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INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
WARNING: The muffler onthis prod-
uct contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer .
As your unit is used, carbondeposits build up
on themuffler andspark arresting screen and
must be removed to avoid creating a fire haz-
ard or af fecting engine performance.
For normal homeowner use, the muf fler a nd
spark arresting screen will not require any
service. After 50 hours of use, we recom-
mend that your muffler be serviced or re-
placed by an authorized service dealer.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug each year to ensure
the engine starts easier and runs better. Set
spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Igni-
tion t im ing is fixed and nonadjustable.
NOTE: This spark ignitio n system complies
with the Canadian standard ICES--002.
1. Tw ist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and
discard.
3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch
(19 mm) socket wrench.
4. Reinstall t he spark plug boot.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACING THE LINE
1. Press the tabs on t he side of the trimmer
head and remove cover and spool.
Tab
Cover
Tap Button
2. Remove any remaining line.
3. Clean dirt and debr is from all parts. Re-
place spool if it is worn or damaged.
4. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or re-
place line using a 15 feet (4.5 meters)
length of 0.095 inch (2.4 mm) diameter
Poulan PRO brand line.
5. Whe n installing new line on an existing
spool, hold the spool as shown in the il-
lustration below.
6. Bend the line at the midpoint and insert
the bend into the slot in the center rim of
the spool. Ensure line s naps intoposition
in the slot.
Slot
Spool
7. With your finger between the lines, wrap
the lines evenly and firmly around the
spool in a clockwise direction.
8. Position the lines in t he guide slots.
Guide
Slot
Guide Slot
9. Insert the ends of the lines through exit
holes in the sides of the cover.
10. Place t he spool in the cover.
Spool
Cover
11. Make sure the lines are not caught be-
tween the rim of thespool and the wall of
the cover .
12. Reinstall the spool and cover onto the
trimmerhead. Push untilcover snapsinto
place.
REPLACING T HE CUTTING HEAD
1. Alig n hole in the dust cup with the holein
the side of the gearbox by rotating the
dust cup.
2. In se rt a smal l screwd ri ve r in to al i g n e d
holes. This will keep the shaft from turning
while removing and installing trimmer head.
Screwdriver
3. While holding the screwdriver in position,
remove trimmer head by turning clockwise.
