Poulan BP402 User Manual

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

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WARNING:

Read the operator’s manual and follow all warnings and safety
instructions. Failuretodosocanresultinserious injury. Alwayswear
eye protection.

ADVERTENCIA:

Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instruc­cionesdeseguridad. Elnohacerlopuede resultar en lesionesgraves.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur 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.

Electrolux Canada Corporation

6150 McLaughlin Road

Mississauga, ON L5R 4C2

530088412

12/3/02

FRANÇAIS

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

Readyour instruction manualcarefullyuntil

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you completely understand and can follow
all warningsand safetyrulesbeforeoperat­ing the unit.
Restrict unit to users who understand and

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will follow all warnings and safety rules in
this manual.

WARNING:

ing unit. Remove all debris and hard objects
such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can rico­chet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage during operation.
Use your unit as a blower for:

Sweeping debris or grass clippings from

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driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves into

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piles,aroundjoints, or betw een bricks.

PLAN AHEAD

Always wear eye protection when operating,

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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 be marked Z87.
Always wear foot protection. Do not go

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barefoot or wear sandals.
Always wear respirator orfacemaskwhen

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working with unit in dusty environments.
Secure hairaboveshoulder length. Secure

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or remove jewelry, loose clothing, or cloth­ing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tas­sels, etc. They can be caught in moving
parts.
Donot operateunitwhenyou aretired, ill,up-

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set, or if you are under the influence of alco­hol, drugs, or medication.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals

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away from work area a minimum of 30 feet
(10meters)whenstarting oroperatingunit.
Do not point the blower nozzle in the direc­tion of people or pets.

HANDLEFUEL WITHCAUTION,IT IS
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE

Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame(in-

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cluding smoking, open flames, or work that
cancause sparks)in theareaswherefuelis
mixed, poured, or stored.
Mix and pour 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.
Make sure the unit is properly assembled

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and in good operating condition.
Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or

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running.

Failure to follow all

Inspect area before start-

Avoidspillingfuelor oil. Wipe upfuelspills

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before starting engine.
Moveatleast 10feet (3 meters)away from

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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

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 of oil and fuel.

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Never start or run engine inside a closed

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room, building or other unventilated area.
Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
To avoid static electricity shock, do not

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wear rubber gloves or any other insulated
gloves while operating unit.
Do not set unit on any surface except a

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clean, hard area while engine is running.
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass,
etc.couldbepickedupby theair intakeand
thrown out through discharge opening,
damagingunit, property,orcausingserious
injury to bystanders or operator.
Avoiddangerousenvironments.Donotuse

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in unventilated areas or where explosive
vapors or carbon monoxide build up could
be present.
Do notoverreachor use from unstablesur-

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faces such asladders,trees,steepslopes,
rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and bal­ance at all times.
Never place objects inside the blower

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tubes; always direct the blowing debris
awayfrom people,animals, glass, andsolid
objects such as trees, automobiles, walls,
etc.Theforceof aircancauserocks,dirt,or
sticks to be thrownor to ricochet which can
hurt people or animals, break glass, or
cause other damage.
Never run unit without the proper equip-

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ment attached. When using your unit as a
blower, always install blower tubes.
Check air intake opening and all blower

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tubes frequently, always with engine
stopped and spark plug disconnected.
Keepventsand discharge tubesfreeof de­bris which can accumulate and restrict
proper air flow.
Neverplaceany objectin theair inta keope n-

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ing as this could restrict proper air flow and
cause damage to the unit.
Never useforspreadingchemicals, fertiliz-

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ers,or othersubstances whichmaycontain
toxic materials.
Toavoid spreadingfire,do notuse nearleaf

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or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.
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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ommendedproceduresdescribedinthein­struction manual performed by an autho­rized service dealer.

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Disconnect spark plug before performing

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maintenance except for carburetor adjust­ments.
Use only recommended Poulan PRO!re-

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placement parts; use of any other parts
may voidyour warranty andcause damage
to your unit.
Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use

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upfuel left incarburetorby starting engine and
letting it run until it stops.
Do not use any accessory or attachment

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other than those recommended by manufac­turer for use with your unit.
Donotstoretheunit orfuelina closed area

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where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
openflamefromhotwater heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store in a dry area out of reach of children.

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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

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lawthatmanyinternalcombustion enginesbe
equippedwithasparkarrestorscreen. If you
operate a blower in a state or locale where
such regulations exist, you are legally re­sponsible formaintainingtheoperatingcondi­tionofthese parts. Failure to do so is a viola­tion of the law.

SAFETYNOTICE:

through prolonged use of gasoline powered
handtoolscouldcausebloodvessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or ab­normal swelling. Prolonged use in cold
weatherhasbeenlinkedtobloodvesseldam­agein otherwisehealthypeople. Ifsymptoms
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 operatepower tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition andthe condi­tion of this tool.

Exposure to vibrations

CARTON CONTENTS

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1. Outlet Tube

2. Flexible Tube

3. Hose Clamps

4. Control Handle

5. Base Tube

6. Middle Tube

7. Air Nozzle

8. Throttle Cable

9. Throttle Cable Clamp

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.

1. Locate and identify all components.

2. Connecttheflexibletube totheoutlettube
on the engine. Tighten the hose clamp.

3. Remove bottom screw from control han­dle. Install the control handle against the
flared area onthebase tube with the ON/
STOP switch facing the engine.

If you receive your unit

4. Connectthe basetubetothe flexible tube.
Tighten the hose clamp.

5. Assemble the air nozzle to the middle
tube and connect the assembly to the
base tube by pushing the tubes together
and turning them until they lock in place.

6. Removethrottlecable clamp fromflexible
tube. Placethrottlecable inclampandre­install on flexible tube.

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