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Tipof the line
does the cutting.
Right Wrong
Line crowded into
work area.
SThe line will easily remove grass and
weedsfrom around walls, fences, t rees and
flower beds, but it also c an cut the tender
bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences.
SFor trimming or scalping, use less than full
throttle to increase line life and decrease
headw ear,espec ially:
SDuring light duty cutting.
SNearobjec ts around which the li ne can wrap
such as small posts, trees or fencewire.
SFormowing or sweeping, use full throttle for
agood c lean 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.
Trimming
3inc hes (8 cm)
above ground
SCALPING --The scalping tec hnique removes
unwanted vegetation down to the ground. H old
the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 in. (8
cm)above the gr ound and at an angle. Allo w the
tip of the line to strike the ground around trees,
posts, monuments, etc. This technique in -
creases 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
SWEEPING-- The fanning action of the rotat-
ingline 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.
Sweeping
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Dis connect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORTANT: Have all
repairs other than the rec-
ommended maintenance
described in theins truction
manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.
If any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer performs work on the
product, Poulan PRO may not pay for
repairs under warranty. It is your re-
sponsibility to maintain and perform
general maintenance.

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERSAND PARTS

SSpark Plug Boot
SAir Filter
SHousing Screws
SAssist Handle Screw
SDebris Shield

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR

WORN PARTS

Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
SON/STOP Switch -- Ensure ON/STOP
switch functions properly by pushing and
releasing the switch. Make sure engine
stops. Wait 5 seconds before attempting to
restart unit to allow switch to reset. Restart
engineand c ontinue.