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EDGING -- Adjusttrimmer totheedgingposi-
tion (see TWIST AND EDGE section). Allow
onlythetipofthelinetomakecontact. Donot
force trimmer line into work area.
Edging
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect t he spark
plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORTANT: Have all
repairs other than the rec-
ommended maintenance
described inthe instruction
manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.
If any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer performs work o n the
product, Poulan/WEED EATER may
not pay forrepairs under warranty. I tis
your responsibility to maintain and per-
form general maintenance.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
S Spark Plug Boot
S Air Filter
S Housing Screws
S Assist Handle Screws
S Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMA GED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
S STOP Switch -- Ens ureSTOP switchfunc-
tions pr operly by pushing and holding the
switchintheSTOP position.Makesureen-
gine stops. 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 AND CLEAN UNIT AND
LABELS
S After each use, inspect complete unit for
looseordamagedparts. Cleanth eunitand
labels usingadampclothwitha milddeter-
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. Clean the air filter cover and the area
around it t o keep dirt from falling into t he
carburetor chamber when the cover is
opened.
2. Open air filter cover b y pushing button
(see illustration). Remove air filter.
NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or
producingharmfulevaporativeemissions,do
not clean filter ingasoline or other flam mable
solvent.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allow filter to dry.
5. Replace air filter and close cover.
Air Filter Cover
Air Filter
Button
MUFFLER AND SPARK ARREST -
ING SCREEN
WARNING: The muf fler on this prod-
uct contains chemicals known to t he State of
California to cause cancer .
As yourunit isused,carbondeposits buildup
on the muffler and spark arresting screen.
For normal homeowner use, however, the
mufflerandspark arresting screen willnotre-
quire any service. After 50 hours of use, we
recommend that your muffler be serviced or
replaced by your authorized service dealer.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug each year to ensure
the engine starts easier and runs better. Set
spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Igni-
tion timing is fixed and nonadjustable.
1. T wist, then pull of f spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis-
card .
3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch
(19 mm) socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.