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Tip of the line
does the cutting.
Right Wrong
Line crowded into
work area.
S The line will easily remove grass and
weedsfromaroundwalls,fences,trees a nd
flower beds, but it also can cut the tende r
bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences.
S For trimming or scalping, use less than full
throttle to increase line life and decrease
head wear, e specially:
S During light duty cutting.
SNearobjects aroundwhich theline canwrap
such as small posts, trees or fence wire.
S Formowing orsweeping,usefull throttlefor
a good clean job.
TRIMMING -- Hold the bottom of the trimmer
head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground
and a t an angle . Allow only the tip of the lin e to
make contact. Do not force trimmer line into
work area.
Trimming
3 inches (8 cm)
above ground
SCALPING -- The scalping technique removes
unwanted vegetation down to the ground. Hold
the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 in. (8
cm) abovetheground andat anangle. Allow the
tip of the line to strike the g round around trees,
posts, monuments, etc. This technique in-
creases line wear .
Scalping
MOWING -- Your trimm er is idea l 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
SWEEPING -- Thefanning actionof therotat-
inglinecanbeusedtoblowaway loosedebris
from an area. Keep the line parallel to and
above the area surface and swing the tool
from side to side.
Sweeping
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORT ANT: 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 ma intain and perform
general maintenance.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
S Spark Plug Bo ot
S Air Filter
S Housing Screws
S Assist Handle Screw
S Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an a uthorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
S ON/STOP Switch -- Ensure ON/ST OP
switch functions properly by pushing and
releasing the switch. Make sure engine
stops. Wait5 seconds beforeattempting to
restart unit to allow switch to reset. Restart
engine and continue.