Poulan S31SNGBC Operating Instructions for, USE with Weed Blade, Recommended Cutting Position

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR

S

Use the shoulder strap and keep a firm grip

USE WITH WEED BLADE

 

on the unit with both hands. A properly

S

Blade Thrust is a reaction that only occurs

 

adjusted shoulder strap will support the

 

when using a bladed unit. This reaction can

 

weight of the unit, freeing your arms and

 

cause serious injury such as amputation.

 

hands to control and guide the cutting motion.

 

Carefully study this section. It is important that

S Keep feet comfortably spread apart and

 

you understand what causes blade thrust,

 

braced for a possible sudden, rapid thrust of

 

how you can reduce the chance of its

 

unit. Do not overreach. Keep firm footing and

 

occurring, and how you can remain in control

 

balance.

 

 

of unit if blade thrust occurs.

S Keep blade below waist level; it will be

S

WHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST --Blade

 

easier to maintain control of unit.

 

Thrust can occur when the spinning blade

S

Do not raise the engine above your waist as

 

contacts an object that it does not cut. This

 

the blade can come dangerously close to

 

contact causes the blade to stop for an instant

 

your body.

 

 

and then suddenly move or “thrust” away

S

Do not swing unit with such force that you

 

from the object that was hit. The “thrusting”

 

are in danger of losing your balance.

 

reaction can be violent enough to cause the

Bring the engine to cutting speed before en-

 

operator to be propelled in any direction and

tering the material to be cut.If the blade does

 

lose control of the unit. The uncontrolled unit

not turn when you squeeze the throttle trigger,

 

can cause serious injury if the blade contacts make sure tube is fully inserted into the en-

 

the operator or others.

gine.

 

S WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS --

Always release the throttle trigger and allow

 

Blade Thrust can occur without warning if

engine to return to idle speed when not cut-

 

the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is

ting. The blade should not turn while the en-

 

more likely to occur in areas where it is

gine is running at idle. If the blade turns at idle,

 

difficult to see the material being cut. By

do not use your unit. Refer to the CARBURE-

 

using the unit properly, the occurrence of

TOR ADJUSTMENT section or contact your

 

blade thrust will be reduced and the

authorized service dealer.

 

 

operator will be less likely to lose control.

S Maintain good firm footing while using the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

unit. Do this by planting feet firmly in a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

comfortable apart position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S Cut while swinging the upper part of your

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

body from left to right.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S As you move forward to the next area to cut,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

be sure to maintain your balance and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

footing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECOMMENDED CUTTING POSITION

S

Cut only grass, weeds, and woody brush up

 

 

to 1/2 inch in diameter with the weed blade.

 

 

2 o’clock

 

Do not let the blade contact material it

 

Cut using the 2

 

 

cannot cut such as stumps, rocks, fences,

 

 

 

 

o’clock to 4 o’clock

 

 

metal, etc., or clusters of hard, woody brush

 

4 o’clock

 

 

position of the

 

having a diameter greater than 1/2 inch.

 

S Keep the blade sharp. A dull blade is more blade likely to snag and thrust.

SCut only at full throttle. The blade will have maximum cutting power and is less likely to

bind or stall.

WARNING: The operator or others

S “Feed” the blade deliberately and not too

rapidly. The blade can thrust away if it is fed

must not try to clear away cut material with the

too rapidly.

engine running or the blade turning to avoid

S Cut only from your left to your right. Cutting on

serious injury. Stop engine and blade before

right side of the shield will throw debris away

removing materials wrapped around blade or

from the operator.

tube.

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING: For each optional at- tachment used, read entire instruction manu- al before use and follow all warnings and in- structions in manual and on attachment.

WARNING: Ensure handlebar re-

Handlebar

mains installed on upper tube (engine end of

 

unit) at all times.

 

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions Operator Safety Always WearUNIT/MAINTENANCE Safety Fuel SafetyCutting Safety Transporting and StorageCarton Contents Installing Brushcutter AttachmentAdjust and Secure the HAN- Dlebar Tools RequiredAssembly of Shoulder Strap Configuring Your UnitTo Relocate Shoulder Strap Clamp Assembly Information Trimmer Head Assembly Information Weed BladeAttaching the Plastic Shield and Trimmer Head Attaching the Metal ShieldInstallation of the Metal Blade ON/OFF Switch Choke HOW to Stop Your UnitKnow Your Unit Primer BulbHOW to Start Your Unit Starting a Warm EngineStarting a Flooded Engine ON/OFFInstalling Optional ATTACH- Ments Operating the CouplerRemoving Trimmer ATTACH- Ment or Other Optional Attachments Operating PositionCutting Methods TrimmingOperating Instructions for USE with Weed BladeRecommended Cutting Position Edger Safety BLOWER/VACUUM SafetyCultivator Safety Hedge Trimmer SafetyPole Pruner Safety Snow Thrower SafetyInspect and Clean Unit and DE- Cals Clean AIR FilterCheck for Loose Fasteners and Parts Check for Damaged or Worn PartsBlade Replacement Carburetor AdjustmentSeasonal Storage Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Table Cause Remedy OtherElectrolux Home PRODUCTS, INC

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