Poulan 545123423 Trimmer User Manual


 
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If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723.
OPERATING THE COUPLER
This model is equipped with a coupler which
enables optional attachments to be installed.
The optional attachments are:
MODEL:
Edger PP1000E.......................
Cultivator PP2000T....................
Blower PP3000B......................
Brushcutter PP4000C..................
Pruner PP5000P......................
WARNING: Alwaysstopunit anddis-
connect spark plug bef oreremoving orinstal-
ling a ttachments.
REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL AT -
TACHMENTS)
CAUTION:
When removing or installing at-
tachments, place the unit on aflat surface for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Upper Shaft
Lower
Attachment
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
L
ocking
/
Release
Button
Coupler
Upper Shaft
Lower Attachment
3. While securely holding the engine and
upper shaft, pull the a ttachment straight
out of the coupler.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-
ment (if present).
2. Position locking/release button ofattach-
ment into guide recess of coupler .
3. Push theattachment intothe coupleruntil
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
4. Beforeusing t heunit,tightenthe knobse-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler
Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
WARNING: Make sure the locking/
release button i s locked in the primary hole
and the knobis securely tightened before op-
erating the unit. Al l atta chment s are des igned
to be used in the primary hole unless otherwise
stated in the applicable attachment instruction
manual. Usingthe wronghole couldlead to seri-
ous injury or dam age to the unit.
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
Secondary Hole
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
It is recommended that the engine not be
operated for longer than 1 minute at full
throttle.
OPERATING POSITION
Eye Protection
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
ALWAYS WEAR:
Cut from your right to your left.
WARNING: Always weareyeprotec-
tion. Never lean over the trimmer head.
Rocks ordebris canricochet orbethrowninto
eyes and face and cause blindness or other
serious injury .
Do not run the engine at a higher speed than
necessary. The cutting line will cut efficiently
whenthe engineis runatlessthanfullthrottle.
At lower speeds, there is less engine noise
and vibration. The cutting line will last longer
and will beless likely to “weld”onto the spool.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow
the engine to return to idle speed when not
cutting.