Warning – Poulan 952711828 User Manual

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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.

Coupler Primary Hole

Upper

Shaft

Locking/

Release

Button

Attachment

Guide Recess

WARNING:

Make sure the locking/re-

lease button is locked in the primary hole and

the knob is securely tightened before operat-

ing the unit. Using the wrong hole could lead to

serious injury or damage to the unit.

Locking/Release

Button in Primary Hole

INSTALLING ATTACHMENT

HANGER

An attachment hanger is provided for storage

when attachment is not in use. To install hang-

er on attachment:

1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-

ment (if present) and discard.

2. Press and hold the locking/release but-

ton.

3. Push hanger onto the attachment until the

locking/release button snaps into the hole.

OPERATING POSITION

Boots

Heavy,

Long Pants

Eye Protection

ALWAYS WEAR:

Cut from your left to your right.

NOTE:

This brushcutter attachment is not

designed for use with electric powerheads.
When operating unit with brushcutter attach-

ment, clip shoulder strap onto upper shoulder

strap clamp, stand as shown and check for the

following:
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Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.

Keep arms extended with right hand holding

the trigger handle of powerhead.

Keep left arm extended with left hand hold-

ing the handlebar.

Keep unit below waist level.

Shoulder strap pad should be centered on

your left shoulder and danger sign centered

on your back.

Maintain full weight of tool on left shoulder.

Without bending over, keep the blade near

and parallel to the ground and not crowded in-

to material being cut.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR

USE OF BRUSHCUTTER ATTACH-

MENT WITH TRIMMER HEAD

WARNING:

Always wear eye protec-

tion. Never lean over the trimmer head. Rocks

or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes

and face and cause blindness or other serious

injury.

Before trimming, bring engine to a speed suffi-

cient to cut material to be trimmed.

Do not run the engine at a higher speed than

necessary. The cutting line will cut efficiently

when the engine is run at less than full throttle. At

lower speeds, there is less engine noise and

vibration. Always release the throttle trigger

and allow the engine to return to idle speed

when not cutting.

TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE

The trimmer line will advance approximately 2

inches (5 cm) each time the bottom of the trim-

mer head is tapped on the ground with the en-

gine running at full throttle.

The most efficient line length is the maximum

length allowed by the line limiter. Always keep

the shield in place when the tool is being oper-

ated.

To advance line:
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Operate the engine at full throttle.

Hold the trimmer head parallel to and above

the grassy area.

Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly on

the ground one time.

Approximately 2 inches (5 cm) of line will be ad-

vanced with each tap. Always tap the trimmer

head on a grassy area. Tapping on surfaces

such as concrete or asphalt can cause exces-

sive wear to the trimmer head.

If the line is worn down to 2 inches (5 cm) or

less, more than one tap will be required to ob-

tain the most efficient line length.

WARNING:

Use only 0.080″ (2 mm)

diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad-

vance properly and can cause serious injury.

Do not use other materials such as wire,

string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during cut-

ting and become a dangerous missile that can

cause serious injury.

CUTTING METHODS

WARNING:

Use minimum speed and

do not crowd the line when cutting around hard

objects (rock, gravel, fence posts, etc.), which

can damage the trimmer head, become entan-

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