Poulan PE3500 User Manual

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Operator’s Manual

Manual del Operador

Manuel de L’utilisateur

PE3500

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

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.

ADVERTENCIA:

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

A VERTISSEMENT:

Lirelemanueldel’utilisateuretbienrespecter tous lesavertissements 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.

530086382

FRANÇAIS

7/20/01

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

appliances, basic safety precautions must always befollowed to reduce the riskof fireand serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.

This power unit can be dangerous!

is responsible for following instructions and warnings on unit and in manual. Read entire Operator’sManual before using unit! Bethoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use ofthe unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons who have read, understand and will follow the instructions and warnings on the unit and in the manual. Never allow children to operate this unit.

OPERATOR SAFETY

DANGER:

HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM BLADE AND CUTTING AREA. Do not attempt to clear away cut material or hold material to be cut when the blade is in motion. Make sure the engine is stopped and spark plug wiredisconnected when removing jammed material from the cutting blade. Do not grab or hold unit by the cutting blade.

When using gardening

Operator

RISK OF CUT. KEEP

Dress properly. Always wear safety

glasses or similar eye protection when operating, orperforming maintenance onyour unit (safety glasses are available). Eye protection should be marked ANSI Z87. Always wear face or dust mask if operation

is dusty. Always wear heavy, long pants, long

sleeves, boots, and gloves. Always wear foot protection. Do not go

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

or remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can becaught inmoving parts. Being fully covered also helps protect you

from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning blade. Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when you

are tired, ill, upset orunder the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you are doing; use common sense. Wear hearing protection.

Never start or run the engine inside a

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

Always use the handle.

Never direct discharge of material toward

bystanders or allow anyone near the area of operation. Use care in directing discharge to avoid glass enclosures, automobiles, and the like.

Safety Glasses

Blades move momentarily after the trigger is released.

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Boots

Allow blades to stop before removing them from the cut.

Thrown Objects

Safety Decals

WARNING:

Blades can throw objects violently.

You can be blinded or injured.

Wear safety glasses and boots.

WARNING:

Hazard zone for thrown objects

Blades can throw objects violently.

Others can be blinded or injured.

Keep people and animals 50 feet

(15 m) away.

WARNING:

Blades move momentarily after the trigger is released.

The blades can seriously cut you or

others. Allow blades to stop before

removing them from the cut.

WARNING:

Read Operator’s Manual

Follow all warnings and instructions.

Failure to do so can result in

serious injury.

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING:

before performing maintenance except carburetor adjustments.

Inspect entire unit before each use. Re-

place damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners areinplace andsecurely fastened. Maintain the unit according to recom-

mended procedures. Throw away blades that are bent, warped,

cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way. Replace parts that are cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged before using the unit. Use only recommended Poulan replace-

ment parts and accessories. Never use wire, rope, string, flailing devices, etc. Be sure blade stops turning when engine

idles (see CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS). Remove the blade before making carbure-

tor adjustments. Hold the unit by hand. Do not make carburetor adjustments from the blade side of the unit. Keep others awaywhen making carburetor

adjustments. Never start the unit with the clutch housing

removed. The clutch can fly off and cause serious injury. Have all maintenance and service not ex-

plained in thismanual performed by your Authorized Service Dealer. If product strikes a foreign object follow

these steps: stop unit, disconnect spark plug lead, inspect for damage, and repair any damage before resuming operation of the unit.

Disconnect spark plug

EDGING SAFETY

WARNING:

edged before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown by the blade orcanwrap around the shaft.

Keep others including children, animals

andbystanders, and helpers atleast 50feet (15meters) away. Stop the unitimmediately if you are approached. Hold the unit firmly with both hands.

Keep firmfooting and balance. Do notover-

reach. Always keep the wheels in contact with the

ground. Keep all parts of your body away from the

blade and muffler. Always push the unit slowly over the

ground. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in the terrain, large roots, etc. Do not force the unit. Use only for jobs ex-

plained in this manual. USE EDGER-TRIMMER PROPERLY. Use only for edging or trimming the type of shrub, growth and the like described in the operating in-

Inspect the area to be

structions. Do not abuse product. Do not use product in rain or wet locations. Never allow children to operate the product. Never allow adults to operate the product without proper instructions. DISCONNECT (UNPLUG) SPARK PLUG

LEAD: when not in use, before servicing, cleaning and the like, before changing accessories. To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow ex-

cessive grass, leaves, or grease to accumulate on the unit. Objects struck by the cutting blade can

cause serious injuries to persons. The lawn should always be carefully examined and cleared of all objects prior to edging or trimming. Never operate the product without guards,

plates, orother protective devices in place.

FUEL SAFETY

Mix and pour fuel outdoors.

Keep away from sparks or flames.

Use a container approved for fuel.

Do not smoke orallow smoking near fuel or

the unit or while using the unit. Make sure the unit is properly assembled

and in good operating condition. Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel

spills before starting engine. Moveat least 10 feet (3meters)away fromfu-

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

moving fuel cap. Do not store the unit with fuel in the fuel

tank. Use up fuel left in the carburetor and fuel lines by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops. Store unit andfuel inareawherefuelvapors

cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

Do not grasp or hold exposed blade.

Stop unit before leaving work area.

Allow unit to cool, run fuel out of the fuel

tank, and secure unit before storing or transporting it in a vehicle. Before storing, use upfuel left in the carbu-

retor by starting theunit and letting it run until it stops. Always allow the unit to cool before storage. Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va-

pors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. Store unit so the blade cannot accidentally

cause injury. Store product indoors, out of the reach of

children. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assistance, contact your nearest Authorized Service Dealer or call 1--800--554--6723.

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