Poulan P3500 User's Manual
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1. Use only recommended Poulan replace ment blades Never use wire rope string flailing devices etc Disconnect the spark plug before perform ing maintenance except carburetor adjust ments Be sure blade stops turning when engine idles see CARBURETOR ADJUST MENTS 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 away when 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 this manual performed by your Au thorized Service Dealer If product strikes a foreign object follow these steps Stop product disconnect spark plug lead inspect for damage and repair any damage before restarting and operating the product EDGING SAFETY Inspect the area to be edged before each use Remove objects rocks broken glass nails wire string etc which can be thrown by the blade or can wrap around the shaft Keep others including children animals and bystanders and helpers at least 50 feet 15 meters away Stop the unit immediate ly if you are approached Hold the unit firmly with both hands Keep firm footing and balance Do not over 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 s2. 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 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 unit SPECIAL NOTICE This unit is not 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 to be equipped with a spark arrestor screen If you operate in a locale where such regula tions exist you are legally responsible for installing and maintaining the operating con dition of these parts Failure to do so is a viola tion of the law ASSEMBLY It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal due to carburetor adjust ments and testing done by the manufacturer ASSEMBLY A WARNING If received
3. assembled repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure Tools you will need e 2 hex key wrenches provided e adjustable wrench or large pliers e phillips screwdriver ATTACH THE TUBE TO THE EN GINE e Slip the tube with drive shaft into the engine e Insert and tighten two screws washers and nuts into clamp holes in engine ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR A DANGER The barrier portion of the handlebar must be installed as shown to pro vide a barrier between operator and the spin ning blade Locate the decal on the handlebar This de cal includes two arrows Position the han dlebar on the mounting bracket between these arrows Position the bracket cover over the handle bar Again make sure the handlebar is be tween the arrows Insert screws and hand tighten only Be sure the handlebar is installed correctly then tighten each screw securely with the large hex wrench Bracket Cover Screw CZ Handlebar Mounting Bracket FUELING This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2 cycle air cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40 1 Poulan Weed Eater brand oil is recommended A 40 1 ratio is ob tained by mixing 3 2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline When mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on the container Always read and follow the safety rules under FUEL SAF
4. understand and will follow the instructions and warnings on the unit and in the manual Never allow chil dren to operate this unit OPERATOR SAFETY e Dress properly Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when op erating or performing maintenance on your unit Safety glasses are available Eye e protection should meet the requirements of ANSI 287 1 e Always wear face or dust mask if operation e is dusty e Always wear heavy long pants long sleeves boots and gloves Do not go bare foot 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 be caught in moving 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 or under influence of alcohol drugs or medication Watch what you are doing use common sense e Wear hearing protection when using this unit e Never start or run the engine inside a closed room building or other unventilated area Breathing exhaust fumes can kill e Keep handles free of oil and fuel e Always use the handle Keep hands and feet away from cutting area Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material to be cut when engine is run ning or when cutting member is moving Make sure spark plug is disconnected when cleaning jammed mate
5. ETY STARTING HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT e Move the ON STOP switch to the STOP position e If engine does not stop move choke to the FULL CHOKE position HOW TO START YOUR UNIT A DANGER The cutting blade will turn while starting the engine WARNING Avoid any contact with the muffler A hot muffler can cause serious burns e Rest engine and shield on ground support ing unit so the blade is not touching the ground COLD ENGINE STARTING OR STARTING AFTER REFUELING e Move the switch to the ON position e Slowly press primer bulb 6 times e Move the choke lever to FULL CHOKE position ON OFF Switch N Starter Handle v Choke Lever e Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps e Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times e Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi tion e Pull starter rope handle no more than 6 pulls until engine runs e Allow engine to run 10 seconds then move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position STARTING A WARM ENGINE e Move the switch to the ON position e Move the choke lever to OFF CHOKE posi tion e Pull starter rope handle until engine runs e If engine does not start in 5 pulls follow in structions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE USING YOUR UNIT Do not change the engine governor set tings or over speed the engine If the product vibrates abnormally immedi ately stop the engine and check for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of t
6. Poulan Please do not return unit to retailer Por favor no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra Veuillez ne pas retourner l outil au d taillant 1 800 554 6723 www poulan com Operator s Manual Manual del Operador Manuel de l utilisateur PE3500 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 AVERTISSEMENT Lire le manuel de l utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de s curit Tout d faut de le faire pourrait entra ner des blessures graves Electrolux Home Products North America Div of WCI Outdoor Products Inc Augusta GA 30907 Copyright 2000 WCI Outdoor Products Inc 530087730 4 6 00 HSIMSNA TONVdS3 SIVONVHS SAFETY RULES A 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 instruction This power unit can be dangerous Operator is responsible for following instructions and warnings on unit and in manual Read entire Operator s Manual before using unit Be thor oughly familiar with the controls and the prop er use of the unit Restrict the use of this unit to persons who have read
7. he part will be repaired or replaced by POULAN WEED EATER OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner s Manual POULAN WEED EATER recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your lawn and garden equipment engine but POULAN WEED EATER cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner you should be aware that POULAN WEED EATER may deny you warranty coverage if your lawn and garden equipment engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse neglect improper maintenance unapproved modifications or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer You are responsible for presenting your lawn and garden equipment engine to a POULAN WEED EATER authorized repair center as soon as a problem exists Warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE The warranty period begins on the date the lawn and garden equipment engine is purchased LENGTH OF COVERAGE This warranty shall be for a period of
8. lowly 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 edg ing or trimming the type of shrub growth and the like described in the operating in structions Do not abuse product Do not use product in rain or wet locations Never allow children to operate the product Nev er allow adults to operate the product with out proper instructions DISCONNECT UNPLUG SPARK PLUG LEAD when not in use before servicing cleaning and the like before changing ac cessories To reduce the risk of fire do not allow ex cessive grass leaves or grease to accu mulate on the product Objects struck by the cutting member 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 or other protective devices in place HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION IT IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are not sparks or flames e Use a container approved for fuel Do not smoke or allow 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 Move at least 10 feet 8 meters away from fu eling site befo
9. orkmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective gasoline prod uct or attachment as follows from the original date of purchase 2 YEARS Parts and Labor when used for household purposes 90 DAYS Parts and Labor when used for com mercial professional or income producing pur poses 30 DAYS Parts and Labor if used for rental purposes This warranty is not transferable and does not cover damage or liability caused by improper handling improper maintenance or the use of accessories and or attachments not specifically recommended by ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA for this tool Additionally this warranty does not cover tune ups spark plugs filters etc that will wear and require replacement with reasonable use during the warranty period This warranty does not cover predelivery setup or normal adjustments explained in the operator s manual THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA S policy is to continuously improve its
10. products Therefore ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA reserves the right to change modify or discontinue models designs specifications and accessories of all products at any time without notice or obligation to any purchaser U S EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The U S Environmental Protection Agency and POULAN WEED EATER DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your lawn and garden equipment engine All new utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed built and equipped to meet the stringent anti smog standards POULAN WEED EATER must warrant the emission control system on your lawn and garden equipment engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintenance of your lawn and garden equipment engine Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system Where a warrantable condition exits POULAN WEED EATER will repair your lawn and garden equipment engine at no cost to you Expenses covered under warranty include diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY COVERAGE If any emissions related part on your engine as listed under Emissions Control Warranty Parts List is defective or a defect in the materials or workmanship of the engine causes the failure of such an emission related part t
11. re operation of the unit TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not e Engine flooded e See Starting start e Fuel tank empty Spark plug not firing Fuel not reaching carburetor Carburetor requires adjustment e Fill tank with correct fuel mixture e Install new spark plug e Check for dirty fuel filter replace Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace Contact your Service Dealer Engine will not Carburetor requires See Carburetor Adjustments idle properly adjustment e Throttle trigger screw e Loosen screw too tight Engine will not e Air filter dirty e Clean or replace air filter accelerate e Spark plug fouled e Clean or replace spark plug lacks power or and re gap dies under a e Carburetor requires e See Carburetor Adjustments load adjustment Engine smokes Fuel mixture incorrect excessively Air filter dirty Carburetor requires adjustment Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel mixture Clean or replace air filter e See Carburetor Adjustments NEED ASSISTANCE NEED ASSISTANCE Call 1 800 554 6723 for assistance NEED SERVICE PARTS Contact your dealer or place of purchase LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA Division WCI Outdoor Products Inc warrants to the original purchaser that each new Weed Eater brand gasoline tool or at tachment is free from defects in material and w
12. re 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 and fuel in area where fuel vapors 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 up fuel left in the carbu retor by starting the unit and letting it run un til it stops Always allow the unit to cool be fore 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 When not is use store product indoors in a dry place locked or otherwise inaccessible to chil dren Store unit out of 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 800 554 6723 1 Service Dealer or call SPECIAL NOTICE Exposure to vibra tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or
13. rial from cut ting member Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the area of operation Use care in directing dis charge to avoid glass enclosures automo biles and the like amp il Safety Boots Glasses WARNING Blades can throw objects violently e You can be blinded or injured e Wear safety glasses A Cad WARNING Hazard zone for thrown objects e Blades can throw objects violently e Others can be blinded or injured e Keep people and animals 50 feet 15 m away Allow blades to stop before removing them from the cut Blades move momentarily after the trigger is g7 A WARNING Blades move momentarily after the trigger is released e The blades can seriously cut you or others e Allow blades to stop before removing them from the cut ee gt EE Safety Labels Operator s Manual WARNING Read Operator s Manual e Follow all warnings and instructions e Failure to do so can result in serious injury UNIT SAFETY e Inspect entire unit before each use Re place damaged parts Check for fuel leaks Make sure all fasteners are in place andse curely 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
14. rouble Stop the engine whenever you leave the operation position disconnect the spark plug lead before unclogging the cutting member guard when making a repair ad justment inspection or the like Operate product from position where guards block the line of sight to the cutting member SETTING THE DEPTH OF THE WHEEL WARNING Never attempt to adjust the wheel when the engine is running Always stop the engine wait until the blade stops turning and disconnect the spark plug before making adjustments TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE e Loosen plastic knob on the blade guard e Raise or lower the wheel to obtain desired edging depth e Tighten knob hand tight NOTE If area has not been edged for sever al weeks do not cut deeper than 1 2 inch the first time SERVICE We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an Authorized Service Dealer CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps Damage will occur if you turn the needles be yond the limiter caps Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task We recommend that you take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer IGNITION TIMING Ignition timing is fixed non adjustable SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion RCJ 8Y plug spark plug gap is 025 inches A WARNING Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that requi
15. two years from the initial date of purchase WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved POULAN WEED EATER servicing center If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WARRANTY PERIOD Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of repair or replace as necessary shall be warranted for 2 years Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance shall be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part DIAGNOSIS The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted part is defective if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved POULAN WEED EATER servicing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES POULAN WEED EATER may be liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse neglect or improper maintenance are not covered ADD ON OR MODIFIED PARTS The use of add on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim POULAN WEED EATER is not liable to cover fail
16. ures of warranted parts caused by the use of add on or modified parts HOW TO FILE A CLAIM If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty services or repairs shall be provided at all POULAN WEED EATER service centers call 1 800 554 6723 MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS Any POULAN WEED EATER approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair on emission related parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Carburetor Ignition System Spark Plug covered up to maintenance schedule Ignition Module MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the performance of all required maintenance as defined in the owner s manual
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