Poulan 1600 - Manual (Page 12)

A. LINE TRIMMER SAFETY
1, OPERATOR
a. Always wear a safety face shield or goggles. See
“Accessories”
b. Always wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves.
Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, san­
dals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above
shoulder length.
c. Do not operate this tool when you are tired, ill or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medication.
d. Do not swing the tool with such force that you are
in danger of losing your balance.
e. Never start or run the engine inside a closed room
or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
f. Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
2, TOOL
a. Inspect the entire tool before each use. Replace
damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks and make sure
all fasteners are in place and securely festened.
b. Use only WEED EATER® flexible, non-metallic,
monofilament cutting line of the correct
diameter. Never use wire, string, rope, etc,
c. Be sure the shield is properly attached.
d. Make sure the trimmer head is properly installed
and securely fastened. Refer to “Assembly,”
e. Be sure the trimmer head stops turning when the
engine idles. See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
f. Make carburetor adjustments with the drive
shaft housing supported to prevent the trimmer
line from contacting any object.
Hold the tool with
yourhand. Do not use the optional shoulder strap for
support.
g. Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
h. Use only WEED EATER® accessories as recom­
mended for this tool by the manufacturer.
3. CUTTING
a . Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove
objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.)
which can be thrown or become entangled in the
trimmer head.
b. Always keep the engine on the right side of your
body.
c. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
d . Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-reach.
e. Keep the trimmer head below waist level.
f. Do not raise the engine above your waist.
g. Keep all parts of your bodj'^ away from the trim­
mer line and muffler when the engine is running,
h. Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
B. TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE
• The line will advance approximately 2 inches each
time the bottom of the trimmer head is tapped on the
ground with the engine 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 beit^
operated.
• To advance line:
1. Operate the engine at full throttle.
2. Hold trimmer head parallel to and above the grassy
area.
3. Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly on the
ground one time. See Figure 10. Approximately 2
inches of line will be advanced with each tap.
NOTE: If the line is worn down to two inches or
less,
more than one tap will be required to obtain the
most efficient line length,
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A warning
Use only WEED EATER® flexible, non-metallic,
monofilament cutting line. Do not use other materials
such as rope, wire, string, etc. Wire can break off dur­
ing cutting and become a dangerous missile.
NOTE: Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy area. Tapping
on surfeces such as concrete or asphalt can cause excessive wear
to the trimmer head.