WARNING: When using gardening

appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.

This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is responsible for following unit and manual instructions and warnings. Read entire Oper- ator???s Manual before using unit! Be thorough- ly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to per- sons who read, understand, and follow unit and manual instructions and warnings. Never allow children to operate this unit.

DANGER: Never use blades , wire or

flailing devices. Unit is designed for line trim- mer use only. Use of any other accessories or attachments will increase the risk of injury.

WARNING: Trimmer line throws ob- jects violently. You and others can be blinded/ injured. Wear safety glasses and leg protec- tion. Keep body parts clear of rotating line.

Safety Glasses or similar eye protection

Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. If approached stop unit immediately.

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement. If you need assistance, 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 performing maintenance, on your unit (safety glasses are available). Eye protection should be marked Z87.

SAlways 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. Stay clear of spinning line.

SSecure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts.

SBeing fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants

thrown by spinning line.

S Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of al- cohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you are doing; use common sense.

S Wear hearing protection.

SNever start or run inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

SDisconnect the spark plug before perform- ing maintenance (except carburetor adjust-

ments).

S Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep in good work- ing condition.

S Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way before using the unit.

S Maintain unit according to recommended procedures. Keep cutting line at proper length.

S Use only 0.080??? (2 mm) diameter Poulan PRO! brand line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc.

SInstall required shield properly before using the unit. Use only specified trimmer head; make sure it is properly installed and se- curely fastened.

S Make sure unit is assembled correctly as shown in this manual.

S Make carburetor adjustments with lower end supported to prevent line from contact- ing any object.

S Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments.

SUse only recommended Poulan PRO! ac- cessories and replacement parts.

SHave all maintenance and service not ex- plained in this manual performed by an 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.

SDo not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit.

S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills.

S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site before starting engine.

S Stop engine and allow to cool before re- moving fuel cap.

S Always store gasoline in a container ap- proved for flammable liquids.

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CUTTING SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by or become entangled in line. Hard objects can damage trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury.

SUse only for trimming, mowing, and sweep- ing. Do not use for edging, pruning, or

hedge trimming.

S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over- reach.

S Keep all parts of your body away from spin- ning line and muffler. Keep engine below waist level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

S Cutting with the line on right side of the shield will throw debris away from the oper- ator.

S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

S Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before storing or transporting in vehicle.

SEmpty the fuel tank before storing or trans- porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the car- buretor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops.

SStore unit and fuel in an area where fuel va- pors cannot reach sparks or open flames

from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

S Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acci- dentally cause injury. Unit can be hung by the tube.

S Store the unit out of the reach of children

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.

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 ab- normal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel dam- age 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 med- ical attention. An anti--vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these prob- lems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condi- tion of this tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped

with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the require- ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore- gon, and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines be equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you operate in a locale where such regulations ex- ist, 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 spark arrest- ing screen will not require any service. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your muffler be serviced or replaced by your autho- rized service dealer

WARNING: Make sure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are se- cure.

ADJUST THE ASSIST HANDLE

SLoosen handle by turning T--handle/screw counterclockwise.

S Rotate handle to upright position on the tube.

SAdjust handle to a comfortable position be- tween the trigger and the safety label on the

tube.

S Retighten handle securely by turning T-- handle/screw clockwise.

ATTACH THE SHIELD

WARNING: The shield must be prop- erly installed. The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others 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. S Remove wing nut from shield.

S Insert bracket into slot as shown.

SPivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket.

S Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.

Slot

Shield

Bracket

Wing nut

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WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling.

This engine is certified to operate on un- leaded 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 PRO! brand oil is recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is obtained 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.

Arrow on

choke

lever Choke

position decal

S Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps.

S Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not pull rope more than 6 times.

SAs soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE by aligning arrow with position shown on decal (see illustration below).

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

To stop the engine, push and release the en- gine STOP switch. The switch will automati- cally return to the ON position. Wait 5 sec- onds before attempting to restart unit to allow switch to reset.

HOW TO START YOUR UNIT

Starting Position

Starter Handle

Choke

Lever

Primer Bulb

Muffler

WARNING: The trimmer head will

turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con- tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of fuel)

S Set unit on a flat surface.

SSlowly press the primer bulb 6 times.Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE by aligning ar- row with position shown on decal (see fol- lowing illustration).

SPull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine doesn???t start after 6 pulls (at the HALF CHOKE position), move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position and press the primer bulb 6 times. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2 more times. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter rope until the engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine doesn???t start, repeat

procedure 2 additional times.

NOTE: If engine still doesn???t start, it is probably flooded. Proceed to STARTING A

FLOODED ENGINE.

SOnce the engine starts, allow it to run 10 se- conds, then move the choke lever to OFF CHOKE by aligning arrow with position shown on decal (see illustration below). Al- low the unit to run for 30 more seconds at OFF CHOKE before releasing the throttle trigger. NOTE: If engine dies with the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position, move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the rope until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.

Arrow on

choke

lever

Choke position

decal

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

SMove the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.

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SSqueeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until the en-

gine runs smoothly.

SPull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls.

SAllow engine to run 15 seconds, then move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position.

NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it is probably flooded.

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE

Flooded engines can be started by placing the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position; then, pull the rope to clear the engine of ex- cess fuel. This could require 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 call 1-800-554--6723.

OPERATING POSITION

Cut from your left to your right.

TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE

The cutting head advances line automati- cally. Do not tap head on the ground to ad- vance line. This may break parts and cause

cutting head to malfunction.

Upon unit start up, the line will advance auto- matically to the correct cutting path length.

Always keep the shield in place when the tool is being operated.

REPLACING THE LINE

Pre--wound spools offer the most convenient method for replacing line and ensuring opti- mum performance.

S Replacement spools are color--coded to ensure use of the correct spool with your unit. Be sure to use the same color spool as the existing spool.

NOTE: Always clear dirt and debris from cut- ting head components when performing any type of maintenance.

SHold spool and unscrew cap by turning in the direction shown on top of the cap.

S Remove line guide ring and spool.

SUse a pre--wound spool or refill spool with line. If using a pre--wound spool, remove tape strip from line and spool.

REFILLING THE SPOOL WITH LINE

WARNING: Use only 0.080??? (2 mm) diameter round line. Other sizes and

shapes of line will not advance properly and will result in improper cutting head function or 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 in- jury.

SCut a length of 30 feet of .080??? (2 mm) diam- eter round Poulan PRO! brand line.

Feed line in direction shown on spool.

Spool

SInsert one end of line into center cavity of empty spool. Ensure line will feed into spool in the direction shown on the spool

(counterclockwise).

SContinue feeding line into spool, leaving 4 -- 6 inches (10 -- 15 cm) unwound from center of spool.

INSTALLING SPOOL WITH LINE

S Install replacement spool.

S Thread line through line guide ring. Line through guide ring

Slot

Replacement Spool

Cap

Line guide ring

Spool

SRest guide ring on spool and place line in slot. Allow line to extend 4 -- 6 inches (10 --

15 cm) from center of spool.

SEnsure line remains in slot while screwing cap on to the shaft. Only tighten cap hand tight!

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We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an authorized service dealer.

SPARK PLUG

Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham- pion RCJ--8Y plug. Spark plug gap is 0.025???.

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS

NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Out-

door 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 replace under this war- ranty any defective gasoline product or at- tachment as follows from the original date of

purchase.

2 YEARS- Parts and Labor, when used for household purposes.

60 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for commercial, professional, or income produc- ing purposes.

30 DAYS - Parts and Labor, if used for rental purposes.

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 spe- cifically recommended by ELECTROLUX

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HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA for this tool. Additionally, this warranty does not cover tune-ups, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs, cutting line, or rotating head parts that will wear and require replace- ment with reasonable use during the warranty period. This warranty does not cover prede- livery setup or normal adjustments explained in the instruction manual.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC

LEGAL 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 CON-

SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE

LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT

APPLY TO YOU.

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA???S policy is to continu- ously improve its products. Therefore, ELEC-

TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA reserves the right to change, mod- ify, or discontinue models, designs, specifica- tions, and accessories of all products at any time without notice or obligation to any pur- chaser.

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA- TIONS: The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVI- SION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your lawn and garden equipment engine. All new utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the stringent anti--smog stan- dards. POULAN/WEED EATER must warrant the emission control system on your lawn and garden equipment engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your lawn and garden equipment engine. Your emission control system includes parts such as the car- buretor and the ignition system. Where a war- rantable condition exits, POULAN/WEED EAT- ER will repair your lawn and garden equipment engine at no cost to you. Expenses covered un- der warranty include diagnosis, parts and labor.

MANUFACTURER???S WARRANTY COVER- AGE: If any emissions related part on your en- gine (as listed under Emissions Control Warran- ty Parts List) is defective or a 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. OWNER???S WARRANTY RE-

SPONSIBILITIES: As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required mainte- nance listed in your instruction manual. POU- LAN/WEED EATER recommends that you re- tain all receipts covering maintenance on your lawn and garden equipment engine, but POU- LAN/WEED EATER cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled main- tenance. As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner, you should be aware that POU- LAN/WEED EATER may deny you warranty coverage if your lawn and garden equipment engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse, ne- glect, improper maintenance, unapproved mod- ifications, or the use of parts not made or ap- proved 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 re- sponsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN/ WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723. WAR- RANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE: The war- ranty 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 re- placement of any warranted part will be per- formed at no charge to the owner at an ap- proved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing center. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723 WARRANTY PERIOD: Any warranted part which is not scheduled for re- placement as required maintenance, or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the ef- fect of ???repair or replace as necessary??? shall be warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required main- tenance shall be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted part is defective if the diagnostic work is performed at an ap- proved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing cen- ter. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: POU- LAN/WEED EATER may be liable for damages to other engine components caused by the fail- ure of a warranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: All failures caused by abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are not covered. ADD-ON OR MODIFIED PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.

POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723. WHERE TO GET WAR- RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re- pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/WEED EATER service centers. call: 1--800--554--6723

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND RE-

PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any

POULAN/WEED EATER approved replace- ment part used in the performance of any war- ranty maintenance or repair on emission related parts will be provided without charge to the own- er if the part is under warranty. EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Car- buretor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module.

MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner is responsible for the performance of all required maintenance as defined in the instruction manu- al.

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