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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