User manual POULAN PT17

[. . . ] ENGLISH R Please do not return unit to retailer. Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra. Veuillez ne pas retourner l'outil au détaillant. 1-800-554-6723 www. poulan. com Operator's Manual Manual del Operador Manuel de L'utilisateur PRO TRIM PT 17 UL R For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. [. . . ] 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. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your muffler be serviced or replaced by your Authorized Service Dealer. ASSEMBLY WARNING: Make sure unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure. ADJUST THE HANDLE S Loosen wing nut or plastic knob on handle. S Rotate handle to upright position and tighten in a comfortable position between the trigger and the safety label on the tube. Tighten handle securely. ATTACHING THE SHIELD WARNING: The shield must be properly installed. The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others and is equipped with a line limiter blade which cuts excess line. The line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you. S Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket. S Remove packing cover from the arbor shaft if so equipped. Thread trimmer head onto shaft; tighten securely against dust cup. Wing Nut Bracket Slot Dust Cup Shield 3 FUEL YOUR UNIT This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eaterr brand oil is recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3. 2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline). When mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on the container. Always read and follow the safety rules under FUEL SAFETY. S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow instructions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE. USING YOUR UNIT OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS WEAR: Eye Protection Long Pants Heavy Shoes Cut from your right to your left. STARTING HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT To stop the engine, push and release the engine STOP switch. The switch will automatically return to the ON position. Wait 5 seconds before attempting to restart unit to allow switch to reset. ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE HOW TO START YOUR UNIT Starting Position Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cutting 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. S Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap button. S Clean entire surface of hub and spool. [. . . ] Expenses covered under warranty include diagnosis, parts and labor. MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions related part on your engine (as listed under Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is defective or a defect in the materials or workmanship of the engine causes the failure of such an emission related part, the part will be repaired or replaced by POULAN/WEED EATER. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner's Manual. POULAN/ WEED EATER recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your lawn and garden equipment engine, but POULAN/WEED EATER cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance. [. . . ]