ENGLISH R Please do not return product to retailer. Por favor, no devuelva el producto al lugar de compra. Veuillez ne pas retourner le produit au détaillant. 1--800--554--6723 Register your product online at: Registre su producto en línea en: Enregistrez votre produit en ligne à l’adresse : www.poulanpro.com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions ESPAÑOL PP25E For Occasional Use Only Poulan PRO 7349 Statesville Road Charlotte, NC 28269 Poulan PRO 850 Matheson Blvd.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Identification of Safety Symbols Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance 2 4 9 10 15 Service & Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Table Limited Warranty Statement Emissions Statement 16 18 19 20 20 IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS DANGER: Use only specified trimmer head, spool, and 0.080 inch (2 mm) recommended trimmer line. Never use blades, flailing devices, wire, rope, string, etc. This attachment is designed for line trimmer use only.
IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS 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. Assist handle to be positioned only below the arrow. Never allow children to operate this unit. Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of the reach of children. When servicing unit, use only identical replacement parts. Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before cleaning or servicing.
OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS These attachments used in combination with the specified powerhead have been evaluated to ANSI B175.3--2003, “Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters -- Safety Requirements”. These combinations have been evaluated by Underwriter’s Laboratories Inc. (UL) and are consequently UL listed: Powerhead model Attachments PP25E Type Trimmer head TNG 7 Brushcutter attachment PP4000C Cutting attachment / guard, part. no.
material from the cutting blade. Do not grab or hold attachment by the cutting blade. S Use only for jobs explained in this manual (or manuals for optional attachments). S Keep others including children, animals, bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop the unit immediately if you are approached. WARNING: Inspect the area to be edged before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown by the blade or can wrap around the shaft.
S Make sure unit is assembled correctly as shown in this manual. S Use only recommended Poulan PRO accessories and replacement parts. homeowner use, the muffler and spark arresting screen will not require any service. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your muffler be serviced or replaced by an authorized service dealer. FUEL SAFETY S S S S S S S S ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES Mix and pour fuel outdoors. Keep away from sparks or flames. Use a container approved for fuel.
S To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc. Proboscis nose BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY DANGER: Blade can thrust violently away from material it does not cut. Blade thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs. S Use only specified blade and make sure it is properly installed and securely fastened. S Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on the right side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator.
WARNING: To prevent serious injury, do not use more than one boom extension with a pole pruner attachment. WARNING: Keep the pruner away from power lines or electrical wires. S Only use for pruning limbs or branches up to 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter. S Do not operate the unit faster than the speed needed to prune. Do not run the unit at high speed when not pruning. S Always stop the unit when work is delayed or when walking from one cutting location to another.
S Do not run engine at high speed while not removing snow. S Be attentive when using the snowthrower, and stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards. S Make sure the rotor will spin freely before attaching the snowthrower to the powerhead. S If the rotor will not rotate freely due to frozen ice, thaw the unit before thoroughly before attempting to operate under power. S Keep the rotor clear of debris. S Do not throw snow near other people.
ATTACHING SHIELD (FOR LINE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT) Slot Shield WARNING: The shield must be properly 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 to the proper length. The line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you. For proper orientation of shield, see KNOW YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OPERATION section. 1. Remove wing nut from shield. 2.
TRIMMER HEAD The TRIMMER HEAD holds the cutting line and rotates during operation. It is designed to cut grass. BLADE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB The DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB is used to adjust the wheel for blade cutting depth when edging. The BLADE is designed to cut sod. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel information in the safety rules before you begin. If you do not understand the safety rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call 1-800-554-6723.
4. Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine starts and runs. 5. Allow unit to run for 10--15 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle trigger to disengage the starting system. STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until engine runs smoothly. 2. Pull starter rope sharply while squeezing throttle trigger until engine runs. NOTE: Normally, the warm starting procedure can be used within 5--10 minutes after the unit is turned off.
LINE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT CUTTING METHODS OPERATING POSITION WARNING: Use minimum speed and do not crowd the line when cutting around hard objects (rock, gravel, fence posts, etc.), which can damage the trimmer head, become entangled in the line, or be thrown causing a serious hazard. S The tip of the line does the cutting. You will achieve the best performance and minimum line wear by not crowding the line into the cutting area. The right and wrong ways are shown below.
EDGING Mowing SWEEPING -- The fanning action of the rotating line can be used for a quick and easy clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above the surfaces being swept and move the tool from side to side. Sweeping EDGER ATTACHMENT OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS WEAR: Hearing Protection Head Protection Eye Protection Long Pants Heavy Shoes When operating unit, stand as shown and check for the following: S Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.
MAINTENANCE Button WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. Air Filter HELPFUL TIP IMPORTANT: Have all repairs other than the recommended maintenance described in the instruction manual performed by an authorized service dealer. If any dealer other than an authorized service dealer performs work on the product, Poulan PRO may not pay for repairs under warranty. It is your responsibility to maintain and perform general maintenance.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING THE LINE 1. Press the tabs on the side of the trimmer head and remove cover and spool. 5. 6. When installing new line on an existing spool, hold the spool as shown. Bend the line at the midpoint and insert the bend into the slot in the center rim of the spool. Ensure line snaps into position in the slot. Slot Tab Tab 7. With your finger between the lines, wrap the lines evenly and firmly around the spool in a clockwise direction. 8.
Dust Cup 2. 3. 10. Insert the ends of the lines through exit holes in the sides of the cover. Line exit hole Remove trimmer head by turning counterclockwise (looking from bottom of unit). Thread replacement trimmer head onto the shaft by turning clockwise. Only tighten hand tight! EDGER BLADE REPLACEMENT WARNING: The blade will continue to spin after the engine stops or after the throttle trigger has been released.
CARBURETOR IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT WARNING: Keep others away when making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer head or any optional attachment will be spinning during most of this procedure. Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety precautions. After making adjustments, the trimmer head or any optional attachment must not move/spin at idle speed. The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start. 1. Engine flooded. 1. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in Operation Section. 2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. 3. Install new spark plug. 4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or replace. 5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
LIMITED WARRANTY Poulan PRO, a division of Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., warrants to the original consumer 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 warranty any defective gasoline product or attachment as follows from the original date of purchase. 2 YEARS - Parts and Labor, when used for household purposes.
abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved modifications, or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer. You are responsible for presenting your small off--road engine to an Poulan PRO authorized repair center as soon as a problem exists. Warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.