Poulan PP125 User Manual

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

For Occasional Use Only

PP125

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ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

DANGER:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury .

PELIGRO:

Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en le­siones graves.

DANGER:

Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse­ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. T out défaut de le
faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

Poulan PRO
1030 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907

545137277 11/30/06

FRANÇAIS

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: When using gardening

appliances, basic safety precautions must al­ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and
serious injury. Read and follow all instruc­tions.
This power unit can be dangerous! Operator
is responsible for following instructions and
warnings on unit and in manual. Read entire
instruction 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 have read, understand, and
will follow the instructions and warnings on
the unit and in the manual. Never allow chil­dren to operate this unit.

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

DANGER: Never use blades with line

trimmer attachment. Never use flailing devices
with any attachment. This unit (when used with
supplied line trimmer attachment) is designed
for line trimmer use only. Use of any other ac­cessories or attachments with line trimmer at­tachment will increase the risk of injury.

WARNING: Trimmer line throws ob-

jects violently. You and others can be blinded/in­jured. Wear eye and leg protection. Keep body
parts clear of rotating line.

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 judgment. If
you need assistance, contact your authorized
service dealer or call 1-800-554--6723.

OPERATOR SAFET Y

S Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses

or similar eye protection when operating, or
performing maintenance, on your unit (safety
glasses are available). Eye protection should
be marked Z87.

S Always wear face or dust mask if operation is

dusty.

SAFETY INFORMATION

ON THE UNIT

Hazard Zone

50 ft.

(15 m)

S Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves,

boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards
is recommended.

S Always wear foot protection. Do not go

barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.

S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or

remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely
hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be
caught in moving parts.

S Being fully covered also helps protect you

from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown
by spinning line.

S Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you

are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what
you are doing; use common sense.

S Wear hearing protection.
S Never start or run inside a closed room or

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

S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
S Always keep engine on the right hand side

of your body.

S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.Keep

trimmer head (or other optional attachment)
below waist level and away from all parts of
your body. Do not raise engine above your
waist.

S Keep all parts of your body away from muffler

and spinning line (or other optional
attachment). Keep engine below waist level.
A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not

overreach or use from unstable surfaces
such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, etc.

S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual

(or manuals for optional attachments).

UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAF E TY

S Disconnect the spark plug before performing

maintenance except carburetor adjustments.

S Look for and replace damaged or loose parts

before each use. Look for and repair fuel
leaks before use. Keep in good working
condition.

S Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped,

cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way before using the unit.

S Maintain unit according to recommended

procedures. Keep cutting line at proper
length.

S Use only 0.095″ (2.4 mm) diameter Poulan

PRO brand line. Never use wire, rope, string,
etc.

S Install required shield properly before using

the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and securely
fastened.

S Make sure unit is assembled correctly as

shown in this manual.

S Make carburetor adjustments with lower end

supported to prevent line from contacting any
object.

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S Keep others away when making carburetor

adjustments.

S Use only recommended Poulan PRO

accessories and replacement parts.

S Have all maintenance and service not

explained in this manual performed by an
authorized 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.

S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills.
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

fueling site before starting engine.

S Stop engine and allow to cool before

removing fuel cap.

S Always store gasoline in a container

approved for flammable liquids.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

S Allow engine to cool; secure unit before

storing or transporting in vehicle.

S Empty the fuel tank before storing or

transporting 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.

S Store unit so line limiter blade cannot

accidentally cause injury. The unit can be
hung by the shaft.

S Store unit out of reach of children.

SAFETY 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 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: This unit is 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 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.

LINE TRIMMER SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area before

each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown
by or become entangled in line. Hard objects
can damage the trimmer head and be thrown
causing serious injury.
S Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing

and sweeping. Do not use for edging,
pruning or hedge trimming.

S Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on

right side of the shield will throw debris
away from the operator.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

WARNING: For each optional at-

tachment used, read entire instruction manu­al before use and follow all warnings and in­structions in manual and on attachment.

WARNING: Ensure handlebar is

installed when using edger or brushcutter at­tachments. Attach handlebar above arrow on
safety label on the upper shaft (engine end of
unit). If your edger or brushcutter attachment
does not include a handlebar,a handlebar ac­cessory kit (#530071451) is available from
your authorized service dealer.

Handlebar

EDGER SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area to be

edged before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which
can be thrown by the blade or can wrap
around the shaft.
S Blade rotates momentarily after the trigger

is released. The blade can seriously cut
you or others.

S Allow blade to stop before removing it from

the cut.

S Throw away blades that are bent, warped,

cracked, broken or damaged in any other
way. Replace parts that are cracked,
chipped, or damaged before using the unit.

S Do not attempt to remove cut material nor

hold material to be cut when the engine is
running or when cutting blade is moving.

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S Always keep the wheel and depth adjusting

skid in contact with the ground.

S Always push the unit slowly over the

ground. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks,
holes in the terrain, large roots, etc.

S Always use the handlebar when using

edger attachment.

BLOWER/VACUUM SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect area before

starting unit. Remove all debris and hard ob­jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can
ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury
or damage during operation.
S Do not set unit on any surface except a clean,

hard area while engine is running. Debris
such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc., could
be picked up by the air intake and thrown out
through discharge opening, damaging unit,
property, or causing serious injury to
bystanders or operator.

S Never place objects inside the blower tubes,

vacuum tubes or blower outlet. Always direct
the blowing debris away from people,
animals, glass, and solid objects such as
trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The force of air
can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be thrown or
to ricochet which can hurt people or animals,
break glass, or cause other damage.

S Never run unit without the proper

equipment attached. When using your unit
as a blower, always install blower tubes.

S Check air intake opening, blower tubes or

vacuum tubes frequently, always with
engine stopped and spark plug
disconnected. Keep vents and discharge
tubes free of debris which can accumulate
and restrict proper air flow.

S Never place any object in air intake opening

as this could restrict proper air flow and cause
damage to the unit.

S Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers,

or other substances which may contain toxic
materials.

S Toavoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf or

brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.

BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY

DANGER: Blade can thrust violently

away from material it does not cut. Blade
thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs.

WARNING: Do not use trimmer head

as a fastening device for the blade.

WARNING: The blade continues to

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.

WARNING: Inspect the area to be

cut before each use. Remove objects (rocks,
broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be
thrown or become entangled in the blade or
trimmer line.
S Throw away and replace blades that are

bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged
in any other way.

S Install required shield properly before using

the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal
blade use. Only use brushcutter attachments
that provide a metal shield with proboscis
nose.

Proboscis

nose

S Use only specified blade and make sure it is

properly installed and securely fastened.

S Cut from your right to your left.
S Always use the handlebar and a properly

adjusted shoulder strap with blade (see
ASSEMBLY instructions in brushcutter
attachment instruction manual).

CULTIVATOR SAFETY

WARNING: Rotating tines can cause

serious injury. Keep away from rotating tines.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
before unclogging tines or making repairs.

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WARNING: Inspect the area to be

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lowbl

cultivated before starting the unit. Remove all
debris and hard and sharp objects such as
rocks, vines, branches, rope, string, etc.
S Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that

might stop the tines. If heavy contact occurs,
stop the engine and inspect the unit for
damage.

S Never operate the cultivator without the tine

cover in place and prop erly secure d.

S Keep the tines and guard clear of debris.
S After striking a foreign object, stop the

engine, disconnect the spark plug and
inspect the cultivator for damage. Repair
before restarting.

S Disconnect attachment from the drive engine

before cleaning the tines with a hose and
water to remove any build- -up. Oil the tines to
prevent rust.

S Always wear gloves when servicing or

cleaning the tines. The tines become very
sharp from use.

S Do not run unit at high speed unless

cultivating.

HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY

DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP

HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE - - Blade moves
momentarily after the trigger is released. Do not
attempt to clear away cut material when the
blade is in motion. Make sure the switch is in the
OFF position, the spark plug wire is discon­nected, and the blade has stopped moving be­fore removing jammed material from the cutting
blade. Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting
blade.

Bladesmove

momentarily

after the

trigger is

released.

WARNING: Inspect the area before

starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard
objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that
can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause
injury or damage during operation.
S Do not use a cutting blade that is bent,

warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any
other way. Have worn or damaged parts
replaced by an authorized service dealer.

S Always keep unit in front of your body.

Keep all parts of your body away from the
cutting blade.

S Keep the cutting blade and air vents clear of

debris.

adestostop

A
before removing
them from the cut.

POLE PRUNER SAFETY

WARNING: The reciprocating blade/

rotating chain can cause severe injury. In­spect the unit before use. Do not operate unit
with a bent, cracked or dull blade or dull chain.
Keep away from the blade/chain.

WARNING: The reciprocating blade/

rotating chain is sharp. Do not touch. To pre­vent serious injury, always stop engine and
ensure blade/chain has stopped moving, dis­connect spark plug, and wear gloves when
changing or handling the blade or chain.

WARNING: A coasting blade/rotat-

ing chain can cause injury while it continues to
move after the engine is stopped. Maintain
proper control of the unit until the blade/chain
has completely stopped moving. Keep
hands, face and feet at a distance from all
moving parts. Do not attempt to touch or stop
the blade or chain when it is moving.

WARNING: Falling objects can

cause severe head injury. Wear head protec­tion when operating this unit with a pole prun­er attachment.

WARNING: To prevent serious injury,

do not use more than one boom extension with
a pole pruner attachment.

WARNING: Keep the pruner away

from power lines or electrical wires.
S Only use for pruning limbs or branches

overhead up to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.

S Do not operate the unit faster than the

speed needed to prune. Do not run the unit
at high speed when not pruning.

S Always stop the unit when work is delayed

or when walking from one cutting location to
another.

S If you strike or become entangled with a

foreign object, stop the engine immediately
and check for damage. Have any damage
repaired by an authorized service dealer
before attempting further operations.
Discard blades that are bent, warped,
cracked or broken.

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S Stop the unit immediately if you feel excessive

vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble. Inspect
thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or damage
before continuing. Contact an authorized
service dealer for repair or replacement of
affected parts as necessary.

SNOW THROWER SAFETY

WARNING: Keep hands and feet

away from the rotor when starting or running
the engine. Never attempt to clear the rotor
with the engine/motor running. Stop engine
and disconnect spark plug before unclogging
snow or debris from discharge chute or when
adjusting vanes.

WARNING: Never lean over dis-

charge chute. Rocks or debris could be
thrown into the eyes and face and cause seri­ous injury or blindness.

WARNING: Inspect the area where

the unit is to be used. Remove objects that
could be thrown or damage the unit. Some
objects may be hidden by fallen snow -- be
alert for the possibility.
S Direct material discharge away from glass

enclosures, automobiles, etc.

S Do not run engine at high speed while not

removing snow.

S Be attentive when using the snowthrower,

and stay alert for holes in the terrain and other
hidden hazards.

S Make sure the rotor will spin freely before

attaching the snowthrower to the powerhead.

S If the rotor will not rotate freely due to frozen

ice, thaw the unit before thoroughly before
attempting to operate under power.

S Keep the rotor clear of debris.
S Do not throw snow near other people. The

snow thrower could propel small objects at
high speed causing injury.

S After striking a foreign object, stop the

engine, disconnect spark plug and inspect
the snowthrower for damage and repair if
necessary before restarting unit.

S Never operate the snowthrower near glass

enclosures, automobiles and trucks.

S Never attempt to use the snowthrower on a

roof.

S Never operate the snowthrower near

window wells, dropoffs, etc.

S Never discharge snow onto public roads or

near moving traffic.

S Clear snow from slopes by going up and

down; never across. Use caution when
changing directions. Never clear snow from
steep slopes.

S Let snowthrower run for a few minutes after

clearing snow so moving parts do not
freeze.

S Look behind and use care when backing up.

Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,
especially when operating in reverse.

S Know how to stop quickly.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING: If received assembled,

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

Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam­aged parts.

NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts

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.

INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACH­MENT
CAUTION:

ment, place the unit on a flat surface for stabil­ity.

1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.

When installing trimmer attach-

Coupler

Shipping
protector

2. Remove shipping protector from coupler.

3. Remove the shaft cap from the trimmer at­tachment (if present).

4. Position locking/release button of attach­ment into guide recess of coupler.

5. Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.

6. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se­curely by turning clockwise.

TIGHTEN

LOOSEN

Knob

6

Coupler Primary Hole

Upper

Shaft

WARNING: Make sure the locking/

release button is locked in the primary hole
and the knob is securely tightened before op­erating the unit. All atta c hments are designed
to be used in the primary hole unless otherwise
stated in the applicable attachment instruction
manual. Using the wrong hole could lead to seri­ous injury or damage to the unit.

Secondary Hole

Locking/
Release

Button

Guide Recess

Lower

Attachment

ATTACHING THE SHIELD

WARNING: The shield must be prop-

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.
For proper orientation of shield, see KNOW
YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OPERATION
section.

1. Remove wing nut from shield.

2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.

3. Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in
bracket.

4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.

Bracket

Slot

Wing Nut

Shield

Gearbox

ADJUSTING THE HANDLE

Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole

For optional attachments, see the ASSEMBLY
section of the applicable attachment instruction
manual.

WARNING: When adjusting the han-

dle, be sure it remains above the safety label
and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.

1. Loosen wing nut on handle.

2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up­right position; retighten wing nut.

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR UNIT

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Coupler

Trimmer
Head

Line Limiter
Blade

Shaft

Shield

ON/OFF Switch

Assist Handle

Spark
Plug

Starter handle

Throttle Trigger

Primer Bulb

Start
Lever

Muffler

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ON/OFF SWITCH

The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger
handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the
switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car­buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.

START LEVER

The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the
engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting
system by moving the start le ver to the START
position. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger
until the engine has started and runs. After the
engine starts, allow the engine to warm--up
10--15 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle
trigger to deactivate the starting system.

COUPLER

The COUPLER enables optional attach­ments to be installed on the unit.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel

information in the safety rules before you be­gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-554-6723.

FUELING ENGINE

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly

when refueling.

HELPFUL TIP

Toobtain the correct oil mix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2--cycle synthetic oil into

This engine is certified to operate on un­leaded gasoline. Before operatio n, gasoline
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER
brand synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gas o­line and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob­tained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95ml) ofoil with 1
gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT
USE automotive oil or marine oil. These oils
will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel,
follow instructions printed oncontainer. Once
oil is added to gasoline, shake container mo­mentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly
mixed. Always read and follow the safety
rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.

IMPORTANT

Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation and formation of acids during stor­age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage. Toavoid engine
problems, empty the fuel system before stor­age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,
start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products inthe fueltank or permanent
damage may occur.
See the STORAGE section for additional in­formation.

one gallon of fresh gas.

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF

switch to the OFF position.

ON/OFF
Switch

HOW TO START YOUR UNIT

WARNING: Avoid any contact with

the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious
burns.

Starting position

HELPFUL TIP

If your engine still does not
start after following these
instructions, please call
1-- 800--554-- 6723.

STARTINGACOLDENGINE

DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger

NOTE:

until the engine has started and runs.

1. Set unit on a flat surface.

2. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.

3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

4. Move the start lever to the START posi­tion.

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Primer Bulb

L

Start Lever

Starter Handle

5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en­gine starts and runs.

6. Allow unit to run for 10- -15 seconds, then
fully squeeze the throttle trigger to disen­gage the starting system.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.

2. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.
Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until
engine runs smoothly.

3. Pull starter rope sharply while squeezing
throttle trigger until engine runs.

NOTE: Normally, the warm starting proce-

dure can be used within 5--10 minutes after
the unit is turned OFF. If the unit sits for more
than 10 minutes without being ran, it will be
necessary to start the unit by following the
steps under STARTING A COLD ENGINE or
following the starting instruction steps shown
on the unit.

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE

Flooded engines can be started by placing
the ON/OFF switch in the ON position. Move
the start lever to the RUN position and fully
squeeze throttle trigger. Pull the starter han­dle repeatedly while squeezing throttle trigger
until engine starts and runs. This could re­quire pulling the starter handle many times,
depending on how badly the unit is flooded.
If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723.

OPERATING T HE COUPLER

This model is equipped with a coupler which
enables optional attachments to be installed.
The optional attachments are:

Edger PP1000E.....................

Cultivator PP2000T..................

Blower PP3000B....................

Brushcutter PP4000C................

Pruner PP5000P....................

WARNING: Always stop unit and dis-

connect spark plug before removing or instal­ling attachments.

MODEL:

REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH­MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL
ATTACHMENTS)
CAUTION:

tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.

1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.

Lower
Attachment

2. Press and hold the locking/release button.

Button

Lower Attachment

3. While securely holding the engine and
upper shaft, pull the attachment straight
out of the coupler.

When removing or installing at-

Coupler

TIGHTEN

ocking/Release

Coupler

LOOSEN

Knob

Upper Shaft

Upper
Shaft

INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH­MENTS

1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach­ment (if present).

2. Position locking/release button of attach­ment into guide recess of coupler.

3. Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.

4. Before using theunit, tightenthe knob se­curely by turning clockwise.

Coupler Primary Hole

Guide Recess

Upper

Shaft

Locking/
Release

Button

Attachment

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WARNING: Make sure the locking/

y

f

release button is locked in the primary hole
and the knob is securely tightened before op­erating the unit. All atta c hments are designed
to be used in the primary hole unless otherwise
stated in the applicable attachment instruction
manual. Using the wrong hole could lead to seri­ous injury or damage to the unit.

Secondary Hole

Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

It is recommended that the engine not be
operated for longer than 1 minute at full
throttle.

OPERATING POSITION

ALWAYS WEAR:

Hearing
Protection

Long Pants

Heavy shoes

Cut onl

romyour lefttoyour right.

WARNING: Always wear eye protec-

tion. Never lean over the trimmer head.
Rocks or debris can ricochet orbe thrown into
eyes and face and cause blindness or other
serious injury.
When operating unit, stand as shown and
check for the following:

S Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.
S Hold trigger handle with your right hand and

assit handle with left hand.

S Keep unit below waist level.
S Cut only from your left to your right to

ensure debris is thrown away from you.
Without bending over, keep line near and
parallel to the ground and not crowded into

material being cut.
Do not run the engine at a higher speed than
necessary. 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.

Eye Protection

Always release the throttle trigger and allow
the engine to return to idle speed when not
cutting.
To stop engine:

S Release the throttle trigger.
S Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF posi-

tion.

TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE

The trimmer line will advance approximately 2
inches (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 the line limiter. Always keep
the shield in place when the tool is being oper­ated.
To advance line:

S Operate the engine at full throttle.
S Hold the trimmer head parallel to and above

the grassy area.

S Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly on

the ground one time. Approximately 2 inches

(5 cm) of line will be advanced with each tap.
Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy area.
T apping on surfaces such as concrete or as­phalt can cause excessive wear to the trimmer
head.If the line is worn down to 2 inches (5 cm)
or less, more than one tap will be required to ob­tain the most efficient line length.

WARNING: Use only 0.095″ (2.4

mm) diameter line. Other sizes of line will not
advance properly and can cause serious
injury. Do not use other materials such as
wire, string, rope, etc. Wire can break off dur­ing cutting and become a dangerous missile
that can cause serious injury.

CUTTING METHODS

WARNING: Use minimum speed

and do not crowd the line when cutting around
hard objects (rock, gravel, fence posts, etc.),
which can damage thetrimmer head, become
entangled in the line, or be thrown causing a
serious hazard.
S The tip of the line does the cutting. You will

achieve the best performance and mini-

mum line wear by not crowding the line into

the cutting area. The right and wrong ways

are shown below.

Tip of the line
does the cutting.

Right Wrong

S The line will easily remove grass and

weeds fromaround walls, fences, trees and

flower beds, but it also can cut the tender

bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences.
S For trimming or scalping, use less than full

throttle to increase line life and decrease

head wear, especially:

Line crowded into
work area.

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S During light duty cutting.
S Near objects around which the line can wrap

such as small posts, trees or fence wire.

S For mowing or sweeping, use full throttle for

a good clean job.

TRIMMING - - Hold the bottom of the trimmer
head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground
and at an angle. Allow only the tip of the line to
make contact. Do not force trimmer line into
work area.

Trimming

3 inches (8 cm)
above ground

SCALPING - - The scalping technique removes
unwanted vegetation down to the ground. Hold
the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 in. (8
cm) above the ground and at an angle. Allow the
tip of the line to strike the ground around trees,
posts, monuments, etc. This technique in­creases line wear.

Scalping

MOWING -- Your trimmer is ideal for mowing

in places conventional lawn mowers cannot
reach. In the mowing position, keep the line
parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the
head into the ground as this can scalp the
ground and damage the tool.

SWEEPING -- The fanning action of the rotat­ing line can be used to blow away loose debris
from an area. Keep the line parallel to and
above the area surface and swing the tool
from side to side.

Mowing

Sweeping

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Disconnect the spark

plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.

HELPFUL TIP

IMPORTANT: Have all

repairs other than the rec­ommended maintenance
described in the instruction
manual performed by an

If any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer performs work on the
product, Poulan PRO may not pay for
repairs under warranty. It is your re­sponsibility to maintain and perform
general maintenance.

CHECK FOR L OOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS

S Spark Plug Boot
S Air Filter
S Housing Screws
S Assist Handle Screw
S Debris Shield

authorized service dealer.

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS

Contact an authorized service dealer for re­placement of damaged or worn parts.
S ON/OFF Switch -- Ensure ON/OFF switch

functions properly by moving the switch to

the OFF position. Make sure engine stops;

then restart engine and continue.
S Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel

tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
S Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if

debris shield is damaged.

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DE­CALS

S After each use, inspect complete unit for

loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and

decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter-

gent.
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

CLEAN AIR FILTER

A dirty air filter decreases engine perform­ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after every
5 hours of operation.

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1. Clean the cover and the area around it to
keep dirt from falling into the carburetor
chamber when the cover is removed.

2. Remove parts by pressing button to re­lease air filter cover.

NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or

producing harmful evaporative emissions, do
not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable
solvent.

3. Wash the filter in soap and water.

4. Allow filter to dry.

5. Replace parts.

Button

Air Filter

Air Filter Cover

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

REPLACING THE LINE

1. Press the tabs on the side of the trimmer
head and remove cover and spool.

Cover

Tab

Tap B ut to n

2. Remove any remaining line.

3. Clean dirt and debris from all parts. Re­place spool if it is worn or damaged.

4. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or re­place line using a 15 feet (4.5 meters)
length of 0.095 inch (2.4 mm) diameter
Poulan PRO brand line.

5. When installing new line on an existing
spool, hold the spool as shown in the il­lustration below.

6. Bend the line at the midpoint and insert
the bend into the slot in the center rim of
the spool. Ensure line snaps into position
in the slot.

Slot

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN

WARNING: The muffler on this prod-

uct contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
As your unit is used, carbon deposits build up
on the muffler and spark arresting screen and
must be removed to avoid creating a fire haz­ard or affecting engine performance.
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 an authorized service dealer.

REPLACE SPARK PLUG

Replace the spark plug each year to ensure
the engine starts easier and runs better. Set
spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Igni­tion timing is fixed and nonadjustable.

1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.

2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and
discard.

3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch
(19 mm) socket wrench.

4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.

7. With your finger between the lines, wrap
the lines evenly and firmly around the
spool in a clockwise direction.

8. Position the lines in the guide slots.

Guide Slot

Guide

Slot

9. Insert the ends of the lines through exit
holes in the sides of the cover.

10. Place the spool in the cover.

Spool

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Spool

Cover

11. Make sure the lines are not caught be­tween the rim of the spool and the wall of
the cover.

12. Reinstall the spool and cover onto the
trimmer head. Push untilcover snaps into
place.

REPLACING THE CUTTING HEAD

1. Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in
the side of the gearbox by rotating the
dust cup.

2. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned
holes. This will keep the shaft from turning
while removing and installing trimmer head.

Screwdriver

3. While holding the screwdriver in position,
remove trimmer head by turning clock­wise.

4. Thread replacement trimmer head onto
the shaft by turning counterclockwise.
Tighten until secure.

5. Remove the screwdriver.

CARBURETOR ADJUST MEN T

WARNING: Keep others away when

making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer
head, blade or any optional attachment will be
spinning during most of this procedure. Wear
your protective equipment and observe all safe­ty precautions. After making adjustments, the

trimmer head, blade or any optional attachment
must not move/spin at idle speed.

The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments may be necessary if you
notice any of the following conditions:
S Engine will not idle when the throttle is

released.

S The trimmer head, blade or optional

attachment moves/spins at idle.

Make adjustments with the unit supported so
the cutting attachment is off the ground and
will not make contact with any object. Hold
the unit by hand while running and making ad­justments. Keep all parts of your body away
from the cutting attachment and muffler.

Idle Speed Adjustment

Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine
runs without trimmer head, blade or optional
attachment moving or spinning (idle too fast)
or stalling (idle speed too slow).
S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to

increase engine speed if engine stalls or
dies.

S Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to

decrease engine speed if trimmer head,
blade or optional attachment moves or
spins at idle.

WARNING: Recheck the idle speed

after each adjustment. The trimmer head,
blade or optional attachment must not move
or spin at idle speed to avoid serious injury to
the operator or others.

Idle Speed Screw

Air Filter Cover

If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact an
authorized service dealer or call
1-- 800--554--6723.

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STORAGE

WARNING: Perform the following

steps after each use:
S Allow engine to cool before storing or trans-

porting.

S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area

where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

S Store unit with all guards in place. Position

unit so that any sharp object cannot acci­dentally cause injury.

S Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of

children.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if
it will not be used for 30 days or more.
If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:
S Clean the entire unit before lengthy

storage.

S Store in a clean dry area.
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces.

FUEL SYSTEM

Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA­TION section of this manual, see message la­beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga­sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline
in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Fol­low the mix instructions found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after
adding stabilizer.

HELPFUL TIP

During storage of your gas/
oil mixture, the oil will sepa­rate from the gas.
We recommend that you
shake the gas can weekly
to insure proper blending of
the gas and oil.

ENGINE

S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of

40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.

S Replace spark plug with new one of recom-

mended type and heat range.

S Clean air filter.
S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,

and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.

S At the beginning of the next season, use

only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to
oil ratio.

OTHER

S Do not store gasoline from one season to

another.

S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.

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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plugbefore performing all of the

recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.

TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Engine will not
start.

Engine will
not idle
properly.

Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.

Engine
smokes
excessively.

Engine runs
hot.

1.ON/OFF switch in
OFF position.

2. Engine flooded.

3. Fuel tank empty.

4. Spark plug not firing.

5. Fuel not reaching

carburetor.

6. Carburetor requires

adjustment.

1. Carburetor requires

adjustment.

2. Crankshaft seals worn.

3. Compression low.

1. Air filter dirty.

2. Spark plug fouled.

3. Carburetor requires

adjustment.

4. Carbon build-up on

muffler outlet screen.

5. Compression low.

1. Fuel mixture incorrect.

2. Air filter dirty.

3. Carburetor requires

adjustment.

1. Fuel mixture incorrect.

2. Spark plug incorrect.

3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.

4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.

1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON
position.

2. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in
Operation Section.

3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.

4. Install new spark plug.

5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.

6. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments Section.

2. Contact an authorized service dealer.

3. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. Clean or replace air filter.

2. Clean or replace plug
and regap.

3. Contact an authorized service dealer.

4. Contact an authorized service dealer.

5. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.

2. Clean or replace air filter.

3. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation
section.

2. Replace with correct spark plug.

3. Contact an authorized service dealer.

4. Contact an authorized service dealer.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Poulan PRO 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 replace under this war­ranty any defective gasoline product or at­tachment as follows from the original date of
purchase.
2 YEARS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
household purposes.
90 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
commercial, professional, or income produc­ing purposes.
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
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 Poulan PRO for
this tool. Additionally, this warranty does not
cover tune-ups, spark plugs, filters, cutting
line, or rotating head parts that will wear and
require replacement with reasonable use dur­ing the warranty period. This warranty does
not cover predelivery setup or normal adjust­ments explained in the instruction manual.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATETOSTATE.NOCLAIMSFORCON­SEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES WILL
BE ALLOWED, AND THERE ARE NO
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EX­CEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY STIPULATED
HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA­TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR­RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMI TATIO NS O F IN CID EN TA L OR C ON­SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
The policy of Poulan PRO is to continuously
improve its products. Therefore, Poulan
PRO reserves the right to change, modify, or
discontinue models, designs, specifications,
and accessories of all products at any time
without notice or obligation to any purchaser.

U.S. EPA / CALIFORNIA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA

EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB­LIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency, California Air Resources
Board, Environment Canada and Poulan
PRO are pleased to explain the emissions
control system warranty on your year 2007
and later small off--road engine. In California,
all small off-- road engines must be designed,
built, and equipped to meet the State’s strin­gent anti-- smog standards. Poulan PRO must
warrant the emission control system on your
small off--road engine for the periods of time
listed below provided there has been no
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of
your small off-- road engine. Your emission
control system includes parts such as the
carburetor, the ignition system and the fuel
tank (California only). Where a warrantable
condition exists, Poulan PRO will repair your
small off-- road engine at no cost to you. Ex­penses covered under warranty include diag­nosis, parts and labor. MANUFACTURER’S
WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions
related part on your engine (as listed under
Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is de­fective or a 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 PRO. OWN -

ER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the small off-- road engine owner, you are
responsible for the performance of the re­quired maintenance listed in your instruction
manual. Poulan PRO recommends that you

retain all receipts covering maintenance on
your small off-- road engine, but Poulan PRO
cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of re­ceipts or for your failure to ensure the perfor­mance of all scheduled maintenance. As the
small off-- road engine owner, you should be
aware that Poulan PRO may deny you war­ranty coverage if your small off--road 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
small off--road engine to an Poulan PRO 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 PRO at
1-- 800--554--6723. WARRANTY COM-
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period
begins on the date the small off--road 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 O R REPLACE­MENT OF PARTS. Repair or replacement of

any warranted part will be performed at no
charge to the owner at an approved Poulan
PRO servicing center. If you have any ques­tions regarding your warranty rights and re­sponsibilities, you should contact your near-

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est authorized service center or call Poulan
PRO at 1--800-- 554--6723. WARRANTY PE-
RIOD: Any warranted part which is not
scheduled for replacement as required main­tenance, or which is scheduled only for regu­lar inspection to the effect of “repair or replace
as necessary” shall be warranted for 2 years.
Any warranted part which is scheduled for re­placement as required maintenance shall be
warranted for the period of time up to the first
scheduled replacement point for that part.
DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be
charged for diagnostic labor which leads to
the determination that a warranted part is de­fective if the diagnostic work is performed at
an approved Poulan PRO servicing center.
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: Poulan
PRO may be liable for damages to other en­gine components caused by the failure of a
warranted part still under warranty. WHATIS
NOT COVERED: All failures caused by
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are
not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED
PARTS: The use of add-- on or modified parts
can be grounds for disallowing a warranty
claim. Poulan PRO is not liable to cover fail­ures of warranted parts caused by the use of
add-- on or modified parts.

The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified.
Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA.

HOW TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have any
questions regarding your warranty rights and
responsibilities, you should contact your
nearest authorized service center or call Pou­lan PRO at 1-- 800--554-- 6723. WHERE TO
GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty ser­vices or repairs shall be provided at all Poulan
PRO service centers. Call:
1-- 800--554--6723. MAINTENANCE, RE-

PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION
RELATED PARTS: Any Poulan PRO ap-

proved replacement part used in the perfor­mance of any warranty maintenance or repair
on emission related parts will be provided
without charge to the owner if the part is under
warranty. EMISSION CONTROL WARRAN-
TY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition Sys­tem: Spark Plug (covered up to maintenance
schedule), Ignition Module, Muffler including
catalyst, Fuel Tank (California only). MAIN-
TENANCE STATEMENT: The owner is re­sponsible for the performance of all required
maintenance as defined in the instruction
manual.

This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use:

Moderate (50 hours)

Intermediate (125 hours)

Extended (300 hours)

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