Poulan 545177327 Trimmer User Manual


 
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Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
For assembly of optional attachments (see
list on page 11 ), r efer to the ASSEMBLY sec-
tion of the applicable attachment instruction
manual.
ATTACHING SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be prop-
erly installed. The shield provides partial protec-
tion from the risk of t hrown objects to the opera-
tor and others and is equipped with a line limiter
blade which cuts excess line to the proper
length. The line limiter blade (on underside of
shield) is sharp and can cut you. For proper
orientation of shield, see KNOW YOUR TRIM-
MER illu stration in OPERA TION section.
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3. Pivot shielduntil boltpasses throughhole
in bracket.
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Slot
Shield
Wing
Nut
Bracket
Line Limiter Blade
ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE
WARNING: When adjusting the assist
handle, besure i t r emains above t he safety label
and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to a n up-
right position; retighten wing nut.
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THIS I NSTRUCTION MANUAL A ND SAFETYRULES BEFORE O PERATING Y OUR U NIT.
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for f uture reference.
Line Limiter
Blade
Primer Bulb
Assist Handle
Throttle T rigger
Start
Lever
Spark
Plug
Shield
Trimmer
Head
Shaft
Muffler
ON/STOP
Switch
Coupler
Starter handle
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP switch is located on the trigger
handle and is used to stop the engine. To stop
the engine, push and release the engine ON/
STOP switch.
PRIMER BULB
The P RIMER B ULBremoves airfromthe car-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine with f ewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.