Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
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WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
ADVERTENCIA:
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones
graves.
A VERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products
North America
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
Augusta, GA 30907
CopyrightE2001 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
530088914 5/4/01
FRANÇAIS
SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire
and serious injury. Read and follow all
instructions.
This power unit can be dangerous!
is responsible for following unit and manual
instructions and warnings. Read entire Operator’s Manual before using unit! Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use
of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow unit
and manual instructions and warnings. Never
allow children to operate this unit.
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
DANGER:
flailing devices. Unit is designed for line trimmer use only. Use of any other accessories or
attachments will increase the risk of injury.
WARNING:
jects violently. You and others can be blinded/
injured. Wear safety glasses and leg protection. Keep body parts clear of rotating line.
Safety Glasses or similar eye protection
Boots
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50
feet (15 meters) away. If approached stop unit
immediately.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgement. If
you need assistance, contact your authorized
service dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
OPERATOR SAFETY
Dress properly. Always wear safety
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glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing maintenance, on
your unit (safety glasses are available).
Eye protection should be marked Z87.
Always wear face or dust mask if operation
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is dusty.
Always wear heavy, long pants, long
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sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety
leg guards is recommended.
When using gardening
Operator
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
Never use blades , wire or
Trimmer line throws ob-
Hazard Zone
50 ft.
(15 m)
Always wear foot protection. Do not go
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barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.
Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure
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or remove loose clothing or clothing with
loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
Being fully covered also helps protect you
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from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line.
Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when
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you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what
you are doing; use common sense.
Wear hearing protection.
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Never start or run inside a closed room or
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building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
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UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Disconnect the spark plug before perform-
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ing maintenance (except carburetor adjustments).
Look for and replace damaged or loose
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parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuel leaks before use. Keep in good working condition.
Replace trimmer head parts that are
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chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
Maintain unit according to recommended
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procedures. Keep cutting line at proper
length.
Use only 0.080” (2 mm) diameter Poulan
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PRO!brand line. Never use wire, rope,
string, etc.
Install required shield properly before using
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the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and securely fastened.
Make sure unit is assembled correctly as
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shown in this manual.
Make carburetor adjustments with lower
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end supported to prevent line from contacting any object.
Keep others away when making carburetor
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adjustments.
Use only recommended Poulan PRO!ac-
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cessories and replacement parts.
Have all maintenance and service not ex-
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plained in this manual performed by an authorized service dealer.
FUEL SAFETY
Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
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Keep away from sparks or flames.
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Use a container approved for fuel.
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Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
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the unit.
Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel
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spills.
Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
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fueling site before starting engine.
Stop engine and allow to cool before re-
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moving fuel cap.
Always store gasoline in a container ap-
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proved for flammable liquids.
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CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING:
each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown
by or become entangled in line. Hard objects
can damage trimmer head and be thrown
causing serious injury.
Use only for trimming, mowing, and sweep-
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ing. Do not use for edging, pruning, or
hedge trimming.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
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reach.
Keep all parts of your body away from spin-
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ning line and muffler. Keep engine below waist
level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
Cutting with the line on right side of the
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shield will throw debris away from the operator.
Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Inspect the area before
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before
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storing or transporting in vehicle.
Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-
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porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the engine and letting it
run until it stops.
Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va-
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pors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acci-
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dentally cause injury. Unit can be hung by
the tube.
Store the unit out of the reach of children
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If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.
SAFETY NOTICE:
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti--vibration system does
not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool.
Exposure to vibrations
SPECIAL NOTICE:
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by law that
many internal combustion engines be
equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you
operate in a locale where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for maintaining
the operating condition of these parts. Failure
to do so is a violation of the law. For normal
homeowner use, the muffler and spark arresting screen will not require any service. After
50 hours of use, we recommend that your
muffler be serviced or replaced by your authorized service dealer
This unit is equipped
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
ADJUST THE ASSIST HANDLE
Loosen handle by turning T--handle/screw
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counterclockwise.
Rotate handle to upright position on the
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tube.
Adjust handle to a comfortable position be-
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tween the trigger and the safety label on the
tube.
Retighten handle securely by turning T--
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handle/screw clockwise.
ATTACH THE SHIELD
WARNING:
erly installed. The shield provides partial
protection from the risk of thrown objects to
the operator and others and is equipped with
a line limiter blade which cuts excess line to
the proper length. The line limiter blade (on
underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
Remove wing nut from shield.
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Insert bracket into slot as shown.
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Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in
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bracket.
Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
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Shield
Make sure your unit is
The shield must be prop-
Slot
Bracket
Wing
nut
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FUEL YOUR UNIT
WARNING:
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed
with a good quality 2--cycle air--cooled engine
oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.
Poulan PRO!brand oil is recommended. (A
40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of
oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline). When
mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on
the container. Always read and follow the
safety rules under FUEL SAFETY.
Remove fuel cap slowly
STARTING
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
To stop the engine, push and release the engine STOP switch. The switch will automatically return to the ON position. Wait 5 seconds before attempting to restart unit to allow
switch to reset.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
Starting Position
Starter Handle
Choke
Lever
Primer Bulb
Muffler
WARNING:
turn while starting the engine. Avoid any contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
Set unit on a flat surface.
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Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.Move
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choke lever to FULL CHOKE by aligning arrow with position shown on decal (see following illustration).
The trimmer head will
Arrow on
choke
Choke
position
decal
Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
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through
all remaining steps.
Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine
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sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not
pull rope more than 6 times.
As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to
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start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE
by aligning arrow with position shown on
decal (see illustration below).
Choke
position
decal
Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
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but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine
doesn’t start after 6 pulls (at the HALF
CHOKE position), move the choke lever to
the FULL CHOKE position and press the
primer bulb 6 times. Squeeze and hold the
throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2
more times. Move the choke lever to the
HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter
rope until the engine runs, but no more than
6 pulls. If the engine doesn’t start, repeat
procedure 2 additional times.
NOTE:
probably flooded. Proceed to STARTING A
FLOODED ENGINE.
Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 se-
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conds, then move the choke lever to OFF
CHOKE by aligning arrow with position
shown on decal (see illustration below). Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds at
OFF CHOKE before releasing the throttle
trigger.
choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position,
move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE
position and pull the rope until engine runs,
but no more than 6 pulls.
Choke
position
decal
If engine still doesn’t start, it is
NOTE:
If engine dies with the
lever
Arrow on
choke
lever
Arrow on
choke
lever
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE
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position.
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Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep
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throttle trigger fully squeezed until the engine runs smoothly.
Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
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but no more than 5 pulls.
Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then move
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the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position.
If engine has not started, pull starter
NOTE:
rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it
is probably flooded.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by placing
the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position;
then, pull the rope to clear the engine of excess fuel. This could require pulling the starter
handle many times depending on how badly
the unit is flooded.If the unit still doesn’t start,
refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554--6723.
USING YOUR UNIT
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
Eye
Protection
Use a pre--wound spool or refill spool with
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line. If using a pre--wound spool, remove
tape strip from line and spool.
REFILLING THE SPOOL WITH LINE
WARNING:
diameter round line. Other sizes and
shapes of line will not advance 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 serious injury.
Cut a length of 30 feet of .080” (2 mm) diam-
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eter round Poulan PRO!brand line.
Use only 0.080” (2 mm)
Feed line in
direction
shown on
spool.
Cut from your left to your right.
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE
The cutting head advances line automatically. Do not tap head on the ground to advance line. This may break parts and cause
cutting head to malfunction.
Upon unit start up, the line will advance automatically to the correct cutting path length.
Always keep the shield in place when the tool
is being operated.
REPLACING THE LINE
Pre--wound spools offer the most convenient
method for replacing line and ensuring optimum performance.
Replacement spools are color--coded to
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ensure use of the correct spool with your
unit. Be sure to use the same color spool as
the existing spool.
Always clear dirt and debris from cut-
NOTE:
ting head components when performing any
type of maintenance.
Hold spool and unscrew cap by turning in
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the direction shown on top of the cap.
Remove line guide ring and spool.
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Cap
Line guide ring
Spool
Spool
Insert one end of line into center cavity of
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empty spool. Ensure line will feed into
spool in the direction shown on the spool
(counterclockwise).
Continue feeding line into spool, leaving 4 --
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6 inches (10 -- 15 cm) unwound from center
of spool.
INSTALLING SPOOL WITH LINE
Install replacement spool.
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Thread line through line guide ring.
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Line through guide ring
Slot
Replacement Spool
Rest guide ring on spool and place line in
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slot. Allow line to extend 4 -- 6 inches (10 -15 cm) from center of spool.
Ensure line remains in slot while screwing
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capontotheshaft. Only tighten cap hand
tight!
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IGNITION TIMING
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SERVICE
The ignition timing is fixed, non--adjustable.
SPARK PLUG
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
authorized service dealer.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
Carburetor adjustments is a complicated
task. We recommend that you take your unit
to an authorized service dealer. Damage will
occur if you turn the needles beyond the limiter stops.
Replace the spark plug yearly using a Champion RCJ--8Y plug. Spark plug gap is 0.025”.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Need Assistance?
Call 1--800--554--6723
Need Service Part?
Contact your dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING:
recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of th
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
See “Starting.”
Engine will not
start.
Engine will not
idle properly.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
Line does not
advance or
breaks while
cutting.
Line welds
onto spool.
Line pulls
back into
head.
Engine flooded.
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Fuel tank empty.
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Spark plug not firing.
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Fuel not reaching carburetor.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
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Throttle trigger screw too
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tight.
Air filter dirty.
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Spark plug fouled.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
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Fuel mixture incorrect.
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Air filter dirty.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
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Line improperly routed in head.
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Line improperly wound in
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spool.
Line size incorrect.
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Line size incorrect.
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Incorrect spool.
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Line is being crowded against
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material being cut.
Too little line outside of head.
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Line size incorrect.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc., warrants to the original
purchaser that each new Poulan PRO
brand gasoline tool or attachment is free from
defects in material and workmanship and
agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective gasoline product or attachment as follows from the original date of
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Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
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Install new spark plug.
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Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
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Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
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See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
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Loosen screw.
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Clean or replace air filter.
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Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.
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See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
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Empty fuel tank and refill with
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correct fuel mixture.
Clean or replace air filter.
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See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
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Check line routing.
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Rewind line tightly and evenly.
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Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
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Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
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Replace with correct spool.
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Cut with tip of line fully extended.
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Remove spool and pull 4 -- 6 inches
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(10 -- 15 cm) of line outside of head.
Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
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purchase.
2 YEARS-- Parts and Labor, when used for
household purposes.
60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
commercial, professional, or income producing purposes.
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
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
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HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA for
this tool. Additionally, this warranty does not
cover tune-ups, spark plugs, filters, starter
ropes, starter springs, cutting line, or rotating
head parts that will wear and require replacement with reasonable use during the warranty
period. This warranty does not cover predelivery setup or normal adjustments explained
in the instruction manual.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY STIPULA TED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA’S policy is to continu-
ously improve its products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AMERICA reserves the right to change, mod-
ify, or discontinue models, designs, specifications, and accessories of all products at any
time without notice or obligation to any purchaser.
U.S. EPA
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental Protection
Agency and POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVI-
SION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are
pleased to explain the emissions control system
warranty on your lawn and garden equipment
engine. All new utility and lawn and garden
equipment engines must be designed, built, and
equipped to meet the stringent anti--smog standards. POULAN/WEED EATER must warrant
the emission control system on your lawn and
garden equipment engine for the periods of time
listed below provided there has been no abuse,
neglect, or improper maintenance of your lawn
and garden equipment engine. Your emission
control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system. Where a warrantable condition exits, POULAN /W EED EAT-
ER will repair your lawn and garden equipment
engine at no cost to you. Expenses covered under warranty include diagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions related part on your en-
gine (as listed under Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is defective or a defect in the
materials or workmanship of the engine causes
the failure of such an emission related part, the
part will be repaired or replaced by POULAN/
WEED EATER. OWNER’S WARRANTY RE-
SPONSIBILITIES: As the lawn and garden
equipment engine owner, you are responsible
for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your instruction manual. POU-
LAN/WEED EATER recommends that you re-
tain all receipts covering maintenance on your
lawn and garden equipment engine, but POU-
LAN/WEED EATER cannot deny war ranty
solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to
ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance. As the lawn and garden equipment
engine owner , you should be aware that POU-
LAN/WEED EATER may deny you warranty
coverage if your lawn and garden equipment
engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved modifications, or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer.
You are responsible for presenting your lawn
and garden equipment engine to a POULAN/
WEED EATER authorized repair center as
soon as a problem exists. Warranty repairs
should be completed in a reasonable amount of
time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any
questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest
authorized service center or call POULAN/
WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723. WAR-
RANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period begins on the date the lawn and
garden equipment engine is purchased.
LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This warranty shall
be for a period of two years from the initial date
of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR
OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved POULAN/W EED EATER servicing
center. If you have any questions regarding your
warranty rights and responsibilities, you should
contact your nearest authorized service center
or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
1-- 800- -554--6723 WARRANTY PERIOD: Any
warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance, or which is
scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of “repair or replace as necessary” shall be
warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part which
is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance shall be warranted for the period of time
up to the first scheduled replacement point for
that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be
charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the
determination that a warranted part is defective
if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved POULAN/WEED EATER servic ingcenter. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: POU-
LAN/WEED EA TER may be liable for damages
to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED: All failures caused
by abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are
not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED
PARTS: The use of add-- on or modified parts
can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
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POULAN/W EED EATER is not liable to cover
failures of warranted parts caused by the use of
add-- on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A
CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
should contact your nearest authorized service
center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
1-- 800- -554--6723. WHERE TO GET WAR-
RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or repairs shall be provided at all POU L AN/WEED
EATER service centers. call: 1-- 800- -554--6723
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPA IR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS:Any
POULAN/W EED EATER approved replace-
ment part used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair on emission related
parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty. EMISSION
CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered
up to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module.
MAINTENANCE STA TEMENT: The owner is
responsible for the performance of all required
maintenance as defined in the instruction manual.
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