Poulan 952711963, 115275026 User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

PP25E

R

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

For Occasional Use Only

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.

AVERTISSEMENT:

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.

Poulan PRO
7349 Statesville Road
Charlotte, NC 28269

850 Matheson Blvd. West

Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4

115275026 Rev. 2 3/1/10 BRW

Poulan PRO

FRANÇAIS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Identification of Safety Symbols 2
Safety Rules 4
Assembly 9
Operation 10
Maintenance 15

IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS

DANGER:

Blade moves momentarily after the trigger switch is
released.

S The blade can seriously cut your or others.
S Allow blade to stop before removing it from

the cut.

S Do not overreach.

WARNING: This

unit can be dangerous!
Careless or improper use
can cause serious injury.

Service & Adjustments 16
Storage 18
Troubleshooting Table 19
Limited Warranty Statement 20
Emissions Statement 20

DANGER: Use only specified trimmer

head, spool, and 0.080 inch (2 mm) recommended
trimmer line. Never use blades, flailing devices,
wire, rope, string, etc. This attachment is designed
for line trimmer use only. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury.

WARNING: Read

the operator ’s manual before
use. Failure to follow
instructions could result
in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders.
Save operator’s manual.

Blade/trimmer line can throw objects violently. You can be blinded or injured. Always wear
hearing protection and safety glasses marked Z87. Always wear head protection, heavy,
long pants, long sleeves, boots and gloves.

Hazard zone for thrown objects.

S Blade/trimmer line throws objects violently.
S You and others can be blinded/injured.
S Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.

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IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS

Secure hair above shoulder length. Do
not wear jewelry, loose clothing, or
clothing with loosely hanging straps,
ties, tassels, etc. They can be caught in
moving parts.

Assist handle to be positioned only below
the arrow.

Never allow children to operate this unit.

Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of the reach of
children.

When servicing unit, use only identical replacement
parts.

Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before clean­ing or servicing.

WARNING: Fire hazard. Never mix, pour, or store gasoline or

use the unit near a flame or sparks (including smoking, open flames, or
work that can cause sparks).

Use unleaded gasoline and two-- stroke oil mixed at a ratio of
40:1 (2.5%).

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OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

These attachments used in combination with the specified powerhead have been evaluated
to ANSI B175.3--2003, “Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters -- Safety Requirements”. These
combinations have been evaluated by Underwriter’s Laboratories Inc. (UL) and are conse­quently UL listed:

Powerhead model Attachments Type part. no.

PP25E

These attachments used in combination with the specified powerhead have been evaluated
to applicable ISO-- and EN safety requirement standards by the Swedish Machinery Testing
Institute:

Attachments Type Part. no.

Edger attachment PP1000E 952711607

Cultivator attachment PP2000T 952711608

Blower attachment PP3000B 952711609

Pruner attachment PP5000P 952711612

Pruner attachment PP5500P 952711672

Trimmer head TNG 7 537419214 / 545071802

Brushcutter attachment PP4000C 952711610

Cutting attachment / guard,

SAFETY RULES

your unit (safety glasses are available).

WARNING: When using gardening

appliances, basic safety precautions must al­ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and
serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.

This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is
responsible for following instructions and warn­ings on unit and in manual. Read entire instruc­tion 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
have read, understand, and will follow the
instructions and warnings on the unit and in the
manual. Never allow children to operate this
unit.

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

DANGER: Never use blades with line

trimmer attachment. Never use flailing de­vices with any attachment. This unit (when
used with supplied line trimmer attachment) is
designed for line trimmer use only. Use of any
other accessories with line trimmer attach­ment will increase the risk of injury.

If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
you need assistance, contact your authorized
service dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.

OPERATOR SAFETY

S Dress properly. Always wear safety

glasses or similar eye protection when op­erating, or performing maintenance, on

SAFETY INFORMATION

ON THE UNIT

Eye protection should be marked Z87.

S Always wear face or dust mask if operation

is dusty.

S Always wear heavy, long pants, long

sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety
leg guards is recommended.

S Always wear foot protection. Do not go

barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.

S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure

or remove loose clothing or clothing with
loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.

S Being fully covered also helps protect you

from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line.

S Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you

are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of al­cohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you
are doing; use common sense.

S Wear hearing protection.
S Never start or run inside a closed room or

building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
S Always keep engine on the right hand side

of your body.

S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
S Keep cutting attachment below waist level

and away from all parts of your body. Do
not raise engine above your waist.

S Keep all parts of your body away from muf-

fler and spinning line (or other optional at­tachment). A hot muffler can cause serious
burns.

S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-

reach or use from unstable surfaces such as
ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc.

S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

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S Use only for jobs explained in this manual

(or manuals for optional attachments).

S Keep others including children, animals, by-

standers, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 me­ters) away. Stop the unit immediately if you
are approached.

LINE TRIMMER SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area to be

trimmed before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which
can be thrown by or become entangled in line.
Hard objects can damage the trimmer head
and be thrown causing serious injury.

WARNING: Disconnect the spark

plug before performing maintenance except
carburetor adjustments.
S Keep others including children, animals, by-

standers, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 me­ters) away. Bystanders should be encour ­aged to wear safety glasses. Stop engine
immediately if you are approached.

S Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing and

sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or
hedge trimming.

S Cut from your right to your left. Cutting on

left side of the shield will throw debris away
from the operator.

S Look for and replace damaged or loose

parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuel leaks before use. Keep in good working
condition.

S Have all maintenance and service not ex-

plained in this manual performed by an au­thorized service dealer.

S Replace trimmer head parts that are

chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.

S Maintain unit according to recommended

procedures. Keep cutting line at proper
length.

S Use only 0.080″ (2 mm) diameter Poulan

PRO brand line. Never use wire, rope, string,
etc.

S Install required shield properly before using

the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and se­curely fastened.

S Make sure unit is assembled correctly as

shown in this manual.

S Make carburetor adjustments with lower

end supported to prevent line from contact­ing any object.

S Keep others away when making carburetor

adjustments.

S Use only recommended Poulan PRO ac-

cessories and replacement parts.

EDGER SAFETY

WARNING: RISK OF CUT. KEEP

HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM BLADE
AND CUTTING AREA. Do not attempt to
clear away cut material or hold material to be
cut when the blade is in motion. Make sure
powerhead is stopped and spark plug wire is
disconnected (or powerhead is disconnected
from power source) when removing jammed

material from thecutting blade. Do not grab or
hold attachment by the cutting blade.

WARNING: Inspect the area to be

edged before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.)
which can be thrown by the blade or can wrap
around the shaft.

WARNING: Disconnect the spark

plug before performing maintenance except
carburetor adjustments.
S Inspect entire unit before each use. Replace

damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make
sure all fasteners are in place and securely
fastened.Maintain unit according to recom­mended procedures.

S Have all maintenance and service not ex-

plained in this manual performed by an au­thorized service dealer.

S Throw away blades that are bent, warped,

cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way. Replace parts that are cracked, chipped,
or damaged before using the unit.

S Use only recommended Poulan PRO parts

and accessories. Never use wire, wire
rope, string, flailing devices, etc.

S Be sure blade stops turning when engine

idles (see CARBURETOR ADJUST­MENTS section of powerhead manual).

S Remove the blade before making carburetor

adjustments. Hold the unit by hand. Do not
make carburetor adjustments from the blade
side of the unit.

S Keep others away when making carburetor

adjustments.

S Never start the unit with the clutch housing re-

moved. The clutch can fly off and cause seri­ous injury.

S If blade strikes a foreign object, follow these

steps: stop unit and disconnect spark plug
wire (or disconnect from power source), in­spect for damage, and repair any damage be­fore resuming operation of the unit.

S Never direct discharge of material toward

bystanders nor allow anyone near the area
of operation. Use care in directing dis­charge to avoid glass enclosures, automo­biles, and the like.

S Always keep the wheel in contact with the

ground.

S Keep all parts of your body away from the

blade and muffler.

S Always push the unit slowly over the ground.

Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in the
terrain, large roots, etc.

S Do not force the unit. Use only for jobs ex-

plained in this manual. Use only for edging.
Do not abuse unit. Do not use in rain or wet
locati o n s.

S To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow exces-

sive grass, leaves, or grease to accumulate
on the attachment.

S Objects struck by the cutting member can

cause serious injuries to persons. The lawn
should always be carefully examined and
cleared of all objects prior to edging.

S Never operate without blade shield in place

and in good working order.

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S Make sure unit is assembled correctly as

shown in this manual.

S Use only recommended Poulan PRO ac-

cessories and replacement parts.

FUEL SAFETY

S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
S Keep away from sparks or flames.
S Use a container approved for fuel.
S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or

the unit.

S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel

spills.

S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

fueling site before starting engine.

S Stop engine and allow to cool before re-

moving fuel cap.

S Always store gasoline in a container ap-

proved for flammable liquids.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

S Do not grasp or hold exposed blade.
S Stop powerhead before leaving work area.
S Allow engine to cool before storing or trans-

porting in vehicle.

S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-

porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbu­retor by starting the engine and letting it run
until it stops.

S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors

cannot reach sparks or open flames from wa­ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur­naces, etc.

S Store unit so blade cannot accidentally cause

injury. The unit can be hung by the shaft.

S Store unit out of reach of children.

WARNING: The engine exhaust

from this product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer,birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations

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.

SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped

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 aspark 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 mufflerand spark arrest­ing screen will not require any service. After
50 hours of use, we recommend that your
muffler be serviced or replaced by an autho­rized service dealer.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

WARNING: For each optional attach-

ment used, read entire instruction manual be­fore use and follow all warnings and instructions
in manual and on attachment.

WARNING: Ensure handlebar is

installed when using brushcutter attachment.
Attach handlebar above arrow on safety label
on the upper shaft (engine end of unit). If your
brushcutter attachment does not include a
handlebar, a handlebar accessory kit
(#530071451) is available from your autho­rized service dealer.

Handlebar

BLOWER/VACUUM SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect area before

starting unit. Remove all debris and hard ob­jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can
ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury
or damage during operation.
S Do not set unit on any surface except a

clean, hard area while engine is running.
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass,
etc., could be picked up by the air intake
and thrown out through discharge opening,
damaging unit, property, or causing serious
injury to bystanders or operator.

S Never place objects inside the blower

tubes, vacuum tubes or blower outlet. Al­ways direct the blowing debris away from
people, animals, glass, and solid objects
such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The
force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to
be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt
people or animals, break glass, or cause
other damage.

S Never run unit without the proper equip-

ment attached. When using your unit as a
blower, always install blower tubes.

S Check air intake opening, blower tubes or

vacuum tubes frequently, always with en­gine stopped and spark plug disconnected.
Keep vents and discharge tubes free of de­bris which can accumulate and restrict
proper air flow.

S Never place any object in air intake opening

as this could restrict proper air flow and
cause damage to the unit.

S Never use for spreading chemicals, fertiliz-

ers, or other substances which may contain
toxic materials.

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S Toavoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf

or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.

BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY

Proboscis

nose

DANGER: Blade can thrust violently

away from material it does not cut. Blade
thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs.

WARNING: Do not use trimmer head

as a fastening device for the blade.

WARNING: The blade continues to

spin after the trigger is released or engine is
turned off. The coasting blade can throw ob­jects or seriously cut you if accidentally
touched. Stop the blade by contacting the
right hand side of the coasting blade with ma­terial already cut.

WARNING: Inspect the area to be

cut before each use. Remove objects (rocks,
broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be
thrown or become entangled in the blade or
trimmer line.
S Throw away and replace blades that are

bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged
in any other way.

S Install required shield properly before using

the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal
blade use.

WARNING: Only use brushcutter at-

tachments that provide a metal shield with
proboscis nose.

S Use only specified blade and make sure it is

properly installed and securely fastened.

S Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on

the right side of the shield will throw debris
away from the operator.

S Always use the handlebar and a properly

adjusted shoulder strap with blade (see AS­SEMBLY instructions in brushcutter attach­ment instruction manual).

CULTIVATOR SAFETY

WARNING: R otating tines can cause

serious injury. Keep away from rotating tines.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
before unclogging tines or making repairs.

WARNING: Inspect the area to be

cultivated before starting the unit. Remove all
debris and hard and sharp objects such as
rocks, vines, branches, rope, string, etc.
S Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that

might stop the tines. If heavy contact oc­curs, stop the engine and inspect the unit
for damage.

S Never operate the cultivator without the tine

cover in place and properly secured.

S Keep the tines and guard clear of debris.
S After striking a foreign object, stop the en-

gine, disconnect the spark plug and inspect
the cultivator for damage. Repair before re­starting.

S Disconnect attachment from the drive en-

gine before cleaning the tines with a hose
and water to remove any build-- up. Oil the
tines to prevent rust.

S Always wear gloves when servicing or

cleaning the tines. The tines become very
sharp from use.

S Do not run unit at high speed unless culti-

vating.

HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY

DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP

HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE -- Blade moves
momentarily after the trigger is released or en­gine is turned off. Do not att empt to clearaway
cut material when the blade is in motion. Make
sure engine is turned off, the spark plug wire is
disconnected, and the blade has stopped mov­ing before removing jammed material from the
cutting blade. Do not grab or hold the unit by the
cutting blade.

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