Poulan 545186849 Trimmer User Manual


 
10
ATTACHING SHIELD (FOR LINE
TRIMMER ATTACHMENT)
WARNING: The shield must be prop-
erly installed. The shield provides partial protec-
tion from the risk ofthrown 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 shielduntilboltpasses throughhole
in bracket.
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Slot
Shield
Wing
Nut
Bracket
Line Limiter Blade
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THISINSTRUCTION MANUALAND SAFETYRULES BEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT.
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 Lim iter
Blade
Primer
Bulb
Assist Handle
Throttle
Trigger
Start
Lever
Spark
Plug
Shield
Trimmer
Head
Shaft
Muffler
ON/STOP
Switch
Coupler
Starter handle
Blade
Shield
Wheel
Edger
Blade
Depth
Adjustment
Knob
Gearbox
Edger
Attachment
Trimmer
Attachment
Attachment hanger
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
ThePRIMERBULBremoves airfromthecar-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start theengine withfewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.
START LEVER
The ST ART LEVER helps to supply fuel to the
engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting
system by mo ving the start le ver to the START
position. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger
until the engine has started and runs. After the
engine starts, allow the engine to warm--up
10--15 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle
trigger to deactivate the starting system.
COUPLER
The COUPLER enables optional attach-
ments to be installed on the unit.