Poulan 530088155 Cutting Methods, Check for Damaged or, Worn Parts, Check for Loose

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Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy area. Tapping on surfaces such as concrete or asphalt can cause excessive wear to the trimmer head.

If the line is worn down to 2 in. (5 cm) or less, more than one tap will be required to obtain the most efficient line length.

WARNING: Use only 0.080” (2 mm) diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad- vance properly and 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 injury.

CUTTING METHODS

WARNING: Use minimum speed and do not crowd the line when cutting around hard objects (rock, gravel, fence posts, etc.), which can damage the trimmer head, become entangled in the line, or be thrown causing a serious hazard.

SThe tip of the line does the cutting. You will achieve the best performance and minimum line wear by not crowding the line into the cutting area. The right and wrong ways are shown below.

Tip of the Line

 

Line Crowded Into

Does The Cutting

 

Work Area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RightWrong

make contact. Do not force trimmer line into work area.

Trimming

3 in. (8 cm) Above Ground

SCALPING -- The scalping technique re- moves unwanted vegetation down to the ground. Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 in. (8 cm) above the ground and at an angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc. This technique increases line wear.

Scalping

MOWING -- Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in 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.

Mowing

S The line will easily remove grass and

 

 

weeds from around walls, fences, trees and

SWEEPING -- The fanning action of the rotat-

flower beds, but it also can cut the tender

ing line can be used for a quick and easy

bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences.

clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above

S For trimming or scalping, use less than full

the surfaces being swept and move the tool

throttle to increase line life and decrease head

from side to side.

wear, especially:

Sweeping

S During light duty cutting.

 

 

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 in. (8 cm) above the ground and

 

 

at an angle. Allow only the tip of the line to

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING: Disconnect the spark

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR

WORN PARTS

plug before performing maintenance except

Contact an authorized service dealer for re-

for carburetor adjustments.

placement of damaged or worn parts.

CHECK FOR LOOSE

S ON/OFF Switch -- Ensure ON/OFF switch

FASTENERS AND PARTS

functions properly by moving the switch to

S Spark Plug Boot

the OFF position. Make sure engine stops;

S Air Filter

then restart engine and continue.

S Housing Screws

S Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel

S Assist Handle Screw

tank shows signs of damage or leaks.

S Debris Shield

S Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if

 

debris shield is damaged.

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