Poulan PR22WT Owner Manual - Page 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules 2-3 Assembly 4 Operation 5-7 Maintenance Schedule 8 Maintenance 8-11 Service and Adjustments 11-12 Storage 12-13 Troubleshooting 14 SAFETY RULES The operation of any trimmer can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your trimmer or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. Look for this symbol to point out impor- • Do not put hands or feet near or under tant safety precautions. It means rotating parts. CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! • Keep all parts of your body away from YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. muffler and spinning line. A hot muffler WARNING: In order to prevent acci- can cause serious burns. dental starting when setting up, transport- • Only allow responsible individuals, who ing, adjusting or making repairs, always are familiar with the instructions, to disconnect spark plug wire and place wire operate the machine. where it cannot contact plug. • Stay away from breakable objects, such CAUTION: Muffler and as house windows, auto glass, green- other engine parts become houses, etc. extremely hot during • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, operation and remain hot wire, bones, sticks, etc., which could be after engine has stopped. picked up and thrown by the spinning lines. To avoid severe burns • Be sure the area is clear of other people on contact, stay away from these areas. before trimming, particularly small chil- WARNING: This trimmer is equipped dren and pets. Stop machine if anyone with an internal combustion engine and enters the area. should not be used on or near any unim- • Wear appropriate clothing such as a long- proved forest-covered, brush-covered or sleeved shirt or jacket. Also wear long grass-covered land unless the engine's trousers or slacks. Do not wear shorts. exhaust system is equipped with a spark • Do not wear loose clothing which could arrester meeting applicable local or state get caught in this equipment. laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it • Do not operate the machine when bare- should be maintained in effective working foot or wearing open sandals. Always order by the operator. wear work gloves and sturdy footwear. In the state of California the above is Leather work shoes or short boots work required by law (Section 4442 of the well for most people. These will protect California Public Resources Code). Other the operator's ankles and shins from states may have similar laws. Federal small sticks, splinters, and other debris, laws apply on federal lands. A spark ar- and improve traction. rester for the muffler is available through • Do not pull machine backwards unless your nearest Sears Service Centre/Depart- absolutely necessary. Always look ment in Canada (see the REPAIR PARTS down and behind before and while section of this manual). moving backwards. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Do not operate the machine without proper guards, plates or other safety • Read, understand, and follow all protective devices in place. instructions on the machine and in the • See manufacturer's instructions for manual before starting. Be thoroughly proper operation and installation of familiar with the controls and the proper accessories. Only use accessories ap- use of the machine before starting. 2 proved by the manufacturer. 15