RetentionP-late
Parts marked with * are critical and must be sup
plied by your POULAN PRO dealer. Failure to use
the proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and
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seriously hurt you or others._________________________
A WARNING
QTY
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
6
2
1
1
1
1
1
D.HAKDWARE USAGE
NOTE: This Hardware is packaged
in the Plastic Bag. Refer to the
Hardware reference letters
below during assembly.
HARDWARE SHOWN
ACTUAL SIZE
Figure 1
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ASSEMBLY
(If tool is received assembled, repeat all steps in this section to be sure assembly is correct and is ad
justed for the operator.)
A. PREPARATION
This Operator's Manual is designed to help you as
semble the tool and to provide its safe operation. It is
important that you read the entire manual to become
familiar with the tool before you begin assembly.
B. ASSEMBLY STEPS
NOTE: Hardware referred to in the following sections
are shown in actual size in Figure 1,
1. TUBE
a. Place screws into the holes on the front
shroud as shown in Figure 2 .
b. Position locknuts "D.” in lower holes.
c- Hold locknuts “D,” in place; tighten screws
with small hex wrench (provided) just enough
to hold hardware together.
d. Remove the packing cover from the straight
end of the tube if so equipped. Your unit may
not have a packing cover.
NOTE: Make sure the drive shaft does not fall
out of the tube. Dirt on the shaft will significantly
—~-~reduce-the4ife-ofthe-^anitr-4fthe-drive“shaffcialis~^'
out of the tube, clean, re—lubricate, and re—in
stall. See “Drive Shaft Lubrication” in the Main
tenance section.
e. Align the bottom gmove on the tube with the
ridge on the lower wall of the engine opening,
f. Turn the arbor shaft at the bottom of ibe tuc«
as necessary to align the square end of the shaft
with the square hole inside the front opening of
the engine. Figure 2 (inset).
g. Firmlypush tube into the engine openinguntil
the nose cone contacts the foam grip. Figure 2 .
h. Tighten screws “A” alternately with the hex
wrench until secure. Figure 2 .
1. Read your Operator’s Manual
2. Tools you will need:
- Small Hex Wrench provided)
- Large Hex Wrench 5>rovided)
- Adjustable Wrench
- Standard Screwdriver
A*
Locknuts D.
Close up view T
SquareHoIfi-
Shaft
Kidge and
bottom groove
It m^ be necessary to
torn the arbor shaft to
align with thesquare hole.
Figure 2
Remove any packing
material that may be
on the end of the tube.
2. HANBLEBAR ASSEMBLY
a. Locate the decal on the handlebar. Align the
mounting block between the arrows on the de
cal; then, seat the handlebar in the mounting
block.
b. Position cover "I.” between the arrows on the
handlebar and align screw holes.
c. Insert screws “C,” and tighten securely.
NÖTE; Refer to the illustration on the front cover for
proper positioning.
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Figure 3
3. THROTTLE HANDLE ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the rear screw ôom the trigger hous
ing. Figure 4,
b. Slide the trig^r housing onto the ri^t ride of
the handlebar. Align screw holes in the trigger
housing with the sirew hole in the handlel^.
c. Reinstall the rear screw in the trigger housing.
Tighten securely.
NOTE; Make sure the engine switch is located on
the top side of the handle.
d. Secure the loose wire assembly in the groove in
the shaft pad.
4. TRIMMER HEAD & PLASTIC SHIELD
AWABNING
The shield must be properly installed for all line
tiinuner usage* The shield provides partial protectionfrom the risk of thrown objects to the op
erator and others and is equipped with a line
limiter which cuts excess line to proper length*
A WARNING
FEolure to install the shi^d in the position shown
in Figmre 5 can result in serious injury to the op
erator. The length of the shield must be tdigned
with the length of the tube. Direct the widest
Screw
Screw
Hole
Gear Box
Clamp
Widest Part
of Shield
Toward
Engine
Wire Assembly "
hi Shaft Pad
Figure 4
Screw B.
Dust Cup
Arbor Shaft
Grass
a. Remove and discard the packing cover from
the arbor shaft if so equipped.
CAUnONil The line limiter (on the underiside
of the shield) is sharp and can cut you*
b . Place the shield under the gear box and insert
four strews “B,” through the gear box into the
shield. Figure 5.
c. Tigfhten screws “B,” evenly and securely with a
standard screwdriver.
NOTE; Although a screwdriver slot is provided in
screws “B.**, it is easier to install the screws
with a wrench or socket.
Install grass washer "H.” over the arbor shaft.
d.
Make sure grass washer “H." is against and
curved over the dust cup. Figure 6 .
Start threading the trimmer head onto the ar
e.
bor shaft as shown in Figure 5 .
f.
Align the hole in the dust cup with the hole in
the center front of the gear box by turning the
trimmer head.
ir^ert the large hex wrench provided) into the
g-
aligned holes to keep the arbor sb^ from
tuniing. Figure 6 (inset).
5. METAL SHIELD AND BLADE
A DANGER
The metal shield must be properly installed on
illtfi U>ol anytime the tool is used with the blade*
JTke forward tip on the metal shield helps to re
duce the occurrence of blade thrust which can
cause serioris ir^ury such as amputation to the
operator or bystanders*
A DANGER
E^iire to install the shield in the position
i^pwn in Figures 6 and 7 can result in serious
ii]^j|iiry to the operator. The length of the shield
must be aligned with the length of the tube. Direct widest part of the shield toward the engiTie.
Trimmer
Head
Direction
to Install
Figure 5
h.
Ti^ten the trimmer heid counterclockwise
a^imst gr^s washer “H.” and the dust cup
while holding the large hex wrench. See Fig
ure 5 (inset),
i. Remove the hex wrench.
NOTE: To remove the trimmer head« insert
the hex wrench into the aligned holes in the dust
cup and gear box. Unthread the trimmer head. Be
sure to store the grass washer, plastic shield, 4
shield screws, and hardware with the trimmer
head for future use.
NOTE: Ifyourunit is equipiffid as a line trimmer, re
move the trimnier head, grass washer, andplastic
shield before installingme metal shield and blade.
Store parts for future use.
a. Reinove and discard the packing cover from
the arbor shaft, if so equipped.
b. Remove the dust cup,
c. Position the retention plate on the underside
of the metal shield and al^ screw holes. Make
sure the flat ride of the plate is against the met
al shield Figure 6.
d. H<dd the retention plate M porition and place
the metal shield under the gear box,
screwholes. Figured.
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Insert the four shield screws one at a time
through the gear box and shield, then thread
them into retention plate
f.
Tighten the screws evenly and securely with
the 3/16” hex wrench (provided).
Install the dust cup over the arbor shaft.
g
h. Install blade over arbor shaft, making sure the
hole in the center of the blade is fitted around
. the raised center on the dust cup. Figure 6 .
NOTE: When installing blade, make sure teeth
on blade are oriented as shown in Figure 6 .
i. Install the large flat washer “G.”, cupped
washer “H.”, and nut "E.” as shown in Rgure 6. Be sure cupped washer "H.” is install^
as shown in Figure 6 (inset).
Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the
J-
side of the gear box by turning the dust cup.
k.
Insert the large hex wrench (provided) into the
aligned holes. Figure 6 (inset, upper left).
l.
While holding the hex wrench in position,
firmly tighten nut "E,” counterdockv^e with
a Tvrench.
m. Remove tfm hex wrench.
n. Turn blade by hand. Ifthe blade binds against
shield, blade is not centered. Heinstall blade.
NOTE: To remove the blade, align holes as in
step “j.”; then, insert the large hex wrendi.
Unthread hex flange nut and remove parts. Be
sure to store the blade, flat washer, cupped
“wmshm^^andheXflang^iuftTbrTutm^
Screw C.*
Hex Wrench in
aligned holes
Widest Portion
of Shield*
Toward Engine
Retention
Plate J.*
Cupped Side
Toward i Washer H.*'
Blade j ^
Figure 6
Awarntotg _
Paita-iiotedwilir*~ar€rcrfti^ai"^'d misst ne sup
plied by your POUtiAN PRO dealer. Failure to
use proper parts can cause the blade to fly off
and seriously hurt you or others.
1 ^Washer G.*
Dust Cup
Washer H.*
(see inset)
— Nut E.*
6. SHOimOER STRAP
A WARNING
Proper shoxilder strap and handlebar adjust
ments before starting the engine are required
for safe and efficient use.
a. Tiy on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and
balance before startii^ the engine and begin
ning a cutting operation.
b. Insert your rigiit 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. Figure 7.
NOTE: A one—half twist is built in the shoulder
strap to allow the strap to rest fiat on the Moulder.
c. Adjust the strap so that the hook will be about
10 inches below the waist when the hook is at
tached to the shoulder strap.
d. Fasten shoulder strap hook to damp and lift
tool to the operating position. Figure 7.
e. Check for the following:
Left arm extended, hand holding handlebar
1.
grip-
2.
Eight hand holding trigger handle, fingers on
throttle trigger.
Engine below waist level.
3,
4.
Shoulder strap pad centered on left shoulder.
Danger sign centered on your back.
5.
Full weight of tool on left shoxdder.
6,
Without operator bending over, the blade or
7,
trimmer head is near and parallel to the
ground and easily contacts material to he cut.
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f. Modify these initial adjustments as necessary
for comfort and control but do not locate the
handlebar mounting block below the point of
the arrow on the safefylabels. Do not locate the
shoulder strap damp in any position other
than between the engine and handlebar
mounting block.
OPERATING
POSITION
Danger S%n
Centered on
Your Back
Figure 7
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