Poulan GTI18KT User Manual

Poulan GTI18KT Manual

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  • Poulan GTI18KT | User Manual - Page 1
    Not Throw Away TRADEMARK® OPERATOR'S MANUAL A DANGER: Read the Operator's Manual and Follow All Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure To Do So Can Result in Serious Injury. MODELS: GTIr18T GAS POWERED LINE TRIMMER GTI'18KT (with Blade) GAS POWERED BLADE/LINE TRIMMER Always
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    ) 18" 500cc Champion (CJ -14) SERIAL NUMBER AND STARTING INSTRUCTIONS SHOULDER STRAP CLAMP (MODEL 181(T) DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING FUEL -'- CAP spark arrestor is available as an optional part. If this item is required in your area, order Part Number 952-701612 from the nearest Authorized Service Dealer.
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    CANBEDANGEROUS! This unit can cause serious injury including amputation or blindness to the operator and others. The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using the unit. The operator is responsible for following the warnings
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    INSTRUCTIONS support. • Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments. • Use only genuine WEED EATER accessories as recommended for this unit. • Have all maintenance and service not explained in this manual performed by an Authorized Service waist. • Keep all parts of your body away problems
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    t rimming, scalping, mowing, and sweeping. lawns and to make short work of a variety of lawn care FEATURES rld 18KT: a„t',rr"Pouch® Anti " I NG INSTRUCTIONS =riioving the contents from the carton, parts against the adjacent list. dzxv the parts for damage. Do not use parts. I WEED EATER
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    1 1 • Trimmer Head 1 1 *• Metal Shield - Blade 1 * • Weed Blade - 8 inch, 4 point 1 • Shoulder Strap w/Warning 1 Assist Handle 1 • Operator's Manual 1 1 • Loose Parts Bag 1 1 A WARNING Parts marked with * are critical and must be supplied by WEED EATER. Failure to use the proper
  • Poulan GTI18KT | User Manual - Page 7
    and is ad- justed for the operator.) A. PREPARATION This Operator's Manual has been developed 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 you
  • Poulan GTI18KT | User Manual - Page 8
    trimmer head. Be sure to store the grass washer, plastic shield, 4 shield screws, and hardware with the trimmer head for future use. Widest Part of Shield Toward Engine 1Hex Wrench Screw B. :r 7. Bearing Housing Clamp -it-- Dust Cup Arbor Shaft Line Limiter Direction to Install Figure 4 Grass
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    not centered. Reinstall blade. NOTE: To remove the Blade, insert the large hex wrench into aligned holes. Un-thread the Hex Flange Nut and remove parts. Be sure to store the Retention Plate, hex Flange Nut, Cupped Washer, Flat Washer, 4 Shield Screws, and Metal Shield with the Blade for future use
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    and Safety Instructions in this manual. • Before operating your tool, always: 1. Inspect the entire tool before each use. Replace damaged parts. Check for object. Hold the tool by hand; do not use shoulder strap for support. H. 8. Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments. 9. Use only
  • Poulan GTI18KT | User Manual - Page 11
    fuel safety section on page 4 of this manual before you begin. Use WEED EATER 2 the bearings and other moving parts. The correct fuel/oil mixture in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be at this time if desired; follow mixing instructions on the label. FUEL MIXTURE CHART 40
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    STARTING INSTRUCTIONS (For location of controls, refer to "Specifications.") BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE: • Fuel engine. Move 10 feet (3 meters) away from fuel- ing site. A WARNING The blade/trimmer head will turn when the engine starts. • Rest engine and shield on ground, supporting blade/ trimmer
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    INSTRUCTIONS on your unit turns when the engine is at idle speed, refer to "Trouble Shooting Chart." • To stop engine: a. Release the throttle trigger. b. Move can fly apart and cause serious injury. Do not use. Replace damaged parts before using the tool. A. TRIMMER SAFETY 1. OPERATOR a. Always wear
  • Poulan GTI18KT | User Manual - Page 14
    "Carburetor Adjustments." f. Make carburetor adjustments with the lower end supported to prevent the trimmer line from contacting any object. Hold tool Keep all parts of your bodyaway from the trimmer line and muffler when the engine is running. h. Use only for jobs explained in this manual. B.
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    ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc. This technique increases line wear. 3. MOWING- Figure 15 . Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach. In the mowing position, keep the line parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the head into the ground as this can
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    . Figure 18 . c. Clean 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, broken, or damaged in any Figure 21 . b. To replace the spool, follow the instructions in "Installing Spool with Line."
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    with steps "e. -i." FOR BEST RESULTS, USE ONLY WEED EATER BRAND LINE Wrap Line on Spool as Shown by Arrow 1/8" of Line Figure 22 4. Trouble Shooting the Trimmer Head and Line • Does not advance or breaks while cutting: - Improperly wound onto spool. - Line size incorrect. - Too little line
  • Poulan GTI18KT | User Manual - Page 18
    of this power tool to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the tool. BLADE THRUST 1" ARBOR OPENING 4 Point, 8 Inch BLADE (see Accessory List for part number) Leg Guards u Thrown Object • Face Shield Soots A DANGER - BLADE THRUST When the
  • Poulan GTI18KT | User Manual - Page 19
    tool before each use. i,terre damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks fp8ke sure Trouble Shooting Chart." e. Make carburetor adjustments with the lower end supported h. Use only for jobs explained in this manual. Do not use the blade as an wan1- - Ott slur day instructions in this section to hence of
  • Poulan GTI18KT | User Manual - Page 20
    . A properly adjusted shoulder strap will support the weight ofthe tool, freeingyour arms and hands to control and guide the cutting motion. b. Keep feet . a. Plant feet firmly, comfortably apart. b. Cut while swinging the upper part ofyour body from right to left. c. Move forward to the next area
  • Poulan GTI18KT | User Manual - Page 21
    for carburetor adjustments. 1. Make carburetor adjustments with lower end supported to prevent blade or trimmer line from contacting any object longer. J'L. When ordering flex shaft lube, see the ssory List for the proper part number. A WARNING Inc is hot, avoid touching the muffler. A ilfler can
  • Poulan GTI18KT | User Manual - Page 22
    and instructions, let your Authorized Service Dealer perform these adjustments. A DANGER Make carburetor adjustments with lower end supported screw. • This is a complicated task; follow all instructions in sequence as indicated. 1. TROUBLE SHOOTING SUGGESTIONS 2. Adjust idle speed screw (Figure 29
  • Poulan GTI18KT | User Manual - Page 23
    straighten and re-use a damaged blade. Use only the specified replacement blade. 1. Support the lower end so the blade or trimmer line is off the ground and will according to these instructions after repeating the adjusting steps, do not use the tool. Take it to your Authorized Service Dealer. High
  • Poulan GTI18KT | User Manual - Page 24
    the pulley is under tension and can fly out and cause serious injury If any part of pulley housing assembly is damaged other than the rope, do not use the tool. Take it to your Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. Figure 31 . 2. Remove the four clutch shroud screws with the
  • Poulan GTI18KT | User Manual - Page 25
    TROUBLE cut. 1. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture 2. See "Starting Instructions." 3. Install new plug/check ignition system. 4. Clean fuel filter 3. See "Carburetor Adjustments." 4. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. 5. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Clean or replace air filter. 2.
  • Poulan GTI18KT | User Manual - Page 26
    Blowers). NOTE: POULAN/WEED EATER Division provides parts and service through its authorized distributors and dealers; therefore, all requests for parts and service this Operator's Manual, please contact your local POULAN/WEED EATER Dealer for updated information and assistance. POULAN/WEED EATER
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IMPORTANT
MANUAL
Do
Not
Throw
Away
TRADEMARK®
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
A
DANGER:
Read
the
Operator's
Manual
and
Follow
All
Warnings
and
Safety
Instructions.
Failure
To
Do
So
Can
Result
in
Serious
Injury.
MODELS:
GTIr18T
GAS
POWERED
LINE
TRIMMER
GTI'18KT
(with
Blade)
GAS
POWERED
BLADE/LINE
TRIMMER
Always
Wear
Eye
Protection
CUSTOMER
ASSISTANCE
40
1
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SEE
BACK
COVER
FOR
DETAILS!