Poulan PP325 User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

For Occasional Use Only

PP325

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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

545137278 11/ 3 0 /06

FRANÇAIS

SAFETY RULES

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WARNING: When using gardening

appliances, basic safety precautions must al­ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and
serious injury.

DANGER: This power tool can be dan-

gerous! This unit can cause serious injury in­cluding amputation or blindness to the operator
and others. The warnings 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 instruction 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.

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

DANGER: Blade can thrust violently

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.

SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT

Hazard Zone

50 Feet

(15 Meters)

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 if accidentally touched. Stop the
blade by contacting the right hand side of the
coasting blade with material already cut.

Stop coasting
blade by contact
with cut material.

WARNING: Blade/trimmer line can

throw objects violently. You and others can be
blinded or injured. Wear safety glasses and
leg protection.

Always use:

S Hearing protection
S Eye protection
S Head protection

SWEAR:

Eye

Protection

Leg Guards

Boots

WARNING: Hazard zone for thrown

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

Thrown
Objects

OPERATOR SAFETY

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.

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.

S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure

or remove loose clothing and jewelry 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/blade.

S Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when you are

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

S Wear hearing protection.

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S Never start or run the engine inside a

closed room or building. Breathing exhaust
fumes can kill.

S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
S Always use the handlebar and a properly

adjusted shoulder strap with a blade (see
ASSEMBLY).

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING: Stop unit anddisconnect

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 unit in good
working condition.

S Throw away blades that are bent, warped,

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.

S Maintain unit according to recommended

procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut­ting line at the proper length.

S Use only Poulan PRO brand replacement

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

S Install required shield properly before using

the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal
blade use. Use the plastic shield for all line
trimmer use.

S Use only specified blade or trimmer head;

make sure it is properly installed and se­curely fastened.

S Never start engine with clutch shroud re-

moved. The clutch can fly off and cause se­rious injury.

S Be sure blade ortrimmer head stops turning

when engine idles.

S Make carburetor adjustments with the low-

er end supported to prevent blade or trim­mer line from contacting any object. Hold
unit by hand; do not use the shoulder strap
for support.

S Keep others away when making carburetor

adjustments.

S Use only recommended Poulan PRO ac-

cessories and replacement parts.

S Have all maintenance and service not ex-

plained in this manual performed by your 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 or while using the unit.

S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel

spills before starting engine.

S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

fueling site before starting engine.

S Stop engine and allow it to cool before re-

moving fuel cap.

S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-

porting 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 Always store gasoline in a container ap-

proved for flammable liquids.

CUTTING SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area to be

cut 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.
S Keep others including children, animals,

bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15
meters) away. Stop engine immediately if
you are approached.

S Always keep engine on the right--hand side

of your body.

S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-

reach.

S Keep blade or trimmer head below waist

level. Do not raise engin e above your waist.

S Keep all parts of your body away from

blade, trimmer head, and muffler when en­gine is running. A hot muffler can cause se­rious burns.

S Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on

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

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

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

S Stop the unit before carrying.
S Keep muffler away from your body.
S Allow the engine to cool and secure the unit

before storing or transporting it in a vehicle.

S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-

porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbu­retor by starting the engine and letting it run
until it stops.

S Store unit so the blade or 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

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screen. Ifyouoperateinalocalewheresuch
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

ASSEMBLY

CARTON CONTENTS

Check carton contents against the following
list:

S Powerhead
S Lower attachment (with trimmer head

installed)

S Cupped washer
S Large nut for installing blades
S Hex wrench
S Handlebar
S Bracket cover
S Bracket cover screws (2)
S Metal blade shield
S Blade shield screws (4)
S 4--point weed blade
S Plastic shield
S Wing nut (screwed onto plastic shield)
S Shoulder strap with warning
S Container of oil

WARNING: Always stop unit and dis-

connect spark plug before performing any as­sembly procedures.

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.

TOOLS REQUIRED

S Hex wrench (provided)
S Adjustable wrench
S Phillips screwdriver

INSTALLING BRUSHCUTTER
ATTACHMENT
CAUTION:

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

1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.

Shipping
protector

When installing brushcutter at-

Coupler

TIGHTEN

LOOSEN

Knob

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.

2. Remove shipping protector from coupler.

3. Remove the shaft cap from the brushcutter
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.

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 attachments 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

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

Locking/
Release

Button

Guide Recess

Lower

Attachment

ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR

DANGER: T o avoid serious injury, the

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

1. Locate the decal on the handlebar. This
decal includes an arrow. Position the
handlebar with the mounting bracket at
the end of the arrow.

2. Position the bracket cover over the han­dlebar. Again make sure the handlebar is
at the end of the arrow.

3. Insert screws and hand tighten only. Be
sure the handlebar is installed correctly;
then, tighten each screw securely with
the hex wrench.

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Handlebar

Mounting
Bracket

Screw

Bracket Cover

ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP

WARNING: Proper shoulder strap

and handlebar adjustments must be made
with the engine completely stopped before
using unit.

1. Insert your right 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.

NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the shoul-

der strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the
shoulder.

2. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be
about 6 inches (15 cm) below the waist.

3. Fasten the strap hook to the clamp located
between the trigger handle and the handle­bar clamp base and lift the tool to the oper­ating position.

4. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit
and balance before starting the engine or
beginning a cutting operation.

NOTE: It may be necessary to relocate the

shoulder strap clamp on the shaft for proper
balancing of unit.

TO RELOCATE SHOULDER STRAP
CLAMP:

1. Loosen and remove both clamp screws.

2. Place the upper shoulder strap clamp
over the shaft.

3. Position the lower shoulder strap clamp
under the shaft and align the upper and
lower clamp screw holes.

HARNESS

ADJUSTMENT

FOR BALANCE

6 inches
(15 cm)
below
waist

30 inches
(76 cm)

30 inches
(76 cm)

4 -- 12 inches

(10 -- 30 cm)

above

ground

CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT

You can configure your unit using a cutting head
for grass and light weeds, or a weed blade for
cutting grass, weeds, and brush up to 1/2 inch
(1 cm) in diameter. To assemble your unit, go to
the section for the desired configuration and fol­low the instructions.

ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -­TRIMMER HEAD

TRIMMER
HEAD

Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp

Lower Shoulder
Strap Clamp

4. Insert two screws into the screw holes.

5. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten­ing screws with a hex wrench.

Screws

NOTE: Remove the blade and metal shield be-

fore attaching the plastic shield and trimmer
head. T o remove blade, align hole in the dust
cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by
rotating the blade. Insert a small screwdriver
into aligned holes. This will keep the sha ft fr om
turning while loosening the blade nut. Remove
blade nut by turning clockwise. Remove the
screwdriver. Remove both washers and blade.
T o remove metal shield, loosen and remove the
four mounting screws. See ATT ACHING THE

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METAL SHIELD and INSTALLATION OF THE
METAL BLADE for illustrations. Be sure to store
all parts and instructions for future use.

ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD
ANDTRIMMERHEAD

WARNING: The shield must be prop-

erly installed. The shield provides partial
protection to the operator and others from the
risk of thrown objects, 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.

1. Remove wing nut from shield.

2. Insert bracket into slot on shield.

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

4. Tighten the wing nut securely.

NOTE: If your unit has a plastic cover over

the threads on the threaded shaft, remove the
covering to expose the threads. Before instal­ling the trimmer head, make sure the dust cup
and retaining washer are positioned on the
gearbox as shown below.

Bracket

Slot

Shield

NOTE: Make sure all parts are properly

installed as shown in the illustration before
installing the trimmer head.

5. Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in

6. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned

Gearbox

Dust Cup

Retaining Washer

the side of the gearbox by rotating the
dust cup.

holes. This will keep the shaft from turn­ing while tightening trimmer head.

Wing Nut

ASSEMBL Y INFORMA TI ON -- WEED
BLADE

WEED
BLADE

NOTE: Remove the trimmer head and plastic

shield before attaching the metal shield and
installing the weed blade. To remove the trim­mer head, align hole in the dust cup with the hole
in the side of the gearbox by rotating the dust
cup. Insert a smal l screwdriver into aligned
holes. This will keep the shaft from turning while
loosening the trimmer head. Remove the trim­mer head by turning clockwise. Remove the
screwd river. To remove the plastic shield, loos­en and remove wing nut. Pivot shield to release
bracket from slot. See INSTALLATIO N OF
THE CUTTING HEADand ATTACHINGTHE
PLASTIC SHIELD for illustrations. Be sure to
store all parts and instructions for future use.
Never use the trimmer head with the metal
blade installed.

ATTACHING THE METAL SHIELD

WARNING: The metal shield must

be properly installed on the tool anytime the
tool is used with a blade. The forward tip of the
metal shield helps to reduce the occurrence
of blade thrust which can cause serious injury
such as amputation to the operator or by­standers. Failure to install the shield in the
position shown can result in serious injury to
the operator. The length of the shield must be
aligned with the length of the shaft.

1. Place the metal shield under the gearbox,
and align the screw holes.

Screwdriver

7. While holding the screwdriver in position,
thread trimmer head onto the shaft in the
direction shown on the decal (counter­clockwise). Tighten until secure.

NOTE: The retaining washer must be posi-

tioned with the raised section facing toward the
gearbox.

Gearbox

Shield

2. Insert and thread the 4 mounting screws
through the holes of the gearbox and the
metal shield. Tighten evenly and secure­ly with the hex wrench provided.

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