User manual POULAN PRO PP176

[. . . ] ENGLISH 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 PP 176 ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS DANGER: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. [. . . ] If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool. 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. ATTACH 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 which cuts excess line. The line limiter (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. S Thread trimmer head onto shaft; tighten securely against dust cup. Wing Nut Bracket Slot Hole Shield Dust Cup 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 Eater 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. ASSEMBLY WARNING: Make sure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure. 3 STARTING Starter Handle Choke lever ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cutting head lightly on the ground while engine is running at full speed. A metal blade attached to the shield will cut the line to the proper length. REPLACING THE LINE S Press the lock tabs and remove the cover. S Remove the lock ring, tap button, and spool. Spool Hub Primer Bulb Muffler Tap Button Lock Ring HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT Push and hold the stop switch in the STOP or OFF position until the unit has fully stopped. S Check the indexing teeth on the spool and hub for wear. S Use a clean cloth to wipe the inner/outer surfaces of the spool and hub. S Use only . 080 inch (2 mm) diameter line. S Cut two lengths of line approximately 20 feet (6 m). [. . . ] NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED, AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS policy is to continuously improve its products. 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. [. . . ]