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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACING THE LINE
Pre--wound spools offer the most convenient
method for r eplacing line and ensuring opti-
mum performance.
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Replacement spools are color--coded to
ensure use of the correct spool with your
unit. Besuretousethe samecolor spool as
the existing spool.
NOTE:
Always clear dirt and debris from
cutting head components when performing
any type of maintenance.
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Hold spool and unscrew cap by turning in
the direction shown on top of the cap.
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Remove line guide ring and spool.
NOTE:
Whenremov ingand/orinstallingspool,
ensure dust cup remains installed over shaft.
Use a pre--wound spool or refill spool with
line. If using apre--wound spool, remove tape
strip from line and spool.
REFILLING THE SPOOL WITH LINE
WARNING:
Use only 0.080” (2 mm)
diameter round line.
Other sizes and shapes
of line w illnot advance proper ly andwill resultin
impropercutting headfunctionor can c ausese-
rious injury. Do not use other m aterials such as
wire, str ing, rope, etc. Wire can break off during
cutting and becom e a danger ous missile that
can cause ser ious injury.
1. Cut alength of 30 feet of .080” (2 mm)di-
ameter round Poulan PRO
"
brand line.
Feed line in
direction
shown on
spool.
Spool
2. Insert one end of line into center cavity of
empty spool. Ensure line will feed into
spool in the direction shown on the spool
(counterclockwise).
3. Continue feeding line into spool, leaving 4
-- 6 inches (10 -- 15 cm) unwound from
center of spool.
INSTALLING SPOOL WITH LINE
1. Install replacement spool.
2. Thread line through line guide ring.
Line through guide ring
Replacement Spool
Slot
3. Rest guide ring on spool and place line in
slot. Allow line to extend 4 -- 6 inches (10
-- 15 cm) from center of spool.
4. Ensure line remains in slot while screw-
ing capon tothe shaft.
Only tighten cap
hand tight!
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING:
Keep others away when
making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer
head will be spinning during this procedure.
Wear your protective equipment andobserve
all safety precautions.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory.Adjustments maybenecessary ifyou
notice any of the following conditions:
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Engine will not idle when the throttle is
released.
Make adjustments with the unit supported so
the cutting attachment is off the ground and
will not make contact with any object. Hold
the unit byhand while running and making ad-
justments. Keep all parts of your body away
from the cutting attachment and muffler.
Idle Speed Adjustment
Allow engine toidle. Adjust speed until engine
runs without stalling (idle speed too slow).
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Turn idle speed screw clockwise to
increase engine speed if engine stalls or
dies.
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Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to
decrease engine speed.
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If yourequire further assistance orareunsure
about performing this procedure, contact an
authorized service dealer or call
1--800--554--6723.