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

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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