Poulan 545186845 Trimmer User Manual


 
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A
ir Filter
Air Filter Cover
Knob
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 isused, carbondeposits buildup
onthemufflerand sparkarrestingscreen.For
normal homeowner use,however ,themuffler
and spark arresting screen will not require
any service.After 50hours ofuse, werecom-
mend that your muf fler be serviced or re-
placed by your authorized service dealer.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replacethesparkplugeachyeartoens ure
the engine starts easier andr uns better.
Inspec ts parkplugever y25hoursofus age.
Cleanand/orreplaceasnecessary.Setspark
plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Ignition tim-
ing is fixed and nonadjustable.
1. Twist, then pull off 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 mm) socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACING THE LINE
1. Press the tabs on the side of the trimmer
head and rem ove cover and spool.
Tab
Tab
Cover
Spool
2. Remove any remaining line.
3. Clean dirt and debris from all parts. Re-
place spool if it is worn or damaged.
4. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or re-
place line using a 25 feet (8 meters)
length of 0.080 inch (2 mm) diameter
Poulan PRO b rand line.
WARNING: Never use wire, rope,
string,etc.,which canbreak offand becomea
dangerous missile.
5. When installing new line on an existing
spool, hold the spool as shown.
6. Bend the line at the midpoint and insert
the bend into the slot in the center rim of
the spool. Ensure linesnaps into position
in the slot.