Poulan 1600 User Manual - Page 11

D. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Bringtheengine tocuttingspeed beforeentering the material to be cut. a. Do not run the engine at a higher speed than necessary. The cutting line will cut efficiently when the engine is run at less than full throttle. At lower speeds, there is less engine noiseand vibration. The trimmer line will last longer and will be less likely to "weld" on the spool. 3. Make sure the Trimmer Head stops turning when the Throttle Trigger is released and the engine runs at idle speed. For correction, refer to "Carburetor Adjustments." 4. To stop the engine: a. Release the Throttle Trigger. b. Push "Off' Button. Hold button down until the engine stops. Figure 9. b. If the Trimmer Head does not turn when the engine is accelerated, make sure the Drive Shaft Housing is properly seated in the Engine Shroud. Refer to "Assembly-Drive Shaft Housing!' Serial No. 2. Always release the Throttle Trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting. FISH Our BUTM TT) STOPENGINE Figure 9 USING YOUR LINE TRIMMER THROWN OBJECT 60 F HAZARD j .,/ ZONE PCS. AWARNING THROWSOBJECTS The rapidly moving line causes objects to be thrown violently. The shield will not provide complete protection to the operator or others. The operator must wear a safety face shield or goggles. Always wear heavy, long pants and boots. Keep others at least 30 feet away. AWARNING HAZARDZONE This tool will throw objects and cut. Keep others including children, animals, bystanders and helpers at least 30 feet awayfrom the operator and tool.Stoptheengineif you are approached. -40 Tap-N-Go® Trimmer Head #701574 Use Only Genuine Weed Eater® Parts AWARNING --- DAMAGED TRIMMER HEAD Trimmer head parts that are chipped, cracked or damaged in any way, can fly apart and cause serious injury. Do not use. Replace damaged parts before using the tool. 11