Poulan 530088909 User Manual download pdf (Page 5)

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Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep

throttle trigger fully squeezed until the en-

gine runs smoothly.

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Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,

but no more than 5 pulls.

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Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then move

the choke lever to the OFF CHO KE position.

NOTE:

If engine has not started, pull starter

rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it

is probably flooded.

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE

Flooded engines can be started by placing

the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position;

then, pull the rope to clear the engine of ex-

cess fuel. This could require pulling the starter

handle many times depending on how badly

the unit is flooded.

If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call

1-800-554--6723.

USING YOUR UNIT

OPERATING POSITION

Eye

Protection

Long Pants

Heavy Shoes

ALWAYS WEAR:

Cut from your left to your right.

TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE

Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cut-

ting head lightly on the ground while engine is

running at full speed. The metal line limiter

blade attached to the shield will cut the line to

the proper length.

REPLACING THE LINE

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Remov e spool by firmly pulling on tap button.

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Clean entire surface of hub and spool.

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Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two

lengths of

12-1/2

feet of 0.080” (2 mm) di-

ameter Poulan PRO

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brand line. Never

use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break

off and become a dangerous missile.

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Insert ends of the line about 1/2 inch (1 cm)

into the small hole on the inside of spool.

Small

Holes

Spool

Hub

Line in Notch

Line in Notch

Line exit holes

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Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the

spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows

found on the spool.

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Push the lines into the notches, leaving 3 to

5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.

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Insert the lines into the the exit holes in the

hub as shown in t he illustration.

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Align the notches with the line exit holes.

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Push spool into hub until it snaps into place.

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Pull the lines extending outside of the hub to

release them from the notches.

REPLACING THE CUTTING HEAD

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Push in locking lever and hold.

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Rotate dust cup until the locking lever falls

into one of the grooves

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Locking Lever

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Continue to hold in locking lever. This will pre-

vent the shaft from turning while removing

and installing trim mer head.

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Remove trimmer head by turning clockwise.

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Thread r eplacement trimmer head onto the

shaft by turning counterclockwise. Tighten

until secure.

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Release locking lever.

SERVICE

We recomm end all service and adjustments not

listed in this manual be per formed by an

authorized serv ice dealer.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS

Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.

Carbur etor adjustments is a complicated task.

We recommend that you take your unit to an au-

thorized service dealer. Damage will occur if you

turn the needles beyond the limiter stops.

IGNITION TIMING

The ignition timing is fixed, non--adjustable.

SPARK PLUG

Replace the spar k plug yearly using a Cham-

pion RC J--8Y plug. Spark plug gap is 0.025”.

NEED ASSISTANCE?

Need Assistance?

Call 1--800--554--6723

Need Service Part?

Contact your dealer.

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