Poulan BC2400P manual Operating Instructions for USE with Weed Blade, Replacing the Line

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WITH WEED BLADE

SBlade Thrust is a reaction that only occurs when using a bladed unit. This reaction can cause serious injury such as amputation. Carefully study this section. It is important that you understand what causes blade thrust, how you can reduce the chance of its occur- ring, and how you can remain in control of unit if blade thrust occurs.

SWHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST --Blade Thrust can occur when the spinning blade contacts an object that it does not cut. This contact causes the blade to stop for an instant and then suddenly move or “thrust” away from the object that was hit. The “thrusting” re- action can be violent enough to cause the op- erator to be propelled in any direction and lose control of the unit. The uncontrolled unit can cause serious injury if the blade contacts the

operator or others.

S WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS --Blade Thrust can occur without warning if the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is more likely to occur in areas where it is diffi- cult to see the material being cut. By using the unit properly, the occurrence of blade thrust will be reduced and the operator will be less likely to lose control.

SCut only grass, weeds, and woody brush up to 1/2 inch in diameter with the weed blade. Do not let the blade contact material it can- not cut such as stumps, rocks, fences, metal, etc., or clusters of hard, woody brush

having a diameter greater than 1/2 inch.

SKeep the blade sharp. A dull blade is more

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.

S “Feed” the blade deliberately and not too rapidly. The blade can thrust away if it is fed too rapidly.

SCut only from your right to your left. Swing-

ing the unit in the same direction as the blade spins increases the cutting action.

SUse the shoulder strap and keep a firm grip on the unit with both hands. A properly ad- justed shoulder strap will support the

weight of the unit, freeing your arms and hands to control and guide the cutting mo- tion.

S Keep feet comfortably spread apart and braced for a possible sudden, rapid thrust of unit. Do not overreach. Keep firm footing and balance.

SKeep blade below waist level; it will be eas- ier to maintain control of unit.

SDo not raise the engine above your waist as the blade can come dangerously close to your body.

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SDo not swing unit with such force that you are in danger of losing your balance.

Bring the engine to cutting speed before en- tering the material to be cut.

If the blade does not turn when you squeeze the throttle trigger, make sure tube is fully in- serted into the engine.

Always release the throttle trigger and allow engine to return to idle speed when not cut- ting. The blade should not turn while the en- gine is running at idle. If the blade turns at idle, do not use your unit. Refer to the Carburetor adjustment section or contact your Autho- rized Service Dealer.

S Maintain good firm footing while using the unit. Do this by planting feet firmly in a com- fortable apart position.

S Cut while swinging the upper part of your body from right to left.

SAs you move forward to the next area to cut, be sure to maintain your balance and foot- ing.

10 o’clock

Cut using the 8 o’clock to 10 o’clock position of the blade

8 o’clock

WARNING: The operator or others must not try to clear away cut material with the engine running or the blade turning to avoid serious injury. Stop engine and blade before removing materials wrapped around blade or tube.

REPLACING THE LINE

SMove the ON/OFF switch to the OFF posi- tion and ensure trimmer head has fully stopped.

SRemove the spool by firmly pulling on the

tap button.

SClean entire surface of hub and spool.

SReplace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two lengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080” (2 mm) di- ameter Poulan/Weed EaterR brand line.

Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile.

SInsert ends of line about 1/2 inch (1 cm) into the small holes on the inside of the spool.

Spool		Small
Line exit holes		Holes
	Line in Notch

Line in Notch

Hub