Poulan S17DE User Manual

Operator’s Manual

Manual del Operador

Manuel de L’utilisateur

S17DE

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

For Occasional Use Only

WARNING:

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:

Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter 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.

530086283

FRANÇAIS

3/5/01

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire and 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’s Manual before using unit! Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow instructions and warnings on unit and in manual. Never allow children to operate this unit.

OPERATORS MANUAL

DANGER:

flailing devices. This unit is designed for line trimmer use only. Use of any other accessories or attachments will increase the risk of injury.

WARNING:

jects violently . You and others can be blinded/ injured. Wear safety glasses and leg protection. Keep body parts clear of rotating line.

Safety Glasses or similar eye protection

Boots

Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. If approached stop unit immediately.

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

OPERATOR SAFETY

Dress properly. Always wear safety

glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing maintenance, on your unit (safety glasses are available).

When using gardening

Operator

SAFETY INFORMATION

ON THE UNIT

Never use blades, wire, or

Trimmer line throws ob-

Hazard Zone

50 ft.

(15 m)

Eye protection should be marked ANSI Z87.1. Always wear face or dust mask if operation

is dusty. Always wear heavy, long pants, long

sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards is recommended. Always wear foot protection. Do not go

barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning line. Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure

or remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts. Being fully covered also helps protect you

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

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

Never start or run inside a closed room or

building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

Disconnect the spark plug before perform-

ing maintenance except carburetor adjustments. Look for and replace damaged or loose

parts before each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep in good working condition. Replace trimmer head parts that are

chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way before using the unit. Maintain unit according to recommended

procedures. Keep cutting line at proper length. Use only 0.080” (2 mm) diameter Poulan/

Weed Eater!brand line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc.Install required shield properly before using the unit. Use only specified trimmer head; make

sure it is properly installed and securely fastened. Make sure unit is assembled correctly as

shown in this manual. Make carburetor adjustments with lower

end supported to prevent line from contacting any object. Keep others away when making carburetor

adjustments. Use only recommended Poulan/Weed Eat-

erraccessories and replacement parts. Have all maintenance and service not ex-

plained in this manual performed by an authorized service dealer.

FUEL SAFETY

Mix and pour fuel outdoors.

Keep away from sparks or flames.

Use a container approved for fuel.

Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or

the unit. Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel

spills.

Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

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

moving fuel cap.

CUTTING SAFETY

WARNING:

each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by or become entangled in line. Hard objects can damage the trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury.

Use only for trimming, mowing, and sweep-

ing. Do not use for edging, pruning or hedge trimming. Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-

reach. Keep all parts of your body away from muf-

fler and spinning line. Keep engine below waist level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. Cutting on left side of the shield will throw

debris away from the operator. Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

Inspect the area before

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before

storing or transporting in vehicle. Empty fuel tank before storing or transport-

ing the unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting engine and letting it run until it stops. 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 line limiter blade cannot acci-

dentally cause injury. Unit can be hung by the tube. Store the unit 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, call 1-800-554-6723.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

tions 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

Exposure to vibra-

This unit is equipped

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 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. 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

WARNING:

ly assembled and all fasteners are secure.

ADJUST AND SECURE THE HANDLEBAR

Lift handlebar to upright position.

Rotate handlebar/clamp counterclockwise

toward engine until clamp falls into groove of clamp base.

Handlebar Clamp

Clamp Knob

Place the handlebar in a comfortable oper-

ating position. Retighten handlebar by turning clamp knob

clockwise until handlebar is secure and stationary in clamp base (clamp knob can not be overtightened).

ATTACHING THE SHIELD

WARNING:

erly installed. The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others and is equipped with a line limiter blade which cuts excess line. The line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.

Make sure unit is proper-

Handlebar

Clamp Base

The shield must be prop-

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