Poulan Trimmer ET17 User Manual

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Instruction Manual  
Manual de Instrucciones  
Manuel d’Instructions  
ET17  
WARNING:  
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before  
using this product. Read instructions carefully before assembling.  
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.  
ADVERTENCIA:  
Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instruc-  
ciones de seguridad. Antes de ensamblar el producto lea cuidado-  
samente el instructivo. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones gra-  
ves.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
Veuillez lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter tous les  
avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Bien lire les  
instructions avant d’assembler l’outil. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait  
entraîner des blessures graves.  
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.  
250 Bobby Jones Expressway  
Augusta, GA 30907  
Electrolux Canada Corporation  
6150 McLaughlin Road  
Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2  
Copyright E2003 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.  
530164104  
6/16/03  
 
S Do not abuse cord. Never carry the unit by  
the extension cord or yank extension cord  
to disconnect unit.  
S Use cord retainer to prevent disconnection  
of extension cord from unit and possible  
damage to the unit due to plug movement  
(see ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD  
TO YOUR TRIMMER in the OPERATION  
section).  
S Do not use the unit if the switch does not  
turn the unit on and off properly. Repairs to  
the switch must be made by your autho-  
rized service dealer.  
MAINTENANCE SAFETY  
WARNING: Disconnect unit from the  
power supply before performing mainte-  
nance, or when changing trimmer line.  
S Maintain unit according to recommended  
procedures. Keep cutting line at proper  
length. Follow instructions for changing  
trimmer line.  
S Have all service and maintenance not ex-  
plained in this manual performed by an au-  
thorized service dealer to avoid creating a  
hazard.  
S Keep the extension cord clear of operator  
and obstacles at all times. Do not expose  
cords to heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.  
S To avoid the possibility of electric shock,  
avoid body contact with any grounded con-  
ductor, such as metal fences or pipes.  
S Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)  
protection should be provided on circuit or  
outlet to be used. Receptacles are avail-  
able having built-in GFCI protection and  
may be used for this measure of safety.  
S Never douse or squirt the unit with water or  
any other liquid. Clean unit and labels with  
a damp sponge. Keep handles dry, clean,  
and free from oil and grease.  
S Keep the air vents clean and free of debris  
to avoid overheating the motor. Clean after  
each use.  
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE  
S Stop the unit and disconnect the power  
source when not in use.  
S Carry the unit with motor stopped.  
S Store the unit so the line limiter blade (on  
underside of shield) cannot cause injury.  
S Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of  
the reach of children. Store unit unplugged.  
S Do not hang unit so that the trigger switch is  
depressed.  
UNIT SAFETY  
S Inspect unit before use. Replace damaged  
parts. Make sure all handles, guards, and  
fasteners are in place and securely fas-  
tened. Parts that are damaged must be re-  
paired or replaced by an authorized service  
dealer These include head parts that are  
cracked, or chipped, guards, and any other  
part that is damaged.  
DOUBLE INSULATION  
CONSTRUCTION  
This unit is double insulated to help protect  
against electric shock. Double insulation  
construction consists of two separate “layers”  
of electrical insulation instead of grounding.  
Tools built with this insulation system are not  
intended to be grounded. No grounding  
means is provided on this unit, nor should a  
means of grounding be added to this unit. As a  
result, the extension cord used with your unit  
can be plugged into any standard 120 volt  
electrical outlet.  
S Do not repair unit yourself.  
S Use only 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) diameter  
recommended trimmer line (see USER RE-  
PLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS in the  
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section).  
Never use wire, rope, string, etc.  
S Use specified trimmer spool. Make sure  
spool is properly installed and all parts are  
securely fastened.  
S Use only Poulan PROr replacement parts  
and accessories as recommended.  
Safety precautions must be observed when  
operating any electrical tool. The double in-  
sulation system only provides added protec-  
tion against injury resulting from an internal  
electrical insulation failure.  
CUTTING SAFETY  
WARNING: Inspect area to be cut.  
Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails,  
wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown or be-  
come entangled in cutting head.  
S Do not overreach or stand on unstable sup-  
port. Keep firm footing and balance.  
S Keep the cutting head below waist level. Do  
not raise handles above your waist. Cutting  
head can come dangerously close to your  
body.  
S Keep away from cutting head and spinning  
line.  
S Use unit properly. Use only for trimming,  
scalping, and mowing. Do not force unit. It  
will do the job better and with less risk of in-  
jury at the rate for which it was designed.  
S Use only in daylight or in good artificial light.  
WARNING: All electrical repairs to  
this unit, including housing, switch, motor,  
etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by qual-  
ified service personnel. Replacement parts  
for a double insulated appliance must be rec-  
ommended by the manufacturer. A double in-  
sulated appliance is marked with the words  
“double insulation” or “double insulated”. The  
symbol (square within a square) may also  
be marked on the appliance. Failure to have  
the unit repaired by qualified service person-  
nel can cause the double insulation construc-  
tion to become ineffective and result in seri-  
ous injury.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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ASSEMBLY  
NOTE: If shield is not properly installed,  
damage to unit (including motor failure) will re-  
sult.  
WARNING: If received assembled,  
review all assembly steps to ensure your unit  
is properly assembled and all fasteners are  
secure.  
1. Remove washer and wing nut from shield.  
2. Assemble parts as shown.  
3. Tighten wing nut securely.  
ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE  
Shield  
WARNING: When adjusting the han-  
dle, be sure it remains between the trigger  
and the safety label.  
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.  
2. Rotate the handle on the tube to an up-  
right position; retighten wing nut.  
ATTACHING THE SHIELD  
Washer  
WARNING: The shield must be prop-  
erly installed. The shield provides partial  
protection from the risk of thrown objects to  
the operator and others. Your unit is equipped  
with a line limiter blade, which cuts excess  
line to the proper length while running. The  
line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is  
sharp and can cut you.  
Wing Nut  
CAUTION:  
NOTE: Remove  
Sharp line  
and use washer  
limiter blade  
and wing nut from  
this bolt for assem-  
bling shield.  
OPERATION  
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER  
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.  
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls  
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.  
Motor  
Housing  
Pigtail  
Plug  
Assist Handle  
Semi-automatic  
Head with .065” line.  
Cord Retainer  
Trigger Switch  
Debris Shield  
Tap Button  
Line Limiter Blade  
RECESSED PLUG  
ASSIST HANDLE  
The RECESSED PLUG is where you attach  
The ASSIST HANDLE is used to help hold  
your extension cord to the unit.  
and guide the unit.  
TRIGGER SWITCH  
TRIMMER HEAD  
The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn on the  
The TRIMMER HEAD holds cutting line and  
unit. Squeeze the trigger switch to operate the rotates during operation.  
unit. Release to stop.  
TAP BUTTON  
The TAP BUTTON is used to advance the  
cutting line during operation and to remove  
the spool during line replacement.  
LINE LIMITER BLADE  
The LINE LIMITER BLADE cuts the cutting  
line to the proper cutting length.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Use only a voltage supply as specified on  
your unit.  
WARNING: Use only 0.065 inch (1.65  
mm) diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad-  
vance properly and will result in improper cutting  
head function or can cause serious injury. Do  
not use other materials such as wire, string,  
rope, etc. Wire can break off during cutting and  
become a dangerous missile that can cause se-  
rious injury. See page 2 for warning concerning  
other cutting devices.  
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD  
Extension Cord Gauge Chart  
Length of Cord  
Gauge  
18 Gauge  
16 Gauge  
16 Gauge  
25 Ft. (7.5 m)  
50 Ft. (15 m)  
100 Ft. (30 m)  
TRIMMING  
Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3  
inches (8 cm) above the ground and at an an-  
gle. Allow only the tip of the line to make con-  
tact. Do not force trimmer line into work area.  
Extension cords are available for this unit.  
ATTACH THE EXTENSION  
CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER  
Make a loop in your extension cord and attach  
the cord as shown. Insure the plug and cord  
are firmly and fully engaged.  
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above ground  
SCALPING  
CORRECT OPERATING POSITION  
The scalping technique removes unwanted  
vegetation down to the ground. Hold the bot-  
tom of the trimmer head about 3 inches (8 cm)  
above the ground and at an angle. Allow the  
tip of the line to strike the ground around trees,  
posts, monuments, etc. This technique in-  
creases line wear.  
Trimming  
Scalping  
Cut only from right to left.  
WARNING: Always wear eye protec-  
tion. Never lean over the trimmer head.  
Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into  
eyes and face and cause blindness or other  
serious injury.  
When operating unit, stand as shown and  
check for the following:  
MOWING  
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 scalp the ground and dam-  
age the tool.  
S Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.  
S Hold trigger handle with right hand and as-  
sist handle with left hand.  
S Keep unit below waist level.  
S Cut only from your right to your left to en-  
sure debris is thrown away from you. With-  
out bending over, keep line near and paral-  
lel to the ground and not crowded into  
material being cut.  
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE  
Advance line by tapping bottom of cutting  
head lightly on the ground while unit is running  
at full speed. A metal line limiter blade at-  
tached to the shield will cut the line to the  
proper length.  
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SWEEPING  
Sw
The fanning action of the rotating line can be  
used for a quick and easy clean up. Keep the  
line parallel to and above the surfaces being  
swept and move the tool from side to side.  
MAINTENANCE  
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR  
WARNING: Disconnect unit from the  
power source before performing mainte-  
nance.  
WORN PARTS  
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-  
placement of damaged or worn parts.  
S Trigger Switch -- Ensure switch functions  
properly by pressing and releasing the trig-  
ger switch. Make sure motor stops.  
S Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if  
debris shield is damaged.  
AFTER EACH USE  
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LA-  
BELS  
S After each use, inspect complete unit for  
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit us-  
ing a damp cloth with a mild detergent.  
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.  
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS  
The warranty on this unit does not cover items  
that have been subjected to operator abuse  
or negligence. To receive full value from the  
warranty, the operator must maintain unit as  
instructed in this manual. Various adjust-  
ments will need to be made periodically to  
properly maintain your unit.  
BEFORE EACH USE  
CHECK FOR LOOSE  
FASTENERS AND PARTS  
S Housing Screws  
S Assist Handle  
S Debris Shield  
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS  
11. Pull on the line extending outside the hub  
to release it from the notch; otherwise, the  
unit will not function properly.  
REPLACING THE LINE  
1. Disconnect the unit from the power  
source.  
2. Remove the spool by firmly pulling on the  
tap button.  
Small  
Hole  
3. Clean entire surface of hub and spool.  
4. Replace with a pre-wound spool or cut a  
length of 30 feet of 0.065! (1.65 mm) di-  
ameter Poulan PROr brand line. Use of  
heavier lines could overload and damage  
unit.  
Spool  
Tap  
Button  
WARNING: Never use wire, rope,  
string, etc., which can break off and become a  
dangerous missile.  
Line in Notch  
5. Insert one end of the line about 1/2 inch (1  
cm) into the small hole inside the spool.  
6. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the  
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow  
found on the spool.  
7. Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5  
inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.  
8. Insert the line into the exit hole in the hub  
as shown in the illustration.  
Line exit hole  
9. Align the notch with the line exit hole.  
10. Push the spool into the hub until it snaps  
into place.  
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USER REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS  
REPLACEMENT PART  
Spool with 0.065! Trimmer Line  
Assist Handle  
Bolt Carriage, 1/4-20  
Wing Nut  
PART NUMBER  
952701666  
530038584  
530015820  
530016118  
530069752  
Shield Assembly  
STORAGE  
S Store unit and extension cord indoors in a  
high, dry place out of the reach of children.  
Store unit unplugged.  
S Store unit with all guards in place. Position  
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-  
dentally cause injury.  
WARNING: Perform the following  
steps after each use.  
S Stop the unit and disconnect the power  
source when not in use.  
S Carry the unit with motor stopped.  
S Store the unit so the line limiter blade can-  
not cause injury.  
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE  
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source before performing  
all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating.  
TROUBLE  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Trimmer head  
stops under a  
load or does not  
1. Allow tip of line to do the cutting.  
1. Crowding trimmer line  
against material being  
cut.  
2. Contact your authorized service dealer.  
3. Check Breaker Box.  
4. Remove debris.  
turn when switch 2. Electrical failure.  
is pressed.  
3. Thrown circuit breaker.  
4. Debris stopping head.  
Line does not  
advance or  
breaks while  
cutting.  
1. Check line routing.  
1. Line improperly routed  
in head.  
2. Rewind line tightly and evenly.  
2. Line improperly  
wound into spool.  
3. Incorrect line size  
4. Not enough line  
outside of head.  
3. Use only 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) dia. line.  
4. Remove cover and pull 4 inches  
(10 cm) of line out of head.  
5. Clean unit.  
5. Dirt buildup on unit.  
Line welds onto  
spool.  
1. Line size is incorrect.  
2. Incorrect spool.  
3. Line is being crowded  
against material being  
cut.  
1. Use only 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) dia. line.  
2. Replace with correct spool.  
3. Cut with tip of line fully extended.  
Line releases  
continuously.  
1. Line improperly  
routed in head.  
2. Spool damaged.  
1. Check line routing.  
2. Replace spool.  
Line usage is  
excessive.  
1. Line improperly routed  
in head.  
1. Check line routing.  
2. Line size is incorrect.  
3. Crowding line against  
material being cut.  
2. Replace spool.  
3. Cut with tip of line fully extended.  
4. Spool worn or damaged. 4. Replace spool.  
1. Too little line outside  
of head.  
2. Line size incorrect.  
Line pulls back  
into head.  
1. Remove cover and pull 4 inches  
(10 cm) of line outside of head.  
2. Use only 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) dia. line.  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,  
warrants to the original purchaser that each LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE  
new Poulan PROr brand electric or cordless OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM  
product is free from defects in material and STATE TO STATE.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC  
workmanship and agrees to repair or replace  
under this warranty any defective Poulan  
PROr brand electric product within two (2)  
years from the original date of purchase.  
If your Poulan PROr brand electric or cord-  
less product should fail within the limited  
warranty period, return it, complete, prepaid,  
with proof of purchase, to the dealer from  
whom it was purchased for repair or replace-  
ment at the option of ELECTROLUX HOME  
PRODUCTS, INC.  
This warranty is not transferable and does not  
cover damage or liability caused by improper  
handling, improper maintenance or the use of  
accessories and/or attachments not specifically  
recommended by ELECTROLUX HOME  
PRODUCTS, INC., for this electric product. Ad-  
ditionally, this warranty does not cover parts that  
will wear and require replacement with reason-  
able use during the warranty period. This war-  
ranty does not cover predelivery set--up or nor-  
mal adjustments explained in the instruction  
manual.  
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR  
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,  
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS  
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-  
PRESSLY STIPULATED HERE  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-  
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-  
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR  
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-  
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE  
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT  
APPLY TO YOU.  
The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-  
UCTS, INC., is to continuously improve its  
products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME  
PRODUCTS, INC., reserves the right to  
change, modify, or discontinue models, de-  
signs, specifications, and accessories of all  
products at any time without notice or obliga-  
tion to any purchaser.  
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