Poulan 530163900 User Manual

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

For Occasional Use Only

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ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

25 HHT

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:

Lirelemanueld’instructionsetbienrespectertouslesavertisse­ments 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

CopyrightE2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

530163900

FRANÇAIS

12/1/03

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.

DANGER:

BEDANGEROUS!

injur y includin g ampu tation or blindness to the
operator and others. The warnings and safety
instr uctions in this manual must be followedto
provide reasonable safety and efficiency in us­ing this unit. The operator is responsible for fol­lowing the warnings and instructions in this
manual and on the unit. Never allow children to
use this tool.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

Readyour instruction manual carefully until

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you completely understand and can follow
all warningsandsafety rules beforeoperat­ing the unit.
Restrict unit to users who understand and

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will follow all warnings and safety rules in
this manual and on the unit.

PLAN AHEAD

WARNING:

ing unit. Remove all debris and hard objects
such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. tha t can rico­chet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage during operation.

Always wear eye protection when operating,

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servicing, or performing maintenance on unit.
Wearing eye protection will help to prevent
brush ordebris frombeingthrownor ricochet­ing into eyes and face which can result in
blindness and/or serious injury. Eye protec­tion should be marked Z87.
Wear hearing protection when using this

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unit.
Secure hair aboveshoulderlength.Secureor

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

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tired ,ill, upse t,orif youareundertheinfluence
of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals

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away from work area a minimum of 30 feet
(10meters)whenstartingor operatingunit.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame(in-

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cluding smoking, open flames, or work that
cancause sparks)intheareas wherefuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
Mix andpour fuel in an outdoor area; store

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fuel inacool,dry,well ventilatedplace;use
an approved, marked container for all fuel
purposes.
Do not smoke while handling fuel or while

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operating the unit.
Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running.

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Make sure the unit is properly assembled

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and in good operating condition.
Avoidspillingfueloroil. Wipe upfuelspills

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before starting the engine.

Failure to follow all

THIS POWER TOOL CAN

This unit can cause serious

Inspect area before start-

Moveatleast 10feet(3 meters)awayfrom

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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.

OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY

DANGER:

HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE

moves momentarily after the trigger is re­leased. Do not attempt to clear away cut ma­terial when the blade is in motion. Make sure
the switch is in the OFF position, the spark
plug wire is disconnected, and the blade has
stopped moving before removing jammed
materialfromthe cuttingblade.Do notgrab or
hold the unit by the cutting blade.

Inspect unit before each use for worn,

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

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Never start or run engine inside a closed

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room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
Avoiddangerousenvironments.Donotuse

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in unventilated areas or where explosive
vapors or carbon monoxide build up could
be present.
Do notoverreachorusefrom unstable sur-

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faces such as ladders,trees,steepslopes,
rooftops,etc. Keepfirm footingandbalance
at all times.
Do notraise unit aboveyourshoulders;the

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cutting blade can come dangerously close
to your body.
Always keepunitin frontofyourbody.Keep

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all parts of yourbodyawayfromthecutting
blade.
Keep the cutting blade and air vents free

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from debris.
Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

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MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

Have all maintenance other than the rec-

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ommendedproceduresdescribed in thein­struction manual performed by an autho­rized service dealer.
Disconnect spark plug before performing

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maintenance except for carburetor adjust­ments.
Do not use a cutting blade that is bent,

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warped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any other way. Have worn or damaged
parts replaced by an authorized service
dealer.
UseonlyrecommendedPoulanPRO!cut-

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ting blades and replacement parts; use of
anyotherpartsmayvoidyourwarrantyand
cause damage to your unit.
Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use

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upfuel left in carburetorbystarting engineand
lettin git run unt ilit stops.
Handcarrytheunit withtheengine stopped

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andthe mufflerand cuttingblade awayfrom
your body, preferably with the blade cover
installed.

RISK OF CUT; KEEP

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--Blade

Safety
Glasses

Allow engine to cool, empty the fuel tank,

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and secure the unit before storing or trans­porting it in a vehicle.
Donotstoretheunitorfuel in a closed area

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where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
openflamefrom hotwaterheaters,electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unit so the cutting blade cannot acci-

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dentally cause injury.
Store unit with the blade cover installed.

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Store in a dry area out of reach of children.

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SAFETYNOTICE:

through prolonged use of gasoline powered
handtools could causebloodvessel ornerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or ab­normal swelling. Prolonged use in cold
weatherhasbeenlinked toblood vesseldam­agein otherwise healthypeople. 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 operatepowertoolson
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition andthe condi­tion of this tool.

Boots

30 ft.

(10 m)

Blades move

momentarily

after the

trigger is

released.

Allow blades to stop
before removing
them from the cut.

Exposure to vibrations

WARNING:

Blades can throw objects violently.

Y oucan be blinded or injured.

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Wear safety glasses.

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WARNING:

Hazard zone for thrown objects

Blades can throw objects violently.

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Others can be blinded or injured.

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Keep people and animals 30 feet

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(10 meters) away.

WARNING:

Blades move momentarily after the
trigger is released.

The blades can seriously cut you or

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others.
Allow blades to stop before

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removing them from the cut.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require­mentsofCaliforniaCodes4442 and4443. 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
equippedwithasparkarrestingscreen. Ifyou
operateina localewheresuchregulationsex­ist, youare legally responsible formaintaining
theoperatingcondition ofthese parts. Failure
to do so is a violation of the law. For normal
homeowneruse, themufflerandsparkarrest­ing 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.

This unit is equipped

ASSEMBLY

Examine parts fordamage. Do not use dam­aged parts.

If you need assistance or find parts

NOTE:

missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the
empty fuel tank.

Finding fueloroil residue onmuffleris normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.

ASSEMBLY

Y ourhedge trimmer isfully assembled;noas­sembly is required.

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
UNIT. Comparethe illustrationswith yourunitto familiarize yourselfwith thelocationof thevari­ous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Throttle
Lock--out

Throttle Lock

Spark Plug

Primer
Bulb

Choke
Lever

ON/OFF

Switch

Throttle Trigger

Blade
Cover

ON/OFF SWITCH

The ON/OFF SWITCH is used to stop the en­gine. T ostop the engine, move theswitch to the
OFF position.

CHOKE

The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by
moving choke lever to the desired position. See
STAR TINGYOUR ENGINE for completestart­ing information.

WARNING:

andafteruse. Do not touch the muffler or al­lowcombustiblematerialsuch asdrygrass or
fuel to do so.

Muffler

Muffler is very hotduring

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

WARNING:

information in the safety rules beforeyoube­gin.Ifyoudo not understandthesafetyrules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-554-6723.

Be sure to read the fuel

FUELING ENGINE

WARNING:

when refueling.

Remove fuel cap slowly

HELPFUL TIP

Toobtainthecorrect oil mix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2--cycle synthetic oil into

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
mixedwitha good quality synthetic 2-cycleair­cooled engineoil designed tobemixed at aratio
of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil
is recommended. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4

one gallon of fresh gas.

Hand
Guard

PRIMERBULB

ThePRIMERBULBremoves airfromthe car­buretorand fuel lines andfills them with fuel.
This allows youtostart theenginewithfewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to returnto
its original position.

THROTTLE TRIGGER

The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.Squeezethe trigger for full speedopera­tion; release it for idle speed.

liters) of unleaded gasoline). DO NOT USE au­tomotive oilorboatoil. Theseoils will caus een­gine damage. When mixing fuel, follow instruc­tions printed on oil container. Once oil is added
to gasoline, shake container momentarily toas­sure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules listed under
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION.

IMPORTANT

Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)
can attract moisture which leads to separation
and formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage. T o avoid engin e problems,
empty the fuel system before storage for 30
days or longer.Drain the gas tank, start the en­gine andlet it run until thefuellines andcarbure­tor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
Neveruseengine or carburetorcleanerprod­ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage
may occur.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

It is recommended that the engine not be
operatedforlongerthan30 secondsat full
throttle.

the engine to briefly return to idle speed (5 -­10 seconds) will be sufficient.

Releasing the trigger and allowing

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Fuel Mix
Fill Cap