Poulan 1000E - Manual (Page 7)

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INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
HANGER
An attachment hanger is provided for storage
when attachment is not in use.
To install hanger on attachment:
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attachment
(if present) and discard.
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
3. Push hanger onto the attachment until the
locking/release button snaps into the hole.
OPERATING POSITION
Heavy Shoes
Long Pants
Eye Protection
ALWAYS WEAR:
When operating unit, stand as shown and
check for the following:
S
Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.
S Keep right arm slightly bent with right hand
holding the trigger handle of powerhead.
S Keep left arm extended with left hand hold-
ing the handlebar.
S Keep unit below waist level.
S Adjust edger wheel for proper cut depth.
WARNING:
Never attempt to adjust
the edger wheel when the unit is in operation.
Always stop the powerhead, wait until the
blade stops turning, and disconnect the spark
plug (or disconnect powerhead from power
source) before making adjustments.
EDGING
As you become familiar with use of your edger
attachment, you will be able to determine your
own operating pace. Conditions such as
depth of cut and material being cut will regu-
late the speed and time required for your edg-
ing job.
S
Allow the engine to warm up before you begin
edging.
S Increase the engine speed before placing the
blade in the cut. For best results, run the en-
gine at full throttle while cutting.
S Always work going away from people and
solid objects such as walls, large stones,
trees, automobiles, etc.
S Be careful when edging near trees or valuable
plants. The high speed metal blade may cut
roots and cause damage to the plants.
S If the blade stalls, immediately move the unit
back slightly to allow the blade to restart. If the
blade continues to stall, stop the engine, dis-
connect the spark plug, and inspect for block-
age or damage.
WARNING:
Keep the blade area
clean. Always release the throttle trigger,
move the powerhead ON/OFF switch to the
OFF position, disconnect the spark plug (or
disconnect powerhead from power source),
and make sure the blade has completely
stopped turning before cleaning.
SETTING THE EDGING DEPTH
WARNING:
Never attempt to adjust
the cut depth when the engine is running. Al-
ways release the throttle trigger, wait until the
blade stops turning, move the powerhead
ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, and dis-
connect spark plug (or disconnect from pow-
er source) before making adjustments.
Depth Adjustment
Knob
1. Loosen the depth adjustment knob.
2. Slide the wheel to the desired position.
S Raising the wheel will increase the cut-
ting depth.
S Lowering the wheel will decrease the
cutting depth.
3. Tighten the depth adjustment knob se-
curely.