Poulan 3000B User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

3000B

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

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, Inc.
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Augusta, GA 30907

CopyrightE2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

530086789

FRANÇAIS

4/30/02

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.

Failure to follow all

KNOW YOUR UNIT

Read your instruction manual carefully until

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you completely understand and can follow
all warnings and safety rules before operat­ing this attachment.
Restrict use of this attachment to users who

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understand and will follow all warnings and
safety rules in this manual.

PLAN AHEAD

WARNING:

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.

Always wear eye protection when operat-

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ing, servicing, or performing maintenance
on this attachment. Wearing eye protection
will help to prevent rocks or debris from be­ing blown or ricocheting into eyes and face
which can result in blindness and/or seri­ous injury. Eye protection should be
marked Z87.
Always wear foot protection. Do not go

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barefoot or wear sandals.
Always wear respirator or face mask when

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working with unit in dusty environments.
Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure

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or remove jewelry, loose clothing, or cloth­ing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tas­sels, etc. They can be caught in moving
parts.
Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill,

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upset, or if you are under the influence of al­cohol, drugs, or medication.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals

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away from work area a minimum of 30 feet
(10 meters) when starting or operating unit.
Do not point blower discharge opening in
the direction of people or pets.

Inspect area before use.

FUEL SAFETY (for gas powerheads)

Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (in-

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cluding smoking, open flames, or work that
can cause sparks) inthe areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store

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fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use
an approved, marked container for all fuel
purposes.
Do not smoke while handling fuel or while

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operating the unit.
Make sure the attachment is properly as-

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sembled and in good operating condition.
Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running.

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Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel s pills

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before starting engine.
Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

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fuel and fueling site before starting engine.
Always store gasoline in a container ap-

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proved for flammable liquids.

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY (for electric
powerheads)

WARNING:

ronment. T o reduce the risk of electrical shock,
do not use in rain, in damp or wet locations, or
around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not
expose to snow , rain, or water to avoid the pos­sibility of electrical shock. Do not handle exten­sion cord plug or unit with wet hands.

Use only a voltage supply as shown on the

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nameplate of the powerhead.
Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in

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presence of flammable liquids or gases to
avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or caus­ing damage to unit.
Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use

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in unventilated areas or where dust or explo­sive vapors can build up
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use

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extension cords specifically marked as
suitable for outdoor appliances. The elec­trical rating of the cord must not be less than
the rating of the unit. The cord must be
marked with the suffix “W-A” (in Canada,
“W”). Make sure your extension cord is in
good condition. Inspect extension cord be­fore use and replace if damaged. An under­sized extension cord will cause a drop in
line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. If in doubt, use the next heavi­er gauge. The smaller the gauge number,
the heavier the cord.
Do not use multiple cords.

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The powerhead may have a polarized plug

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(one blade is wider than the other); if so, it
will require the use of a polarized extension
cord. The appliance plug will fit into a polar­ized extension cord only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully into the extension
cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does
not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension
cord. A polarized extension cord will re­quire the use of a polarized wall outlet. This
plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only
one way. If plug does not fit fully into the wall
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper wall outlet. Do not change the equip­ment plug, extension cord receptacle, or
extension cord plug in any way.
Do not attempt to repairunit. Inspect the insu-

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lation and connectors on the powerhead and
extension cord before each use. If there is
any damage, do not use until damage is re­paired by your authorized service dealer .
Do not pull or carry by cord; do not use cord

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as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces. Do not unplug by
pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not
the cord.
Do not use the powerhead if the switch

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does not turn the unit on and off properly.

Avoid a dangerous envi-

Have the unit repaired by your authorized
service dealer.
Keep the extension cord clear of operator and

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obstacles at all times. Do not expose cords to
heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.
Avoid any body contact with any grounded

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conductor, such as metal fences, or pipes, to
avoid the possibility of electric shock. Don’t
handle plug or unit with wet hands.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If

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powerhead is not working as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, return it to your autho­rized service dealer for repair.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

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protection should be provided on the circuit
or outlet to be used for the powerhead. Re­ceptacles are available having built-in
GFCI protection and may be used for this
measure of safety.

DOUBLE INSULATION
CONSTRUCTION

Your powerhead should be double insulated
to help protect against electric shock. Double
insulation construction consists of two sepa­rate “layers” of electrical insulation instead of
grounding. Tools and appliances built with a
double insulation system are not intended to
be grounded.Safety precautions must be ob­served when operating any electrical tool.
The double insulation system only provides
added protection against injury resulting from
an internal electrical insulation failure.

WARNING:

All repairs to an electric
powerhead, including housing, switch, motor,
etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by qual­ified service personnel. Replacement parts
for adouble insulated appliance must be iden­tical to the parts they replace. A double insu­lated 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 your authorized service
dealer can cause the double insulation con­struction to become ineffective and result in
serious injury.

BLOWER SAFETY

WARNING:

objects into blower housing to avoid serious
injury from the rotating impeller.

WARNING:

using the 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.

Inspect attachment before each use for

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worn, loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do
not use until unit is in proper working order.
Keep outside surfaces free from oil and

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fuel.
Never start or run engine inside a closed

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room, building or other unventilated area.
Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

Never put hands or other

Inspect the area before

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Avoid dangerous environments. Do not

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use in unventilated areas or where explo­sive vapors or carbon monoxide build--up
could be present.
Do not set unit on any surface except a

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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.
Do not overreach or use from unstable sur-

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faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance
at all times.
Never place objects inside the discharge

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opening; 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.
Check air intake opening frequently. Keep

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vents and discharge opening free of debris
which can accumulate and restrict proper
air flow.
Never place any object in air intake opening

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as this could restrict proper airflow and cause
damage to the unit.
Never use for spreading chemicals, fertiliz-

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ers, orother substances which may contain
toxic materials.
To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf

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or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.
Wear hearing protection.

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Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

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Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

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MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

WARNING:

spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from
power source) before performing mainte­nance.

Have all maintenance other than the rec-

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ommended procedures described in the in­struction manual performed by your autho­rized service dealer.
Always see your authorized service dealer to

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replace a damaged impeller. Parts that are
chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any other way can fly apart and cause seri­ous injury. Have damaged parts replaced
before using attachment.
Use only recommended Weed Eater!re-

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placement parts; use of any other parts
may void your warranty and cause damage
to your unit.
Never douse or squirt the attachment with

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water or any other liquid.

Disconnect powerhead

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

Hand carry the unit with the engine

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stopped.
Allow the powerhead and attachment to

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cool and secure the unit before storing or
transporting in a vehicle.

Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors

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cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
Store in a high, cool, dry, indoor area out of

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reach of children.

SPECIAL 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
swelling. 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

Exposure to vibrations

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 whooperate powertools
on a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the condition
of this tool.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ASSEMBLY

Your attachment is fully assembled; no as­sembly is necessary.

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR BLOWER ATTACHMENT

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
BLOWER ATTACHMENT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the
location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Hanger

Tube

Air Intake Opening

Blower Discharge
Opening

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OPERATING THE COUPLER

Your powerhead is equipped with a coupler
which enables optional attachments to be
installed. The optional attachments are:

Edger
Cultivator
Brushcutter

WARNING:

erhead spark plug (or disconnect powerhead
from power source) before removing or instal­ling attachments.

Always disconnect pow-

MODEL:

1000E.......................

2000T...................

4000C.................

REMOVING ATTACHMENT
CAUTION:

tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.

1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob

counterclockwise.

Lower
Attachment

When removing or installing at-

Upper Tube

Coupler

LOOSEN

3. Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.

4. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se­curely by turning clockwise.

INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
HANGER

An attachment hanger is provided for storage
when attachment is not in use. Toinstall hang­er on attachment:

1. Remove the tube cap from the attach­ment (if present) and discard.

2. Press and hold the locking/release but­ton.

3. Push hanger onto the attachment until
the locking/release button snaps into the
hole.

OPERATING POSITION

ALWAYS WEAR:

Eye Protection

TIGHTEN

2. Press and hold the locking/release button.

Locking/Release
Button

Coupler

Lower Attachment

3. While securely holding the upper tube,
pull the attachment straight out of the
coupler.

Knob

Upper Tube

INSTALLING ATTACHMENT

1. Remove the tube cap from the attach­ment (if present) and discard.

2. Position locking/release button of attach­ment into guide recess of upper tube cou­pler.

Coupler

Upper

Tube

Primary Hole

Locking/
Release

Guide Recess

Button

Attachment

WARNING:

using the 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.
Use your blower attachment for:

Sweeping debris or grass clippings from

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driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves into

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piles, or removing debris from corners,

around joints, or between bricks.
Control air flow by directing the blower dis­charge opening down or to one side. Always
work away from solid objects such as walks,
large stones, vehicles, and fences.
Clean corners by starting in corners and moving
outward. This will help prevent an accumulation
of debris which could fly into your face.
Be careful when working near plants. The force
of the air could damage tender plants.

Inspect the area before

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MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

connect spark plug wire (or disconnect pow­erhead from power source) before performing
maintenance.

Always stop unit and dis-

CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
AND PARTS

Housing Screws

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STORAGE

WARNING:

steps after each use:

Allow attachment to cool before storing or

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transporting.
Store in a high, cool, dry, indoor area out of

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reach of children.

Perform the following

LIMITED WARRANTY

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.

warrants to the original purchaser that each

Weed Eater

new
tachment 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 purchase.

2 YEARS

household purposes.

90 DA YS

commercial, professional, or income produc­ing purposes.

30 DAYS

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

HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,

tionally, this warranty does not cover tune­ups, spark plugs, filters, 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.

-- Parts and Labor, when used for

-- Parts and Labor, when used for

-- Parts and Labor, if used for rental

brand gasoline tool or at-

!!!!

ELECTROLUX

for this tool. Addi-

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT
AND LABELS

After each use, inspect complete unit for

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loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and

labels using a damp cloth with a mild deter-

gent.

Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

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SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare attachment for storage at end of sea­son or if it will not be used for 30 days or more.
If your blower attachment is to be stored for a
period of time:

Clean the entire unit.

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Inspect attachment for any loose or dam-

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aged parts. Tighten any loose screws.

Replace any damaged, worn or broken

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parts.

At the beginning of the next season, use

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only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to

oil ratio.

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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 STIPULATED 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.
The policy of

UCTS, INC.,

products. Therefore,

PRODUCTS, INC.,

change, modify, or discontinue models, de­signs, specifications, and accessories of all
products at any time without notice or obliga­tion to any purchaser.

ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-

is to continuously improve its

ELECTROLUX HOME

reserves the right to

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