Metal Insert

S Once line is passed through the exit hole, place the spool in the trimmer head. Press the spool down and turn it until it locks down and does not pop up when you release it.

SMake sure the line is not caught between the rim of the spool and the wall of the trimmer

head.

SReplace the tap button, and place the lock ring onto the trimmer head.

S Align the lock ring over the catches on the trimmer head. Push the ring down and turn un- til catches lock into place.

Catch

Catch

Lock

Tab

 

 

Catch

 

 

Catch

 

 

 

SMake sure the lock ring is securely fastened by pulling on it and twisting it in both direc- tions.

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

S Pull the line extending from the trimmer head. This will allow the spool to release from the locked position.

SPOOL REPLACEMENT

Replace the spool when the square corners on the lugs are rounded off, reduced in size, or bro- ken. Follow instructions under REPLACING THE LINE for removing and installing the spool.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps. Damage will occur if you turn the needles be- yond the limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task. We recommend that you take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.

SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion CJ-8Y plug; spark plug gap is .025 in.

IGNITION TIMING

Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.

Engine will not start.

SFuel tank empty. S Engine flooded.

S Spark plug not firing.

S Fuel not reaching carburetor.

S Carburetor requires adjustment.

Engine will not idle properly.

SCarburetor requires adjustment. S Throttle trigger problems.

Engine will not accelerate, lacks power, or dies under a load.

SAir filter dirty.

Spark plug fouled.S

SCarburetor requires adjustment.

Engine smokes excessively.

S

Air filter dirty.

S

Too much oil mixed with gasoline.

S

Carburetor requires adjustment.

Line does not advance or breaks while cutting.

SLine improperly routed in head. S Line improperly wound on spool. S Line size incorrect.

Line welds onto spool. S Line size incorrect

S Line improperly wound on spool.

SCrowding line on material being cut.

Line pulls back into head

SToo little line outside of head. S Line size incorrect.

Need Assistance?

Call 1-800-554-6723 for assistance.

Need Service Parts?

Contact your dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.

Normal lug

Worn

Lug

 

 

 

 

We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an Authorized Service Dealer.

Frigidaire Home Products Division WCI Outdoor Products, Inc., warrants to the original purchaser that each new POULAN PRO brand gasoline tool or attachment is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or re- place under this warranty any defective gasoline product or attachment as follows from the origi- nal date of purchase.

2YEARS--Parts and Labor, when used for household purposes.

90DAYS--Parts and Labor, when used for commercial, professional, or income produc- ing purposes.

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Poulan PP196 operating instructions Spool Replacement, Carburetor Adjustment, Spark Plug, Ignition Timing