fences, metal, etc., or clusters of hard, woody brush having a diameter greater than 1/2 inch (1 cm).
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 left to your right. Cutting on right side of the shield will throw debris away
from the operator.
SUse the shoulder strap and keep a firm grip on the unit with both hands. A properly adjusted shoulder strap will support the
weight of the unit, freeing your arms and hands to control and guide the cutting motion.
S Keep feet comfortably spread apart and braced for a possible sudden, rapid thrust of unit. Do not overreach. Keep firm footing and balance.
S Keep blade below waist level; it will be easier to maintain control of unit.
SDo not raise the engine above your waist as the blade can come dangerously close to
your body.
SDo not swing unit with such force that you are in danger of losing your balance.
Bring the engine to cutting speed before enter- ing the material to be cut.If the blade does not turn when you squeeze the throttle trigger, make sure shaft is fully inserted 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 CARBURE- TOR ADJUSTMENT section or contact your authorized service dealer.
SMaintain good firm footing while using the unit. Do this by planting feet firmly in a comfortable apart position.
SCut while swinging the upper part of your body from left to right.
SAs you move forward to the next area to cut, be sure to maintain your balance and footing.
RECOMMENDED CUTTING POSITION
| 2 o’clock |
Cut using the 2 |
|
o’clock to 4 o’clock | 4 o’clock |
position of the | |
blade |
|
WARNING: The operator or others must not try to clear away cut material with the engine running or the blade turning to avoid seri- ous injury. Stop engine and blade before remov- ing materials wrapped around blade or shaft.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORTANT: Have all
repairs other than the rec- ommended maintenance described in the instruction 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
FASTENERS AND PARTS
SSpark Plug Boot S Air Filter
S Housing Screws
S Assist Handle Screw S Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re- placement of damaged or worn parts.
SON/OFF Switch
the OFF position. Make sure engine stops; then restart engine and continue.
SFuel Tank
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
SDebris Shield
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DE- CALS
SAfter each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter- gent.
SWipe off unit with 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 every 5 hours of operation.
1.Clean the cover and the area around it to keep dirt from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed.
2.Remove parts by pressing button to re-
lease air filter cover.
NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative emissions, do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent.
3.Wash the filter in soap and water.
4.Allow filter to dry.
5.Replace parts.
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