Poulan BVM210VS Trimmer User Manual
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1. Contact an authorized service dealer 3422 LIMITED WARRANTY Poulan PRO a division of Husqvarna Consum er Outdoor Products N A Inc warrants to the original consumer purchaser that each new Poulan PRO brand gasoline tool or attachment is free from defects in material and workman ship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective gasoline product or at tachment 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 commercial professional or income producing purposes 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 alteration or the use of accessories and or attachments not specifically recommended by Poulan PRO for this tool This warranty does not cov er tune up spark plugs filters starter ropes or blower and vacuum tubes that will wear and require replacement with reasonable use during the warranty period This warranty does not cover pre delivery setup or normal adjustments explained in the instruction manual This warranty does not cover trans portation costs In the event you have a claim under this warran ty you must return the product to an authorized service dealer Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this warranty please contact P2. THROTTLE TRIGGER The THROTTLE TRIGGER is used to select the desired engine speed PRIMER BUTTON The PRIMER BUTTON removes air from the carburetor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel This allows you to start the engine with fewer OPERATING POSITION Blower pulls on the starter rope Activate primer button by pressing it and allowing it to return to its origi nal position START LEVER The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the engine to aid in starting Activate the starting system by moving the start lever to the START position DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine has started and runs After the engine starts allow the engine to warm up 10 15 seconds then fully squeeze the throttle trigger to deactivate the starting system OPERATING TIPS While vacuuming or blowing debris hold the unit with the muffler side facing away from your body and clothes see OPERAT ING POSITION illustration above To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level s hearing protection is required To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting rotating parts stop the engine be fore installing or removing attachments Do not operate without guard s in place Operate power equipment only at reasonable hours not early in the morning or late at night when people might be disturbed Comply with times listed in local ordinances Usual recom mendations are 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m Monday though
3. During storage of your gas oil mixture the oil will sepa rate from the gas We recommend that you shake the gas can weekly to insure proper blending of the gas and oil ENGINE Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40 1 2 cycle engine oil air cooled through the spark plug opening Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil Replace spark plug with new one of recom mended type and heat range Clean air filter Check entire unit for loose screws nuts and bolts Replace any damaged broken or worn parts At the beginning of the next season use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio OTHER e Do not store gasoline from one season to another e Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust 41 2 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE A WARNING Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start 1 Engine flooded 1 See Starting a Flooded Engine in Operation section 2 Fuel tank empty 2 Fill tank with correct fuel mixture 3 Spark plug not firing 3 Install new spark plug 4 Fuel not reaching 4 Check for dirty fuel filter replace carburetor Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace 5 Compression low 5 Contact an authorized service dealer Engine will not 1 Fuel n
4. Saturday To reduce noise levels limit the number of pieces of equipment used at any one time To reduce noise levels operate power blowers at the lowest possible throttle speed to do the job Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris be fore blowing In dusty conditions slightly dampen sur faces or use a mister attachment when wa ter is available Conserve water by using power blowers instead of hoses for many lawn and garden applications including areas such as gutters screens patios grills porches and gardens Watch out for children pets open windows or freshly washed cars Blow debris away safely Use the full blower nozzle extension so the air stream can work close to the ground After using blowers and other equipment CLEAN UP Dispose of debris in trash re ceptacles BEFORE STARTING ENGINE AA 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 AA WARNING Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling HELPFUL TIP To obtain the correct oil mix ratio pour 3 2 ounces of 2 cycle synthetic oil into one gallon of fresh gas This engine is certified to operate on unleaded 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 PRO brand synthetic oil is rec
5. hold the STOP switch in the STOP position until the engine stops HOW TO START YOUR ENGINE AAWARNING You MUST make sure the tubes are secure before using the unit e Fuel engine Move at least 10 feet 3 me ters away from the fueling site e Hold the unit in the starting position as shown Make sure the blower end is di rected away from people animals glass and solid objects STARTING POSITION Blower AA WARNING When starting engine hold the unit as illustrated Do not set unit on any surface except a clean hard area when starting engine or while engine is running Debris such as gravel sand dust grass etc could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through the discharge opening damaging the unit or property or causing serious injury to by standers or the operator HELPFUL TIP If your engine still does not start after following these instructions please call 1 800 554 6723 STARTING A COLD ENGINE or warm engine after running out of fuel 1 Move the throttle position lever cruise con trol to the idle position Throttle Position Lever Cruise Control 8 2 Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times 3 Move the start lever to the START position Starter Handle Primer Bulb y gt 4 Pull starter rope handle sharply until en gine starts and runs 5 Allow unit to run for 10 15 seconds then ful ly squeeze the throttle trigger to disengage the startin
6. is very hot during and after use Do not touch the muffler muffler guard or surrounding surfaces or allow combustible material such as dry grass or fuel to do so SAFETY RULES AAWARNING Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precautions can result in serious injury KNOW YOUR UNIT Read your instruction manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all warnings and safety rules before operat ing the unit e Restrict unit to users who understand and will follow all warnings and safety rules in this manual A WARNING inspect area before start ing unit Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks glass wire etc that can rico chet be thrown or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation Use your unit as a blower for e Sweeping debris or grass clippings from driveways sidewalks patios etc e Blowing grass clippings straw or leaves into piles around joints or between bricks Use your unit as a vacuum for e Picking up dry material such as leaves grass small twigs and bits of paper e For best results during vacuum use operate your unit at high speed e Move slowly back and forth over the mate rial as you vacuum Avoid forcing the unit into a pile of debris as this can clog the unit e Keep the vacuum tube about an inch above the ground for best results PLAN AHEAD e Always wear eye protection when operat ing servicing or performing maintenance on unit Wear
7. screw counterclockwise to decrease engine speed 10 Idle Speed Screw panem WARNING Perform the following steps after each use Allow engine to cool and secure the unit before storing or transporting Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Store unit with all guards in place Position unit so that any sharp object cannot acci dentally cause injury Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of children SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more If your unit is to be stored for a period of time e Clean the entire unit before lengthy stor age e Store in a clean dry area e Lightly oil external metal surfaces FUEL SYSTEM Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA TION section of this manual see message la beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga sohol in your engine Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or fuel storage container Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer If you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure contact an authorized service dealer or call 1 800 554 6723 HELPFUL TIP
8. 9 Please do not return unit to retailer JOEPIE 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 pro com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions BVM210VS t m Y gt z je IMPORTANT MANUAL Do not throw away MANUAL IMPORTANTE No lo descarte MANUEL IMPORTANT Conserver WARNING A 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 Veuillez lire le manuel d instructions 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 3 Poulan PRO Poulan PRO gt 1030 Stevens Creek Road 850 Matheson Blvd West Z Augusta GA 30907 Mississauga Ontario L5V 0B4 2 7 545177387 Rev 4 3 11 09 BRW IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS AWARNING This unit can be dangerous Careless or improper Use can cause serious injury Read your operator s manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all warnings and safety rules before operating the unit Failure to do so can result in serious injury Save operator s manual The blower can throw objec
9. CT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN AA WARNING The muffler on this prod uct contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer As the unit is used carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spark arresting screen and must be removed to avoid creating a fire hazard or affecting engine performance Spark Arresting y Screen Se Screws Replace the spark arresting screen every 50 hours of operation or if any damage or breaks in the screen are noted NOTE Do not attempt to clean the spark ar resting screen 1 Remove 3 screws from muffler cover Remove muffler cover 2 Loosen and remove 4 screws from the muffler hood 3 Remove the muffler hood and spark arrest ing screen 4 Install new spark arresting screen 5 Reinstall muffler hood and 4 screws Tight en screws securely 6 Reinstall muffler cover and 3 screws Tighten securely NOTE If any part of the muffler is cracked broken or damaged we recommend that the muffler be replaced CARBURETOR IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the following conditions e Engine will not idle when the throttle is re leased To adjust idle speed Allow engine to idle Adjust speed until engine runs without stalling idle speed too slow e Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in crease engine speed if engine stalls or dies e Turn idle speed
10. RAP ADJUSTMENT Hold the unit as shown with the muffler side re facing away from your body and clothes 2 Pass the shoulder strap over your head and onto your right shoulder 3 Extend your left arm toward the rear of the vacuum bag 4 Adjust shoulder strap until the vacuum bag shoulder strap seam lies between your thumb and index finger Vacuum Inle 5 Make sure air flows freely from the elbow 4 Align the tabs on the inside of the vacuum in tube into bag If bag is kinked the unit will let with the slots on the upper vacuum tube not operate properly Slot 5 Push the upper vacuum tube into the vac uum inlet Turn the tube counterclockwise until a click is felt to secure the tube to the blower unit OPERATION KNOW YOUR BLOWER READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference 7 Upper Vacuum Tube p a i SS gt STOP S Throttle Switch Trigger Spark NA y Plug Starter 3 Rope Fuel Mix OY Fill Cap Tes Lower Vacuum Tube Elbow Tube Vacuum Bag Upper Blower Tube Lower Blower Tube High Speed Nozzle ON eet HS Vacuum Handle utton STOP SWITCH The STOP switch is used to stop the engine To stop the engine push and hold the STOP switch in the STOP position until the engine stops
11. TE Knob must be loose enough to allow blower tube to be inserted in blower outlet Loos en knob by turning counterclockwise a Groove Ss 2 Secure the tube by turning the knob clock wise 3 Align the slots on the lower blower tube with the tabs on the upper blower tube Upper Blower Tube 4 Slide the lower blower tube onto the upper blower tube 5 Turn the lower blower tube clockwise until a click is felt to secure the lower blower tube to the upper blower tube NOTE When the upper and lower blower tubes are assembled together properly the arrows on both tubes will be aligned 6 To remove the tubes turn the knob coun terclockwise to loosen the tubes remove the tubes HIGH SPEED NOZZLE ASSEMBLY When greater air speed is desired use the high speed nozzle 1 Align the slots on the nozzle with the tabs on the lower blower tube High Speed Nozzle Lower Blower Tube Tab Slot 2 Slide the nozzle onto the lower blower tube 3 Turn the nozzle clockwise until a click is felt to secure the nozzle to the lower blow er tube VACUUM BAG ASSEMBLY 1 Open the zipper on the vacuum bag and insert the elbow tube 2 Push the small end of the elbow tube through the small opening in the bag Zipper i gt Opening Small Opening NOTE Make sure edge of the small opening is flush against the flared area of the elbow tube and the rib on the elbow tube is on the bottom 3 C
12. airs shall be provided at all Poulan PRO service centers Call 1 800 554 6723 or send e mail correspondence to emission warranty HCOP emission com MAINTE NANCE REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS Any Pou lan PRO approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty mainte nance or repair on emission related parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty EMISSION CON TROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Carbure tor air filter covered up to maintenance sched ule ignition system spark plug covered up to maintenance schedule ignition module muffler including catalyst if equipped fuel tank MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owneris responsible for the performance of all re quired maintenance as defined in the instruc tion manual The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified Example Year EPA and or CALIFORNIA THIS ENGINE MEETS EMISSIONS REGULATIO 0 D EVAP SMALL OFF DAD ENGI FAMILY DISP SERIAL MODEL EMISSION THE AIR INDEX OF THIS ENGINE IS 3 mmm 4 3l 10 THE LOWER THE AIR INDEX THE LESS POLLUTION REFER TO OWNER S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use Xx Moderate 50 hours L Intermediate 125 hours L Extended 300 hours 14
13. all times Never place objects inside the blower tubes always direct the blowing debris away from people animals glass and solid objects such as trees automobiles walls etc The force of air can cause rocks dirt or sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt people or animals break glass or cause other damage Never run unit without the proper equip ment attached When using your unit as a blower always install blower tubes When using your unit as a vacuum always install vacuum tubes and vacuum bag assembly Make sure vacuum bag assembly is com pletely zipped Check air intake opening blower tubes vacuum tubes and elbow tube frequently always with engine stopped and spark plug disconnected Keep vents and discharge tubes free of debris which can accumulate and restrict proper air flow Never place any object in the air intake open ing as this could restrict proper air flow and cause damage to the unit Never use for spreading chemicals fertiliz ers or other substances which may contain toxic materials To avoid spreading fire do not use near leaf or brush fires fireplaces barbecue pits ashtrays etc Use only for jobs explained in this manual MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY A WARNING Disconnect spark plug be fore performing maintenance except for carbu retor adjustments Have all maintenance other than the rec ommended procedures described in the in struction manual performed by an autho r
14. are pleased to explain the emissions con trol system warranty on your year 2009 and lat er small off road engine In California all small off road engines must be designed built and equipped to meet the State s stringent anti smog standards Poulan PRO must warrant the emission control system on your small off road engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse ne glect or improper maintenance of your small off road engine Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor the igni tion system and the fuel tank Where a warrant able condition exists Poulan PRO will repair your small off road engine at no cost to you Expenses covered under warranty include diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY COV ERAGE 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 the part will be repaired or replaced by Poulan PRO OWNER S WARRANTY RE SPONSIBILITIES As the small off road en gine owner you are responsible for the per formance of the required maintenance listed in your instruction manual Poulan PRO rec ommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off road engine but Poulan PRO cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to en sure the per
15. closely their physical condition and the condi tion of this tool 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 If you operate in alocale where such regulations ex ist you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition ofthese parts Failure to do so is a violation of the law Refer to the MAINTENANCE section for information on maintenance of the muffler and spark arrest ing screen ASSEMBLY dA WARNING Stop engine and be sure the impeller blades have stopped turning be fore opening the vacuum inlet door or at tempting to insert or remove the vacuum or blower tubes The rotating blades can cause serious injury Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or ac cessing movable parts WARNING If you receive your unit assembled check each step to insure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure Follow all safety information in the manual and on the unit e A standard screwdriver is required for as sembly BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY 1 Align the rib on the upper blower tube with the groove in the blower outlet slide the tube into place NO
16. formance of all scheduled main tenance As the small off road engine owner you should be aware that Poulan PRO may deny you warranty coverage if your small off road engine or a part of it has failed due to 249 abuse neglect improper maintenance un approved modifications or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equip ment manufacturer You are responsible for presenting your small off road engine to an Poulan PRO 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 responsi bilities you should contact your nearest autho rized service center call Poulan PRO at 1 800 554 6723 or send e mail correspon dence to emission warrantyGHCOP emission com WARRANTY COMMENCE MENT DATE The warranty period begins on the date the small off road engine is pur chased LENGTH OF COVERAGE This warranty shall be for a period of 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 PRO servicing center If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsi bilities you should contact your nearest au thorized service center call Poulan PRO at 1 800 554 6723 or send e mail correspon dence to emission war
17. g system STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1 Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger 2 Pull starter rope sharply while squeezing throttle trigger until engine runs NOTE Normally the warm starting proce dure can be used within 5 10 minutes after the unit is turned off If the unit sits for more than 10 minutes without being used it will be necessary to start the unit by following the steps under STARTING A COLD ENGINE or following the starting instruction steps shown on the unit STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE Flooded engines can be started by moving the start lever to the RUN position and fully squeezing the throttle trigger Pull the starter handle repeatedly while squeezing throttle trigger until engine starts and runs This could require pulling the starter handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded If the unit still doesn t start refer to the TROU BLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1 800 554 6723 MAINTENANCE WARNING Avoid touching muffler unless engine and muffler are cold A hot muffler can cause serious burns AA WARNING Stop engine and be sure the impeller blades have stopped turning be fore opening the vacuum inlet door or at tempting to insert or remove the vacuum or blower tubes The rotating blades can cause serious injury Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or ac cessing movable parts HELPFUL TIP IMPORTANT Have all repairs other than the rec ommended maintenance desc
18. ing eye protection will help to prevent rocks or debris from being blown or ricocheting into eyes and face which can result in blindness and or serious injury Eye protection should be marked Z87 Always wear foot protection Do not go barefoot or wear sandals Always wear respirator or face mask when working with unit in dusty environments Secure hair so it is above shoulder length Keep loose hair loose clothing fingers and all other parts of the body away from openings and moving parts Hair jewelry loose cloth ing or clothing with loosely hanging straps ties tassels etc can be caught in moving parts Do not operate unit when you are tired ill up set or if you are under the influence of alco hol drugs or medication Keep children bystanders and animals away from work area a minimum of 30 feet 10 meters when starting or operating unit Do not point the blower nozzle in the direc tion of people or pets HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION IT IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in cluding smoking open flames or work that can cause sparks in the areas where fuel is mixed poured or stored Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area store fuel in a cool dry well ventilated place use an approved marked container for all fuel purposes Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the unit Make sure the unit is properly assembled and in good operating condition Do not fill fuel
19. ized service dealer Use only recommended Poulan PRO re placement parts use of any other parts may void your warranty and cause damage to your unit Empty fuel tank before storing the unit Use up fuel left in carburetor by starting engine and letting it run until it stops Do not use any accessory or attachment other than those recommended by manufac turer for use with your unit Do not store the unit or fuel ina closed area where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an open flame from hot water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc e Store in a dry area out of reach of children A WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth de fects or other reproductive harm SPECIAL NOTICE Exposure to vibra tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers hands and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swelling 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 medical attention An antivibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor
20. lose the zipper on the bag Make sure the zipper is closed completely 4 Remove blower tubes from engine Ny LS 5 Insertthe elbow tube into the blower outlet Make sure elbow tube rib is aligned with the blower outlet groove 6 Turn knob clockwise to secure elbow tube VACUUM TUBE ASSEMBLY A WARNING Stop engine and be sure the impeller blades have stopped turning be fore opening the vacuum inlet door or at tempting to insert or remove the vacuum or blower tubes The rotating blades can cause serious injury 5 1 Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the latch 6 Align slanted end of lower vacuum tube as area of the vacuum inlet shown Firmly push lower vacuum tube into upper vacuum tube Latch Area Blower Outlet Slanted end of s lower vacuum tube f HOW TO CONVERT UNIT FROM i VACUUM USE TO BLOWER USE Vacuum Inlet Cover 1 Remove the elbow tube and vacuum bag 2 Gently tilt the handle of the screwdriver to by turning the knob counterclockwise to ward the front of the unit to release the loosen the elbow tube f latch while pulling up on the vacuum inlet 2 Remove the vacuum tubes by turning the cover with your other hand tubes clockwise _ 3 Hold the vacuum inlet cover open until up 3 Close the vacuum inlet cover and make per vacuum tube is installed sure it is latched closed Vacuum 4 Reinstall the blower tubes see BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY niet SHOULDER ST
21. ommended Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40 1 A 40 1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3 2 fluid ounces 95 ml of oil with 1 gallon 4 liters of unleaded gasoline DO NOT USE automotive oil or marine oil These oils will 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 CAUTION Never use straight gasoline in your unit This will cause permanent engine damage and void the limited warranty FUEL REQUIREMENTS This engine requires the use of minimum 87 octane R M 2 clean gasoline IMPORTANT Use of alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can cause major engine performance and durability problems dA WARNING Alternative fuels not gas oline such as E 15 15 alcohol E 20 20 alcohol E 85 85 alcohol are NOT classified as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in 2 stroke gasoline engines Use of alternative fuels will cause problems such as improper clutch engagements overheating vapor lock power loss lubrication deficiency deterioration of fuel lines gaskets and internal carburetor components etc Alternative fuels cause high moisture absorption into the fuel oil mixture leading to oil and fuel separation HOW TO STOP YOUR ENGINE e Release the throttle trigger e Push and
22. ot reaching 1 Check for dirty fuel filter replace idle properly carburetor Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace 2 Carburetor requires 2 See Carburetor Idle Speed Adjustment adjustment in Service and Adjustments Section 3 Crankshaft seals worn 3 Contact an authorized service dealer 4 Compression low 4 Contact an authorized service dealer Engine will not 1 Air filter dirty 1 Clean or replace air filter accelerate 2 Fuel not reaching 2 Check for dirty fuel filter replace lacks power or carburetor Check for kinked or split fuel line dies under a repair or replace load 3 Spark plug fouled 3 Clean or replace spark plug and re gap 4 Carburetor requires 4 Contact an authorized service dealer adjustment 5 Carbon build up 5 Contact an authorized service dealer 6 Compression low 6 Contact an authorized service dealer Engine smokes 1 Choke partially on 1 Adjust choke excessively 2 Fuel mixture incorrect 2 Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel mixture 3 Air filter dirty 3 Clean or replace air filter 4 Carburetor requires 4 Contact an authorized service dealer adjustment Engine runs hot a A ON Fuel mixture incorrect Spark plug incorrect Carburetor requires Carbon build up adjustment 1 Pb ON See Fueling Engine in Operation section Replace with correct spark plug Contact an authorized service dealer
23. oulan PRO a division of Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N A Inc 1030 Stevens Creek Road Augusta GA 30907 1 800 554 6723 In Canada contact Poulan PRO 850 Matheson Blvd West Mississauga Ontario L5V 0B4 Giving the model number serial number and date of purchase of your product and the name and address of the authorized dealer from whom it was purchased THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTH ER 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 LIM eur OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This is a limited warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson Moss Act of 1975 The policy of Poulan PRO is to continuously improve its products Therefore Poulan PRO 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 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB LIGATIONS The U S Environmental Protection Agency California Air Resources Board Environment Canada and Poulan PRO
24. ranty HCOP emission com WARRANTY PERIOD Any warranted part which is not scheduled for re placement 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 re quired maintenance shall be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled re placement 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 PRO servicing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Poulan PRO 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 im proper maintenance are not covered ADD ON OR MODIFIED PARTS The use of add on or modified parts can be grounds for disal lowing a warranty claim Poulan PRO is not li able to cover failures 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 call Pou lan PRO at 1 800 554 6723 or send e mail correspondence to emission warranty HCOP emission com WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty services or rep
25. ribed in the instruction manual performed by an authorized service dealer If any dealer other than an authorized service dealer performs work on the product Poulan PRO may not pay for repairs under warranty It is your re sponsibility to maintain and perform general maintenance GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual Various adjust ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS e Muffler e Spark Plug Boot e Air Filter e Housing Screws CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact an authorized service dealer for re placement of damaged or worn parts Fuel Tank Do not use unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks e Vacuum Bag Do not use vacuum bag if it is torn or damaged INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS e After each use inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter ent Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth CLEAN AIR FILTER A dirty air filter decreases engine perform ance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions Always clean or replace air filter after every 5 hours of operation or yearly whichever comes first Air Filter Cover Cleaning the air fil
26. tank while engine is hot or running Avoid spilling fuel or oil Wipe up fuel spills before starting engine 3 e Move at least 10 feet 3 meters away from fuel and fueling site before starting engine e Always store gasoline in a container ap proved for flammable liquids OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY AA WARNING Stop the engine before opening the vacuum inlet door The engine must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer turning to avoid serious injury from the rotating blades e Inspect unit before each use for worn loose missing or damaged parts Do not use until unit is in proper working order Keep outside surfaces free of oil and fuel Never start or run engine inside a closed room building or other unventilated area Breathing exhaust fumes can kill To avoid static electricity discharge do not wear rubber gloves or any other insulated gloves while operating unit Do not set unit on any surface except a clean hard area while engine is running Debris such as gravel sand dust grass etc could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through discharge opening damaging unit property or causing serious injury to bystanders or operator Avoid dangerous environments Do notuse in unventilated areas or where explosive vapors or carbon monoxide build up could be present Do not overreach or use from unstable sur faces such as ladders trees steep slopes rooftops etc Keep firm footing and balance at
27. ter 1 Clean the cover and the area around it to keep debris from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed NOTE Move choke lever to RUN position before opening air filter cover 2 Open air filter cover by pushing button see illustration Remove air filter NOTE Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent Doing so can create a fire hazard or produce harmful evaporative emis sions 3 Wash the filter in soap and water 4 Allow filter to dry 5 Apply a few drops of oil to the filter squeeze filter to distribute oil 6 Replace parts REPLACE SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better Set spark plug gap at 0 025 inch 0 6 mm Igni tion timing is fixed nonadjustable 1 Twist then pull off spark plug boot 2 Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis card 3 Replace with Champion RCJ 6Y spark plug and tighten securely with a 3 4 inch 19 mm socket wrench 4 Reinstall the spark plug boot REPLACE FUEL FILTER To replace fuel filter drain unit by running it dry of fuel then remove fuel cap retainer assem bly from tank Pull filter from tank and remove it from the fuel line Install new fuel filter on fuel line reinstall parts Fuel Filter Fuel Line CHECK MUFFLER MOUNTING SCREWS Once each year ensure muffler mounting screws are tightened securely to prevent damage Muffler Mounting Screw INSPE
28. ts vio lently You can be blinded or injured Always wear hearing protection and safety glasses marked Z87 Always wear heavy long pants long sleeves boots and gloves Hazard zone for thrown objects Keep children by standers and animals away from work area a mini mum of 30 feet 10 meters when starting or operating unit Do not point blower nozzle in the direction of people or pets Secure hair above shoulder length Do not wear jewelry loose clothing or clothing with loosing hanging straps ties tassels etc They can be caught in moving parts Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before cleaning or servicing A WARNING Stop the engine before opening the vacuum inlet door The engine must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer turning to avoid serious injury from the rotating blades Gently tilt the handle of the screwdriver toward the front of the unit to release the latch while pulling up on the vacuum inlet cover with your other hand IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS age to the impeller NA When using the vacuum attachment the unit is designed to pick up dry material such as leaves grass small twigs and bits of paper Do not vacuum stones gravel metal broken glass etc to avoid severe dam 44 WARNING Fire hazard Never mix pour or store gasoline or use the unit near a flame or sparks including smoking open flames or work that can cause sparks A WARNING The muffler
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