Poulan SM132LE TYPE 2, SM132 TYPE 2 Owner’s Manual

Poulan PRO /

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d'lnstructions

SM132

SM132 LE

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.
ADVERTENOIA:

Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e

instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en le-
siones graves.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Lire le manuel d'instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-

ments et toutes les instructions de s6curite. Tout defaut de le
faire pourrait entraTner des blessures graves.

Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
1030 Stevens Creek Road

Augusta, GA 30907

The Electrolux Group. The worlds No.l choice.

KITCHEN, CLEANING AND OUTDOOR APPUANCES COMBINED

Copyright "_2005 Electrolux Home Products, Inc 545001402 1/10/05

WARNING: When using gardening

appliances, basic safety precautions must al-
ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and

serious injury. Read and follow all instruc-
tions.

This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is

responsible for following instructions and warn-
ings on unit and in manual. Read entire instruc-

tion manuat before using unit! Be thoroughIy fa-
miliar with the controls and the proper use of the

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 SAFETY INFORMATION
MANUAL ON THE UNIT

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dBbDANGER: Never use blades or flail-

ing devices, This unit is designed for line trim-
mer use only, Use of any other accessories or

attachments wilt increase the risk of injury,

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WARNING: Trimmer line throws ob-

jects violently. You and others can be blinded/in-
jured, Wear eye and leg protection, Keep body
parts clear of rotating line.

Eye Protection

/ Hazard 7one

lm* Boots

Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet
(15 meters) away, Stop unit immediately if ap-

proached.
if situations occur which are not covered in

this manual, use care and good judgment. 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 op-

erating, or performing maintenance, on
your unit (safety glasses are available).

Eye protection should be marked Z87.

• Alwayswear faceor 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, upset or under the influ-

ence 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 adjust-

ments,

• Look for and replace damaged or loose
parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuel leaks before use. Keep in good working
condition.

• Reptace 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
PRO_) brand replacement line. Never use

wire, rope. string, etc.

• install required shield properly before using
the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;

make sure itis 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 contact-

ing any object.

• Keepothersawaywhen makingcarburetor
adjustments.

• Use only recommended Poulan PRO ¢ ac-
cessories and replacement parts.

• Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed by an au-

thorized 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.

• Always store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.

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CUTTINGSAFETY

_ WARNING: Inspect the area before

each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown
by or become entangled h_ line. Hard objects

can damage the trimmer head and be thrown
causing serious injury.

• Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing and
sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or

hedge trimming.

• Keep firm footing and betance. Do not over-
reach.

• Keep alt parts of your body away from muffler
and spinning Hne. Keep engine below waist
level. A hot muffler can cause serious bums.

• Cut from your teff to your right. Cutting on
right 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.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

• Allow engh_e to cool before storing or trans-
porting in vehicle.

• Emptythe fueItank before storing or trans-
porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbu-

retor by starting the engine and tetth_g it run
until it stops.

• Store unit and fuel in areawhere fuelvapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, etectric motors or switches,

furnaces, eto.

• Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acci-
dentally cause injury. The unit can be hung

by the shaft.

• Store unit out of reach of children.

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 ab-
normal swellings. Proionged use in cold

weather has been linked to blood vessel dam-
age 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 med-

ical attention. An anti-vibration system does
not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-
lems. Users who operate power tools on a

continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the condi-
tion of this toot.

SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark

arresting screen which meets the require-

ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of California.
idaho, Maine. Minnesota. New Jersey, Ore-

gon, and Washington require by law that

many internal combustion engines be

equipped with a spark arresting screen. Ifyou
operate in a locale where such regulations ex-

ist, 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 arrest-
ing screen will not require any service. After

50 hours of use, we recommend that your

muffler be serviced or repiaced by an autho-
rized service dealer.

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ml, WARNING: If received assemMed,

repeat alt steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.

Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-
aged parts.

NOTE: if you need assistance or find parts

missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.

It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the

empty fuel tank.

Finding fuet or oil residue on muffler is normal

due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.

ATTACHING THE ASSIST HANDLE

,_ WARNING: When attaching the assist

handle, be sure it remains above the safety label
and below the arrow on the shaft.

1. Place unit on a flat surface.

2. Loosen and remove wing nut and bolt

from assist handle.

3. Firmly push the assist handle over the

shaft.

4. Reinstall bolt in handle. Thread wing nut

onto bolt. Tighten securely.

ATTACHING SHIELD

_L, WARNING: The shield must be prop-

erly installed. The shietd provides partial protec-
tion to the operator and others from the risk of

thrown objects, and is equipped with a line limit-
er blade which cuts excess line to the prober

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 shield until bolt passes through hole

in bracket.

4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.

Slot Wing Nut

Shield

PIVOT

Bracket

KNOWYOUR TRIMMER

READTHIS INSTRUCTION MANUALAND SAFETY RULESBEFORE OPERATINGYOUR UNIT

Compare the illustrationswith your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls

and edjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Assist Handle

J

Shaft

Trimmer

Head

Starter Handle

Shield

STOP Switch

Primer Bulb

/ J

Line Limiter
Blade Trigger

STOP SWITCH
The STOP switch is used to stop the engine. To

stop the engine, push and hold the switch in the
STOP position until the engine stops.

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-
buretor and fueI lines and filis them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
pulis on the starter rope. Activate the primer

bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

Throttle

Choke Lever

_ WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel

information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,

do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call

1-800-554-6723.

FUELING ENGINE

_ WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly

when refueling.

HELPFUL TIP I

\ To obtain th e correct oilmix I

ratio, pour 8.2 ounces of I

• 2-cycle synthetic oil into I
one gallon of fresh gas. I

This engine
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be

mixed with a good quality synthetic 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
automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will

is certified to operate on unleaded

Muffler

CHOKE
The CHOKE he_ps to supply fue_ to the engine

to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by

moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position. After the engine attempts to start, move

the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position,
Once engine has started, move the choke lever

to the RUN position,

cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow

instructions printed on container. Once oil is

added to gasoline, shake container momentarily
to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed,

Always read and follow the safety rules relating
to fuel before fueling your unit.

IMPORTANT

Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels

(called gasohot or using ethanol or methanol)
can attract moisture which leads to separa-
tion and formation of acids during storage,

Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage. To avoid engine prob-

lems, empty the fuel system before storage
for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and

carburetor are empty, Use fresh fuel next sea-
son. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent dam-
age may occur, See the STORAGE section

for additional information,

HELPFUL

!f your engine switc h reads
"push to stop'; it is always

it?the ON position.

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