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
LABELS
• After each use. inspect
complete
unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
labels using a damp ctoth 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 falling
into the carburetor
chamber
when the cover is removed.
2.
Remove
parts by pressing
button to re-
lease 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.
Button
Air Filter
Air Filter Cover
MUFFLER
AND
SPARK
ARREST-
ING SCREEN
_L, WARNING:
The muffler on this prod-
uct contains chemicals
known to the State of
California to cause cancer,
As your unit is used, carbon deposits
build up
on the muffler and spark
arresting
screen,
For normal
homeowner
use, however,
the
muffler and spark arresting
screen will not re-
quire any service.
After 50 hours of use, we
recommend
that your muffler be serviced
or
replaced by your authorized
service
dealer.
REPLACE
SPARK
PLUG
Replace the spark plug each year to ensure
the engine starts easier and runs better. Set
spark
plug gap at 0.025 inch (0,6 mm). Igni-
tion timing is fixed and nonadjustable,
1.
Twist, then pull off spark plug boot,
2.
Remove
spark
plug from
cylinder
and
discard.
3.
Replace
with
Champion
RCJ-6Y
spark
plug and tighten securely
with a 3/4 inch
(19 mm) socket wrench.
4.
Reinstall the spark plug boot.
REPLACING
THE
LINE
1.
Press the tabs on the side of the trimmer
head and remove cover and spool.
Cover
Tap Button
2.
Remove
any remaining
Hne.
3.
Clean dirt and debris from all parts. Re-
place spool if it is worn or damaged.
4.
Replace
with a pre-wound
spool,
or re-
place
line using
a 25 feet
(8 meters)
length
of 0.080
inch
(2 mm)
diameter
Poulan
PRO brand line.
5.
When
installing
new line on an existing
spool, hold the spool as shown in the iF
iustration
below.
6.
Bend the line at the midpoint
and insert
the bend into the slot in the center
rim of
the spool. Ensure line snaps into position
in the slot.
7.
With your finger between
the lines, wrap
the lines evenly
and firmly
around
the
spooi in a clockwise
direction.
8.
Position the lines in the guide slots.
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