Poulan 1994-04 User Manual - Page 11

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • When using the blade, bring the engine to full throttle before entering the material to be cut. The blade has maximum cutting power at full throttle and is less likely to bind, stall, or cause blade thrust, which can result in serious injury to the operator or others. Refer to "Guard Against Blade Thrust". • When using the trimmer head, 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 noise and vibration. The cutting line will last longer and will be less likely to "weld" onto the spool. • If the blade or trimmer head does not turn when the engine is accelerated, make sure the tube is properly seated in the engine shroud. • Always release throttle trigger and allow engine to return to idle speed when not cutting. • The blade or trimmer head should not turn when the engine runs at idle speed. If the blade or trimmer head on your unit turns when the engine is at idle speed, refer to "Trouble Shooting Chart." • To stop engine: • Release the throttle trigger. • Move ignition switch to the "Off" position. Figure 8 . • Stop the blade by allowing the "9 o'clock" position to contact cut material. Figure 10 . Blade Coasts Stop Coasting Blade by Contact with Cut Material. 12 ti Figure 10 A WARNING The blade continues to spin after the engine is turned off. The coasting blade can throw objects or seriously cut you if accidentally touched. Stop blade by contacting the left-hand side of the coasting blade with material already cut. A WARNING The operator or others must not try to clear away cut material with the engine running or the blade turning to avoid serious injury. Stop engine and blade before removing materials wrapped around blade. NOTES - 11