Poulan 530088129 Replacing the Line, Blade Replacement, Carburetor Adjustment, Seasonal Storage

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REPLACING THE LINE

1.Press the tab on the side of the trimmer head and twist the lock ring.

2.Remove the lock ring and tap button.

Tab

Lock Ring

Tap Button

3.Pull the spool out of the trimmer head. Remove any remaining line.

4.Clean dirt and debris from all parts. Re- place spool if it is worn or damaged.

5.Replace with a pre-wound spool, or re- place line using two 20 foot lengths of 0.095 inch (2.4 mm) diameter Poulan PROR brand line.

6.When installing new line on an existing spool, insert 1/16 inch of the end of each line into the anchoring holes in the bed of the spool.

Anchoring

Holes

Arrow

7.With your finger between the lines, wrap the lines evenly and and firmly around the spool in the direction of the arrow on the spool.

8.Position the lines in the guide slots.

Guide

Slots

9.Insert the ends of the lines through exit holes in the sides of the trimmer head.

10.Place the spool in the trimmer head.

11.Make sure the lines are not caught between the rim of the spool and the wall of the trim- mer head.

12.Reinstall the tap button and lock ring onto the trimmer head.

13.Align the lock ring over the catches on the trimmer head. Push the ring down and turn until the catches lock into place.

Catch

Catch

Lock

Tab

Catch

14.Make sure the lock ring is securely fas- tened by pulling on it and twisting in both di- rections.

WARNING: All catches must be fas- tened and the lock tab latched in the lock ring. If installed incorrectly, the lock ring can fly off and become a dangerous missile.

15. Pull line extending from trimmer head.

BLADE REPLACEMENT

Refer to the ASSEMBLY section for blade re- placement instructions and illustrations.

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.

WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use:

SAllow engine to cool before storing or trans-

porting.

SStore unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

SStore unit with all guards in place. Position unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-

dentally cause injury.

SStore unit and fuel well out of the reach of children.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more.

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions Operator Safety Hazard ZoneEye ProtectionUNIT/MAINTENANCE Safety Fuel SafetyCutting Safety Transporting and StorageCarton Contents Adjust and Secure the HAN- DlebarAssembly of Shoulder Strap Tools RequiredConfiguring Your Unit Assembly Information Trimmer HeadAssembly Information Weed Blade Attaching the Plastic Shield and Trimmer HeadInstallation of the Metal Blade Attaching the Metal ShieldON/STOP Switch HOW to Stop Your UnitKnow Your Brushcutter Primer BulbHOW to Start Your Unit ON/STOP Switch Throttle TriggerStarting a Warm Engine Starting a Flooded EngineOperating Position Trimmer Line Advance Operating Instructions for USE with Trimmer HeadCutting Methods Operating Instructions for USE with Weed Blade Unit if blade thrust occursOperator or others Inspect and Clean Unit and DE- Cals Clean AIR FilterCheck for Loose Fasteners and Parts Check for Damaged or Worn PartsBlade Replacement Carburetor AdjustmentReplacing the Line Seasonal StorageTroubleshooting Table Engine Fuel SystemOther Trouble Cause RemedyElectrolux Home PRODUCTS, INC Agency and POULAN/WEED EATER, Divi

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