Poulan 4000C User Manual

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1-800-554-6723

www.weedeater.com

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

NOT DESIGNED FOR USE WITH ELECTRIC POWERHEADS

NO ESTA DISEÑADO PARA EL USO CON CABEZAS DE MOTOR ELÉCTRICO

NON CONÇU POUR L’USAGE AVEC BLOC--MOTEURS ÉLECTRIQUES

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

4000C

DANGER:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury .

PELIGRO:

Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.

DANGER:

Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. T out défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

Electrolux Home Products, Inc. 104 Warren Road Augusta, GA 30907

530164835 1/22/04

FRANÇAIS

IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

DANGER! This brushcutter

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

Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: When using gardening

appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

DANGER: This power tool can be dan-

gerous! This unit can cause serious injury including amputation or blindness to the operator and others. The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using the unit. The operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Read the entire instruction manual before assembling and using the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Never allow children to operate this unit.

Read and understand the instruction manual before using the brushcutter.

WARNING: Blade can throw objects

violently. You can be blinded or injured. Wear eye and leg protection.

ALWAYS WEAR

Eye Protection

Leg Guards

Boots

Thrown

objects

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT

DANGER: Never use flailing devices.

DANGER: Blade can thrust violently

away from material it does not cut. Blade thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs. Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.

WARNING: Hazard zone for thrown

objects. Blade can throw objects violently. Others can be blinded or injured. Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.

Hazard Zone

50 Feet

(15 Meters)

WARNING: The blade continues to

spin after throttle 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 left hand side of coasting blade with material already cut.

Stop coasting blade by contact with cut material.

OPERATOR SAFET Y

S Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses

or similar eye protection when operating, or performing maintenance on your unit (safety glasses are available). 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.

S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure

or remove loose clothing and jewelry 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 blade.

S Stay alert. Do not operate unit when you are

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

S Wear hearing protection. S Never start or run the engine inside aclosed

room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

S Keep handles free of oil and fuel. S Always use the handlebar and a properly

adjusted shoulder strap when using brushcutter attachment (see ASSEMBLY).

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING: Disconnect powerhead

spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from power source) before performing maintenance. S Look for and replace damaged or loose

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

S Throw away blades that are bent, warped,

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

S Maintain the unit according to recommended

procedures. Keep the blade sharp. Never use flailing devices, wire, rope, string, etc.

S Use only specified blade; make sure it is

properly installed and securely fastened.

S Never start engine with clutch shroud re-

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

S Be sure blade stops turning when engine

idles.

S Make carburetor adjustments with thelower

end supported to prevent the blade from contacting any object. Hold theunit by hand; do not use the shoulder strap for support.

S Keep others away when making carburetor

adjustments.

S Use only recommended Weed Eate r® ac-

cessories and replacement parts.

S Have all maintenance and service not ex-

plained in this manual performed by an authorized service dealer.

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 or while using the unit.

S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel

spills before starting engine.

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

eling site before starting engine.

S Stop engine and allow it to cool before re-

moving fuel cap.

S Remove fuel cap slowly.

CUTTING SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area to be cut

before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown or become entangled in the blade. S Keep others including children, animals, by-

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

S Always keep engine on the right--hand side

of your body.

S Hold the unit firmly with both hands. S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-

reach.

S Keep blade below waist level. S Do not raise powerhead engine above your

waist.

S Keep all parts of your body away from blade

and muffler.

S Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on

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

S Use only in daylight or good artificial light. S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

S Stop the powerhead engine before carrying

unit.

S Keep muffler away from your body. S Allow engine to cool and secure unit before

storing or transporting it in a 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 an area where fuel va-

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

S Store unit so the blade cannot accidentally

cause injury. S Store unit indoors, out of reach of children. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assistance, call 1--800- -554- -6723.

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