Poulan GTI17T User Manual

Poulan GTI17T Manual

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  • Poulan GTI17T | User Manual - Page 1
    Do Not Throw Away TRADEMARK® A WARNING: Read the Operator's Manual and Follow All Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure To Do So Can Result in Serious Injury OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL: GTI® 17T GAS POWERED TRIMMER (18") Always Wear Eye Protection CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 4 1 . 800-554-6723 BACK
  • Poulan GTI17T | User Manual - Page 2
    (see "Fueling Your Engine") MI Se Am • 111 AIR FILTER LINE LIMITER 11) CUTTING LINE: .080" Din WEED EATER® Brand Line MANUFACTURED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING US an optional part. If a spark arrestor is required in your area, contact your Authorized Service Dealer for the correct kit
  • Poulan GTI17T | User Manual - Page 3
    before assembling and using this unit! Restrict the use of this power tool to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. A DANGER BLADES OR SLINGING HEADS CAN COME OFF AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURE - THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED FOR LINE TRIMMER USE
  • Poulan GTI17T | User Manual - Page 4
    WEED EATER® brand line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc. • Make sure the unit is assembled correctly as listed in this manual. • Make carburetor adjustments with the lower end supported all parts of manual, use care and good judgment. Ifyou need assistance, contact your Authorized Service problems
  • Poulan GTI17T | User Manual - Page 5
    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 manual to become familiar with the tool before you begin assembly. If
  • Poulan GTI17T | User Manual - Page 6
    ®Cutting Head • 18" 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. Notifyyour WEED EATER dealer immediately if a part is missing or damaged. NOTEz Your
  • Poulan GTI17T | User Manual - Page 7
    5 & 6 can result in serious injury to operator. The length of the shield must be aligned with the length of the drive shaft housing. Direct widest part of shield toward engine. I CAI rTTON: I The line limiter (on the underside of the shield) is sharp and can cut you. a. Match the key'(raised
  • Poulan GTI17T | User Manual - Page 8
    ACCESSORIES ITEM SAFETY GLASSES SAFETY LEG GUARDS WEED EATERS 40:1 2-CYCLE ENGINE OIL - -3.2 oz. (mix with 1 gallon Ft. (.080 Dia.) Cutting Line 400 Ft. (.080 Dia.) Cutting Line FLEX SHAFT LUBE AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG NOTES STOCK NO. 952-701645 952- 701600 952-030133 952-030128 952- 031138 952
  • Poulan GTI17T | User Manual - Page 9
    of this manual before you air-cooled engines and can cause engine damage. USE I BE FOLLOWING OIL: • WEED EATER 40:1, 2 -cycle engine oil Paramount, Poulan, or Poulan Pro brand 40:1, 2 -cycle engine oil is acceptable if mixed according to the instructions on the container. 40 PARTS GASOLINE TO 1 PART
  • Poulan GTI17T | User Manual - Page 10
    10 feet (3 meters) away from fuel- ing site. A WARNING The trimmer head will turn when the engine starts. • Rest engine and shield on ground, supporting trim mer head off ground. NOTE: Remove and discard the plastic shipping guard on the primer bulb (if so equipped). STARTING A COLD ENGINE OR WARM
  • Poulan GTI17T | User Manual - Page 11
    Shield Thrown Object 60 Foot (20 meter) Hazard Zone 30 Ft 10 m Tap -N -Go® Trimmer Head (see Accessory List for part number) Use Only Genuine WEED EATER Replacement Parts A WARNING-THROWS OBJECTS The rapidly moving line causes objects to be thrown violently. The shield will not provide complete
  • Poulan GTI17T | User Manual - Page 12
    are shown in Figure 8 . • The line will easily remove grass and weeds from around walls, fences, trees and flower beds, but it also can cut to obtain the most efficient line length. A WARNING Use only .080" diameter WEED LINE. Other sizes of line will not advance properly. Do not use other materials
  • Poulan GTI17T | User Manual - Page 13
    For proper line feed: - Use only genuine Weed Eater pre -wound spools and .080" diameter WEED EATER brand line. Use of other types of spools dirt and debris from all parts. d. Inspect all trimmer head parts for damage. Replace damaged parts. A WARNING Trimmer head parts that are chipped, cracked,
  • Poulan GTI17T | User Manual - Page 14
    instructions in "Installing Spool with Line." 3. Installing Line on Spool To replace the Line on existing Spool: a. Follow "Installing Spool w/Line," steps "a.-d." and remove any line remaining on the Spool. b. Use a 40 foot length of .080" WEED EATER Figure 18 4. Trouble Shooting the Trimmer
  • Poulan GTI17T | User Manual - Page 15
    4. Make carburetor adjustments with the drive shaft housing supported to prevent trimmer line from contacting any object. WEED EATER brand line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc. 9. Use only genuine WEED EATER replacement parts as recommended. 10. Inspect the entire tool. Replace damaged parts.
  • Poulan GTI17T | User Manual - Page 16
    and instructions, let your service Dealer perform these adjustments. A WARNING Make carburetor adjustments with the drive shaft housing supported to of other causes such as dirty air filter, carbon build-up on muffler outlets, etc. See "Trouble Shooting Chart" before proceeding with carburetor
  • Poulan GTI17T | User Manual - Page 17
    Trouble Shooting Suggestions" for the condition you are experiencing and follow the instructions . 3. Follow instructions in "Acceleration Air Filter instructions Support the instructions in "Acceleration Check" and "Deceleration Check". LQAS If engine does not operate according to these instructions
  • Poulan GTI17T | User Manual - Page 18
    e corners of the cover to keep dust from entering the engine and causing engine damage. NOTE: If replacing the air filter, refer to the Accessory List for the proper part number. E. DRIVE SHAFT LUBRICATION • Lubricate the Drive Shaft: - After each ten (10) hours of operation. - Before operating if
  • Poulan GTI17T | User Manual - Page 19
    TROUBLE Instructions." 3. Install new plug/check ignition system. 4. Clean fuel filter; inspect fuel line. 5. See "Carburetor Adjustments." 6. Contact your Service Service Dealer 5. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer 1. Clean or replace air filter 2. Use only .080" WEED EATER brand line. 3. Reduce
  • Poulan GTI17T | User Manual - Page 20
    all requests for parts and service should be directed to your local dealer(s). The philosophy of POULAN/WEED EATER Division is to continually improve all of its products. If the operatingcharacteristics or the appearance of your product differs from those described in this Operator's Manual, please
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IMPORTANT
MANUAL
Do
Not
Throw
Away
TRADEMARK®
A
WARNING:
Read
the
Operator's
Manual
and
Follow
All
Warnings
and
Safety
Instructions.
Failure
To
Do
So
Can
Result
in
Serious
Injury
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
MODEL:
GTI®
17T
GAS
POWERED
TRIMMER
(18")
CUSTOMER
ASSISTANCE
41 .
800-554-6723
BACK
COVER
FOR
DETAILS!
sa
gi
a
.,
Always
Wear
Eye
Protection