Poulan Trimmer PP 176 User Manual

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Operator’s Manual  
Manual del Operador  
Manuel de l’utilisateur  
PP 176  
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RL  
For Occasional Use Only  
IMPORTANT MANUAL -- Do not throw away  
MANUAL IMPORTANTE -- No lo descarte  
MANUEL IMPORTANT -- À Conserver  
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 del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instruc-  
ciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertisse-  
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire  
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.  
Electrolux Home Products  
North America  
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.  
Augusta, GA 30907  
530088835  
11/16/00  
Copyright E2000 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.  
 
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-  
gon, and Washington require by law that  
many internal combustion engines be  
equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you  
operate in a locale where such regulations ex-  
ist, you are legally responsible for maintaining  
the operating condition of these parts. Failure  
to do so is a violation of the law. For normal  
homeowner use, the muffler and spark arrest-  
ing screen will not require any service. After  
50 hours of use, we recommend that your  
muffler be serviced or replaced by your Au-  
thorized Service Dealer.  
CUTTING SAFETY  
WARNING: Inspect the area before  
each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken  
glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown  
by or become entangled in line. Hard objects  
can damage trimmer head and be thrown  
causing serious injury.  
S Use only for trimming, mowing, and sweep-  
ing. Do not use for edging, pruning, or  
hedge trimming.  
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-  
reach.  
S Keep all parts of your body away from spin-  
ning line and muffler. Keep engine below waist  
level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.  
S Cutting with the line on right side of the  
shield will throw debris away from the oper-  
ator.  
ASSEMBLY  
WARNING: Make sure your unit is  
properly assembled and all fasteners are se-  
cure.  
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.  
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE  
S Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before  
storing or transporting in vehicle.  
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-  
porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the car-  
buretor by starting the engine and letting it  
run until it stops.  
ADJUST THE HANDLE  
S Loosen wing nut or plastic knob on handle.  
S Rotate handle to upright position and tight-  
en in a comfortable position between the  
trigger and the safety label on the tube.  
Tighten handle securely.  
ATTACH THE SHIELD  
S Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va-  
pors cannot reach sparks or open flames  
from water heaters, electric motors or  
switches, furnaces, etc.  
WARNING: The shield must be prop-  
erly installed. The shield provides partial  
protection from the risk of thrown objects to  
the operator and others and is equipped with  
a line limiter blade which cuts excess line. The  
line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is  
sharp and can cut you.  
S Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acci-  
dentally cause injury. Unit can be hung by  
the tube.  
S Store the unit out of the 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.  
S Insert bracket into slot on shield.  
S Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in  
bracket.  
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations  
through prolonged use of gasoline powered  
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve  
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of  
people prone to circulation disorders or ab-  
normal swellings. Prolonged use in cold  
weather has been linked to blood vessel dam-  
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 tool.  
S Securely tighten wing nut.  
S Remove packing cover from the arbor shaft  
if so equipped.  
S Thread trimmer head onto shaft; tighten se-  
curely against dust cup.  
Wing Nut  
Bracket  
Slot  
Hole  
Shield  
Dust Cup  
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped  
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark  
arresting screen which meets the require-  
ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All  
U.S. forest land and the states of California,  
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S Allow the engine to run 10 seconds, then  
move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.  
FUEL YOUR UNIT  
RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE  
S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-  
tion.  
S Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.  
S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow in-  
structions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE.  
This engine is certified to operate on un-  
leaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed  
with a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine  
oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.  
Poulan PRO! brand oil is recommended. (A  
40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of  
oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline). When  
mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on  
the container. Always read and follow the  
safety rules under FUEL SAFETY.  
USING YOUR UNIT  
OPERATING POSITION  
ALWAYS WEAR:  
Eye  
Protection  
STARTING  
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT  
To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF switch  
to the OFF position.  
Long Pants  
Heavy Shoes  
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT  
Cut from your left to your right.  
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE  
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cut-  
ting head lightly on the ground while engine is  
running at full speed. A metal blade attached  
to the shield will cut the line to the proper  
length.  
Starting Positio
REPLACING THE LINE  
S Press the lock tabs and remove the cover.  
S Remove the lock ring, tap button, and  
spool.  
Starter  
Hand
Choke lever  
Spool  
Hub  
Lock Ring  
Tap  
Button  
Primer Bulb  
Muffler  
S Check the indexing teeth on the spool and  
hub for wear.  
WARNING: The trimmer head will  
turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con-  
tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause  
serious burns.  
S Use a clean cloth to wipe the inner/outer  
surfaces of the spool and hub.  
S Use only 0.080 inch (2 mm) diameter line.  
S Cut two lengths of line approximately 20  
feet (6 meters).  
COLD ENGINE STARTING (or a warm  
engine after running out of fuel)  
S Rest engine and shield on ground.  
S Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-  
tion.  
S Insert line into the small hole in the spool.  
S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.  
S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi-  
tion.  
S Squeeze and hold throttle trigger through  
all remaining steps.  
S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.  
S Move the choke lever to HALF CHOKE  
position.  
End of  
Line  
Arrow on Spool  
S Pull the starter rope handle no more than 6 S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the  
pulls, until engine runs.  
spool; wind indirection of arrow found on  
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spool. Leave 4--6 inches (10--15 cm) of line Carburetor adjustments is a complicated  
unwound. task. We recommend that you take your unit  
S Insert line into the line exit hole in the hub. to an Authorized Service Dealer. Damage will  
S Push spool into hub. Press spool down,  
occur if you turn the needles beyond the limit-  
then turn it to catch spool tabs under gear er stops.  
tabs.  
IGNITION TIMING  
S Re-install the tap button, lock ring, and cover.  
S Pull the end of the line to set spool in the op-  
erating position.  
The ignition timing is fixed, non--adjustable.  
SPARK PLUG  
Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham-  
pion RCJ--8Y plug. Spark plug gap is 0.025”.  
SERVICE  
NEED ASSISTANCE?  
We recommend all service and adjustments  
not listed in this manual be performed by an  
Authorized Service Dealer.  
Need Assistance?  
Call 1-800-554-6723.  
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS  
Need Service Part?  
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps. Contact your dealer.  
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE  
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the  
recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.  
TROUBLE  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
S See “Starting.”  
Engine will not S Engine flooded.  
S Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.  
S Install new spark plug.  
S Fuel tank empty.  
S Spark plug not firing.  
S Fuel not reaching carburetor.  
start.  
S Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.  
Check for kinked or split fuel line;  
repair or replace.  
S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
S Carburetor requires adjustment.  
Engine will not S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
S Throttle trigger screw too  
tight.  
S Loosen screw.  
idle properly.  
Engine will not S Air filter dirty.  
S Clean or replace air filter.  
S Spark plug fouled.  
S Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.  
accelerate,  
lacks power,  
or dies under  
a load.  
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
Engine  
S Fuel mixture incorrect.  
S Empty fuel tank and refill with  
correct fuel mixture.  
smokes  
S Air filter dirty.  
S Clean or replace air filter.  
excessively.  
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
Line does not  
advance or  
breaks while  
cutting.  
S Check line routing.  
S Line improperly routed in head.  
S Line improperly wound in  
spool.  
S Rewind line tightly and evenly.  
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.  
S Line size incorrect.  
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.  
S Replace with correct spool.  
S Cut with tip of line fully extended.  
Line welds  
onto spool.  
S Line size incorrect.  
S Incorrect spool.  
S Line is being crowded against  
material being cut.  
Line pulls  
back into  
head.  
S Too little line outside of head.  
S Remove spool and pull 4 -- 6 inches  
(10 -- 15 cm) of line outside of head.  
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.  
S Line size incorrect.  
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EATER, DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR  
PRODUCTS are pleased to explain the emis-  
sions control system warranty on your lawn  
and garden equipment engine. All new utility  
and lawn and garden equipment engines  
must be designed, built, and equipped to meet  
the stringent anti--smog standards. POU-  
LAN/WEED EATER must warrant the emis-  
sion control system on your lawn and garden  
equipment engine for the periods of time listed  
below provided there has been no abuse, ne-  
glect, or improper maintenance of your lawn  
and garden equipment engine. Your emission  
control system includes parts such as the  
carburetor and the ignition system. Where a  
warrantable condition exits, POULAN/WEED  
EATER will repair your lawn and garden  
equipment engine at no cost to you. Ex-  
penses covered under warranty include diag-  
nosis, parts and labor. MANUFACTURER’S  
WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions  
related part on your engine (as listed under  
Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is de-  
fective or a defect in the materials or work-  
manship of the engine causes the failure of  
such an emission related part, the part will be  
repaired or replaced by POULAN/WEED  
EATER. OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPON-  
SIBILITIES: As the lawn and garden equip-  
ment engine owner, you are responsible for  
the performance of the required maintenance  
listed in your Owner’s Manual. POULAN/  
WEED EATER recommends that you retain  
all receipts covering maintenance on your  
lawn and garden equipment engine, but POU-  
LAN/WEED EATER cannot deny warranty  
solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure  
to ensure the performance of all scheduled  
maintenance. As the lawn and garden equip-  
ment engine owner, you should be aware that  
POULAN/WEED EATER may deny you war-  
ranty coverage if your lawn and garden equip-  
ment engine or a part of it has failed due to  
abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, un-  
approved modifications, or the use of parts  
not made or approved by the original equip-  
ment manufacturer. You are responsible for  
presenting your lawn and garden equipment  
engine to a POULAN/WEED EATER autho-  
rized repair center as soon as a problem ex-  
ists. Warranty repairs should be completed in  
a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed  
30 days. If you have any questions regarding  
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you  
should contact your nearest authorized ser-  
vice center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
ELECTROLUX  
HOME  
PRODUCTS  
NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Out-  
door Products, Inc., warrants to the original  
purchaser that each new Poulan PRO!  
brand gasoline tool or attachment is free from  
defects in material and workmanship and  
agrees to repair or replace under this war-  
ranty any defective gasoline product or at-  
tachment as follows from the original date of  
purchase.  
2 YEARS-- Parts and Labor, when used for  
household purposes.  
60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for  
commercial, professional, or income produc-  
ing 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 the use  
of accessories and/or attachments not spe-  
cifically recommended by ELECTROLUX  
HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA for  
this tool. Additionally, this warranty does not  
cover tune-ups, spark plugs, filters, starter  
ropes, starter springs, cutting line, or rotating  
head parts that will wear and require replace-  
ment with reasonable use during the warranty  
period. This warranty does not cover prede-  
livery setup or normal adjustments explained  
in the operators manual.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC  
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE  
OTHER 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 CON-  
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE  
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT  
APPLY TO YOU.  
ELECTROLUX  
HOME  
PRODUCTS  
NORTH AMERICA policy is to continuously  
improve its products. Therefore, ELECTRO-  
LUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMER-  
ICA 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.  
1--800--554--6723.  
WARRANTY COM-  
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period  
begins on the date the lawn and garden equip-  
ment engine is purchased. LENGTH OF  
COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a pe-  
riod of two years from the initial date of pur-  
chase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR  
REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or re-  
placement of any warranted part will be per-  
formed at no charge to the owner at an ap-  
proved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing  
U.S. EPA  
EMISSION CONTROL  
WARRANTY STATEMENT  
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-  
LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental  
Protection Agency and POULAN/WEED  
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center. If you have any questions regarding  
PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts  
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.  
should contact your nearest authorized ser- POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to cover  
vice center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at  
failures of warranted parts caused by the use  
of add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A  
1--800--554--6723 WARRANTY PERIOD:  
Any warranted part which is not scheduled for CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding  
replacement as required maintenance, or your warranty rights and responsibilities, you  
which is scheduled only for regular inspection  
to the effect of “repair or replace as neces-  
sary” shall be warranted for 2 years. Any war-  
ranted part which is scheduled for replace-  
should contact your nearest authorized ser-  
vice center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at  
1--800--554--6723 . WHERE TO GET WAR-  
RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re-  
ment as required maintenance shall be pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/WEED  
warranted for the period of time up to the first EATER service centers. call: 1--800--554--6723  
scheduled replacement point for that part. MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND RE-  
DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be  
PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any  
charged for diagnostic labor which leads to POULAN/WEED EATER approved replace-  
the determination that a warranted part is de- ment part used in the performance of any war-  
fective if the diagnostic work is performed at ranty maintenance or repair on emission re-  
an approved POULAN/WEED EATER serv-  
icing center. CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-  
AGES: POULAN/WEED EATER may be li-  
able for damages to other engine  
lated parts will be provided without charge to  
the owner if the part is under warranty. EMIS-  
SION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS  
LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark  
components caused by the failure of a war- Plug (covered up to maintenance schedule),  
ranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS  
Ignition Module. MAINTENANCE STATE-  
MENT: The owner is responsible for the per-  
NOT COVERED: All failures caused by  
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are formance of all required maintenance as de-  
not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED  
fined in the owner’s manual.  
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