Poulan Trimmer 545186848 User Manual

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1-800-554-6723  
Instruction Manual  
Manual de Instrucciones  
Manuel d’Instructions  
PP6000H  
WARNING:  
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before  
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.  
ADVERTENCIA:  
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e  
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en le-  
siones graves.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-  
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le  
faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.  
Poulan PRO  
1030 Stevens Creek Road  
Augusta, GA 30907  
545186848 Rev. 1 11/30/08 BRW  
 
SAFETY RULES  
S Keep others including children, animals, by-  
standers, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 me-  
ters) away. Stop the unit immediately if you  
are approached.  
WARNING: When using gardening  
appliances, basic safety precautions must al-  
ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and  
serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.  
FUEL SAFETY (for gas powerheads)  
S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.  
DANGER: THIS POWER TOOL CAN  
BE DANGEROUS! This unit can cause serious  
injury including amputation or blindness to the  
operator and others. The warnings and safety  
instructions in this manual must be followed to  
provide reasonable safety and efficiency in us-  
ing this unit. The operator is responsible for fol-  
lowing the warnings and instructions in this  
manual and on the unit. Never allow children to  
use this tool.  
S Keep away from sparks or flames.  
S Use a container approved for fuel.  
S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or  
the powerhead.  
S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills  
before starting the powerhead.  
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from  
fueling site before starting powerhead engine.  
S Stop engine and allow to cool before remov-  
ing fuel cap.  
S Remove fuel cap slowly.  
ELECTRICAL SAFETY (for electric  
powerheads)  
ETY INFORMATION  
THE UNIT  
WARNING: Avoid a dangerous envi-  
ronment. To reduce the risk of electrical shock,  
do not use in rain, in damp or wet locations, or  
around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not  
expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid the pos-  
sibility of electrical shock. Do not use on wet  
surfaces. Do not handle extension cord plug or  
unit with wet hands.  
OPERATOR SAFETY  
DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP  
HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE-- B l a d e  
moves momentarily after the trigger is re-  
leased. Do not attempt to clear away cut ma-  
terial when the blade is in motion. Make sure  
the switch is in the OFF position, the spark  
plug wire is disconnected, and the blade has  
stopped moving before removing jammed  
material from the cutting blade. Do not grab or  
hold the unit by the cutting blade.  
S Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses  
or similar eye protection when operating, or  
performing maintenance on your unit (safety  
glasses are available). Eye protection should  
be marked Z87.  
S Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves,  
boots, and gloves.  
S Always wear foot protection. Do not go bare-  
foot or wear sandals.  
S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure  
or remove loose clothing or clothing with  
loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.  
They can be caught in moving parts.  
S Being fully covered also helps protect you  
from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown  
by blade.  
S Use only a voltage supply as shown on the  
nameplate of the unit.  
S Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in  
presence of flammable liquids or gases to  
avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or  
causing damage to unit.  
S Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use  
in unventilated areas or where dust or ex-  
plosive vapors can build up.  
S To reduce the risk of electric shock, the  
powerhead may have a polarized plug (one  
blade is wider than the other); if so, it will re-  
quire the use of a polarized extension cord.  
The appliance plug will fit into a polarized  
extension cord only one way. If the plug  
does not fit fully into the extension cord, re-  
verse the plug. If the plug still does not fit,  
obtain a correct polarized extension cord.  
A polarized extension cord will require the  
use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will  
fit into the polarized wall outlet only one  
way. If plug does not fit fully into the wall  
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,  
contact a qualified electrician to install the  
proper walloutlet. Do not change the equip-  
ment plug, extension cord receptacle, or  
extension cord plug in any way.  
S Stay alert. Do not operate when you are tired,  
ill, upset, or under the influence of alcohol,  
drugs, or medication. Watch what you are do-  
ing; use common sense.  
S Wear hearing protection.  
S Never start or run inside a closed room or  
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.  
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.  
S To reduce risk of electrical shock, use ex-  
tension cords specifically marked as suit-  
able for outdoor appliances having electri-  
cal rating not less than the rating of unit.  
Cord must be marked with suffix “W--A” (in  
Canada “W”). Make sure your extension  
cord is in good condition. Inspect extension  
cord before useand replaceif damaged. Do  
not use a damaged cord. Cord insulation  
must be intact with no cracks or deteriora-  
S Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.  
S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.  
S Do not overreach or use from unstable sur-  
faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,  
rooftops, etc. Keep firmfooting andbalance  
at all times.  
S Always keep unit infront of your body. Keep  
all parts of your body away from the cutting  
blade.  
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tion. Plug connectors must be undamaged.  
The extension cord used to reach the pow-  
er source must be heavy enough to carry  
current from the power source the full length  
of the extension cord to the unit. An under-  
sized extension cord will cause a drop in  
line voltage resulting in loss of power and  
overheating. If in doubt, use the next heavi-  
er gauge. The lower the gauge number, the  
heavier the cord.  
S Maintain unit according to recommended pro-  
cedures.  
S Keep the cutting blade and air vents free  
from debris.  
S Do not use a cutting blade that is bent,  
warped, cracked, broken, or damaged in  
any other way. Have worn or damaged  
parts replaced by an authorized service  
dealer.  
S Use only recommended Poulan PRO cut-  
ting blades and replacement parts and ac-  
cessories. Use of any other parts may void  
your warranty and cause damage to your unit.  
S Be sure blade stops turning when engine  
idles (see CARBURETOR ADJUST-  
MENTS section of powerhead manual).  
S Hand carry the unit with the engine stopped  
and the muffler and cutting blade away from  
your body  
S Keep others away when making carburetor  
adjustments.  
S Never start the unit with the clutch housing re-  
moved. The clutch can fly off and cause seri-  
ous injury.  
S If blade strikes a foreign object, follow these  
steps: stop unit and disconnect spark plug  
wire (or disconnect from power source), in-  
spect for damage, and repair any damage be-  
fore resuming operation of the unit.  
S Do not use multiple cords.  
S Do not abuse cord. Never carry the unit by  
the extension cord or yank extension cord  
to disconnect unit. To unplug, grasp the  
plug, not the cord. Do not use cord as a han-  
dle, close a door on cord, or pull cord  
around sharp edges or corners. Do not ex-  
pose cords to heat, oil, or water.  
S Keep the extension cord clear of operator and  
obstacles at all times. Tie cord to cord retain-  
er and connect to recessed plug as shown  
in this manual to prevent damage to unit  
and/or extension cord and to reduce the  
possibility of the extension cord discon-  
necting from the unit during operation.  
S Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect the insu-  
lation and connectors on the powerhead and  
extension cord before each use. If there is  
any damage, do not use until damage is re-  
paired by your authorized service dealer.  
S Do not use the powerhead if the switch  
does not turn the unit on and off properly.  
Have the unit repaired by your authorized  
service dealer.  
S Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If  
powerhead is not working as it should, has  
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or  
dropped into water, return it to your autho-  
rized service dealer for repair.  
S Avoid unintentional starting of the unit. Nev-  
er carry unit with your finger on the switch.  
Be sure the switch is in the OFF position  
and never touch the switch when connect-  
ing extension cord.  
S Unplug the unit from the power source when  
not in use, before servicing, and when chang-  
ing accessories and/or attachments.  
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE  
S Do not grasp or hold exposed blade.  
S Stop powerhead before leaving work area.  
S Allow powerhead and gearbox to cool before  
storing or transporting it in a vehicle.  
S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors  
cannot reach sparks or open flames from wa-  
ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-  
naces, etc.  
S Store attachment so blade cannot accidental-  
ly cause injury.  
S Store attachment indoors, out of reach of  
children.  
If situations occur which are not covered in  
this manual, use care and good judgment. If  
you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.  
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-  
tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow-  
ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or  
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and  
joints of people prone to circulation disorders  
or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold  
weather has beenlinked to blood vesseldam-  
age in otherwise healthy people. 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 med-  
ical attention. An anti-vibration system does  
not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-  
lems. Users who operate power tools on a  
continual and regular basis must monitor  
closely their physical condition and the condi-  
tion of this unit.  
S Avoid any body contact with any grounded  
conductor, such as metal fences, or pipes,  
to avoid the possibility of electric shock.  
S Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)  
protection should be provided on the circuit  
or outlet to be used for the powerhead. Re-  
ceptacles are available having built-in  
GFCI protection and may be used for this  
measure of safety.  
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY  
WARNING: Disconnect powerhead  
spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from  
power source) before performing mainte-  
nance.  
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-  
plained in this manual performed by an autho-  
rized service dealer.  
S Inspect entire unit before each use. Replace  
damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make  
sure all fasteners are in place and securely  
fastened.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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OPERATION  
KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT  
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR  
HEDGE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT. Compare the illustrations with your attachment to familiarize  
yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer-  
ence.  
Angle Adjus
Fixed Screw  
Blade  
Angle  
Adjustment  
Holder  
Shaft  
BLADE  
ANGLE ADJUSTMENT HOLDER  
The ANGLE ADJUSTMENT HOLDER is  
used to adjust the angle of the hedge trimmer  
to suit the area you are trimming.  
The BLADE is designed to cut hedges.  
Upper Shaft  
Coupler  
OPERATING THE COUPLER  
Your powerhead is equipped with a coupler  
which enables optional attachments to be  
installed. The optional attachments are:  
LOOSEN  
Lower  
Attachment  
MODEL:  
Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP1000E  
Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP2000T  
Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP3000B  
Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP5000P  
Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP5500P  
Brushcutter* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP4000C  
*not designed for use with electric powerheads  
TIGHTEN  
Knob  
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.  
Locking/Release  
Button  
WARNING: Always disconnect pow-  
erhead spark plug (or disconnect powerhead  
frompower source) beforeremoving or instal-  
ling attachments.  
REMOVING ATTACHMENT  
Coupler  
Lower Attachment  
Upper Shaft  
CAUTION: When removing or installing at-  
tachments, place the powerhead and attach-  
ment on a flat surface for stability.  
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob  
counterclockwise.  
3. While securely holding the upper shaft,  
pull the attachment straight out of the cou-  
pler.  
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INSTALLING ATTACHMENT  
1. Remove the shaft capfrom theattachment  
(if present) and discard.  
2. Position locking/release button of attach-  
ment into guide recess of upper shaft cou-  
pler.  
3. Push the attachment into the coupler until  
the locking/release button snaps into the  
primary hole.  
4. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-  
curely by turning clockwise.  
Primary Hole  
Coupler  
Guide Recess  
When operating unit, stand as shown and  
check for the following:  
S Wear headprotection, eye protection, hear-  
ing protection and heavy clothing.  
S Keep right arm slightly bent with right hand  
holding the trigger handle of powerhead.  
S Keep left arm extended with left hand hold-  
ing the handle.  
Locking/ Attachment  
Release  
Button  
Upper  
Shaft  
S Keep unit below waist level.  
OPERATING TIPS  
WARNING: Make sure the locking/  
release button is locked in the primary hole  
and the knob is securely tightened before op-  
erating the unit. Using the wrong hole could  
lead to serious injury or damage to the unit.  
S Allow the engine to warm up before you begin  
trimming.  
S Increase the engine speed before placing the  
blade in the cut. For best results, run the en-  
gine at full throttle while cutting.  
S Never attempt to use this hedge trimmer to  
cut hedges that have any branches with a  
diameter larger than 5/8(1.5 cm).  
S To trim new growth, use a wide sweeping  
motion feeding the blade teeth through the  
hedge or twigs. The most effective cutting is  
achieved with a slight downward tilt of the  
blade.  
Secondary Hole  
S Wear gloves when trimming thorny or prickly  
growth. When trimming new growth, use a  
wide sweeping action so that the stems are  
fed directly into the cutting blade. Older  
growth will have thicker stems and will be  
trimmed easiest by using a sawing move-  
ment.  
Locking/Release  
Button in Primary Hole  
OPERATING POSITION  
S Do not rush the work, but work steadily until  
all the branches have been cut back cleanly.  
S Use a horizontal cutting position to even the  
tops of bushes, shrubs or hedges.  
S Use a vertical cutting position to trim the  
sides of shrubs, bushes or hedges. Always  
cut upward from the bottom.  
WARNING: Keep the blade area  
clean. Always release the throttle trigger,  
move the powerhead ON/OFF switch to the  
OFF position, disconnect the spark plug (or  
disconnect powerhead from power source),  
and make sure the blade has completely  
stopped moving before cleaning.  
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ADJUSTING THE CUTTING ANGLE  
Angle Adjustment  
Tr
WARNING: Never attempt to adjust  
the cutting angle when the engine is running.  
Always release the throttle trigger, wait until  
the blade stops moving, move thepowerhead  
ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, and dis-  
connect spark plug (or disconnect from pow-  
er source) before making adjustments.  
Adjust the angle of the trimmer to suit the area  
you are trimming. Adjust the blade as follows:  
1. Use one hand to grasp the angle adjust-  
ment holder.  
Fi
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2. Loosen the fixed screw by using a wrench  
to turn it counterclockwise.  
3. When the blade is in the desired position,  
turn the fixed screw clockwise to secure  
the blade.  
Angle Adjustment Holder  
MAINTENANCE  
S For easier operation and longer blade life,  
lubricate the blade before and after each  
use.  
S Apply a light machine oil along the edge of  
the top strap as shown.  
WARNING: Always stop unit anddis-  
connect spark plug wire (or disconnect pow-  
erheadfrompower source) before performing  
maintenance.  
BLADE MAINTENANCE  
WARNING: The blade moves mo-  
mentarily after the trigger is released.. To  
avoid serious injury, make sure the blade has  
stopped moving and disconnect the spark  
plug (or disconnect powerhead from power  
source) before performing work on the blade.  
OIL  
Top Strap  
WARNING: Always replace a blade  
that is bent, warped, cracked, broken, or  
damaged in any other way. Never attempt to  
straighten and reuse a damaged blade. Use  
only specified replacement blade. Wear pro-  
tective gloves when handling or performing  
maintenance on the blade to help avoidinjury.  
STORAGE  
If your hedge trimmer attachment is to be  
stored for a period of time:  
WARNING: Perform the following  
steps after each use:  
S Clean the entire attachment.  
S Allow attachment and gearbox to cool be-  
fore storing or transporting.  
S Store in a clean dry area.  
S Clean all parts and check for damage.  
Have damaged parts repaired or replaced  
by an authorized service dealer.  
S Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight.  
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces, includ-  
ing the blade.  
S Position attachment so that any sharp ob-  
ject cannot accidentally cause injury.  
S Store the attachment in a dry, well venti-  
lated area out of the reach of children.  
SEASONAL STORAGE  
Prepare attachment for storage at end of sea-  
son or if it will not be used for 30 days or more.  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
Poulan PRO, a division of Husqvarna Consum-  
In Canada, contact:  
er Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., warrants to the  
original consumer purchaser that each new  
Poulan PRO brand gasoline tool or attachment  
is free from defects in material and workman-  
ship and agrees to repair or replace under this  
warranty any defective gasoline product or at-  
tachment as follows from the original date of  
purchase.  
Poulan PRO  
850 Matheson Blvd. West  
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4  
Giving the model number, serial number and  
date of purchase of your product and the name  
and address of the authorized dealer from  
whom it was purchased.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC  
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTH-  
ER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO  
STATE.  
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR  
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,  
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS  
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-  
PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-  
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-  
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR  
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-  
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIM-  
ITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY  
TO YOU.  
This is a limited warranty within the meaning of  
that term as defined in the Magnuson--Moss Act  
of 1975.  
2 YEARS - Parts and Labor, when used for  
household purposes.  
90 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for  
commercial, professional, or income producing  
purposes.  
30 DAYS - Parts and Labor, if used for rental  
purposes.  
This warranty is not transferable and does not  
cover damage or liability caused by improper  
handling, improper maintenance or alteration, or  
the use of accessories and/or attachments not  
specifically recommended by Poulan PRO for  
this tool. This warranty does not cover tune--up,  
spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs,  
cutting line, or rotating head parts that will wear  
and require replacement with reasonable use  
during the warranty period. This warranty does  
not cover pre--delivery setup or normal adjust-  
ments explained in the instruction manual. This  
warranty does not cover transportation costs.In  
the event you have a claim under this warranty,  
you must return the product to an authorized  
service dealer.  
The policy of Poulan PRO is to continuously  
improve its products. Therefore, Poulan  
PRO reserves the right to change, modify, or  
discontinue models, designs, specifications,  
and accessories of all products at any time  
without notice or obligation to any purchaser.  
Should you have any unanswered questions  
concerning this warranty, please contact:  
Poulan PRO, a division of Husqvarna  
Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.  
1030 Stevens Creek Road  
Augusta, GA 30907  
1--800--554--6723  
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