Poulan GTI16 User Manual

Poulan GTI16 Manual

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  • Poulan GTI16 | User Manual - Page 1
    EVIPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw AN aj TRADEMARK OPERATOR'S MANUAL: A WARNING: Read the Operator's Manual and Follow All Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure To Do Sotan Result in Serious Injury. Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation EL: Tr,. SU ER GAS POWERED TRIMMER (17")
  • Poulan GTI16 | User Manual - Page 2
    Instructions 10 USING YOUR TRIMMER A. Line Trimmer Safety 11 B. Trimmer Line Advance C. Cutting Methods D. Line Replacement GENERAL MAINTENANCE A. Maintenance Safety B. Starter Rope C. Carburetor Adjustments D. Air Filter E. Drive Shaft Lubrication F. Trouble .080" Diameter WEED LINE® Brand Line
  • Poulan GTI16 | User Manual - Page 3
    before assembling and using this tool! Restrict the use of this power tool to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the tool. • 00 A DANGER NEVER USE BLADES WITH THIS TOOL. - THE BLADE CAN COME OFF AND SERIOUSLY HURT YOU AND OTHERS. - THIS
  • Poulan GTI16 | User Manual - Page 4
    WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....(continued) A use the shoulder strap for support. 13. Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments. 14. Use only genuine WEED EATER' accessories as recommended for manual, use care andgoodjudgment_ContactyourAuthr ized Service Dealer if you need assistance.
  • Poulan GTI16 | User Manual - Page 5
    " Automatic Cutting Head • 17" Cutting Path -B. UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1. After removing the contents from the carton, check parts against the Carton Contents list. 2. Examine the parts for damage. Do not use damaged parts. 3. No*your WEED EATER dealer immediately if a part is missing or damaged
  • Poulan GTI16 | User Manual - Page 6
    tool is received assembled, repeat all steps in this section to be sure assembly is correct and is adjusted for the operator.) A. PREPARATION This Operator's Manual is designed to help you assemble the tool and to provide its safe operation. It is important that you read the entire
  • Poulan GTI16 | User Manual - Page 7
    the Assist Handle above the Safety Label and below the Engine. Figure 3 . - b. Firmly push Assist Handle over Drive Shaft Housing while supporting Drive Shaft Housing. c. Insert the Assistklandle Screw "C." through the :-ew hole in the Assist Handle. Figure 3 . d. ace Washer "F." over the threaded
  • Poulan GTI16 | User Manual - Page 8
    LEG GUARDS WEED EATERS 40:1 2-CYCLE ENGINE OIL -3.2 oz. -8 oz. FUEL CAP SensorFeed The TRIMMER HEAD SPOOL W/LINE NYLON CUTTING LINE 80 Ft. (.080 Dia.) Cutting Line 200 Ft. (.080 Dia.) Cutting Line 400 Ft. (.080 Dia.) Cutting Line FLEX SHAFT LUBE AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG OPERATOR'S MANUAL ILLUSTRATED
  • Poulan GTI16 | User Manual - Page 9
    WEED EATER 40:1 Engine Oil is strongly recommended. Any other WEED EATER or Poulan brand 2-cycle engine oil is acceptable when mixed according to the instructions on the can. If WEED EATER or Poulan for support. g. Beep others away when making carburetor adjustments. h. Use only genuine WEED EATER
  • Poulan GTI16 | User Manual - Page 10
    as soon as engine starts. c. Rest Engine and Shield on ground, supporting Trimmer Head off ground away from trees, bushes, onlookers, etc. Figure procedure with Choke at "Off" position. Figure 9 . D. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Bring the engine to cuttingspeed before entering the material to be cut
  • Poulan GTI16 | User Manual - Page 11
    • Face Boots Shield Thrown Object 60 Foot (20 meter) Hazard Zone 30 Ft 10 m SensorFeed ". Trimmer Head #952-701605 0 Use Only Genuine WEED EATER Replacement Parts WARNING-THROWS OBJECTS The rapidly moving line causes objects to be thrown violently. The shield will not provide complete protection
  • Poulan GTI16 | User Manual - Page 12
    tanglingon the spool. See "Trimmer Head" in the Maintenance Section for rewinding instructions. • Always keep the shield in place when the tool is being etc. This technique increases line wean A WARNING Use only .080" diameter WEED LINE brand line. Other sizes of line will not advance properly. Do
  • Poulan GTI16 | User Manual - Page 13
    side. MOWING SWEEPING ; 11 .• DD. "Ofr r Figure 14 Figure 15 D. LINE REPLACEMENT • For proper line feed: - Use only genuine Weed Eater pre-wound spools and .080" diameter WEED LINE brand line. Use of other types ofspools or lines can result in excessive breakage, line welding and improper line
  • Poulan GTI16 | User Manual - Page 14
    any Line remaining on the Spool. c. Use a 40 foot length of .080" diameter WEED LINE® brand line. d. Insert 1/16" to 1/8" of the end of the Line through 1/8" Wind Line On Spool As Shown By Arrow. Figure 20 Catches a. Trouble Shooting the Trimmer Line • Does not advance, or breaks while cutting:
  • Poulan GTI16 | User Manual - Page 15
    Use only .080" diameter WEED LINE brand line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc. 7. Use only genuine WEED EATER replace. ment parts as recommended other than the rope), do not use the tool. Take it to your Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Disconnect Spark Plug Wire. Figure 21 . 2. Loosen two "Nose Cone
  • Poulan GTI16 | User Manual - Page 16
    instructions, let`;, ar service Dealer perform these adjustments. A WARNING Make carburetor adjustments with the drive shaft housing supported dirty air filter, carbon build-up on muffler outlets, etc. See "Trouble Shooting Chart" before proceed. ing with carburetor adjustments. • The carburetor
  • Poulan GTI16 | User Manual - Page 17
    " - and "Deceleration Check" >4 :art • . CAITTION: I If the engine does not:operate according to these instructions after repeating the adjusting steps, do not use the tool. Take it to your Authorized Service Dealer. a AIR FILTER NOTE: A dirty air filter decreases the life and per/ formance of the
  • Poulan GTI16 | User Manual - Page 18
    E. DRIVE SHAFT LUBRICATION • Lubricate the Drive Shaft: - After each ten (10) hours of operation. - Before operating if the tool has been stored for 90 days or longer. • Use the following procedure for best results: • Use Flex shaft Lube #952-701570. A WARNING If engine has just been operated, avoid
  • Poulan GTI16 | User Manual - Page 19
    correct fuel mixture 2. See "Starting Instructions." 3. Install new plug/check ignition Adjustnignic_;g: 3. Contact your Authorized Service-Dealer 1. Clean or replace air 2. Replace head. 3. Use only .080" WEED LINE Brand Line. 1. Use only .080" WEED LINE Brand Line. 2. Reduce speed around hard
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EVIPORTANT
MANUAL
Do
Not
Throw
AN
aj
TRADEMARK
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL:
A
WARNING:
Read
the
Operator's
Manual
and
Follow
All
Warnings
and
Safety
Instructions.
Failure
To
Do
Sotan
Result
in
Serious
Injury.
Always
Wear
Eye
Protection
During
Operation
EL:
Tr,.
SU
ER
GAS
POWERED
TRIMMER
(17")