Poulan BP406 User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

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ESPAÑOL

WARNING:

Read the operator’s 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 del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instruc­ciones de seguridad. El nohacerlo puede 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.

Poulan PR O
1030 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907

Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4

545140903 Rev. 1 1/17/07 BRW

Poulan PRO

5855 Terry Fox Way

46012--427

FRANÇAIS

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Failure to follow all

Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

S Read your instruction manual carefully until

you completely understand and can follow
all warnings and safety rules before operat­ing the unit.

D Restrict unit to users who understand and

will follow all warnings and safety rules in
this manual.

WARNING: Inspect area before start-

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.
Use your unit as a blower for:

D Sweeping debris or grass clippings from

driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.

D Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves into

piles, around joints, or between bricks.

PLAN AHEAD

D 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 be marked Z87.

D Always wear foot protection. Do not go

barefoot or wear sandals.

D Always wear respirator or face mask when

working with unit in dusty environments.

D 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.

D Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, up-

set, or if you are under the influence of alco­hol, drugs, or medication.

D 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 CAU TION, IT IS
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE

D Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (in-

cluding smoking, open flames, or work that
can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.

D 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.

D Do not smoke while handling fuel or while

operating the unit.

D Make sure the unit is properly assembled

and in good operating condition.

D Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or

running.

D Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills

before starting engine.

D Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

fuel and fueling site before starting engine.

D Always store gasoline in a container ap-

proved for flammable liquids.

OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY

D Inspect unit before each use for worn,

loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not
use until unit is in proper working order.

D Keep outside surfaces free of oil and fuel.
D Never start or run engine inside a closed

room, building or other unventilated area.
Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

D T o avoid static electricity shock, do not

wear rubber gloves or any other insulated
gloves while operating unit.

D 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.

D Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use

in unventilated areas or where explosive
vapors or carbon monoxide build up could
be present.

D Do not overreach or use from unstable sur-

faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and bal­ance at all times.

D 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 force of 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.

D Never run unit without the proper equip-

ment attached. When using your unit as a
blower, always install blower tubes.

D 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.

D Never place any object in the air intake open-

ing as this could restrict proper air flow and
cause damage to the unit.

D Never use for spreading chemicals, fertiliz-

ers, or other substances which may contain
toxic materials.

D T oavoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf

or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.

D Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

D Have all maintenance other than the rec-

ommended procedures described in the in­struction manual performed by an autho­rized service dealer.

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D Disconnect spark plug before performing

maintenance except for carburetor adjust­ments.

D Use only recommended Poulan PRO re-

placement parts; use of any other parts
may void your warranty and cause damage
to your unit.

D Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use

up fuel left in carburetor by starting engine and
letting it run until it stops.

D Do not use any accessory or attachment

other than those recommended by manufac ­turer for use with your unit.

D 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.

D Store in a dry area out of reach of children.

SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is 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

ASSEMBLY

equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you
operate in a locale 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. Refer to the
MAINTENANCE section for information on
maintenance of the muffler and spark arrest­ing screen.

SAFETY 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 C ONTENTS

1. Spark plug

2. Choke

3. Air filter

4. Starter handle

5. Fuel tank

6. Harness

7. Muffler

8. Control handle

9. Air nozzle

10. Blower outlet tube

11. Flexible tube

12. Throttle control

13. ON/STOP switch

14. Throttle adjuster

WARNING: If you receive your unit

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. Connect the flexible tube to the outlet tube
on the engine. Tighten the hose clamp.

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

4. Connect the base tube to the 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. Remove throttle cable clamp from flexible
tube. Place throttle cable in clamp and re­install on flexible tube.

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