Poulan 1600 - Manual (Page 14)

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
A. MAINTENANCE SAIVrrY
I. Maintain the tool according to recommended pro­
cedures. Keep the trimmer line at the proper length.
2, Disconnect the spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
3, Make carburetor adjustments with the drive shaft
housing supported to prevent the trimmer line from
contacting any object. Hold the tool with your hand.
Do not use the optional shoulder strap for support.
4, Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
5. Be sure the trimmer head stops turning when engine
idles. See “Carburetor Adjustments ”
6. Use only WEED EATER® flexible, non-meta!lic,
monofilament cutting line of the correct diameten
Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
7. Replace trimmer head parts thatare cracked, chip­
ped or damaged in any way before using the tool.
8. Use only genuine WEED EATER® replacement
parts as recommended for this tool by the
manufacturer.
9. Inspect entire tool. Replace damaged parts. Check for
fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and
securely fastened.
B. TRIMMER HEAD
• For proper line feed:
— Use only geniune WEED EATER® pre-wound
spools and bulk line. Use of other spools or line
can result in excessive breakage, line welding and
improper line feed.
— Pre-wound spools offer the most convenient
method for replacing line as well as optimum
performance. Be suretoalw^s replace the spool,
if the square comers of the drive lugs are rounded
off, reduced in si 2 ^ or broken off. Figure 21.
• Always clean dirt and debris from the spool and
hub when performing any type maintenance.
X, Installing Spool w/Line
a. Hold the Trimmer Head as shown in Figure 16. Press
the lock tab, and turn lock ring counterclock­
wise A—^ .
b. Remove the lock ring, tap button, and spool. Fig­
ure 17.
c. Clean dirt and debris from all parts.
d. Inspect ail trimmer head parts. Clean and replace as
necessary. See “Spool Replacement” this section,
A warning
Trimmer head parts that are chipped, cracked or
damaged in any way can fly apart and cause serious
injury. Do not use. Replace damaged parts before
using the tool.
NOTE: After a groove is worn into one sideof the aluminum
line saver, the line saver can be turned upside down and
reinstalled (with the spool removed) to provide a new wear
surfece. Figures 17 & 18.
A warning
The line saver must be installed only from the inside of the
spool housing with the flashes facing toward the spool. If
installed on the outside of the spool housing, the line saver
can fly off and become a dangerous missile.
Figure 17
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