Poulan SM132 User Manual

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

For Occasional Use Only

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

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SM132

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 de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en le­siones graves.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Lirelemanueld’instructionsetbienrespectertouslesavertisse­ments 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

CopyrightE2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

530164435

10/31/03

FRANÇAIS

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

appliances,basic safetyprecautionsmustal­waysbefollowed to reducethe risk of fireand
serious injury. Read and follow all instruc­tions.

This power unit can be dangerous!

responsible for following instructions and warn­ings on unit and in manual. Read entire instruc­tion manual before using unit! Be thoroughly fa­miliarwiththecon trolsan dthe properuseofth e
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.

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

DANGER:

ingdevices. This unitis designedforline trim­meruseonly.Useofanyotheraccessoriesor
attachmentswill increase the risk of injury.

WARNING:

jects violently. Youandothers can beblinded/in­jured. Wear eye and leg protection. Keep body
parts clear of rotating line.

Eye Protection

Boots

Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet
(15 meters) away. Stop unit immediately if ap­proached.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
youneedassistance,contactyourauthorized
service dealer or call 1--800--554--6723.

OPERATOR SAFETY

Dress properly. Always wear safety

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glasses or similar eye protection when op­erating, or performing maintenance, on
your unit (safety glasses are available).
Eye protection should be marked Z87.
Always wear face ordustmask if operation

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is dusty.
Always wear heavy,longpants,longsleeves,

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boots, and gloves. Wearing safety legguards
is recommended.

When using gardening

Operator is

SAFETY INFORMATION

ON THE UNIT

Never use blades or flail-

Trim mer line th rows ob-

HazardZone

50 ft.

(15 m)

Always wear foot protection. Do not go

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barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.
Securehairabove shoulderlength. Secure

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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

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

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

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Never start or run inside a closed room or

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

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UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

Disconnect the spark plug before perform-

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

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parts before each use. Look for andrepair
fuelleaksbeforeuse.Keepin goodworking
condition.
Replace trimmer head parts that are

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

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

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PRO"brandreplacement line. Never use
wire, rope, string, etc.
Install required shield properly before using

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the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
makesureit is properlyins t alledandsecurely
fastened.
Make sure unit is assembled correctly as

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shown in this manual.
Make carburetor adjustments with lower

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endsupportedto prevent line fromcontact­ing any object.
Keepothers away whenmakingcarburetor

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adjustments.
Use only recommended Poulan PROrac-

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

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plained in this manual performed by an au­thorized service dealer.

FUEL SAFETY

Mix and pour fuel outdoors.

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Keep away from sparks or flames.

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Use a container approved for fuel.

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Do notsmoke orallowsmokingnearfuel or

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

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spills.
Moveatleast 10feet(3 meters)awayfrom

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

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moving fuel cap.
Always store gasoline in a container ap-

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proved for flammable liquids.

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CUTTINGSAFETY

WARNING:

each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown
by or become entangled in line. Hardobjects
can damagethetrimmer head andbethrown
causing serious injury.

Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing and

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

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reach.
Keep all parts of your body away from muffler

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and spinning line. Keep engine below waist
level.A hotmuffler cancause seriousburns.
Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on

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rightside of the shieldwillthrow debrisaway
from the operator .
Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

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Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

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TRANSPORTINGAND STORAGE

Allow engineto cool beforestoring ortrans-

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porting in vehicle.
Empty the fuel tank beforestoring ortrans-

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portingthe unit.Use upfuel leftinthecarbu­retorbystartingtheengine andlettingitrun
until it stops.
Storeunitandfuelin areawherefuelvapors

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cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acci-

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dentally cause injury.Theunitcanbehung
by the shaft.
Store unit out of reach of children.

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Inspect the area before

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

repeatall steps toensureyourunit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.

Examine parts fordamage. Do not use dam­aged parts.

If you need assistance or find parts

NOTE:

missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the

empty fuel tank.
Findingfueloroil residue onmuffleris normal

due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.

ADJUSTINGTHE HANDLE

WARNING:

handle,besure it remains above the safety label
and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.

1. Loosen wing nut on handle.

2. Rotate thehandle ontheshaftto an upright
position; retighten wing nut.

If received assembled,

Whenadjustingth eassist

SAFETYNOTICE:

through prolonged use of gasoline powered
handtools could cause bloodvessel ornerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or ab­normal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weatherhasbeenlinked toblood vesseldam­agein otherwise healthypeople. 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,
discontinuetheuse ofthis tool andseek 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 andthe condi­tion of this tool.

SPECIALNOTICE:

with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require­mentsofCaliforniaCodes4442 and4443. 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
equippedwithasparkarrestingscreen. Ifyou
operateina localewheresuchregulationsex­ist, youare legally responsible formaintaining
theoperatingcondition ofthese parts. Failure
to do so is a violation of the law. For normal
homeowneruse, themufflerandsparkarrest­ing screen will not require any service. After
50 hours of use, we recommend that your
muffler be serviced or replaced by an autho­rized service dealer.

Exposure to vibrations

This unit is equipped

ATTACHINGSHIELD

WARNING:

erly installed. The shield provides partial protec­tion to the operator and others from the risk of
thrown objects, andis equip pedwitha linelimit­er blade which cuts excess line to the proper
length. The line limiter blade (on underside of
shield) is sharp and can cut you.
For proper orientation of shield, see KNOW
YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OPERATION
section.

1. Remove wing nut from shield.

2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.

3. Pivot shielduntilboltpasses throughhole
in bracket.

4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.

Slot

Shield

The shield must be prop-

Wing Nut

Bracket

Gearbox

PIVOT

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER

READTHIS INSTRUCTIONMANUAL AND SAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATI NGYOURUNIT.

Comp aretheillustrations withyour unitto familiar izeyourse lfwith thelocationof thevariouscon trols

and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Assist Handle

Trimmer
Head

Shield

Line Limiter
Blade

ON/OFF SWITCH

The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger
handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the
switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.

PRIMERBULB

ThePRIMERBULBremoves airfromthe car­buretorand fuel lines and fills themwithfuel.
This allows youtostart theenginewithfewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to returnto
its original form.

Throttle
Trigger

Shaft

Starter Handle

Choke Lever

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

WARNING:

information in the safety rules beforeyoube­gin.Ifyoudo not understandthesafetyrules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-554--6723.

Besuretoread the fuel

FUELING ENGINE

WARNING:

when refueling.

Removefuelcap slowly

HELPFUL TIP

Toobtainthecorrect oil mix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2--cycle synthetic oil into

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
mixed with a good quality synthet ic 2-cycle
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand
synthetic oil is recommended.Mix gasoline and
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4
liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE
aut omotive oil or marine oil. These oils will

one gallon of fresh gas.

ON/OFF Switch

Primer Bulb

Muffler

CHOKE

The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.Afterthe engineattempts to start,move
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
Once engine has started, move the choke lever
to the RUN position.

cause enginedamage.Whenmixing fuel, follow
instructions printed on container. Once oil is
addedto gasoline, shake containermomentarily
to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.
Alwaysread andfo llow thesaf e ty rules rela ting
to fuel before fueling your unit.

IMPORTANT

Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or usingethanolor methanol)
can attract moisture which leads to separa­tion and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damagethe fuel system of an
enginewhileinstorage.Toavoid engineprob­lems, empty the fuel system before storage
for30 daysorlonger.Drain thegas tank, start
theengineandlet it run until thefuellines and
carburetorareempty.Usefresh fuelnext sea­son. Never use engine or carburetorcleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent dam­age may occur. See the STORAGE section
for additional information.

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF

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switch to the OFF position.
If engine does not stop, move choke lever

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to FULL CHOKE position.

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