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fences,
metal,
etc.,
or clusters
of hard,
woody
brush
having
a diameter
greater
than 1/2 inch (1 cm).
• Keep the blade sharp. A dull blade is more
likely to snag and thrust.
• Cut only at fuil throttle. The blade will have
maximum
cutting power and is less likely to
bind or stall.
• "Feed" the blade
deliberately
and not too
rapidly. The blade can thrust away if it is fed
too rapidly.
• Cut only from your left to your right. Cutting on
right side of the shield will throw debris away
from the operator.
• Use the shoulder strap and keep a firm grip
on the
unit with
both hands.
A properly
adjusted
shoulder
strap
will
support
the
weight
of the unit, freeing your
arms and
hands to control and guide the cutting motion.
• Keep
feet
comfortably
spread
apart
and
braced for a possible sudden, rapid thrust of
unit. Do not overreach.
Keep firm footing and
balance.
• Keep
blade
below
waist
level; it will be
easier to maintain
control of unit.
• Do not raise the engine above your waist as
the blade can come
dangerously
close to
your body.
• Do not swing unit with such force that you
are in danger
of losing your balance.
Bring the engine to cutting speed before enter-
ing the material to be cut.If the blade does not
turn when you squeeze the throttle trigger, make
sure shaft is fully inserted into the engine.
Always
release
the throttle
trigger and allow
engine to return to idle speed when
not cut-
ting. The blade should not turn while the en-
gine is running at idle. If the blade turns at idle.
do not use your unit. Refer to the CARBURE-
TOR ADJUSTMENT
section
or contact your
authorized
service
dealer.
• Maintain
good firm footing while using the
unit. Do this
by planting
feet firmly
in a
comfortable
apart position.
• Cut while swinging
the upper part of your
body from left to right.
• As you move forward to the next area to cut.
be sure to maintain your balance and footing.
RECOMMENDED
CUTTING
POSITION
Cut using the 2
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_(,_,,,_,,}2
o'clock
o'clock
to 4 o'clock
V"_f't/,'
position
of the
_/
J j
_'4"4 o'clock
blade
'lr"
_, WARNING:
The operator or others
must not try to clear away cut material with the
engine running or the blade turning to avoid seri-
ous injury. Stop engine and blade before remov-
ing materials wrapped around blade or shaft.
Z_
m_WARNING:
Disconnect
the spark
plug before performing
maintenance
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.
!t is your
re-
sponsibility
to maintain
and
perform
general maintenance.
CHECK
FOR
LOOSE
FASTENERS
AND
PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing
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.
• Debris
Shield
- Discontinue
use of unit if
debris shield is damaged.
INSPECT
AND
CLEAN
UNIT
AND
DE-
CALS
• After
each use, inspect
complete
unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN
AIR
FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases
engine
perform-
ance
and increases
fuel
consumption
and
harmful emissions.
Always
clean after every
5 hours of operation.
1.
Clean the cover and the area around
it to
keep dirt from failing
into the carburetor
chamber
when the cover is removed.
2.
Remove
parts by pressing
button to re-
_ease air filter cover.
NOTE:
To avoid creating
a fire hazard
or
producing
harmful evaporative
emissions,
do
not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable
solvent.
3.
Wash the filter in soap and water.
4.
Allow filter to dry.
5.
Replace
parts.
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