Tip of the line
does the cutting.
Line crowded
into
work area.
posts,
monuments,
etc. This
technique
in-
creases line wear.
Scalping
Right
Wrong
• The
line will
easily
remove
grass
and
weeds from around walls, fences, trees and
flower beds, but it also can cut the tender
bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences.
• For trimming
or scalping,
use less than full
throttle
to increase
line life and decrease
head wear, especially:
• During
light duty cutting.
• Near objects
around
which
the line can
wrap such as small posts, trees or fence
wire.
• For mowingorsweeping,
usefullthrottlefor
a good clean job.
TRIMMING
- Hold the bottom of the trimmer
head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground
and at an angle. Allow only the tip of the line to
make
contact. Do not force trimmer
line into
work area.
Trimming
3 inches
(8 cm
above ground
SCALPING
- The scalping technique removes
unwanted vegetation down to the ground. Hold
the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 in. (8
cm) above the ground and at an angle. Allow the
tip of the line to strike the ground around trees,
MOWING
- Your trimmer
is ideal for mowing
in places conventional
lawn mowers
cannot
reach. In the mowing
position,
keep the line
parallel
to the ground.
Avoid
pressing
the
head into the ground
as this can scalp the
ground
and damage
the tool.
Mowing
SWEEPING
- The fanning action of the rotat-
ing line can be used to blow away loose debris
from an area.
Keep the line parallel
to and
above
the area surface
and swing
the tool
from side to side.
Sweeping
:..\
,&
d_,WARNING:
Disconnect
the spark
plug before performing
mah_tenance
except
for carburetor
adjustments.
HELPFUL
TIP
IMPORTANT:
Have
all
repairs
Other than the rec-
ommended
maintenance
described
in the instruction
manual
performed
by an
authorized
service
dealer.
If any dealer
other
than an authorized
service
dealer
performs
work
on the
product,
Poulan
PRO may not pay for
repairs
under
warranty.
It is your
re-
sponsibility
to maintain
and
perform
general maintenance.
CHECK
FOR
LOOSE
FASTENERS
AND
PARTS
• Spark
Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housh_g Screws
• Assist Handle Screw
• Debris Shield
CHECK
FOR
DAMAGED
OR
WORN
PARTS
Contact
an authorized
service
dealer for re-
placement
of damaged
or worn parts.
• ON/OFF
Switch
- Ensure ON/OFF
switch
functions
properly
by moving the switch to
the OFF position, Make sure engine stops;
then restart engine and continue.
• Fuel Tank - Discontinue
use of unit if fuel
tank shows signs of damage
or leaks.
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