ENGLISH R Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions 331 ESPAÑOL For Occasional Use Only DANGER: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. PELIGRO: Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.
SAFETY RULES WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions must always be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury. Hazard Zone DANGER: This power tool can be dangerous! This unit can cause serious injury including amputation or blindness to the operator and others. The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using the unit.
S Wear hearing protection. S Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. . S Keep handles free of oil and fuel S Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted shoulder strap with a blade (see ASSEMBLY). S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. S Always store gasoline in a container approved for flammable liquids.
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines be equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you operate in a locale where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. For normal homeowner use, the muffler and spark arresting screen will not require any service.
CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT Bracket You can configure your unit using a cutting head for grass and light weeds, or a weed blade for cutting grass, weeds, and brush up to 1/2 inch in diameter. To assemble your unit, go to the section for the desired configuration and follow the instructions. Slot ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -TRIMMER HEAD Shield Wing Nut Gearbox Dust Cup TRIMMER HEAD NOTE: Make sure all parts are properly installed as shown in the illustration before installing the trimmer head. 5.
ATTACHING THE METAL SHIELD 3. Make sure the raised part of the retaining washer is facing the gearbox and the raised area fits into the hole in the center of the blade. 4. Slide the blade and retaining washer onto the shaft of the gearbox. 5. Place the cupped washer onto the shaft. Make sure the cupped side of the washer is toward the blade. 6. Install the blade nut by threading onto the shaft counterclockwise.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR BRUSHCUTTER READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Handlebar Trimmer Head Tube Shield Line Limiter Blade ON/STOP Switch Starter Handle Primer Bulb Blade Throttle Trigger Muffler Choke Lever ON/STOP SWITCH CHOKE The ON/STOP switch is used to stop the engine.
ON/STOP Switch Choke position decal Throttle Trigger HOW TO START YOUR UNIT 7. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine doesn’t start after 6 pulls (at the HALF CHOKE position), move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position and press the primer bulb 6 times. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2 more times. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter rope until the engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723. The trimmer line will advance approximately 2 in. (5 cm) each time the bottom of the trimmer head is tapped on the ground with the engine running at full throttle. The most efficient line length is the maximum length allowed by the line limiter.Always keep the shield in place when the tool is being operated. To advance line: S Operate the engine at full throttle.
TRIMMING -- Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 in. (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 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WITH WEED BLADE 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, posts, monuments, etc.
adjusted shoulder strap will support the weight of the unit, freeing your arms and hands to control and guide the cutting motion. S Keep feet comfortably spread apart and braced for a possible sudden, rapid thrust of unit. Do not overreach. Keep firm footing and balance. S Keep blade below waist level; it will be easier to maintain control of unit. S Do not raise the engine above your waist as the blade can come dangerously close to your body.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING THE LINE 1. Press the tab on the side of the trimmer head and twist the lock ring. 2. Remove the lock ring and tap button. Tab Lock Ring Tap Button 3. Pull the spool out of the trimmer head. Remove any remaining line. 4. Clean dirt and debris from all parts. Replace spool if it is worn or damaged. 5. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or replace line using two 20 foot lengths of 0.095 inch (2.4 mm) diameter Poulan PROR brand line. 6.
If your unit is to be stored for a period of time: S Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage. S Store in a clean dry area. S Lightly oil external metal surfaces. FUEL SYSTEM Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERATION section of this manual, see message labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of gasohol in your engine. Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container.
LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., warrants to the original purchaser that each new Poulan PRO" " brand gasoline tool or attachment is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective gasoline product or attachment as follows from the original date of purchase. 2 YEARS-- Parts and Labor, when used for household purposes. 90 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for commercial, professional, or income producing purposes.
replace as necessary” shall be warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance shall be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted part is defective if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing center.
