Please do not return unit to retailer.
Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra.
Veuillez ne pas retourner l’outil au détaillant.
1-800-554-6723
Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de l’utilisateur
PP196
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 instruc-
ciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertisse-
ments et toutes les 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
S Maintain unit according to recommended S Keep all parts of your body away from blade,
procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut-
ting line at the proper length.
trimmer head, and muffler when engine is
running.
S Use only .080” (2 mm) diameter line. Never S Cut from your right to your left.
use wire, rope, string, etc.
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
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 se-
curely fastened.
S Never start engine with clutch shroud re-
moved. The clutch can fly off and cause se-
rious injury.
S Be sure blade or trimmer head stops turning
when engine idles.
S Disconnect the spark plug before perform-
ing maintenance (except carburetor adjust-
ments).
S Make carburetor adjustments with the lower
end supported to prevent blade or trimmer
line from contacting any object. Hold unit by
hand; do not use the shoulder strap for sup-
port.
S Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Stop the unit before carrying.
S Allow engine to cool and secure 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 carbu-
retor by starting the engine and letting it run
until it stops.
S Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va-
pors cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-
naces, etc.
S Store unit so the blade or line limiter cannot
accidentally cause injury. The unit can be
hung by the tube.
S Store unit out of reach of children.
SPECIAL 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 abnor-
mal 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 feel-
ing 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 not
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 Cal-
ifornia, 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 ex-
ist, you are legally responsible for installing
and maintaining the operating condition of
these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the
law.
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 Au-
thorized 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 Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fu-
eling site before starting engine.
S Stop engine and allow it to cool before re-
moving fuel cap.
S Empty the fuel tank before storing 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.
CUTTING SAFETY
S Inspect the area to be cut before each use.
Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails,
wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown or be-
come entangled in the blade or trimmer
head.
ASSEMBLY
CARTON CONTENTS
S Keep others including children, animals, by- Check carton contents for the following:
standers, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 me- S Brushcutter
ters) away. Stop engine immediately if you are S tube mounting screws (2)
approached.
S tube mounting nuts (2)
S Always keep engine on the right-hand side S handlebar screws (2)
of your body.
S blade shield screws (4)
S cupped washer (1)
S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over- S large nut for installing blade (1)
reach.
S long hex key wrench (1)
S Keep blade or trimmer head below waist S short hex key wrench (1)
level.
S bracket cover
S shield for use with blades
S Do not raise engine above your waist.
3
S shield for use with trimmer head
S semi-automatic trimmer head
S shoulder strap with warning
S brush blade
the engine and you will see the square hole in the
shaft.
NOTE: The end of the tube has a groove that
aligns with a ridge in the engine opening. Lo-
cate the groove and ridge.
S handlebar
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-
aged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find that
parts are missing or damaged, call
1-800-554-6723.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the
Ridge
Groove
empty fuel tank.
S Align the groove in the tube with the ridge in
the engine opening. Insert the tube into the
opening.
S Firmly push the tube into engine until it will no
longer go into the opening.
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.
ASSEMBLY
S Tighten the screws, using one of the hex
keys provided with the unit.
ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
DANGER: The barrier portion of the
handlebar must be isntalled as shown to pro-
vide a barrier between operator and the spin-
ning blade.
TOOLS REQUIRED
S 2 hex key wrenches (provided)
S adjustable wrench or large pliers
S phillips screwdriver
S Locate the decal on the handlebar. This de-
cal includes two arrows. Position the han-
dlebar on the mounting bracket between
these arrows.
ATTACHING THE TUBE
NOTE: Illustrations within this section will help
in identifying the assembly steps. Be sure to
read each section and review the illustrations,
before you begin.
NOTE:A drive shaft is located in the center of
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.
S Position the bracket cover over the handle-
bar. Again make sure the handlebar is be-
tween the arrows.
S Insert screws and hand tighten only. These
screws will be tightened later.
Screw
S Insert the 2 tube assembly screws and nuts
as illustrated. Keep loose at this time, you
will tighten them during a later step.
ATTACHING THE CONTROL
HANDLE TO THE HANDLEBAR
NOTE: Make sure the wire going to the con-
trol handle is routed below the tube and re-
mains on the right side of the handlebar and
the tube.
S Remove screw from control handle.
Screw
S Some units may include a plastic cover over
the end of the tube. If your unit includes any
covering, remove the cover at this time.
S Pull about 1/2 inch of the drive shaft out of
the inside of the tube.
Pull about 1/2 inch from tube
Tube
Screw Hole
S Slide handle onto the right side of the han-
dlebar and align the screw hole.
S Re-insert screw and tighten securely.
NOTE: Make sure the control handle is on
NOTE: The end of the drive shaft is square.
the right side of the unit as shown in the il-
This square end fits inside a square hole in a lustration below, and the On/Stop switch is lo-
shaft inside the engine. Look inside the end of cated on the top of the control handle.
4
S Adjust the handlebar to the proper position SEMBLY INFORMATION FOR USING
and tighten the two screws you left loose YOUR UNIT WITH A BRUSHBLADE and re-
during handlebar assembly. Make sure verse the steps to remove the metal shield and
these screws are securely tightened.
blade before you mount the plastic shield and
S After attaching the control handle and tight- trimmer head.
ening the handlebar, route the wire from the
control handle through the slit in the bottom
of the foam grip.
ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD
AND TRIMMER HEAD
WARNING: The shield must be prop-
erly installed. The shield provides partial protec-
tion from the risk of thrown objects to the opera-
tor and others and is equipped with a line limiter
which cuts excess line to the proper length. The
line limiter (on underside of shield) is sharp and
can cut you.
S Remove wing nut from shield.
S Insert bracket into slot on shield.
S Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in
bracket.
ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP
S Tighten the wing nut securely.
WARNING: Proper shoulder strap and
handlebar adjustments before starting the en-
gine are required.
S Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and bal-
ance before starting the engine or beginning a
cutting operation.
S 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.
S If your unit has a plastic cover over the threads
on the threaded shaft, remove the covering to
expose the threads.
S Before installing the trimmer head, make
sure the dust cup and retaining washer are
positioned on the gearbox as shown below.
Bracket
Slot
Wing Nut
NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the shoulder
strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the shoul-
der.
S Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be
about 6 inches below the waist.
S Fasten the strap hook to the clamp located
between the foam grip and the mounting
block and lift the tool to the operating posi-
tion.
Gearbox
Shield
Dust Cup
Retaining Washer
CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT
You can configure your unit using a cutting
head for grass and light weeds, or a brush
blade for cutting saplings and similar size ma-
terial. Go to the section for the desired
configuration and follow the instructions for
assembling your unit.
NOTE: Make sure all parts are properly
installed as illustrated in the illustration before
installing the trimmer head.
S Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the
side of the gearbox by rotating the dust cup.
S Insert a hex wrench into aligned holes. This
will keep the shaft from turning while tighten-
ing the trimmer head.
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION --
TRIMMER HEAD
IMMER
EAD
Hex Wrench
S While holding the hex wrench in position,
thread trimmer head onto the shaft and tight-
en until secure.
NOTE: The retaining washer must be posi-
NOTE: If your unit has been assembled for
tioned with the raised section facing toward
brushblade use, refer to the section AS- the gearbox.
5
S Insert the 4 mounting screws through the
bottom of the shield. Thread them into the
gearbox. Tighten evenly and securely with
one of the hex key wrenches provided.
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION --
BRUSH BLADE
ASSEMBLY OF THE METAL BLADE
BRUSH
BLADE
WARNING: Do not use any blades, or
fastening hardware other than the washers and
nuts illustrated in the following illustrations.
These parts must be provided by POULAN
PRO, and installed as shown below. Failure to
use proper parts can cause the blade to fly off
and seriously hurt you or others.
NOTE: When installing the blade, make sure
you install it with the correct side facing up
(marked on the blade). If you are re-installing
an older blade and the writing has worn off,
use the following illustration as a guide.
NOTE: If your unit has been assembled for
trimmer head use, refer to the section ATTACH-
ING THE PLASTIC SHIELD AND TRIMMER
HEAD and reverse the steps to remove the plas-
tic shield and trimmer head before you mount the
metal shield and blade. Store these parts for fu-
ture use. Never use the trimmer head with the
metal blade installed.
Top view of blade
Teeth on
blade point in
this direction
ASSEMBLY OF THE METAL SHIELD
DANGER: The metal shield must be
properly installed on the tool anytime the tool
is used with the 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 by-
standers. 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 tube. The blade is
sharp and can cut you. Be sure to wear gloves
while working with blades.
NOTE: The dust cup and retaining washer
are located on the gearbox and not in the parts
bag.
S Remove the retainer washer from the gear-
box, and leave the dust cup on the gearbox.
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove a
plastic protective covering from the
threaded shaft before removing the retain-
ing washer.
S If your unit has a plastic cover over the
threads on the shaft, remove the covering to
expose the threads.
S Place the metal shield under the gearbox,
and align the screw holes.
Gearbox
Retaining
Washer
Dust Cup
S
S Install the blade over the threaded shaft ex-
tending from the gearbox between the dust
cup and the retaining washer. Make sure the
raised part of the retaining washer is facing
the gearbox, and the raised area fits into the
hole in the center of the blade.
S Slide the blade and retaining washer onto
the shaft of the gearbox.
S Now place the cupped washer onto the
shaft. Make sure the cupped side of the
washer is toward the blade.
6
S Install the blade nut by threading onto the
shaft counterclockwise.
FUEL YOUR UNIT
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed with a good
quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to
be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater
brand oil is recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is ob-
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of
unleaded gasoline). When mixing fuel follow the
instructions printed on the container. Always
read and follow the safety rules under FUEL
SAFETY.
Shield
Threaded
Shaft
Dust Cup
STARTING
Blade
Retaining
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
Washer
S Move the ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position (toward the cutting head).
S If engine does not stop, move choke to the
FULL CHOKE position.
Cupped
Washer
ON
ON/STOP
Switch
STOP
Throttle Trigge
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
WARNING: The blade or trimmer
head will turn while starting the engine. Avoid
any contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
NOTE: A special feature called the “Throttle
Lock” holds the throttle trigger in the depressed
position during starting.
WARNING: Do not use any blades, or
fastening hardware other than the
washers and nuts illustrated. These parts must
be provided by POULAN PRO, and installed as
shown below. Failure to use proper parts can
cause the blade to fly off and seriously hurt you
or others.
S Lock throttle trigger into the starting postion
by first pressing the lockout lever on the top
of the control handle. While the lockout lever
is depressed, squeeze and hold the throttle
trigger.
NOTE: Make sure all parts are in place as il-
lustrated, and the blade is sandwiched be-
tween the dust cup and the retaining washer.
There should be no space between the blade
and the dust cup or the retaining washer.
S Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the
side of the gearbox by rotating the blade.
S Insert a hex wrench into the aligned holes.
This will keep the shaft from turning while
tightening the blade nut.
Lock Button
Lockout
Lever
Throttle T
S Before releasing the throttle trigger, press
the lock button. While this button is still de-
pressed release the throttle trigger.
NOTE: This should allow the throttle trigger
to remain in the depressed position for start-
ing. You may want to practice this a few times
before you first start the unit.
Hex Wrench
S DO NOT squeeze throttle trigger during
starting; otherwise, it will be necessary to
reset the throttle lock.
COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE
S Tighten the blade nut firmly with a wrench
while holding hex wrench in position.
S Remove the hex wrench.
S Turn blade by hand. If the blade binds
against the shield, or appears to be uneven,
the blade is not centered, and you must rein-
stall.
AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
S Rest engine and shield on ground, support-
ing trimmer head off ground.
NOTE: To remove blade, insert hex wrench
S Move the switch to the ON position.
into aligned holes. Un-thread nut and remove S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
parts. Be sure to store parts and instructions S Move the choke lever to FULL CHOKE
for future use.
position.
7
Starter
Handle
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD
Bring the engine to cutting speed before enter-
ing the material to be cut.
Choke
Do not run engine at a higher speed than neces-
sary. 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.
If the trimmer head does not turn when the en-
gine is in operation, make sure the drive shaft
housing is properly seated in engine shroud.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow
the engine to return to idle speed when not cut-
ting.
ADVANCING THE TRIMMER LINE
Trimmer line will advance approximately 2 in. (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 line limiter.
Always keep the shield in place when the tool
is being operated.
To Advance Line:
Primer Bulb
Muffler
S Set the throttle trigger in the starting position
using the throttle lock feature. Keep throttle
trigger in the starting position until engine runs
smoothly.
S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.
S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-
tion.
S Pull starter rope handle no more than 6
pulls, until engine runs.
S Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move
choke lever to OFF CHOKE position. Allow
unit to run for 30 more seconds at OFF
CHOKE before releasing throttle trigger
from the starting position. Release throttle
trigger by squeezing the trigger and then re-
leasing it.
S Operate the engine at full throttle.
S Hold the trimmer head parallel to and above
the grassy area.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
S Move the switch to the ON position.
S Move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE
position.
S Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.
S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow in-
structions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE.
S Tap bottom of trimmer head lightly on the
ground one time. Approximately 2 in. (5 cm)
of line will be advanced with each tap. A
blade on the shield will cut the line to the cor-
rect length.
USING YOUR UNIT
OPERATING POSITION
Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy area.
Tapping on surfaces such as concrete or as-
phalt can cause excessive wear to the trim-
mer head.
If line is worn down to 2 in. (5 cm) or less, more
than one tap will be required to obtain the most
efficient line length.
Control Handle
in Right Hand
WARNING: Use only .080” (2 mm)di-
ameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad-
vance properly and can cause serious injury.
Do not use other materials such as wire,
string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during cut-
ting and become a dangerous missile that can
cause serious injury.
S Left arm extended with hand holding the
handlebar grip.
S Right hand holding control handle, with fin-
gers on throttle trigger.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE WITH BRUSHBLADE
S Engine below waist level.
S Shoulder strap pad centered on left shoul- S Blade Thrust is a reaction that only occurs
der.
when using a bladed unit. This reaction can
cause serious injury such as amputation.
Carefully study this section. It is important that
you understand what causes blade thrust,
how you can reduce the chance of its occur-
ring, and how you can remain in control of unit
if blade thrust occurs.
S Danger sign centered on your back.
S Full weight of tool on left shoulder.
S Without operator bending over, the blade or
trimmer head is near and parallel to the
ground and easily contacts material to be
cut.
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S WHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST Blade The blade should not turn while the engine is
Thrust can occur when the spinning blade running at idle. If the blade turns at idle, do not
contacts an object that it does not cut. This use your unit. Refer to the Carburetor adjust-
contact causes the blade to stop for an instant ment section or contact your Authorized Ser-
and then suddenly move or “thrust” away from vice Dealer.
the object that was hit. The “thrusting” reaction
10 o’clock
can be violent enough to cause the operator to
Cut using the 8 o’clock
to 10 o’clock position of
the blade
be propelled in any direction and lose control
of the unit. The uncontrolled unit can cause
serious injury if the blade contacts the operator
or others.
8 o’clock
S WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS. Blade
thrust can occur without warning if the blade
snags, stalls, or binds. This is more likely to
occur in areas where it is difficult to see the
material being cut. By using the unit prop-
erly, the occurrence of blade thrust will be
reduced and the operator will be less likely
to lose control.
WARNING: The operator or others
must not try to clear away cut material with the
engine running or the blade turning to avoid
serious injury. Stop engine and blade before
removing materials wrapped around blade or
tube.
REPLACING THE LINE
WARNING: Trimmer head parts that
are chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any other way can fly apart and cause serious
injury. Do not use. Replace damaged parts be-
fore using unit.
S Press the tab on the side of the trimmer
head and twist the lock ring.
S Remove the lock ring and tap button.
S Cut only grass, weeds, and woody brush up
to 2 inches in diameter with the brush blade.
Do not let the blade contact material it can-
not cut such as stumps, rocks, fences,
metal, etc., or clusters of hard, woody brush
having a diameter greater than 2 inches.
S Keep the blade sharp. A dull blade is more
likely to snag and thrust.
Trimmer
Head
Tab
Tap Button
Lock Ring
S Pull spool out of the trimmer head.
S Clean dirt and debris from all parts.
S Replace with a pre-wound spool , or replace
line using two 20 foot lengths of .080” (2 mm)
diameter line.
S When installing new line on an existing spool,
insert 1/16I of the line into the anchoring hole
in the bed of the spool, and wrap the line even-
ly and and firmly around the spool in the direc-
tion of the arrow found on the spool.
S Cut only at full throttle. The blade will have
maximum cutting power and is less likely to
bind or stall.
S “Feed” the blade deliberately and not too
rapidly. The blade can thrust away if it is fed
too rapidly.
S Cut only from your right to your left. Swing-
ing the unit in the same direction as the
blade spins increases the cutting action.
S Use the shoulder strap and keep a firm grip
on the unit with both hands. A properly ad-
justed shoulder strap will support the weight
of the unit, freeing your arms and hands to
control and guide the cutting motion.
S Keep feet comfortably spread apart and
braced for a possible sudden, rapid thrust of
unit. Do not overreach. Keep firm footing and
balance.
S Keep blade below waist level; it will be eas-
ier to maintain control of unit.
S Do not raise the engine above your waist as
the blade can come dangerously close to
your body.
S Do not swing unit with such force that you
are in danger of losing your balance.
Bring the engine to cutting speed before enter-
ing the material to be cut.
Anchoring
Hole
S Insert ends of the lines through the exit holes
in the sides of the trimmer head.
NOTE: A metal insert is located in the exit
hole. As your unit wears from use, you can re-
install this insert upside down to provide a new
surface for the exit of the line from the trimmer
head.
If the blade does not turn when you squeeze
the throttle trigger, make sure tube is fully in-
serted into the engine.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow mer head, this insert can fly off and become a
engine to return to idle speed when not cutting. dangerous missile.
WARNING: When installing the metal
insert, you must install from the inside of the trim-
mer head. If installed on the outside of the trim-
9
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
Metal Insert
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
Damage will occur if you turn the needles be-
yond the limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is a
complicated task. We recommend that you take
your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion
CJ-8Y plug; spark plug gap is .025 in.
IGNITION TIMING
S Once line is passed through the exit hole,
place the spool in the trimmer head. Press
the spool down and turn it until it locks down
and does not pop up when you release it.
S Make sure the line is not caught between the
rim of the spool and the wall of the trimmer
head.
Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine will not start.
S Replace the tap button, and place the lock
ring onto the trimmer head.
S Fuel tank empty.
S Engine flooded.
S Align the lock ring over the catches on the
trimmer head. Push the ring down and turn un-
til catches lock into place.
S Spark plug not firing.
S Fuel not reaching carburetor.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
Engine will not idle properly.
Catch
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
Catch
S Throttle trigger problems.
Engine will not accelerate, lacks
power, or dies under a load.
Lock
Tab
S Air filter dirty.
S Spark plug fouled.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
Catch
Catch
Engine smokes excessively.
S Air filter dirty.
S Make sure the lock ring is securely fastened
by pulling on it and twisting it in both direc-
tions.
S Too much oil mixed with gasoline.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
Line does not advance or breaks while
cutting.
WARNING: All catches must be fas-
tened and lock tab latched in the lock ring. If
installed incorrectly, lock ring can fly off and be-
come a dangerous missile.
S Pull the line extending from the trimmer
head. This will allow the spool to release
from the locked position.
S Line improperly routed in head.
S Line improperly wound on spool.
S Line size incorrect.
Line welds onto spool.
S Line size incorrect
S Line improperly wound on spool.
S Crowding line on material being cut.
SPOOL REPLACEMENT
Line pulls back into head
S Too little line outside of head.
S Line size incorrect.
Replace the spool when the square corners on
the lugs are rounded off, reduced in size, or bro-
ken. Follow instructions under REPLACING
THE LINE for removing and installing the spool.
Need Assistance?
Call 1-800-554-6723 for assistance.
Need Service Parts?
Contact your dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Frigidaire Home Products Division WCI Outdoor
Products, Inc., 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 re-
place under this warranty any defective gasoline
product or attachment as follows from the origi-
nal date of purchase.
n
Normal lug
SERVICE
2 YEARS--Parts and Labor, when used for
household purposes.
We recommend all service and adjustments 90 DAYS--Parts and Labor, when used for
not listed in this manual be performed by an commercial, professional, or income produc-
Authorized Service Dealer.
ing purposes.
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30 DAYS--Parts and Labor, if used for rental Control Warranty Parts List) is defective or a
purposes.
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/WEED EATER.
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 Frigidaire Home Products for
this tool. Additionally, this warranty does not cov-
er tune-ups, spark plugs, filters, etc., that will
wear and require replacement with reasonable
use during the warranty period. This warranty
does not cover predelivery setup or normal ad-
justments explained in the operator’s manual.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LE-
GAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER
RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO
STATE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-
PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
Frigidaire Home Products’ policy is to continu-
ously improve its products. Therefore, Frigidaire
Home Products reserves the right to change,
modify, or discontinue models, designs, specifi-
cations, and accessories of all products at any
time without notice or obligation to any pur-
chaser.
OWNER’S
WARRANTY
RESPONSIBILITIES: As the lawn and
garden equipment engine owner, you are
responsible for the performance of the
required maintenance listed in your Owner’s
Manual.
POULAN/WEED
EATER
recommends that you retain all receipts
covering maintenance on your lawn and
garden
equipment
engine,
but
POULAN/WEED EATER cannot deny
warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for
your failure to ensure the performance of all
scheduled maintenance.
As the lawn and
garden equipment engine owner, you should
be aware that POULAN/WEED EATER may
deny you warranty coverage if your lawn and
garden equipment 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 lawn and
garden
equipment
engine
to
a
POULAN/WEED EATER 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/WEED
1--800--554--6723.
EATER
at
WARRANTY
COMMENCEMENT DATE: The warranty
period begins on the date the lawn and garden
equipment 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
OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or
replacement of any warranted part will be
U.S. EPA
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR
WARRANTY
RIGHTS
AND
OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental performed at no charge to the owner at an
Protection Agency and POULAN/WEED approved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing
EATER, DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR center. If you have any questions regarding
PRODUCTS are pleased to explain the your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
emissions control system warranty on your should contact your nearest authorized
lawn and garden equipment engine. All new service center or call POULAN/WEED
utility and lawn and garden equipment EATER at 1--800--554--6723 WARRANTY
engines must be designed, built, and PERIOD: Any warranted part which is not
equipped to meet the stringent anti--smog scheduled for replacement as required
standards. POULAN/WEED EATER must maintenance, or which is scheduled only for
warrant the emission control system on your regular inspection to the effect of “repair or
lawn and garden equipment engine for the replace as necessary” shall be warranted for 2
periods of time listed below provided there has years. Any warranted part which is scheduled
been no abuse, neglect, or improper for replacement as required maintenance
maintenance of your lawn and garden shall be warranted for the period of time up to
equipment engine. Your emission control the first scheduled replacement point for that
system includes parts such as the carburetor part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be
and the ignition system. Where a warrantable charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the
condition exits, POULAN/WEED EATER will determination that
a
warranted part is
repair your lawn and garden equipment defective if the diagnostic work is performed at
engine at no cost to you. Expenses covered an approved POULAN/WEED EATER
under warranty include diagnosis, parts and servicing
center.
CONSEQUENTIAL
labor. MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY DAMAGES: POULAN/WEED EATER may
COVERAGE: If any emissions related part on be liable for damages to other engine
your engine (as listed under Emissions components caused by the failure of
a
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warranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS 1--800--554--6723
MAINTENANCE,
NOT COVERED: All failures caused by REPLACEMENT
AND
REPAIR
OF
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are EMISSION
RELATED
PARTS:
Any
not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED POULAN/WEED
EATER
approved
PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts replacement part used in the performance of
can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. any warranty maintenance or repair on
POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to cover emission related parts will be provided without
failures of warranted parts caused by the use charge to the owner if the part is under
of add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A warranty.
EMISSION
CONTROL
CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor,
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up to
should contact your nearest authorized maintenance schedule), Ignition Module.
service center or call POULAN/WEED MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner is
EATER at 1--800--554--6723 . WHERE TO responsible for the performance of all required
GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty maintenance as defined in the owner’s
services or repairs shall be provided at all manual.
POULAN/WEED EATER service centers. call:
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