Ariens 946152 User Manual

Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur
Model
946152 – String Trimmer
String Trimmer
04241700 9/10
Printed in USA
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS

Ariens 946152 Specifications

General

Brand	Ariens
Model	946152
Category	Trimmer
Language	English

Summary

Introduction and Manual Information

Manual and Model Information

Guidance on reading the manual and identifying unit model and serial numbers.

Non-English Manuals

Information on obtaining manuals in languages other than English.

Product Registration and Policies

Registration, Parts, and Delivery

Covers product registration, unauthorized parts, and delivery notes.

Safety Information

Safety Alerts

Explanation of safety alert symbols and signal words.

Safety Notations, Practices, Training, and Decals

Covers general safety, practices, operator training, and decal locations.

General Safety Rules

Key rules for safe operation, hazard avoidance, and personal protection.

Operational Safety Precautions

Detailed safety instructions for operating the trimmer, including personal protection and hazard avoidance.

Fuel and Storage Safety

Safe handling of fuel, storage precautions, and avoiding electric shock.

Assembly

Assembly Steps and Checklist

Covers tools, unpacking, handlebar assembly, oil fill, and final checklist.

Controls and Features

Component Identification

Identification and labeling of all trimmer parts and controls.

Operation

Controls and Functions

Explains trimmer head, control bail, throttle, starter, primer, and swivel head.

Fueling and Emergency Stop

Procedures for filling the fuel tank safely and stopping the trimmer in an emergency.

Operation, Tips, and Transport

Engine Start/Stop Procedures

Step-by-step guides for starting and stopping the engine.

Trimming Operation and Tips

How to operate, travel between areas, and general trimming advice.

Transporting the Unit

Guidelines for securely transporting the trimmer.

Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule and Checks

Covers maintenance schedule, service position, and checks for fasteners, lines, bail, oil, screen, unit, and air cleaner.

Spark Plug, Oil Change, and Cooling Fins

Details on checking spark plug, changing engine oil, and cleaning cooling fins.

Service and Adjustments

Replacing Trimmer Line

Detailed instructions on how to replace the trimmer line.

Handlebar and Cutting Height Adjustments

Adjusting Handlebar and Cutting Height

Covers adjusting handlebar height and cutting height using spacers.

Height Guide Replacement

Replacing Height Guide

Instructions for replacing the worn height guide.

Swivel Head and Control Bail Adjustments

Adjusting Swivel Head and Control Bail

Procedures for adjusting the swivel head and control bail travel.

Drive Belt Replacement

Removing Old Drive Belt

Steps for safely removing the old drive belt from the unit.

Installing New Drive Belt

Installing New Drive Belt

Steps for correctly installing the new drive belt and reassembling components.

Troubleshooting

Common Engine and Trimmer Issues

Solutions for engine problems, overheating, poor performance, and vibration.

Storage and Specifications

Storage Preparation and Fuel System

Steps for storing the unit and treating the fuel system.

Specifications and Parts

Lists model specifications and available service parts.

Warranty Information

Warranty Coverage and Customer Duties

Details warranty periods and customer responsibilities for service.

Warranty Exclusions and Limitations

Exclusions, Limitations, and Damages

Covers items not covered, limitations on remedies, and damage exclusions.

Company Information and Warnings

California Proposition 65 Warning

Warning about chemicals in engine exhaust potentially causing cancer or birth defects.