Poulan 530088777 User Manual

Operator’s Manual

Manual del Operador

Manuel de l’utilisateur

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PP196

IMPORTANT MANUAL -- Do not throw away
MANUAL IMPORTANTE -- No lo descarte
MANUEL IMPORTANT -- À Conserver

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 instruc­ciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.

A VERTISSEMENT:

Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur 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

CopyrightE2000 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.

530088777 11/28/00

FRANÇAIS

SAFETY RULES

Hazard Zone

WARNING:

appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire
and serious injury. Read and follow all instruc­tions. Failure to do so can result in serious in­jury.

DANGER:

This unit can cause serious injury in-

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cluding amputation or blindness to the opera­tor and others. The warnings and safety
instructions 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. Never allow children to operate this unit.

OPERATORS
MANUAL

DANGER:

away from material it does not cut. Blade
thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs.
Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters)
away.

WARNING:

objects violently. You can be blinded or in­jured. Wear eye and leg protection.

ALWAYS WEAR:

Eye

Protection

Leg Guards

Boots

WARNING:

objects. Blade/Trimmer line can throw objects
violently. Others can be blinded or injured.
Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters)
away.

When using gardening

This power tool can be dan-

SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT

Blade can thrust violently

Trimmer line can throw

Thrown
Objects

Hazard zone for thrown

50 Feet
(15 Meters)

WARNING:

as a fastening device for the blade.

WARNING:

spin after the throttle is released or, engine is
turned off. The coasting blade can throw objects
or seriously cut you if accidentally touched. Stop
the blade by contacting the left hand side of the
coasting blade with material already cut.

Stop coasting blade by
contact with cut material.

Do not use trimmer head

The blade continues to

OPERATOR SAFETY

Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses

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or similar eye protection when operating, or
performing maintenance on your unit.
(Safety glasses are available.) Eye protec­tion should meet the requirements of ANSI
Z87.1 and 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.
Always wear foot protection. Do not go

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barefoot or wear sandals.
Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or

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remove loose clothing and jewelry 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/blade.
Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when you are

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tired, ill, or under 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 the engine inside a closed

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room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

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Always use the handlebar and a properly

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adjusted shoulder strap with a blade (see
ASSEMBLY).

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING:

the spark plug before performing 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 unit in good
working condition.
Throw away blades that are bent, warped,

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cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way. Replace trimmer head parts that are
cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
Maintain unit according to recommended

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procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut­ting line at the proper length.
Use only 0.080” (2 mm) diameter Poulan

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brand line. Never use wire, rope,

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string, etc.
Install required shield properly before using

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the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal
blade use. Use the plastic shield for all line
trimmer use.
Use only specified blade or trimmer head;

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make sure it is properly installed and se­curely fastened.
Never start engine with clutch shroud re-

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moved. The clutch can fly off and cause se­rious injury.
Be sure blade or trimmer head stops turning

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when engine idles.
Make carburetor adjustments with the lower

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end supported to prevent blade or trimmer
line from contacting any object. Hold unit by
hand; do not use the shoulder strap for sup­port.
Keep others away when making carburetor

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adjustments.
Use only recommended Poulan PRO

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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 your Au­thorized Service Dealer.

Stop unit and disconnect

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ac-

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 or while using the unit.
Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel

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spills before starting engine.
Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fu-

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eling site before starting engine.
Stop engine and allow it to cool before re-

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moving fuel cap.
Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit.

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Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting
the engine and letting it run until it stops.
Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors

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cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
Always store gasoline in a container ap-

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proved for flammable liquids.

CUTTING SAFETY

WARNING:

before each use. Remove objects (rocks, bro­ken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can
be thrown or become entangled in the blade or
trimmer head.

Keep others including children, animals, by-

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standers, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 me­ters) away. Stop engine immediately if you are
approached.
Always keep engine on the right-hand side

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of your body.
Hold the unit firmly with both hands.

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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-

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reach.
Keep blade or trimmer head below waist

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level.
Do not raise engine above your waist.

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Keep all parts of your body away from blade,

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trimmer head, and muffler when engine is
running.
Cut from your right to your left.

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Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

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Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

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Inspect the area to becut

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

Stop the unit before carrying.

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Allow engine to cool and secure unit before

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storing or transporting it in a 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 the blade or line limiter cannot

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accidentally cause injury. The unit can be
hung by the tube.
Store unit out of reach of children.

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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.

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 operat-

Exposure to vibrations

This unit is equipped

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ing 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.

ASSEMBLY

CARTON CONTENTS

Check carton contents for the following:

brushcutter

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tube mounting screws (2)

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tube mounting nuts (2)

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handlebar screws (2)

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blade shield screws (4)

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cupped washer (1)

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large nut for installing blade (1)

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long hex key wrench (1)

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short hex key wrench (1)

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bracket cover

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shield for use with blades

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shield for use with trimmer head

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semi-automatic trimmer head

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shoulder strap with warning

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brush blade

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handlebar

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Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam­aged parts.

NOTE:

parts are missing or damaged, call
1-800-554-6723.

It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the
empty fuel tank.
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer .

ASSEMBLY

connect spark plug before performing any as­sembly procedures.

repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.

TOOLS REQUIRED

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ATTACHING THE TUBE
NOTE:

in identifying the assembly steps. Be sure to
read each section and review the illustrations,
before you begin.

NOTE:

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.

If you need assistance or find that

WARNING:

WARNING:

2 hex key wrenches (provided)
adjustable wrench or large pliers
phillips screwdriver

Illustrations within this section will help

A drive shaft is located in the center of

Always stop unit and dis-

If received assembled,

Insert the 2 tube assembly screws and nuts

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as illustrated. Keep loose at this time, you
will tighten them during a later step.

Some units may include a plastic cover over

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the end of the tube. If your unit includes any
covering, remove the cover at this time.
Pull about 1/2 inch of the drive shaft out of

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the inside of the tube.

Pull about 1/2 inch from tube

Tube

NOTE:

This square end fits inside a square hole in a
shaft inside the engine. Look inside the end of
the engine and you willsee the square hole in the
shaft.

NOTE:

aligns with a ridge in the engine opening. Lo­cate the groove and ridge.

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The end of the drive shaft is square.

The end of the tube has a groove that

GrooveRidge

Align the groove in the tube with the ridge in
the engine opening. Insert the tube into the
opening.
Firmly push the tube into engine until it will no
longer go into the opening.
Tighten the screws, using one of the hex
keys provided with the unit.

ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR

DANGER:

handlebar must be installed as shown to pro­vide a barrier between operator and the spin­ning blade.

Locate the decal on the handlebar . This de-

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cal includes two arrows. Position the han­dlebar on the mounting bracket between
these arrows.
Position the bracket cover over the handle-

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bar. Again make sure the handlebar is be­tween the arrows.

The barrier portion of the

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