Model:# PTG1022H Walk Behind String Trimmer OPERATOR’S MANUAL WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Warning: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. www.support@pulsar-products.
1 To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing this Pulsar String Trimmer. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine. Please be sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times.
Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING! DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual.
11. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge area at all times as the rotating spindle and trimmer lines can cause injury. 12. Never operate the string trimmer without proper shields, guards, control lever or other safety protective devices in place and working. 13. Never operate the string trimmer with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so, can result in personal injury. 14.
4. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child who may run into the string trimmer. 5. Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suffer burns from a hot muffler. 6. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the spindle and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting. 3.
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate EYE PROTECTION Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles when operating this machine.
Section 2 — Important Safe Operation Practices Figure 1 line Figure 2 (TOO STEEP) 15° Slope WARNING! Slopes are a major factor related to tip-over and roll-over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. Do not operate machine on slopes in excess of 15 degrees. All slopes require extra caution. Always mow across the face of slopes, never up and down slopes. To check the slope, proceed as follows: 1. Remove this page and fold along the dashed line. 2.
3 Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One String Trimmer • • One String Trimmer Operator’s Manual One Pack of Trimmer Line Assembly Upper Handle NOTE: This string trimmer is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up the gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine manual BEFORE operating your machine. Middle Handle 1. Remove the triangle knob and carriage bolt from the left lower handle and the right lower handle. 2.
Starter Rope Set-Up 1. Disconnected the spark plug boot from the spark plug. 2. Pivot the control handle against the upper handle and pull the rope out of the engine. Gas and Oil Fill-Up 3. Put the starter rope into the hook. See Figure 3-3. 1. Add oil provided before starting unit for the first time out of the box. WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
4 Controls and Features Control Lever Recoil Starter Flywheel Screen Trimmer Line Trimmer Shield Spindle Figure 4-6 Recoil Starter Spindle The recoil starter is attached to the right side of the upper handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit. The spindle rotates the trimmer line. Trimmer Shield The trimmer line is attached to the spindle assembly and it is used to trim grass, vegetation, undergrowth and weeds.
5 Operation Adjusting the Spindle Height The spindle height can be adjusted for various applications. To do so, proceed as follows: 1. Loosen the bolt found on side of the spindle shaft. Note: The bolts are designed so that they cannot be removed from the spindle shaft. 2. Slide the spindle upward or downward to the desired position before retightening the bolts ① and nut②. See Figure 5-1.
6 Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Deck Care General Recommendations Clean underside of the machine after each use to prevent buildup of grass clippings or other debris. Follow steps below:. • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from string trimmer or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap. • The warranty on this string trimmer does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
7 Troubleshooting Problem Engine Fails to start Remedy 1. Control lever disengaged. 1. Engage control lever. 2. Spark plug boot disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark boot. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). 4. Prime engine as instructed in the Operation section. 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Blocked fuel line. 6. Clean fuel line. 7. Engine flooded. 7.
Warranty 8 PULSAR PRODUCTS Limited to 2 Years Warranty: From the date of original purchase, Pulsar Products Inc. warrants to the original purchase, that each Lawn Product sold, shall be free from defect in material and workmanship for a period of 2-years. Pulsar Products Inc., at its discretion, agrees to repair or replace any defective part that upon examination, inspection, and testing by a Pulsar Products Inc. authorized service dealer, is found to be detective within the original warranty period.
Warranty 8 What this Warranty Does Not Cover: • Normal wear: This warranty excludes normal wear items such as filters, spark plugs, gaskets, O-rings, adapter cord sets, and wheels. • Maintenance: This warranty does not apply to tune-ups or routine maintenance and does not cover any adjustments or repairs not performed by an authorized repair facility.
