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INSPECTAND CLEAN UNIT AND DE-

CALS

SAfter each use, inspect complete unit for
looseor damaged parts. Cleanthe unit and
decalsusing a damp c loth with a mild deter-
gent.
SWipeoff unit w ith a clean dry cloth.

CLEAN AIR FILTER

A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after ev ery
5hour s of operation.
1. Clean the cover and the area ar ound it to
keep dirt from falling into the carburetor
chamber when the cover is removed.
2. Remove parts by pressing butt on to re-
lease air filter cover.
NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or
producingharmful ev aporative emissions, do
notclean filter in gas olineor other flammable
solvent.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allow filter to dry.
5. Replace parts.
Air Filter
Air Filter Cover
Button

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK

ARRESTING SCREEN

WARNING : Themuffler on this prod-
uct contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
Asy our unit is used, carbon deposits build up
onthe muffler and spark arresting screen and
mustbe removed to av oid creating a fire haz-
ard or affecting engine performance.
For normal homeowner use, the muffler and
spark arresting screen will not require any
service. After 50 hours of use, we recom-
mend that your muffler be serviced or re-
placed by an authorized service dealer.

REPLACE SPARKPLUG

Replace the spark plug each year to ensure
the engine starts easier and runs better. In-
spect spark plugev ery 25hours of usage.
Cleanand/or replace as nec essary. Set spark
pluggap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Ignition tim-
ing is fixed and nonadjustable.
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug from c ylinder and
discard.
3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spar k
plugand t ighten securely with a 3/4 inch
(19 mm) socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

REPLACING THE LINE

For unit to operate properly, the cutting line
should be replaced when line becomes worn to
less than3 inc hes in lengthfr om theedge o fthe
lineexit tunnels on each side of the cutting hea d.
WARNING: Only replace c utting line
with ON/OFF switch in the OFF position.
1. Remove and discar d worn line before
installing new line.
2. Use only 0.115 inch (3 mm) diameter
Poulan PRORbrand cut length line.
3. Insert one end of the line through the
positioning tunnel.
4. Continue to feed line through tunnel until
line is centered (leaving equal amounts
on each side). See illustration below.
Positioning
tunnel
5. Insert ends of line one at a time through
thel ine exit tunnels.
6. Pull the line and make sure the line is ex-
tendedf ully through the tunnels.
Line exit
tunnel
Line exit
tunnel
7. Correctly installed line will be the same
lengthon both ends .

BLADE REPLACEMENT

Referto the AS SEMBLYs ection for blade re-
placement instructions and illustrations.

CARBURETORADJUSTMENT

WARNING : Keep others away when
making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer
head, blade or any optional attachment will be
spinning during most of this procedure. Wear
yourpr otective equipment and observe all saf e-
ty precautions. After making adjustments, the
trimmer head, blade or any optional attachment
must not move/spin at idle speed.