Poulan 2002-04 Replacing The Line, Installing Spool With Line, Refilling The Spool With Line

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REPLACING THE LINE

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 cutting head components when performing any type of maintenance.

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

SRemove line guide ring and spool.

2.Insert one end of line into center cavity of empty spool. Ensure line will feed into spool in the direction shown on the spool (counterclockwise).

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

INSTALLING SPOOL WITH LINE

1.Install replacement spool.

2.Thread line through line guide ring.

Line through guide ring

Cap

Line guide ring

INSTALLING SPOOL WITH LINEREFILLING THE SPOOL WITH LINEhand tight!CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTManual backgroundManual backgroundManual background Spool

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Replacement Spool

3. Rest guide ring on spool and place line in

Use 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

Manual background 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.

1.Cut a length of 30 feet of .080” (2 mm) di- ameter round Poulan PRObrand line.

slot. Allow line to extend 4 -- 6 inches (10

-- 15 cm) from center of spool.

4. Ensure line remains in slot while screw-

ing cap on to the shaft. Only tighten cap

hand tight!

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task. We recommend that you take your unit to an authorized service dealer. Damage will occur if you turn the needles beyond the limiter stops.

Feed line in direction shown on spool.

Spool

 

WARNING: Perform the following

 

open flames from water heaters, electric

 

 

motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

steps after each use:

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Store unit with all guards in place. Position

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Allow engine to cool before storing or trans-

 

unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-

 

porting.

 

dentally cause injury.

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Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area

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Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of

 

where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or

 

children.

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Contents AVERTISSEMENT For Occasional Use OnlyADVERTENCIA OPERATOR SAFETY UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETYFUEL SAFETY This power unit can be dangerous! Operator isCUTTING SAFETY ADJUSTING THE HANDLETRANSPORTING AND STORAGE ATTACHING SHIELDON/STOP SWITCH HOW TO STOP YOUR UNITKNOW YOUR TRIMMER PRIMER BULBHOW TO START YOUR UNIT STARTING A COLD ENGINE or a warm engine after running out of fuelSTARTING A WARM ENGINE STARTING A FLOODED ENGINEOPERATING POSITION TRIMMER LINE ADVANCECUTTING METHODS The cutting head advances line automatiINSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DE- CALS CLEAN AIR FILTERCHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTSINSTALLING SPOOL WITH LINE CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTREPLACING THE LINE REFILLING THE SPOOL WITH LINETROUBLESHOOTING TABLE SEASONAL STORAGEFUEL SYSTEM ENGINEELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC Moderate 50 hours Intermediate 125 hours Extended 300 hours