Poulan BC2400P User Manual

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Operator’s Manual

Manual del Operador

Manuel de L’utilisateur

BC2400P

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

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For Occasional Use Only

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 del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instruc­ciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.

DANGER:

Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur 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.

530088894

3/7/01

SAFETY RULES

Hazard Zone

WARNING:

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:

dangerous!

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 Op­erator’s 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.

OPERATORS
MANUAL

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.

This unit can cause serious injury

DANGER:

When using gardening

This power tool can be

SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT

Blade can thrust violently

50 Feet

(15 Meters)

WARNING:

as a fastening device for the blade.

WARNING:

spin after the 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 the
coasting blade with material already cut.

Stop coasting
blade by contact
with cut material.

Do not use trimmer head

The blade continues to

WARNING:

objects violently . You and others can be
blinded or injured. Wear safety glasses and
leg protection.

ALWAYS WEAR:

Eye

Protection

Leg Guards

Boots

WARNING:

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

Trimmer line can throw

Thrown
Objects

Hazard zone for thrown

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 meet the requirements of
ANSI Z87.1 and 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.
Always wear foot protection. Do not go

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barefoot or wear sandals.
Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or

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remove loose clothing and jewelry 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/blade.
Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when you are

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tired, ill, or under 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 the engine inside a

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closed room or building. Breathing exhaust
fumes can kill.
Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

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Always use the handlebar and a properly

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adjusted shoulder strap with a blade (see
ASSEMBLY).

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING:

the spark plug before performing 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 unit in good
working condition.
Throw away blades that are bent, warped,

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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.
Maintain unit according to recommended

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procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut­ting line at the proper length.
Use only 0.080” (2 mm) diameter Poulan/

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Weed Eater
rope, string, etc.
Install required shield properly before using

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the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal
blade use. Use the plastic shield for all line
trimmer use.
Use only specified blade or trimmer head;

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make sure it is properly installed and se­curely fastened.
Never start engine with clutch shroud re-

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moved. The clutch can fly off and cause se­rious injury.
Be sure blade or trimmer head stops turning

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when engine idles.
Make carburetor adjustments with the low-

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er end supported to prevent blade or trim­mer line from contacting any object. Hold
unit by hand; do not use the shoulder strap
for support.
Keep others away when making carburetor

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adjustments.
Use only recommended Poulan

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ries and replacement parts.
Have all maintenance and service not ex-

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plained in this manual perform ed by your Au­thorized Service Dealer.

Stop unit and disconnect

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brand line. Never use wire,

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accesso-

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 or while using the unit.
Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel

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

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eling site before starting engine.
Stop engine and allow it to cool before re-

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moving fuel cap.
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 area where fuel vapors

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cannot reach sparks or open flames from

water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
Always store gasoline in a container ap-

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proved for flammable liquids.

CUTTING SAFETY

WARNING:

cut before each use. Remove objects (rocks,
broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which
can be thrown or become entangled in the
blade or trimmer head.

Keep others including children, animals,

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bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15
meters) away. Stop engine immediately if
you are approached.
Always keep engine on the right--hand side

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of your body.
Hold the unit firmly with both hands.

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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-

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reach.
Keep blade or trimmer head below waist

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

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blade, trimmer head, and muffler when en­gine is running. A hot muffler can cause se­rious burns.
Cut from your right to your left.

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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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Inspect the area to be

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

Stop the unit before carrying.

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Keep muffler away from your body.

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Allow the engine to cool and secure the unit

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before storing or transporting it in a 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 so the blade or line limiter blade

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cannot accidentally cause injury. The unit
can be hung by the tube.
Store unit out of reach of children.

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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.

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

Exposure to vibrations

This unit is equipped

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operate in alocale 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.

ASSEMBLY

CARTON CONTENTS

Check carton contents for the following:

brushcutter

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blade shield screws (4)

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cupped washer

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large nut for installing blade

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long hex wrench

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metal shield

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plastic shield

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shoulder strap with warning

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weed blade

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trimmer head (assembled on unit)

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handlebar (assembled on unit)

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container of oil

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Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam­aged 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 fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing done
by the manufacturer .

ASSEMBLY

connect spark plug before performing any as­sembly procedures.

properly assembled and all fasteners are se­cure.

TOOLS REQUIRED

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ADJUST AND SECURE THE HAN­DLEBAR

barrier portion of the handlebar must be ad­justed and remain installed as shown to pro­vide a barrier between operator and the spin­ning blade. The handlebar clamp must be
positioned between the arrows on the handle­bar decal.

If you need assistance or find parts

WARNING:

WARNING:

Hex wrench (provided)
Adjustable wrench

DANGER:

Always stop unit and dis-

Make sure your unit is

During blade usage, the

Lift handlebar to upright position.

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Handlebar

Rotate handlebar/clamp counterclockwise

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toward engine until clamp falls into groove
of base.

Handlebar
Clamp

Clamp
Knob

Place the handlebar in a comfortable oper-

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ating position.
Retighten handlebar by turning clamp knob

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clockwise until handlebar is secure and sta­tionary in clamp base (clamp knob can not
be overtightened).

Handlebar

Clamp
Base

ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP

WARNING:

and handlebar adjustments before starting the
engine are required.

Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and

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balance before starting the engine or begin­ning a cutting operation.
Insert your right arm and head through the

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shoulder strap and allow it to rest on your
left shoulder. Make sure the danger sign is
on your back and the hook is to the right
side of your waist.

A one-half twist is built in the shoulder

NOTE:

strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the shoul­der.

Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be

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about 6 inches below the waist.
Fasten the strap hook to the clamp located

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between the trigger handle and the handle­bar clamp base and lift the tool to the oper­ating position.

Proper shoulder strap

CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT

You can configure your unit using a cutting
head for grass and light weeds, or a weed
blade for cutting grass, weeds, and brush up
to 1/2 inch in diameter. To assemble your unit,
go to the section for the desired configuration
and follow the instructions.

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ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -­TRIMMER HEAD

TRIMMER
HEAD

Remove the blade and metal shield

NOTE:

before attaching the plastic shield and trim­mer head. To remove blade, push in locking
lever and hold. Rotate blade nut until the lock­ing lever falls into one of the grooves in the
dust cup. Continue to hold the locking lever.
This will keep the shaft from turning while
loosening the blade nut. Remove blade nut
by turning clockwise. Release locking lever.
Remove both washers and blade. To remove
metal shield, loosen and remove the four
mounting screws. See ATTACHING THE
METAL SHIELD and INSTALLING THE
METAL BLADE for illustrations. Be sure to
store all parts and instructions for future use.

ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD
AND TRIMMER HEAD

NOTE:

installed as shown in the illustration before
installing the trimmer head.

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Make sure all parts ar e properly

Push in locking lever and hold.
Rotate dust cup until the locking lever falls
into one of the grooves

Continue to hold in locking lever. This will
keep the shaft from turning while tightening
the trimmer head.
Thread trimmer head onto the shaft in the
direction shown on the decal. Tighten until
secure.
Release locking lever.

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Locking Lever

ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -- WEED
BLADE

WEED
BLADE

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 on shield.

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Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in

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bracket.
Tighten the wing nut securely.

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If your unit has a plastic cover over the

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threads on the threaded shaft, remove the
covering to expose the threads.
Before installing the trimmer head, make

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sure the dust cup is positioned on the gear­box as shown below.

Bracket

Slot

Shield

The shield must be prop-

Wing Nut

Gearbox

Dust Cup

NOTE:

shield before attaching the metal shield and
installing the weed blade. T o remove the trim­mer head, push in locking lever and hold. Ro­tate trimmer head until the locking lever falls into
one of the grooves in the dust cup. Continue to
hold in locking lever. This will keep the shaft
from turning while loosening the trimmer head.
Remove trimmer head by turning clockwise.
Release locking lever. To remove the plastic
shield, loosen and remove wing nut. Pivot
shield to release bracket from slot. See AT­TAC HING THE PLASTIC SHIELD AND TRIM­ER HEAD for illustrations. Be sure to store all
parts and instructions for future use. Never use
the trimmer head with the metal blade installed.

Remove the trimmer head and plastic

ATTACHING THE METAL SHIELD

DANGER:

properly installed on the tool anytime the tool
is used with the blade. The forward tip of the
metal shield helps to reduce the occurrence
of blade thrust which can cause serious injury
such as amputation to the operator or by­standers. Failure to install the shield in the
position shown can result in serious injury to
the operator. The length of the shield must be
aligned with the length of the tube. The blade
is sharp and can cut you. Be sure to wear
gloves while working with blades.

If your unit has a plastic cover over the

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threads on the shaft, remove the covering
to expose the threads.

The metal shield must be

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Place the metal shield under the gearbox,

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and align the screw holes.

Shield

Insert and thread the 4 mounting screws

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through the holes of the gearbox and the
metal shield. Tighten evenly and securely
with the hex wrench provided.

Gearbox

INSTALLATION OF THE METAL
BLADE

WARNING:

fastening hardware other than the washers and
nuts shown in the following illustr a tion s . These
parts must be provided by Poulan/Weed Eater,
and installed as shown below. Failure to use
proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and
seriously hurt you or others.

The dust cup is located on the gearbox

NOTE:

and not in the parts bag. All other fastening
hardware mentioned in the following assembly
steps is located in the parts bag.

Leave the dust cup on the gearbox.

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Install the blade and the retaining washer

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over the threaded shaft extending from the
gearbox.
remove a plastic protective covering from
the threaded shaft before installing these
parts.
Make sure the raised part of the retaining

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washer is facing the gearbox and the raised
area fits into the hole in the center of the
blade (see illustration).
Slide the blade and retaining washer onto

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the shaft of the gearbox.
Now place the cupped washer onto the

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shaft. Make sure the cupped side of the
washer is toward the blade.
Install the blade nut by threading onto the

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shaft counterclockwise.

Do not use any blades, or

It may be necessary to

NOTE

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Shield

Dust Cup

Retaining
Washer

Cupped
Washer

Make sure all parts are in plac e as illus-

NOTE:

trated, and the blade is sandwiched between
the dust cup and the retaining washer . There
should be no space between the blade and the
dust cup or the retaining washer.

Push in locking lever and hold.

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Rotate blade nut until the locking lever falls

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into one of the grooves in the dust cup.

Continue to hold in locking lever. This will

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keep the shaft from turning while tightening
the blade nut.
Tighten blade nut firmly with a wrench.

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Release locking lever.

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Turn blade by hand. If the blade binds

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against the shield, or appears to be uneven,
the blade is not centered, and you must re­install.

Threaded Shaft

Blade

Nut

Locking Lever

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/Weed Eater
brand oil is recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is ob­tained by mixing 3.2 ouncesof 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

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STARTING

USING YOUR UNIT

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF switch
to the OFF position.

HOW TO START YOUR UNIT

Starting Position

WARNING:

turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con­tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.

Rest engine and shield on ground, support-

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ing trimmer head off ground.

Throttle Trigger

Starter
Handle

Choke
Lever

Primer Bulb

The trimmer head will

ON/OFF
Switch

Muffler

COLD ENGINE (or warm engine af­ter running out of fuel)

Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-

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tion.
Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

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Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi-

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tion.
Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold

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through
Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.

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Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-

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tion.
Pull starter rope handle no more than 6

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pulls, until engine runs.
Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move

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choke lever to OFF CH OKE position.

all remaining steps

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STARTING A WARM ENGINE

Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-

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tion.
Move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.

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Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.

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If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow in-

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structions in STARTING A COLDENGINE.

OPERATING POSITION

Extend your left arm and hold handlebar

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grip with your left hand.
Hold throttle grip with your right hand with

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finger on throttle trigger.
Keep unit below waist level.

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Keep shoulder strap pad centered on your

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left shoulder and danger sign centered on
your back.
Maintain full weight of tool on your left

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shoulder.
Without bending over, keep the blade or

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trimmer head near and parallel to the
ground and not crowded into material being
cut.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD

Before trimming, bring engine to a speed suffi­cient to cut material to be trimmed.

Do not run engine at a higher speed than nec­essary. The cutting line will cut efficiently
when the engine is run at less than full throttle.
At lower speeds, there is less engine noise
and vibration. The cutting line will last longer
and will be less likely to “weld” onto the spool.

If trimmer head does not turn when the engine
is in operation, make sure the tube is properly
seated in engine shroud.

Always release the throttle trigger and allow
the engine to return to idle speed when not
cutting.

To stop engine:

Move the ON/OFF switch to OFF.

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If engine does not stop, move choke to

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the FULL CHOKE position.

ADV ANCING THE TRIMMER LINE

Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cut­ting head lightly on the ground while engine is
running at full speed. The line limiter blade (on
underside of shield) will cut the line to the proper
length.

WARNING:

diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad­vance properly and 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.

Use only 0.080” (2 mm)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE WITH WEED BLADE

Blade Thrust

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when using a bladed unit. This reaction can
cause serious injury such as amputation.
Carefully study this section. It is important that
you understand what causes blade thrust,
how you can reduce the chance of its occur­ring, and how you can remain in control of unit
if blade thrust occurs.

WHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST--Blade

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Thrust

contacts an object that it does not cut. This
contact causes the blade to stop for an instant
and then suddenly move or “thrust” away
from the object that was hit. The “thrusting” re­action can be violent enough to cause the op­erator to be propelled in any direction and lose
control of the unit. The uncontrolled unit can
cause serious injury if the blade contacts the
operator or others.

WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS

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Blade Thrust

the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is
more likely to occur in areas where it is diffi­cult to see the material being cut. By using
the unit properly, the occurrence of blade
thrust will be reduced and the operator will
be less likely to lose control.

is a reaction that only occurs

can occur when the spinning blade

can occur without warning if

Do not swing unit with such force that you

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are in danger of losing your balance.
Bring the engine to cutting speed before en­tering the material to be cut.
If the blade does not turn when you squeeze
the throttle trigger, make sure tube is fully in­serted into the engine.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow
engine to return to idle speed when not cut­ting. The blade should not turn while the en­gine is running at idle. If the blade turns at idle,
do not use your unit. Refer to the Carburetor
adjustment section or contact your Autho­rized Service Dealer.

Maintain good firm footing while using the

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unit. Do this by planting feet firmly in a com-

fortable apart position.

Cut while swinging the upper part of your

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body from right to left.

As you move forward to the next area to cut,

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be sure to maintain your balance and foot-

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ing.

Cut using the 8 o’clock
to 10 o’clock position of
the blade

10 o’clock

8 o’clock

Cut only grass, weeds, and woody brush up

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to 1/2 inch in diameter with the weed blade.
Do not let the blade contact material it can­not cut such as stumps, rocks, fences,
metal, etc., or clusters of hard, woody brush
having a diameter greater than 1/2 inch.
Keep the blade sharp. A dull blade is more

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likely to snag and thrust.
Cut only at full throttle. The blade will have

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maximum cutting power and is less likely to
bind or stall.
“Feed” the blade deliberately and not too

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rapidly. The blade can thrust away if it is fed
too rapidly.
Cut only from your right to your left. Swing-

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ing the unit in the same direction as the
blade spins increases the cutting action.
Use the shoulder strap and keep a firm grip

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on the unit with both hands. A properly ad­justed shoulder strap will support the
weight of the unit, freeing your arms and
hands to control and guide the cutting mo­tion.
Keep feet comfortably spread apart and

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braced for a possible sudden, rapid thrust of
unit. Do not overreach. Keep firm footing and
balance.
Keep blade below waist level; it will be eas-

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ier to maintain control of unit.
Do not raise the engine above your waist as

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the blade can come dangerously close to
your body.

WARNING:

must not try to clear away cut material with the
engine running or the blade turning to avoid
serious injury. Stop engine and blade before
removing materials wrapped around blade or
tube.

The operator or others

REPLACING THE LINE

Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF posi-

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tion and ensure trimmer head has fully

stopped.

Remove the spool by firmly pulling on the

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tap button.

Clean entire surface of hub and spool.

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Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two

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lengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080” (2 mm) di-

ameter Poulan/W eed Eater

Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can

break off and become a dangerous missile.

Insert ends of line about 1/2 inch (1 cm) into

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the small holes on the inside of the spool.

Spool

Line exit holes

Hub

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brand line.

Small
Holes

Line in Notch

Line in Notch

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Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the

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spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows
found on the spool.
Push the lines into the notches, leaving 3 to

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5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
Insert the lines into the the exit holes in the

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hub as shown in the illustration.
Align notches with the line exit holes.

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Push the spool into the hub until it snaps

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into place.
Pull the lines extending outside of the hub to

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release the lines from the notches.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Your carbur etor is equipped with limiter caps.
Damage will occur if you turn the needles be­yond the limiter caps. Adjusting the carburetor is
a complicated task. We recom mend that you
take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.

SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion
RCJ-8Y plug. Spark plug gap is 0.025 inch.

IGNITION TIMING

Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.

SERVICE

We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized Service Dealer.

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.

S

Air filter dirty.

S

Carburetor requires adjustment.

S

Line improperly routed in head.

S

Line improperly wound on

S

spool.
Line size incorrect.

S

Line size incorrect.

S

Incorrect spool.

S

Line is being crowded against

S

material being cut.

Too little line outside of head.

S

Line size incorrect.

S

S

Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.

S

Install new spark plug.

S

Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.

S

Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
See “Carburetor Adjustments.”

S

See “Carburetor Adjustments.”

S

Loosen screw.

S

Clean or replace air filter.

S

Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.

S

See “Carburetor Adjustments.”

S

Empty fuel tank and refill with

S

correct fuel mixture.
Clean or replace air filter.

S

See “Carburetor Adjustments.”

S

Check line routing.

S

Rewind line tightly and evenly.

S

Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.

S

Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.

S

Replace with correct spool.

S

Cut with tip of line fully extended.

S

Remove spool and pull 4 inches

S

(10 cm) of line outside of head.
Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.

S

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LIMITED WARRANTY

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Out­door Products, Inc.,

purchaser that each new
oline 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 purchase.

2 YEARS--

household purposes.

60 DAYS --

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 NORTH AMERICA

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 operator ’s 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 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.

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA’S

ously improve its products. Therefore,

TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AMERICA

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

Parts and Labor, when used for

Parts and Labor, when used for

Parts and Labor, if used for rental

reserves the right to change, mod-

warrants to the original

Poulan

brand gas-

ELECTROLUX

policy is to continu-

for

ELEC-

U.S. EPA

EMISSION CONTROL

WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB­LIGATIONS:

Protection Agency and POULAN/WEED
EA TER, DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR
PRODUCTS are pleased to explain the

The U. S. Environmental

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 EA TER 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/WEED EATER 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 engine (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 RESPONSIBILI-

As the lawn and garden equipment en-

TIES:

gine owner, you are responsible for the per­formance of the required maintenance listed
in your Owner’s Manual. POULAN/WEED
EATER recommends that you retain all re­ceipts covering maintenance on your lawn
and garden equipment engine, but POULAN/
WEED EATER cannot deny warranty 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 POULAN/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 EA TER at
1--800--554--6723.

MENCEMENT DA TE:

WARRANTY COM-

The warranty period
begins on the date the lawn and garden
equipment engine is purchased.

OF COVERAGE:

This warranty shall be for

LENGTH

a period of two years from the initial date of
purchase.

OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS.

WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR

Repair or
replacement of any warranted part will be
performed at no charge to the owner at an
approved POULAN/WEED EATER servic-

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ing 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

Any warranted part which is not

RIOD:

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.
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 servicing center.

QUENTIAL DAMAGES:

EATER may be liable for damages to other
engine components caused by the failure of
a warranted part still under warranty.

IS NOT COVERED

abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance
are not covered.

P ARTS:

The use of add--on or modified parts

WARRANTY PE-

DIAGNOSIS:

: All failures caused by

ADD--ON OR MODIFIED

The owner

CONSE-

POULAN/WEED

WHAT

can be grounds for disallowing a warranty
claim. POULAN/WEED 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:

questions regarding your warranty rights and
responsibilities, you should contact your
nearest authorized service center or call
POULAN/WEED EA TER at
1--800--554--6723.

RANTY SERVICE:

pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/
WEED EATER service center s. call:
1--800--554--6723

PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION
RELA TED P ARTS

EATER approved replacement 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.

TROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST:

tor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up
to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module.

MAINTENANCE STA TEMENT:

is responsible for the performance of all re­quired maintenance as defined in the own­er’s manual.

WHERE TO GET WAR-

If you have any

Warranty services or re-

MAINTENANCE, RE-

: Any POULAN/WEED

EMISSION CON-

Carbure-

The owner

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