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fences, metal, etc., or clusters of hard,
woody brush having a diameter greater
than 1/2 inch (1 cm).
S Keep the blade sharp. A dull blade is more
likely to snag and thrust.
S Cut only a t full throttle. The blade will have
maximumcutting powerand is less likely to
bind or stall.
S “Feed” the blade deliberately and not too
rapidly.Thebladecan thrust a way ifit isfed
too rapidly.
S Cutonly from yourleft toyour righ t. Cutti ngon
right side of the shield will throw debris away
from th e ope rator.
S Use the shoulder strap and keep a firm g rip
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 t he 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.
S Donot raisetheengineaboveyour waistas
the blade can come dangerously close to
your body .
S Do 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 whenyousqueeze thethrottle 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-
gineis runningatidle. Ifthebladeturns atidle,
do notuse your unit. Referto theCARBURE-
TOR ADJUSTMENT section or contact your
authorized service dealer.
S Maintain good firm footing while using the
unit. Do this by planting feet firmly in a
comfortable apart position.
S Cut while swinging the upper part of your
body from left to right.
S Asyoumoveforwardtothenextareatocut,
be sure to maintain your balance and footing.
Cut using the 2
o’clock to 4 o’clock
position of the
blade
2 o’clock
4 o’clock
RECOMMENDED CUTTING POSITION
WARNING: The operator or others
must not try to clear away cut material with the
engine runningor the bladeturningto avoidseri-
ous injury. Stop engineand bladebeforeremov-
ing materials wrapped around blade or shaft.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug before performing m aintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORT ANT: Have all
repairs other than the rec-
ommended maintenance
described in the instruction
manual performed b y 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 Boot
S Air Filter
S Housing Screws
S Assist Handle Screw
S Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMA GED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
S ON/OFF Switch -- Ensure ON/OFF switch
functions properly by m oving the switch to
the OFF position. Make sure engine stops;
then restart engine and continue.
S Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
S Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if
debris shield is damaged.
INSPECT ANDCLEAN UNIT ANDDE-
CALS
S After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose o rdamagedparts. Cleanthe unitand
decals usinga dampclothwithamilddeter-
gent.
S Wipe 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. Cleanthe cover and the area around itto
keep dirt from falling into the carburetor
chamber when the cover is removed.
2. Remove parts by pressing button t o re-
lease air filter cover.
NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or
producing harmfulevaporative em issions,do
not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable
solvent.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allo w filter to dry.
5. Replace parts.