Poulan PP196 User Manual

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Operator’s Manual

Manual del Operador

Manuel de l’utilisateur

PP196

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.

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 ettoutesles instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

Frigidaire Home Products, Augusta, GA 30907

WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.

530085855 3/28/00

FRANÇAIS

SAFETY RULES

violently. Others can be blinded or injured.
Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters)
away.

DANGER:

gerous! This unit can cause serious injury in­cluding amputation or blindness to the operator
andothers.The warningsand 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
useofthisunitto personswho read,understand,
and follow the warnings and instructions in this
manual and on the unit. Never allow children to
use this unit.

WARNING:

instructions. Failure to do so can result in seri­ous injury.

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.

ALWAYS WEAR:

Eye

Protection
Leg Guards

Boots

WARNING:

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

WARNING:

objects. Blade/Trimmer line can throw objects

This power tool can bedan-

Follow all warnings and

Blade can thrust violently

Thrown
Objects

Trimmer line can throw

50 Feet
(15 Meters)

Hazard zone for thrown

Hazard Zone

WARNING:

as a fastening device for the blade.

Stop coasting blade by
contact with cut material.

WARNING:

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

Donotusetrimmerhead

The blade continues to

OPERATOR SAFETY

Dressproperly.Alwayswearsafety glasses

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or similar eye protection when operating, or
performing maintenance on your unit.
(Safety glasses areavailable.) Always wear
face or dust mask if operation is dusty. Al­ways wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves,
boots, and gloves. Do not go barefoot or
wear sandals.
Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure

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or 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.
Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when you are

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tired, ill, orunder influence of alcohol, drugs,
or medication. Watch what you are doing;
use common sense.
Wear hearing protection if you use the unit

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for more than 1-1/2 hours per day.
Never start orrunthe 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

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.

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Maintain unit according to recommended

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procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut­ting line at the proper length.
Use only .080” (2 mm) diameter line. Never

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use wire, rope, 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 sureblade ortrimmerhead stops turning

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when engine idles.
Disconnect the spark plug before perform-

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ing maintenance (except carburetor adjust­ments).
Make carburetor adjustments with thelower

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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 PROac-

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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.

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.
Wipe upallfuel spills before starting engine.

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Moveatleast10feet (3 meters)awayfromfu-

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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.

CUTTING SAFETY

Inspect the area to be cut before each use.

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Removeobjects (rocks,broken glass,nails,
wire, string, etc.) which can bethrown orbe­come 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.Stopengineimmediatelyifyouare
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 allpartsof your body awayfromblade,

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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 for jobs explained in this manual.

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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 upfuel 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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porscannotreach sparks oropen flames from
waterheaters,electric motorsorswitches, 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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SPECIALNOTICE:

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 orabnor­mal 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 ofthis tool and seek medical attention.
An anti-vibration system does not guarantee
the avoidance of these problems. Users who
operate power tools onacontinual and regular
basis must monitor closely their physical
condition and the condition of this tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

equipped with a temperature limiting muffler
and spark arresting screen which meets the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and

4443. AllU.S.forestlandandthestates ofCal­ifornia, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey,
Oregon, and Washington require by law that
many internal combustion engines to be
equipped with a spark arrestor screen. If you
operate in a locale where such regulations ex­ist, you are legally responsible for installing
and maintaining the operating condition of
these parts. Failure todosois aviolation of the
law.

Exposure to vibrations

This unit is not

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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3

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.

If you need assistance or find that

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

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

If received assembled,

TOOLS REQUIRED

2 hex key wrenches (provided)

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adjustable wrench or large pliers

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phillips screwdriver

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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.

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Illustrationswithin this section will help

Adriveshaft islocated inthecenterof

Insert the 2 tube assembly screws and nuts
as illustrated. Keep loose at this time, you
will tighten them during a later step.

theengineand youwillseethesquare hole inthe
shaft.

The end of the tube has a groove that

NOTE:

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

GrooveRidge

Align the groove in the tube with the ridge in

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the engine opening. Insert the tube into the
opening.
Firmly push the tube into engine until it will no

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longer go into the opening.
Tighten the screws, using one of the hex

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keys provided with the unit.

ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR

DANGER:

handlebar must be isntalled 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.
Insert screws and hand tighten only. These

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screws will be tightened later.

Mounting
Bracket

The barrier portion of the

Bracket Cover

Handlebar

Screw

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 end of the drive shaft is square.

ATTACHING THE CONTROL
HANDLE TO THE HANDLEBAR

Make sure the wire going to the con-

NOTE:

trol handle is routed below the tube and re­mains on the right side of the handlebar and
the tube.

Remove screw from control handle.

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Screw

Screw Hole

Slide handle onto the right side of the han-

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dlebar and align the screw hole.
Re-insert screw and tighten securely.

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NOTE:

the right side of the unit as shown in the il­lustration below, and the On/Stop switch is lo­cated on the top of the control handle.

Make sure the control handle is on

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