Poulan 545212832 Trimmer User Manual


 
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACING THE LINE
1. Removespoolbyfirmlypullingontapbut-
ton.
2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
3. R eplace with apre-wound spool, or cut two
lengths of
12-1/2 feet of 0.080(2 mm) di-
ameter P oulan PRO brand line.
WARNING: Never use wire, rope,
string, etc., which can break off and becomea
dangerous missile.
4. Insert ends of the line s 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 in the 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 l ines into the the e xit 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. Pullthelines extendingoutsideof thehub
to release the lines from the notches.
TRIMMER HEAD REPLACEMENT
Refer to t he ASSEMBLY section for trimmer
head replacement instructions and illustra-
tions.
BLADE REPLACEMENT
Refer to the ASSEMBLY section for blade re-
placement instructions and illustrations.
STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
S Allow attachment and gearbox to cool be-
fore storing or transporting.
S Store attachment with blade shield in place.
Position attachment so that any sharp ob-
ject cannot accidentally cause injury .
S Store theattachmentin adry,wellventilated
area out of the re ach of children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare attachment for storage at end of sea-
son or if it will not be usedfor 30days or more.
If your brushcutter a ttachment is to be stored
for a period of time :
S Clean the entire attachment.
S Inspect the blade shield area and clean any
dirt, grass, leaves, or debris that has col-
lected. Inspect the blade and blade shield;
replace a blade that is bent, warped,
cracked, broken or damaged in any other
way.
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
S Apply a coating of oil to the entire surface of
the blade; wrap it in heavy paper or cloth.
S Check entire attachment for loose screws
or nuts. Replace any damaged, worn or
broken parts.
S At the beginning of the next season, use
only fresh fuel having theproper gasoline to
oil ratio.