Poulan Brush Cutter 530164264 User Manual

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Instruction Manual  
Manual de Instrucciones  
Manuel d’Instructions  
PPB4000C  
NOT DESIGNED FOR USE WITH  
ELECTRIC POWERHEADS  
NO ESTA DISEÑADO PARA EL USO CON  
CABEZAS DE MOTOR ELÉCTRICO  
NON CONÇU POUR L’USAGE AVEC  
BLOC--MOTEURS ÉLECTRIQUES  
DANGER:  
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before  
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.  
PELIGRO:  
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e  
instrucciones de seguridad. 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.  
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.  
250 Bobby Jones Expressway  
Augusta, GA 30907  
Copyright E2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.  
530164264  
11/5/03  
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S Never start engine with clutch shroud re-  
moved. The clutch can fly off and cause se-  
rious injury.  
WARNING: The blade continues to  
spin after throttle is released or engine is  
turned off. The coasting blade can throw ob-  
jects or seriously cut you if accidentally  
touched. Stop the blade by contacting the left  
hand side of coasting blade with material al-  
ready cut.  
S Be sure blade stops turning when engine  
idles.  
S Make carburetor adjustments with the lower  
end supported to prevent the blade from  
contactingany object. Hold theunit by hand;  
do not use the shoulder strap for support.  
S Keep others away when making carburetor  
adjustments.  
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 an au-  
thorized service dealer.  
act  
rial.  
FUEL SAFETY  
S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.  
OPERATOR SAFETY  
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 Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel  
spills before starting engine.  
S Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses  
or similar eye protection when operating, or  
performing maintenance on your unit (safe-  
ty glasses are available). Eye protection  
should be marked Z87.  
S Always wear face or dust mask if operation  
is dusty.  
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 Remove fuel cap slowly.  
CUTTING SAFETY  
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 spin-  
ning line/blade.  
S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or  
remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing  
with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.  
They can be caught in moving parts.  
S Being fully covered also helps protect you  
from debris and pieces of toxic plants  
thrown by spinning line/blade.  
WARNING: Inspect the area to be cut  
before each use. Remove objects (rocks, bro-  
ken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can  
be thrown or become entangled in the bladeor  
trimmer line.  
S Keep others including children, animals, by-  
standers, and helpers at least 50 feet (15  
meters) away. Stop the engine immediately  
if you are approached.  
S Stay alert. Do not operate unit when you are  
tired, ill, upset or under influence of alcohol,  
drugs, or medication. Watch what you are  
doing; use common sense.  
S Always keep engine on the right--hand side  
of your body.  
S Wear hearing protection.  
S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.  
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-  
reach.  
S Never start or run the engine inside a closed  
room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes  
can kill.  
S Keep blade/trimmer head below waist level.  
S Do not raise powerhead engine above your  
waist.  
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.  
S Always use the handlebar and a properly  
adjusted shoulder strap when using brush-  
cutter attachment (see ASSEMBLY).  
S Keep all parts of your body away from spin-  
ning line/blade and muffler.  
S Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on  
the right side of the shield will throw debris  
away from the operator.  
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY  
WARNING: Disconnect powerhead  
spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from pow-  
er source) before performing maintenance.  
S Look for and replace damaged or loose  
parts before each use. Look for and repair  
fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good  
working condition.  
S Throw away blades that are bent, warped,  
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other  
way. Replace trimmer head parts that are  
cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in  
any other way before using the unit.  
S Maintain the unit according to recommended  
procedures. Keep the blade sharp. Never use  
flailing devices, wire, rope, string, etc.  
S Use only specified blade; make sure it is  
properly installed and securely fastened.  
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.  
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.  
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE  
S Stop the powerhead engine before carrying  
unit.  
S Keep muffler away from your body.  
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, furnaces, etc.  
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S Store unit so the blade cannot accidentally  
cause injury.  
S Store unit indoors, out of 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.  
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  
operatepower tools on a continual andregular  
basis must monitor closely their physical  
condition and the condition of this tool.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
ASSEMBLY  
2. Remove the shaft cap from the brushcut-  
ter attachment (if present).  
CARTON CONTENTS  
Check carton contents for the following:  
S Brushcutter attachment  
S Handlebar  
3. Position locking/release button of attach-  
ment into guide recess of coupler.  
4. Push the attachment into the coupler until  
the locking/release button snaps into the  
primary hole.  
S Handlebar mounting bracket for 1shaft  
S Handlebar mounting bracket for 7/8shaft  
S Bracket cover (2)  
5. Before using the unit, tightenthe knob se-  
curely by turning clockwise.  
S Shoulder strap  
S Upper shoulder strap clamp  
S Lower shoulder strap clamp (with spacer tabs)  
S Handlebar bracket screws (4)  
S Shoulder strap clamp screws (2)  
S 4--point weed blade (assembled on brush-  
cutter attachment)  
Coupler  
Primary Hole  
Guide Recess  
S Large nut for installing blade  
S Retaining washer  
S Cupped washer  
Locking/  
Release  
Button  
Upper  
Shaft  
Lower  
Attachment  
S Metal shield (assembled on brushcutter at-  
tachment)  
S Trimmer head  
S Plastic shield  
WARNING: Make sure the locking/re-  
lease button is locked in the primary hole and  
the knob is securely tightened before operat-  
ing the unit.  
S Wing nut (screwed onto plastic shield)  
S Attachment hanger  
S Hex wrench  
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY  
WARNING: If received assembled, re-  
peat all steps to ensure your unit is properly as-  
sembled and all fasteners are secure.  
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-  
aged parts.  
DANGER:RISK OFCUT. To avoidse-  
rious injury, the barrier portion of the handle-  
bar must be installed as shown on the upper  
shaft of the powerhead to provide a barrier be-  
tween operator andthespinning blade. Attach  
handlebar mounting bracket above arrow on  
safety warning decal on the upper shaft (pow-  
erhead end of unit). Ensure handlebar is posi-  
tioned on mounting bracket at the end of the  
arrow on the handlebar decal.  
NOTE: Two mounting brackets are included  
with this attachment. Both brackets are provided  
to adapt this attachment for use with power-  
heads that have either a 1(2.5 cm) diameter or  
a 7/8(2.2 cm) diameter upper shaft. The cor-  
rect bracket must be used to ensure that the  
handlebar is mounted securely to the upper  
shaft before use.  
NOTE: If you need assistance or find that parts  
are missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.  
TOOLS REQUIRED  
S Hex wrench (provided)  
INSTALLING BRUSHCUTTER  
ATTACHMENT  
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.  
Coupler  
LOOSEN  
TIGHTEN  
Knob  
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Screw  
Handlebar  
LOWER SHOULDER STRAP  
CLAMP  
Spacer Tabs  
Bracket Cover  
Mountin
Bracket  
Spacer Tabs  
positioned for use  
on 1(2.5 cm)  
diameter  
1. Place the mounting bracket over the up-  
per shaft above the arrow on the safety  
label. Be sure to use the correct mount-  
ing bracket for either the 1(2.5 cm) or  
7/8(2.2 cm) diameter upper shaft.  
2. Position one of the bracket covers under  
the upper shaft and align the mounting  
bracket and the bracket cover screw  
holes. Insert two screws into the screw  
holes.  
3. Secure the mounting bracket by tighten-  
ing the screws with the hex wrench.  
4. Locate the decal on the handlebar. This  
decal includes an arrow. Position the  
handlebar with the mounting bracket at  
the end of the arrow.  
upper shaft  
1. Place the upper shoulder strap clamp  
over the upper shaft above thehandlebar.  
2. Position the lower shoulder strap clamp  
under the upper shaft and align the upper  
and lower clamp screw holes (use spacer  
tabs between upper and lower clamps if  
necessary to secureclamp, i.e. for 1(2.5  
cm) diameter upper shaft).  
houlder  
amp  
5. Position the second bracket cover over  
the handlebar. Align the mounting brack-  
et and the bracket cover screw holes.  
Again make sure the handlebar is at the  
end of the arrow.  
POWERHEAD  
END  
6. Insert two screws and hand tighten only.  
Be sure the handlebar is installed cor-  
rectly; then, tighten each screw securely  
with the hex wrench.  
ATTACHMENT  
Lower Shoulder  
END  
SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY  
Strap Clamp  
Screws  
WARNING: Proper shoulder strap  
and handlebar adjustments must be made  
with the engine completely stopped beforeus-  
ing unit. The shoulder strap clamp must be  
installed as shown above the handlebar on the  
upper shaft (powerhead end of unit).  
NOTE: The lower shoulder strap clamp has  
twospacer tabs attached. Thesetabs are pro-  
vided to adapt this attachment for use with  
powerheads that have a 1(2.5 cm)diameter  
upper shaft (the shoulder strap clamp will not  
tightendownsecurely on the 1(2.5 cm) diam-  
eter upper shaft without using these spacer  
tabs). The tabs must be broken off completely  
before use and placed over the screw holes  
on the lower shoulder strapclamp. These tabs  
are not needed for powerheads with a 7/8″  
(2.2 cm) upper shaft.  
3. Insert two screws into the screw holes.  
4. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten-  
ing screws with the hex wrench.  
5. 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.  
NOTE:A one-half twist is built in the shoulder  
strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the shoul-  
der.  
6. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be  
about 6 inches below the waist.  
7. Fasten the strap hook to the clamp and lift  
the tool to the operating position.  
8. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit  
and balance before starting the engine or  
beginning a cutting operation.  
NOTE: It may be necessary to relocate the  
shoulder strap clamp on the shaft for proper  
balancing of unit.  
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METAL SHIELD and INSTALLATION OF THE  
METAL BLADE for illustrations. Be sure to store  
all parts and instructions for future use.  
INSTALLATION OF THE TRIMMER  
HEAD  
HARNESS  
ADJUSTMENT  
FOR BALANCE  
NOTE: Before installing the trimmer head,  
make sure the dust cup and retaining washer  
are positioned on the shaft of the gearbox.  
The retaining washer must be positioned with  
the raised section toward the gearbox.  
1. Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the  
side of the gearbox by rotating the dust cup.  
2. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned  
holes. This will keep the shaft from turn-  
ing while tightening trimmer head.  
4 -- 12  
6 inches  
(15 cm)  
below  
inches  
(10 -- 30 cm)  
above  
30 inches  
(76 cm)  
waist  
ground  
Screwdriver  
30 inches  
(76 cm)  
3. While holding the screwdriver in position,  
thread trimmer head onto the shaft by turn-  
ing counterclockwise. Tighten until secure.  
Gearbox  
Dust cup  
Retaining  
washer  
CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT  
You can configure your unit using a trimmer  
head for grass and light weeds, or a weed blade  
for cutting grass, weeds, and brush up to 1/2  
inch (1 cm) in diameter. To assemble your unit,  
go to the section for the desired configuration  
and follow the instructions.  
Trimmer  
head  
4. Remove the screwdriver.  
ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD  
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION --  
TRIMMER HEAD  
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 witha  
line limiter blade which cuts excess line to the  
proper length. The line limiter blade (on under-  
side of shield) is sharp and can cut you.  
1. Remove wing nut from shield.  
TRIMMER  
HEAD  
2. Insert bracket into slot on shield.  
3. Pivot shield until bolt passes throughhole  
in bracket.  
4. Tighten the wing nut securely.  
Wing Nut  
Slot  
NOTE: Remove the blade and metal shield be-  
fore attaching the plastic shield and trimmer  
head. To remove blade, align hole in the dust  
cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by  
rotating the blade. Insert a small screwdriver  
into aligned holes. This will keep the shaft from  
turning while loosening the blade nut. Remove  
blade nut by turning clockwise. Remove the  
screwdriver. Remove both washers and blade.  
To remove metal shield, loosen and remove the  
four mounting screws. See ATTACHING THE  
Bracket  
Shield  
Gearbox  
PIVOT  
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ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -- WEED  
BLADE  
INSTALLATION OF THE METAL  
BLADE  
WARNING: Wear protective gloves  
when handling or performing maintenance on  
the blade to avoid injury. The blade is sharp  
and can cut you even when it is not moving.  
WEED  
BLADE  
WARNING: Do not use any blades, or  
fastening hardware other than the washers and  
nuts shown in the following illustrations. These  
parts must be provided by Poulan/Weed Eater  
and installed as shown below. Failure to use  
proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and  
seriously hurt you or others.  
NOTE: The dust cup and retaining washer are  
located on the gearbox shaft and not in the parts  
bag. All other fasteners mentioned in the follow-  
ing assembly steps are in the parts bag.  
1. Remove the retaining washer from the  
threaded shaft of the gearbox. Leave the  
dust cup on the shaft.  
NOTE: Remove the trimmer head and plastic  
shield before attaching the metal shield and  
installing the weed blade. To remove the trimmer  
head, align hole in the dust cup with the hole in  
the side of the gearbox by rotating the dust cup.  
Insert a small screwdriver into aligned holes.  
This will keep the shaft from turning while loos-  
ening the trimmer head. Remove the trimmer  
head by turning clockwise. Remove the screw-  
driver. To remove the plastic shield, loosen and  
remove wing nut. Pivot shield to release bracket  
from slot. See INSTALLATION OF THE TRIM-  
MER HEAD and ATTACHING THE PLASTIC  
SHIELD for illustrations. Be sure to store all  
parts and instructions for future use. Never use  
the trimmer head with the metal blade installed.  
2. Install the blade and the retaining washer  
over the threaded shaft.  
3. 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.  
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.  
ATTACHING THE METAL SHIELD  
WARNING: The metal shield must be  
properly installed on the tool anytime the tool  
is used with a 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 shaft.  
Gearbox  
Shield  
1. Place the metal shield under the gearbox,  
and align the screw holes.  
Dust Cup  
Threaded Shaft  
ade  
Retaining  
Washer  
Gearbox  
Cupped  
Washer  
Nut  
Shield  
NOTE: Make sure all parts are in place as illus-  
trated, and the blade is sandwiched between the  
dust cup and the retaining washer. There should  
be no space between the blade and the dust cup  
or the retaining washer.  
7. Align hole in dust cup with hole in side of  
gearbox by rotating the blade.  
8. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned  
holes. This will keep the shaft from turn-  
ing while tightening the blade nut.  
2. Insert and thread the 4 mounting screws  
through the holes of the gearbox and the  
metal shield. Tighten evenly and secure-  
ly with the hex wrench provided.  
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9. Tighten blade nut firmly with a wrench  
while holding screwdriver in position.  
10. Remove the screwdriver.  
11. Turn blade by hand. If the blade binds  
against the shield, or appears to be un-  
even, the blade is not centered, and you  
must reinstall.  
Screwdriv
NOTE: To remove blade, insert screwdriver  
into aligned holes. Unthread the nut and remove  
parts. Be sure to store parts and instructions for  
future use.  
OPERATION  
KNOW YOUR BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT  
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR  
BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself  
with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.  
Hanger  
Gearbox  
Blade Shield  
Blade  
BLADE  
BLADE SHIELD  
The BLADE SHIELD provides protection from  
the spinning blade.  
The BLADE is designed for cutting grass,  
weeds, and brush up to 1/2 inch (1 cm) in  
diameter.  
TRIMMER SHIELD  
The TRIMMER SHIELD provides protection  
from the spinning trimmer line.  
TRIMMER HEAD  
The TRIMMER HEAD holds cutting line and is  
designed for cutting grass and light weeds.  
Upper Shaft  
Coupler  
OPERATING THE COUPLER  
Your powerhead is equipped with a coupler  
which enables optional attachments to be  
installed. The optional attachments are:  
LOOSEN  
Lower  
Attachment  
MODEL:  
Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPB1000E  
Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPB2000T  
Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPB3000B  
WARNING: Always disconnect pow-  
erhead spark plug before removing or instal-  
ling attachments.  
TIGHTEN  
Knob  
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.  
REMOVING BRUSHCUTTER  
ATTACHMENT (OR OTHER  
OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS)  
CAUTION: When removing or installing at-  
tachments, place the powerhead and attach-  
ment on a flat surface for stability.  
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob  
counterclockwise.  
Locking/Release  
Button  
Coupler  
Lower Attachment  
Upper Shaft  
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3. While securely holding the upper shaft,  
pull the attachment straight out of the  
coupler.  
S Shoulder strap pad should be centered on  
your left shoulder and danger sign centered  
on your back.  
S Maintain full weight of tool on left shoulder.  
S Without bending over, keep the blade near  
and parallel to the ground and not crowded in-  
to material being cut.  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR  
USE OF BRUSHCUTTER ATTACH-  
MENT WITH TRIMMER HEAD  
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH-  
MENTS  
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-  
ment (if present) and discard.  
2. Position locking/release button of attach-  
ment into guide recess of upper shaft  
coupler.  
Primary Hole  
Coupler  
WARNING: Always wear eye protec-  
tion. Never lean over the trimmer head.  
Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into  
eyes and face and cause blindness or other  
serious injury.  
Guide Recess  
Before trimming, bring engine to a speed suffi-  
Locking/ Attachment  
Release  
Upper  
Shaft  
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. Always release the throttle trigger  
and allow the engine to return to idle speed  
when not cutting.  
Button  
3. Push the attachment into the coupler until  
the locking/release button snaps into the  
primary hole.  
4. Before using the unit, tighten the knobse-  
curely by turning clockwise.  
CUTTING METHODS  
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT  
HANGER  
WARNING: Use minimum speed and  
donot crowdtheline whencutting aroundhard  
objects (rock, gravel, fence posts, etc.), which  
candamagethetrimmer head, become entan-  
gled in the line, or be thrown causing a serious  
hazard.  
S The tip of the line does the cutting. You will  
achievethe best performance and minimum  
line wear by not crowding the line into the  
cutting area. The right and wrong ways are  
shown below.  
An attachment hanger is provided for storage  
when attachment is not in use. To install hang-  
er on attachment:  
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-  
ment (if present) and discard.  
2. Press and hold the locking/release but-  
ton.  
3. Push hanger onto the attachment until  
the locking/release button snaps into the  
hole.  
OPERATING POSITION  
Tip of the line  
does the cutting.  
Line crowded into  
work area.  
ALWAYS WEAR:  
Protection  
Heavy,  
Long Pants  
Right  
Wrong  
Boots  
S The line will easily remove grass and weeds  
from around walls, fences, trees and flower  
beds, but it also can cut the tender bark of  
trees or shrubs and scar fences.  
S For trimming or scalping, use less than full  
throttle to increase line life and decrease  
head wear, especially:  
Cut from your left to your right.  
NOTE: This brushcutter attachment is not  
designed for use with electric powerheads.  
S During light duty cutting.  
When operating unit with brushcutter attach-  
ment, clip shoulder strap onto upper shoulder  
strapclamp, standas shown andcheck for the  
following:  
S Near objects around which the line can  
wrap such as small posts, trees or fence  
wire.  
S For mowing or sweeping, use full throttle for  
a good clean job.  
TRIMMING -- Hold the bottom of the trimmer  
head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground  
and at an angle. Allow only the tip of the line to  
make contact. Do not force trimmer line into  
work area.  
S Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.  
S Keep arms extended with right hand holding  
the trigger handle of powerhead.  
S Keep left arm extended with left hand hold-  
ing the handlebar.  
S Keep unit below waist level.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR  
Trimming  
BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT  
S Blade Thrust is a reaction that only occurs  
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.  
3 inches (8 cm)  
above ground  
S WHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST -- Blade  
Thrust can occur when spinning blade con-  
tacts an object that it does not cut. This contact  
causes blade to stop for an instant and then  
suddenly move or “thrust” away from object  
that was hit. The “thrusting” reaction can be  
violent enough to cause operator to be pro-  
pelled in any direction and lose control of unit.  
The uncontrolled unit can cause serious injury  
if blade contacts operator or others.  
SCALPING -- The scalping technique re-  
moves unwanted vegetation down to the  
ground. Hold the bottom of the trimmer head  
about 3 inches (8 cm) above theground and at  
an angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the  
ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc.  
This technique increases line wear.  
S WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS  
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Scalping  
Blade Thrust can occur without warning if  
the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is  
more likely to occur in areas where it is diffi-  
cult to see the material being cut. By using  
the unit properly, the occurrence of blade  
thrust will be reduced and the operator will  
be less likely to lose control.  
MOWING -- Your trimmer is ideal for mowingin  
places conventional lawn mowers cannot  
reach. In the mowing position, keep the line  
parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the head  
into the ground as this can scalp the ground  
and damage the tool.  
S Cut only grass, weeds, and woody brush up to  
1/2 inch (1 cm) in diameter with weed blade.  
Do not let blade contact material it cannot cut  
such as stumps, rocks, fences, metal, etc., or  
clusters of hard, woody brush with a diameter  
greater than 1/2 inch (1 cm).  
Mowing  
S Usea sharp blade. A dull blade is morelikely  
to snag and thrust.  
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 left to your right. Cutting on  
right side of the shield will throw debris away  
from the operator.  
SWEEPING -- The fanning action of the rotat-  
ing line can be used to blow away loose debris  
from an area. Keep the line parallel to and  
above the area surface and swing the tool  
from side to side.  
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.  
Sweeping  
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 the unit with such force that  
you are in danger of losing your balance.  
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Bring the powerhead engine to cutting speed  
before entering the material to be cut.  
If the blade does not turn when you squeeze  
the throttle trigger of the powerhead, make  
sure the attachment is fully inserted into the  
coupler.  
Always release the throttle trigger and allow  
powerhead engine to return to idle speed  
when not cutting. The blade should not turn  
while the engine is running at idle. If the blade  
turns at idle, do not use your unit. Refer to the  
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT section of  
the powerhead manual or contact your autho-  
rized service dealer.  
S As you move forward to the next area to cut,  
be sure to maintain your balance, and footing.  
RECOMMENDED CUTTING POSITION  
2 o’clock  
Cut using the 2  
o’clock to 4 o’clock  
4 o’clock  
position of the  
blade  
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  
shaft.  
S Maintain good firm footing while using the  
unit. Do this by planting feet firmly in a com-  
fortable apart position.  
S Cut while swinging the upper part of your  
body from left to right.  
MAINTENANCE  
BLADE MAINTENANCE  
WARNING: Always stop unit and dis-  
connect spark plug wire before performing  
maintenance.  
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR  
WORN PARTS  
WARNING: The blade will continue to  
spin after the engine stops or after the throttle  
trigger has been released. To avoid serious  
injury, make sure the blade has stopped  
coasting anddisconnect the spark plug before  
performing work on the blade.  
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-  
placement of damaged or worn parts.  
S Blade Shield -- Discontinue use of brushcut-  
ter attachment if blade shield is damaged.  
S Trimmer Shield -- Discontinue use of brush-  
cutter attachment if trimmer shield is dam-  
aged.  
WARNING: Always replace a blade  
that is bent, warped, cracked, broken, or dam-  
aged in any other way. Never attempt to  
straighten and reuse a damaged blade. Use  
only specified replacement blade. Wear pro-  
tective gloves when handling or performing  
maintenance on the blade to help avoid injury.  
S Check blade for flatness periodically. Lay  
the blade on a flat surface to inspect for flat-  
ness. Throw away a blade that is not flat.  
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS  
AND PARTS  
S Blade nut  
S Fasteners  
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT  
AND DECALS  
S After each use, inspect complete unit for loose  
or damaged parts. Clean the unit and decals  
using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.  
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.  
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS  
REPLACING THE LINE  
Spool  
Small  
Holes  
1. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tapbut-  
ton.  
2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool.  
3. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two  
lengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080(2 mm) di-  
ameter Weed Eaterr brand line.  
Line exit holes  
Line in Notch  
Line in Notch  
WARNING: Never use wire, rope,  
string, etc., which can break off and become a  
dangerous missile.  
4. Insert ends of the lines about 1/2 inch (1  
cm) into the small holes on the inside of  
spool.  
Hub  
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5. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the  
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows  
found on the spool.  
6. Push the lines into the notches, leaving 3  
to 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.  
7. Insert the lines into the the exit holes in  
the hub as shown in the illustration.  
8. Align the notches with the line exit holes.  
9. Push spool into hub until it snaps into  
place.  
10. Pull the lines extending outside of thehub  
to release the lines from the notches.  
TRIMMER HEAD REPLACEMENT  
Refer to the ASSEMBLY section for trimmer  
head replacement instructions and illustra-  
tions.  
BLADE REPLACEMENT  
Refer to the ASSEMBLY section for blade re-  
placement instructions and illustrations.  
STORAGE  
S Clean the entire attachment.  
S Inspect the blade shield area and clean any  
dirt, grass, leaves, or debris that has col-  
lected. Inspect the blade and blade shield;  
WARNING: Perform the following  
steps after each use:  
S Allow attachment and gearbox to cool be-  
fore storing or transporting.  
replace  
a
blade that is bent, warped,  
cracked, broken or damaged in any other  
way.  
S Store attachment with blade shield in place.  
Position attachment so that any sharp ob-  
ject cannot accidentally cause injury.  
S Store the attachment in a dry, wellventilated  
area out of the reach of children.  
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces.  
S Apply a coating of oil to the entire surface of  
the blade; wrap it in heavy paper or cloth.  
S Check entire attachment for loose screws  
or nuts. Replace any damaged, worn or  
broken parts.  
SEASONAL STORAGE  
Prepare attachment for storage at end of sea-  
son or if it will not be used for 30 days or more.  
If your brushcutter attachment is to be stored  
for a period of time:  
S At the beginning of the next season, use  
only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to  
oil ratio.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,  
warrants to the original purchaser that each  
new Poulan PRO® brand gasoline tool or at-  
tachment is free from defects in material and  
workmanship and agrees to repair or replace  
under this warranty any defective gasoline  
product or attachment as follows from the  
original date of purchase.  
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 CONSE-  
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE  
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT  
APPLY TO YOU.  
The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-  
UCTS, INC., is to continuously improve its  
products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME  
PRODUCTS, INC., reserves the right to  
change, modify, or discontinue models, de-  
signs, specifications, and accessories of all  
products at any time without notice or obliga-  
tion to any purchaser.  
2 YEARS -- Parts and Labor, when used for  
household purposes.  
90 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 specifi-  
cally recommended by ELECTROLUX  
HOME PRODUCTS, INC., for this tool. Addi-  
tionally, this warranty does not cover tune-  
ups, spark plugs, filters, cuttingline, or rotating  
head parts that will wear and require replace-  
ment with reasonable use during the warranty  
period. This warranty does not cover predeliv-  
ery setup or normal adjustments explained in  
the instruction manual.  
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