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MUFFLER AND SPARK ARREST-
ING SCREEN
WARNING: The muffler on this prod-
uct contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer .
As your unit is used, carbondeposits build up
on the muffler and spark arresting screen.
For normal homeowner use, however , the
muffler andspark arresting screen will n ot re-
quire any service. After 50 hours of use, we
recommend that your m uffler be serviced or
replaced by your authorized service dealer.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replacet hespar kplugeac hy eartoens ure
the engine starts easier and runs better.
Inspec tspark plugev ery 25hoursofusage.
Cleanand/or replaceas necessary.Setspark
plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Ignition tim-
ing is fixed and nonadjustable.
1. Twist, then pull of f spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and
discard.
3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch
(19 m m) socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACING THE LINE
1. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap
button.
2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
3. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two
lengths of
12-1/2 feet of 0.080″ (2 mm) di-
ameter Poulan PRO b rand line.
WARNING: Never use wire, rope,
string,etc., which canbreak offandbecomea
dangerous missile.
4. Insert ends of the lines about 1/2 inch (1
cm) into the small holes on the inside of
spool.
Small
Holes
Spool
Hub
Line in Notch
Line in Notch
L
ine exit holes
5. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Wind inthe direction of the arrows
found on the spool.
6. Push the lines intothe notches, leaving 3
to 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
7. Insert the lines into the the exit holes in
the hub as shown in the illustration.
8. Align the notches with the line exit holes.
9. Push spool into hub until it snaps into
place.
10. Pull thelines extendingoutsideof thehub
to release the lines from the notches.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: K eepothers away when
making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer
head or any optional attachment will be spin-
ningduringmostofthis procedure. Wearyour
protective equipment and observe all safety
precautions. After m aking adjustments, the
trimmer head or any optional attachment
must not move/spin at idle speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory .Adjustments maybenecessary ifyou
notice any of the following conditions:
S Engine will not idle when the throttle is
released.
S The trimmer head or any optional
attachment moves/spins at idle.
Make adjustments with the unit supported so
the cutting attachment is off the ground and
will not make contact with any object. Hold
the unitby handwhilerunningandmakingad-
justments. Keep all parts of your body away
from the cutting attachment and muffler.
Idle Speed Adjustment
Allow engineto idle.Adjust speeduntilengine
runs without trimmer head or any optional at-
tachment moving or spinning (idle too f ast) or
engine stalling (idle speed too slow).
S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to
increase engine speed if engine stalls or
dies.
S Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to
decrease engine speed if trimmer head or
any optional attachment moves or spins at
idle.
WARNING: Recheck the idle speed
after each adjustment. T he trimmer head or
any optional attachment must not move or
spin atidle speedtoavoidserious injurytothe
operator or others.