Poulan Pro 545058737, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...El no hacerlo puede resultar en le siones graves DANGER Lire le manuel d instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions PPB300E For Occasional Use Only Electrolux Home Products Inc 1030 Stevens Creek Road Augusta GA 30907 C...

Page 2: ... WARNING Hazard zone for thrown objects Blade trimmer line can throw objects vi olently Others can be blinded or injured Keep people and animals 50 feet 15 meters away 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 ser...

Page 3: ...ctric 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...

Page 4: ...lling brushcutter at tachment place the unit on a flat surface for stability 1 Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise Coupler Knob LOOSEN TIGHTEN Shipping protector 2 Remove shipping protector from coupler 3 Remove the shaft cap from the brushcutter attachment if present 4 Position locking release button of attach ment into guide recess of coupler 5 Push the attachment intothe cou...

Page 5: ...h 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 Upper Shoulder Strap Clamp Screws Lower Shoulder Strap Clamp 4 Insert two screws into the screw holes 5 Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten ing screws with a hex wrench 30 inches 76 cm HARNESS ADJUSTMENT FOR BALANCE 4 12 i...

Page 6: ...aft in the direction shown on the decal counter clockwise Tighten until secure NOTE The retaining washer must be posi tioned with the raised section facing toward the gearbox ASSEMBLY INFORMATION 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 trim mer head alignholeinthedust cupwith thehole in the ...

Page 7: ...e in the center of the blade 4 Slide the blade and retaining washer onto the shaft of the gearbox 5 Place the cupped washer onto the shaft Make sure the cupped side of the washer is toward the blade 6 Install the blade nut by threading onto the shaft counterclockwise Shield Blade Retaining Washer Dust Cup Cupped Washer Nut Threaded Shaft Gearbox NOTE Make sure all parts are in place as il lustrate...

Page 8: ...mpt to fuel your unit Call 1 800 554 6723 FUELING ENGINE WARNING Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling HELPFUL TIP To obtain the correct oil mix ratio pour 3 2 ounces of 2 cycle synthetic oil into one gallon of fresh gas This engine is certified to operate on un leaded gasoline Before operation gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2 cycle air cooled engine oil designed to be mixed ...

Page 9: ... be started by placing the ON OFF switch in the ON position Move the start lever to the RUN position and fully squeeze throttle trigger Pull the starter han dle repeatedly while squeezing throttletrigger until engine starts and runs This could re quire pulling the starter handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded If the unit still doesn t start refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or ...

Page 10: ...d cause blindness or other serious injury Beforetrimming bringenginetoa speedsuffi cient to cut material to be trimmed Do not run the engine at a higher speed than necessary 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 ...

Page 11: ...r to 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 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 properly the occurrence of blade th...

Page 12: ...t S Throw away blades that are bent warped cracked broken or damaged in any other way Replace parts that are cracked chipped or damaged before using the unit S Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material to be cut when the engine is running or when cutting blade is moving S Always keep the wheel and depth adjusting skid in contact with the ground S Always push the unit slowly over the ...

Page 13: ...spect the area before starting the unit Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks glass wire etc that can ricochet be thrown or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation S Do not use a cutting blade that is bent warped cracked broken or damaged in any other way Have worn or damaged parts replaced by an authorized service dealer S Always keep unit in front of your body Keep all parts...

Page 14: ...w near other people The snow thrower could propel small objects at high speed causing injury S After striking a foreign object stop the engine disconnect spark plug and inspect the snowthrower for damage and repair if necessary before restarting unit S Never operate the snowthrower near glass enclosures automobiles and trucks S Never attempt to use the snowthrower on a roof S Never operate the sno...

Page 15: ...rs of usage Cleanand orreplaceas necessary Setspark plug gap at 0 025 inch 0 6 mm Ignition tim ing is fixed and nonadjustable 1 Twist then pull off spark plug boot 2 Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard 3 Replace with Champion RCJ 6Y spark plug and tighten securely with a 3 4 inch 19 mm socket wrench 4 Reinstall the spark plug boot SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING THE LINE For unit to oper...

Page 16: ...ames from water heaters 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 Clean the e...

Page 17: ...ment 4 Carbon build up on muffler 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 a...

Page 18: ...d to explain the emissions control system war ranty on your year 2005 and later small off road engine In California all small off road engines must be designed built and equipped to meet the State s stringent anti smog standards ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC must warrant the emis sion control system on your small off road engine forthe periods of timelisted below pro vided there has been no abuse n...

Page 19: ...ted part still under warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse neglect or improper main tenance are not covered ADD ON OR MO DIFIED PARTS The use of add on or modi fied parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC is not liable to cover fail ures of warranted parts caused by the use of add on or modified parts HOW TO FILE A CLAIM If you have an...