Poulan 952711928 Trimmer User Manual


 
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WARNING: Never lean over dis-
charge chute. Rocks or debris could be
thrown intothe eyes and faceand causeseri-
ous injury or blindness.
WARNING: Inspect the area where
the unit is to be used. Remove objects that
could be thrown or damage the unit. Some
objects may be hidden by fallen snow -- be
alert for the possibility.
S Direct material discharge away from glass
enclosures, automobiles, etc.
S Do not run engine at high speed while not
removing snow.
S Be attentive when u sing the snowthrower ,
and stay alert for holes in the terrain and other
hidden hazards.
S Make sure the rotor will spin freely before
attaching the snowthrower to the powerhead.
S If therotor will notrotate freely duetofrozen
ice, thaw the unit before thoroughly b efore
attempting to operate under power.
S Keep the rotor clear of debris.
S Do not throw snow near other people. The
snow thrower could propel small objects at
high speed causing injury.
S After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine, disconnect spark plug and inspect
the snowthrower for damage and repair if
necessary before restarting unit.
S Never operate the snowthrower near glass
enclosures, autom obiles and trucks.
S Never attempt to use thesnowthrower ona
roof.
S Never operate the snowthrower near
window wells, dropoffs, e tc.
S Never discharge snow onto public roads or
near moving traffic.
S Clear snow from slopes by going up and
down; never across. Use caution when
changing dir ections. Neverclearsnowfrom
steep slopes.
S Let snowthrowerrunfor a few minutes afte r
clearing snow so moving parts do not
freeze.
S Look behind and use care when backing up.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,
especially when operating in reverse.
S Know how to stop quickly.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeat allsteps toensure your unit isproperly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-
aged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the
empty fuel tank.
Finding fuel or oil residue on m u ffler is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer .
INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT
CAUTION:
When installing trimmer attach-
ment, placetheunit ona flatsurface for stabil-
ity.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Shipping
protector
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
2. Remove shipping protector fromcoupler.
3. Remove the shaft cap from the trimmer at-
tachment (if p resent).
4. Position locking/release button ofattach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
5. Pushthe attachment intothe coupleruntil
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary ho le .
6. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler
Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
WARNING: Make sure the locking/
release button is locked in the primary hole
and the knob is securely tightened before op-
erating the unit. All attachments are designed
to be used in the primary hole unless otherwise
stated in the applicable attachment instruction
manual. Using t he wrong hole could lead toseri-
ous in jury o r damage to the unit.