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IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS

When servicing unit, use only identical replace-

ment parts.

Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of the reach of

children.

Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before

cleaning or servicing.

WARNING:

Fire hazard. Never mix, pour, or store gasoline or

use the unit near a flame or sparks (including smoking, open flames, or

work that can cause sparks).

Use unleaded gasoline and two--stroke oil mixed at a ratio of

40:1 (2.5%).

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

When using gardening

appliances, basic safety precautions must al-

ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and

serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.

This power unit can be dangerous!

Operator

is responsible for following instructions and

warnings on unit and in manual. Read entire

instruction manual before using unit! Be thor-

oughly familiar with the controls and the prop-

er use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit

to persons who have read, understand, and

will follow the instructions and warnings on

the unit and in the manual. Never allow chil-

dren to operate this unit.

SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

DANGER:

Never use blades or flailing

devices. This unit is designed for line trimmer

use only. Use of any other accessories or at-

tachments will increase the risk of injury.

If situations occur which are not covered in

this manual, use care and good judgment. If

you need assistance, contact your authorized

service dealer or call 1-800-554--6723.

OPERATOR SAFETY

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Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses

or similar eye protection when operating, or

performing maintenance, on your unit (safety

glasses are available). Eye protection should

be marked Z87.

S

Always wear face or dust mask if operation is

dusty.

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Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves,

boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards

is recommended.

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Always wear foot protection. Do not go

barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of

spinning line.

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Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or

remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely

hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can

be caught in moving parts.

S

Being fully covered also helps protect you

from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown

by spinning line.

Summary of Contents for P1500

Page 1: ...specter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS Poulan 1030 Stevens Creek Road Augusta GA 30907 For Occasional Use Only Poulan 850 Matheson Blvd West Mississauga Ontario L5V 0B4 R Please do not return unit to retailer Por ...

Page 2: ...es Secure hair above shoulder length Do not wear jewelry loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging straps ties tassels etc They can be caught in moving parts DANGER Use only specified trimmer head spool and 0 080 inch 2 mm recommended trim mer line Never use blades flailing devices wire rope string etc Unit is designed for line trimmer use only Failure to follow these instructions may result...

Page 3: ... warnings on the unit and in the manual Never allow chil dren to operate this unit SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT INSTRUCTION MANUAL DANGER Neveruseblades or flailing devices This unit is designed for line trimmer use only Use of any other accessories or at tachments will increase the risk of injury If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment If youneedassis...

Page 4: ...g S Keep firm footing and balance Do not over reach S Keep all parts of your body away from muffler and spinning line Keep engine below waist level A hot muffler can cause serious burns S Cut from your right to your left Cutting on left side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator S Use only in daylight or good artificial light S Use only for jobs explained in this manual TRANSPORTI...

Page 5: ...he mark or arrow on the shaft 1 Loosen wing nut on handle 2 Rotate the handle on the shaft to an upright position retighten wing nut ATTACHING SHIELD WARNING The shield must be prop erly installed The shield provides partial protec tion from the risk of thrown objects to the opera tor and others and is equipped with a line limiter blade which cuts excess line to the proper length The line limiter ...

Page 6: ...ing HELPFUL TIP To obtain the correct oil mix ratio pour 3 2 ounces of 2 cycle synthetic oil into one gallon of fresh gas This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Before operation gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2 cycle air cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40 1 Poulan WEED EATER brand synthetic oil is recommended Mix gasoline and oil at a ra...

Page 7: ...the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position and press the primer bulb 6 times Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2 more times Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the start er rope until the engine runs but no more than 6 pulls If the engine still doesn t start it is probably flooded Proceed to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE 8 Oncetheenginestarts allowit ...

Page 8: ...t line length WARNING Use only 0 080 inch 2 mm diameter line Other sizes of line will not advance properly and will result in improper cutting head function or can cause serious injury Do not use other materials such as wire string rope etc Wire can break off dur ing cutting and become a dangerous missile that can cause serious injury CUTTING METHODS WARNING Use minimum speed and do not crowdthe l...

Page 9: ...e en gine stops Restart engine and continue S Fuel Tank Discontinue use of unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks S Debris Shield Discontinue use of unit if debris shield is damaged INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LABELS S After each use inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts Clean the unit and labels using a damp cloth with a mild deter gent S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth C...

Page 10: ...l the lines extending outsideof thehub to release the lines from the notches REPLACING THE TRIMMER HEAD 1 Hold the dust cup with a wrench to keep the shaft from turning while removing and installing trimmer head Dust Cup 2 Remove trimmer head by turning counter clockwise looking from bottom of unit 3 Thread replacement trimmer head onto the shaft by turning clockwise Only tighten hand tight CARBUR...

Page 11: ... ga sohol in your engine Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container Fol low the mix instructions found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer HELPFUL TIP During storage of your gas oil mixture the oil will sepa rate from ...

Page 12: ...ler outlet screen 5 Compression low Engine will not accelerate lacks power or dies under a load 1 Clean or replace air filter 2 Clean or replace plug and regap 3 Contact an authorized service dealer 4 Contact an authorized service dealer 5 Contact an authorized service dealer Engine smokes excessively 1 Fuel mixture incorrect 2 Air filter dirty 3 Carburetor requires adjustment 1 Empty fuel tank an...

Page 13: ...rranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson Moss Act of 1975 The policy of Poulan is to continuously improve its products Therefore Poulan 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 U S EPA CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STAT...

Page 14: ...cing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Poulan may be liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a war ranted part still under warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse neglect or improper maintenance are not covered ADD ON OR MODIFIED PARTS The use of add on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim Poulan is not liable to cover failur...

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