Poulan Pro 115275026, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...ules and Operating Instructions before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury ADVERTENCIA Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad El no hacerlo puede resultar en le siones graves AVERTISSEMENT Lire le manuel d instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité Tout défaut de le f...

Page 2: ...ns may result in serious injury Blade trimmer line can throw objects violently You can be blinded or injured Always wear hearing protection and safety glasses marked Z87 Always wear head protection heavy long pants long sleeves boots and gloves DANGER Blade moves momentarily after the trigger switch is released S The blade can seriously cut your or others S Allow blade to stop before removing it f...

Page 3: ...ean ing or servicing WARNING Fire hazard Never mix pour or store gasoline or use the unit near a flame or sparks including smoking open flames or work that can cause sparks Use unleaded gasoline and two stroke oil mixed at a ratio of 40 1 2 5 Assist handle to be positioned only below the arrow Secure hair above shoulder length Do not wear jewelry loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging str...

Page 4: ...esigned for line trimmer use only Use of any other accessories with line trimmer attach ment will increase the risk of injury If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment If youneedassistance contact your authorized service dealer or call 1 800 554 6723 OPERATOR SAFETY S Dress properly Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when op erating or pe...

Page 5: ... when removing jammed materialfromthecutting blade Donot grabor hold attachment by the cutting blade WARNING Inspect the area to be edged before each use Remove objects rocks broken glass nails wire string etc which can be thrown by the blade or can wrap around the shaft WARNING Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except carburetor adjustments S Inspect entire unit before each ...

Page 6: ... states of California Idaho Maine Minnesota New Jersey Ore gon and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines be equippedwithaspark arresting screen Ifyou operateinalocalewheresuch regulations ex ist you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of theseparts Failure to do so is a violation of the law For normal homeowner use the mufflerand spark arrest i...

Page 7: ...AS SEMBLY instructions in brushcutter attach ment 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 WARNING Inspect the area to be cultivated before starting the unit Removeall debris and hard and sharp objects such as rocks vines branches rope st...

Page 8: ...ING To prevent serious inju ry 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 up to 6 inches 15 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 ...

Page 9: ...E 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 OR EDGER ATTACHMENTS CAUTION When removing or installing at tachments place the unit on a flat surface for stability 1 Lo...

Page 10: ...ade Primer Bulb Assist Handle Throttle Trigger Start Lever Spark Plug Shield Trimmer Head Shaft Muffler ON STOP Switch Coupler Starter handle Blade Shield Wheel Edger Blade Depth Adjustment Knob Gearbox Edger Attachment Trimmer Attachment Attachment hanger ON STOP SWITCH The ON STOP switch is located on the trigger handle and is used to stop the engine To stop the engine push and release the engin...

Page 11: ...se straight gasoline in your unit This will cause permanent engine damage and void the limited warranty FUEL REQUIREMENTS This engine requires the use of minimum 87 octane R M 2 clean gasoline IMPORTANT Use of alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can cause major en gine performance and durability problems WARNING Alternative fuels not gas oline such as E 15 15 alcohol ...

Page 12: ...ter PP4000C Pruner PP5000P Pruner PP5500P WARNING Always stopunit anddis connect spark plug before removing or instal ling attachments REMOVING LINE TRIMMER ATTACH MENT EDGER ATTACHMENT OR OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS CAUTION When removing or installing at tachments place the unit on a flat surface for stability 1 Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise Attachment Coupler Knob LOOSEN...

Page 13: ...ot ad vance 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 crowdthe linewhen cuttingaround hard objects rock gravel fence posts etc whichcandamage thetrimmer head become entangled in the line or be thrown ...

Page 14: ...efore you begin edging S Increase the engine speed before placing the blade in the cut For best results run the en gine at full throttle while cutting S Always work going away from people and solid objects such as walls large stones trees automobiles etc S Becarefulwhenedging near trees or valuable plants The high speed metal blade may cut roots and cause damage to the plants S If the blade stalls...

Page 15: ...s 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 Cover Air Filter MUFFLER AND SPARK ARREST ING 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 F...

Page 16: ...ameter Poulan PRO brand line WARNING Never use wire rope string etc which canbreak offand becomea dangerous missile 5 When installing new line on an existing spool hold the spool as shown 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 7 With your finger between the lines wrap the lines evenly and fir...

Page 17: ...performing work on the blade WARNING Wear protective gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the blade to avoid injury The blade is sharpand can cut you even when it is not moving 1 Toremovetheblade alignholein thedust cup with the hole in the side of the gear box by rotating the blade 2 Insert a small screwdriver into aligned holes This will keep the shaft from turn ing while loosening ...

Page 18: ... electric motors or switches furnaces etc S Store unit with all guards in place Position unit so that any sharp object cannot acci dentally 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 Check entire unit for loose screws...

Page 19: ...ler outlet screen 5 Compression low Engine will not accelerate lacks power or dies under a load 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 Engine smokes excessively 1 Fuel mixture incorrect 2 Air filter dirty 3 Carburetor requires adjustment 1 Empty fuel tank an...

Page 20: ...ENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVELIM ITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This is a limited warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson Moss Act of 1975 The policy of Poulan PRO is to continuously improve its products Therefore Poulan PRO reserves the right to change modify or dis continue models designs specifications and accessories of all products at any...

Page 21: ...agnostic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted part is de fective if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved Poulan PRO servicing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Poulan PRO may be liable for damages to other en gine components caused by the failureof awar ranted part still under warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse ne glect orimproper maintenanceare notc...