• Debris Shield - Discontinue
use ofunit if
debris shield isdamaged.
INSPECT
AND
CLEAN
UNIT
AND
DE-
CALS
• After
each use. inspect
complete
unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
decals using a damp cloth 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
t!
Air Filter Cover
INSPECT
MUFFLER
AND
SPARK
ARRESTING
SCREEN
A_kWARNING:
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 and
must be removed to avoid creating a fire haz-
ard or affecting
engine performance.
For normal homeowner
use, the muffler and
spark
arresting
screen
will not require
any
service.
After
50 hours
of use. we recom-
mend that your muffler
be serviced
or re-
placed by an authorized
service dealer.
REPLACE
SPARK
PLUG
Replace the spark plug each year to ensure
the engine starts
easier and runs better, in-
spect
spark
plug every
25 hours of usage.
Clean and/or replace as necessary.
Set spark
plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Ignition tim-
ing 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
ptug 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
line.
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 15 feet (4.5 meters)
length of 0.095 inch (2.4 mm) diameter
Poulan
PRO brand line.
5.
When
installing
new line on an existing
spool, hold the spool as shown in the il-
lustration
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
spool in a clockwise
direction.
8.
Position the lines in the guide slots.
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