Poulan BP400 User Manual
Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
BP400
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WARNING:
Read the instruction manual and follow all warnings and
safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious
injury. Always wear eye protection.
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 bienrespecter 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.
530088812
FRANÇAIS
4/26/02
SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.
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 the unit.
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Restrict unit to users who understand and
will follow all warnings and safety rules in
this manual.
WARNING:
ing unit. Remove all debris and hard objects
such as rocks, glass, wir e, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage during operation.
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Use your unit as a blower for:
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Sweeping debris or grass clippings from
driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
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Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves
into piles, around joints, or between bricks.
PLAN AHEAD
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Always wear eye protection when operating,
servicing, or performing maintenance on unit.
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 meet the requirements of ANSI
Z87.1.
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Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals.
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Always wear respirator or face mask when
working with unit in dusty environments.
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Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure
or remove jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving
parts.
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Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
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Keep children, bystanders, and animals
away from work area a minimum of 30 feet
(10 meters) when starting or operating unit.
Do not point the blower nozzle in the direction of people or pets.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION, IT IS
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
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Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (including smoking, open flames, or work that
can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
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Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store
fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use
an approved, marked container for all fuel
purposes.
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Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the unit.
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Make sure the unit is properly assembled
and in good operating condition.
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Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or
running.
Failure to follow all
Inspect area before start-
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Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills
before starting engine.
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Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fuel and fueling site before starting engine.
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Always store gasoline in a container approved for flammable liquids.
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
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Inspect unit before each use for worn,
loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not
use until unit is in proper working order.
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Keep outside surfaces free of oil and fuel.
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Never start or run engine inside a closed
room, building or other unventilated area.
Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
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To avoid static electricity shock, do not
wear rubber gloves or any other insulated
gloves while operating unit.
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Do not set unit on any surface except a
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.
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Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use
in unventilated areas or where explosive
vapors or carbon monoxide build up could
be present.
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Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance at all times.
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Never place objects inside the blower
tubes; always direct the blowing debris
away from people, animals, glass, and solid
objects such as trees, automobiles, walls,
etc. The forceof 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.
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Never run unit without the proper equipment attached. When using your unit as a
blower, always install blower tubes.
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Check air intake opening and all blower
tubes frequently, always with engine
stopped and spark plug disconnected.
Keep vents and discharge tubes free of debris which can accumulate and restrict
proper air flow.
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Never place any object in the air intake opening as this could restrict proper air flow and
cause damage to the unit.
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Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers, or other substances which may contain
toxic materials.
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To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf
or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.
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Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
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Have all maintenance other than the recommended procedures described in the instruction manual performed by an Authorized Service Dealer.
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Disconnect spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
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Use only recommended Poulan PRO!replacement parts; use of any other parts
may void your warranty and cause damage
to your unit.
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Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use
up fuel left in carburetor by starting engine and
letting it run until it stops.
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Do not use any accessory or attachment
other than those recommended by manufacturer for use with your unit.
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Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from hot water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
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Store in a dry area out of reach of children.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
equipped 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 arrestor screen. If you
operate a blower in a state or locale where
Your blower is
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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.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
Exposure to vibrations 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 color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An antivibration 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.
CARTON CONTENTS
1. Engine Assembly
2. Hose Clamp with Screw
3. Flexible Tube
4. Base Tube
5. Middle Tube
6. Nozzle
7. Assembly Tool
WARNING:
assembled, check each step to insure your
unit is properly assembled and all fasteners
are secure. Follow all safety information in
the manual and on the unit.
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Locate and identify all components.
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Slip one hose clamp onto each end of the
flexible tube.
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Install the flexible tube onto the output tube
on the engine.
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Connect the base tube to the flexible tube
and securely tighten both hose clamp
screws.
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Assemble the middle tube and nozzle, then
connect them to the base tube.
If you receive your unit
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Output
Tube
Flexible Tube
Middle Tube Nozzle
Hose Clamps
Base Tube
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