Poulan PPWT60022 User Manual

WHEELED WEEDTRIMMER

177817 Rev. 3 03.16.06 BY Printed in U.S.A.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Rules ........................................ 2-4

Assembly.................................................4

Operation............................................. 5-9

Maintenance Schedule..........................10

WARNING: This trimmer is equipped with an internal com bus tion engine and should

not be used on or near any un im proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov ered
land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting ap­plicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be main tained in
effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffl er is available through your nearest au tho ­rized service center/department.

Maintenance.................................... 10-13

Service and Adjustments................. 14-15

Storage............................................ 15-16

Troubleshooting.....................................17

SAFETY RULES

The operation of any trimmer can result in foreign objects thrown into
the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while operating your trimmer or per form ing any
adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over
spectacles or standard safety glasses.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instruc­tions on the machine and in the manual
before starting. Be thor ough ly familiar
with the controls and the proper use of
the machine before starting.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts.

• Keep all parts of your body away from
muffl er and spinning line. A hot muffl er
can cause serious burns.

• Only allow responsible individuals, who
are familiar with the instructions, to oper­ate the machine.

• Stay away from breakable objects, such
as house windows, auto glass, green­ hous es, etc.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which
could be picked up and thrown by the
spinning lines.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people
before trimming, particularly small chil­dren and pets. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.

• Wear appropriate clothing such as a
long-sleeved shirt or jacket. Also wear
long trousers or slacks. Do not wear
shorts.

• Do not wear loose clothing which could
get caught in this equipment.

• Do not operate the machine when bare­foot or wearing open sandals. Always
wear work gloves and sturdy footwear.
Leather work shoes or short boots work
well for most people. These will protect
the operator’s ankles and shins from
small sticks, splinters, and other debris,
and improve traction.

• Do not pull machine backwards unless
absolutely necessary. Always look down
and behind before and while moving
backwards.

• Do not operate the machine without
proper guards, plates or other safety
protective devices in place.

• See manufacturer’s instructions for prop­er operation and installation of accesso­ries. Only use accessories approved by
the manufacturer.

• Never use blades, wire, or fl ailing de­vices. This unit is designed for line trim­mer use only. Use of other ac ces so ries
or attachments will increase the risk of
injury.

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SERVICE NOTES

• Stop the rotating trimmer head when
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
Wait for the cutting lines to stop rotating.

• Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the equipment and allow it to cool,
before clean ing, repairing or inspecting
the unit. Be sure the trimmer head and
all moving parts have stopped.

• Operate only in daylight or good artifi cial
light.

• Do not operate the machine while under
the infl uence of alcohol or drugs.

• Never operate machine in wet grass.
Always be sure of your footing: keep a
fi rm hold on the handle and walk; never
run.

• If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and
check immediately for the cause. Vibra­tion is generally a warning of trouble.

• Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when op er ­at ing machine.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to slip
and fall accidents which can result in
severe injury. All slopes require extra
caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do
not trim it.

DO:

• Trim across the face of slopes: never up
and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.

DO NOT:

• Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments. The operator could lose
footing or balance.

• Do not trim excessively steep slopes.

• Do not trim on wet grass. Reduced foot­ing could cause slipping.

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of children.
Chil dren are often attracted to the ma chine
and the trimming activity. Never assume
that children will remain where you last
saw them.

• Keep children out of the trimming area
and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.

• Before and while moving backwards,
look behind and down for small children.

• Never allow children to operate the
machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline and
other fuels. They are fl ammable and
vapors are explosive.

- Use only an ap proved con tain er.

- Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow en­gine to cool before refueling. Do not
smoke.

- Never refuel the machine in doors.

- Never store the machine or fuel con-

tain er inside where there is an open
fl ame, such as a water heat er.

- Move away from fueling site before

starting engine.

• Never run a machine inside a closed
area.

• Never make adjustments or repairs with
the engine (motor) running. Disconnect
the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent ac ci ­den tal starting.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially trimmer
head and engine bolts, tight and keep
equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris buildup. Clean oil or fuel
spillage. Allow machine to cool before
cleaning or storing.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you
strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.

• Do not change the engine governor set­ting or overspeed the engine.

• Clean and replace safety and in struc tion
decals as necessary.

Look for this symbol to point out

im por tant safety precautions. It means
CAU TION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR
SAFE TY IS INVOLVED.

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