Poulan 530086413 Trimmer User Manual
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1. 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 A Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions TWIST N EDGE TE 450 LE For Occasional Use Only a 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 le siones graves AVERTISSEMENT Lire le manuel d instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de s curit Tout d faut de le faire pourrait entra ner des blessures graves Electrolux Home Products Inc 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta GA 30907 2 From the Electrolux Group The world s No 1 choice KITCHEN CLEANING AND OUTDOOR APPLIANCES COMBINED Copyright 2002 Electrolux Home Products Inc 530086413 4 24 02 m Z Q un TONVdS3 SIVONVHA SAFETY RULES WARNING When using gardening 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 Operator is responsible for following unit and manual instructions and warnings Read entire inst2. Allow the engine to cool secure unit before storing or transporting in vehicle e Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans porting the unit Use up fuel left in the car buretor by starting the 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 e Store the unit out of the 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 abnor mal 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 oper ate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool SPECIAL NOTICE This unit is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark ar resting screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4
3. line outside of head head e Line size incorrect e Use only 0 080 2 mm dia line NEED ASSISTANCE Need Assistance Call 1 800 554 6723 Need Service Parts Contact your dealer LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC warrants to the original purchaser that each new Poulan brand gasoline tool or attach ment is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective gasoline product 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 commercial professional or income produc ing 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 the use of accessories and or attachments not spe cifically recommended by ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC for this tool Addi tionally this warranty does not cover tune ups spark plugs filters starter ropes starter springs cutting line or rotating head parts that will wear and require replacement with reasonable use during the warranty period This warranty does not cover predelivery set up or normal adjustments explained in the in struction manual THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO S
4. until bolt passes through hole in bracket e Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt Wing Line Limiter Blade Nut FUEL YOUR UNIT A WARNING Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling This engine is certified to operate on un leaded gasoline 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 syn 3 thetic 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 fol low the instructions printed on the container Always read and follow the safety rules under FUEL SAFETY STARTING HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT To stop engine move ON OFF switch to the OFF position HOW TO START YOUR UNIT Primer Bulb i WARNING The trimmer head will turn while starting the engine A hot muffler can cause serious burns STARTING A COLD ENGINE or a warm engine after running out of fuel e Set unit on a flat surface Move ON OFF switch to the ON position Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi tion Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps 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 WA
5. 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 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 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 or call POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WHERE TO GET WAR RANTY SERVICE Warranty services or re pairs shall be provided at all POULAN WEED EATER service centers call 1 800 554 6723 MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT AND RE PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS Any POULAN WEED EATER approved replace ment part used in the performance of any war ranty maintenance or repair on emission related parts will be provided without charge to the own er if the part is under warranty EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Car buretor Ignition System Spark Plug covered up to maintenance schedule Ignition Module Muffler including catalyst MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the performance of all required maintenance as de fined in the instruction manual abuse negl
6. 442 and 4443 All U S forest land and the states of California Idaho Maine Minnesota New Jersey Oregon and Washing ton require by law that many internal combus tion 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 ser vice After 50 hours of use we recommend that your muffler be serviced or replaced by your au thorized service dealer ASSEMBLY WARNING Make sure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are se cure ATTACHING THE HANDLE Groove e Assemble handle to the unit as shown make sure bottom of handle is seated in the groove in the trigger housing NOTE Wing nut must be assembled on the side of the unit opposite the operator s position e Pivot handle to a comfortable position Tighten handle securely ATTACHING THE SHIELD A WARNING The shield must be prop 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 to the proper length The line limiter blade on underside of shield is sharp and can cut you e Remove wing nut from shield e Insert bracket into slot as shown e Pivot shield
7. RM ENGINE e Move ON OFF switch to the ON position e Move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position e Pull starter rope handle until engine runs e If engine does not start in 5 pulls follow instructions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE USING YOUR UNIT It is recommended that the engine not be operated for longer than 1 minute at full throttle OPERATING POSITION Long Pants a Heavy Shoes a BA Cut from your right to your left ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cut ting head lightly on the ground while engine is running at full speed A metal blade attached to the shield will cut the line to the proper length TWIST N EDGE e Pull the tab toward the engine e Twist the tube to the edging position release the tab Tab _ REPLACING THE LINE e Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap but ton Clean entire surface of hub and spool Replace with a pre wound spool or cut a length of 20 feet of 0 080 2 mm diameter Poulan W eed Eater brand line Never use wire rope string etc which can break off and become a dangerous missile Insert one end of the line about 1 2 inch 1 cm into the small hole on the inside of spool Small Line exit hole e Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the spool Wind in the direction of the arrow found on the spool e Push the line into the notch leaving 3 to 5 inches 7 12 cm unwound Insert the line into the the exit
8. TATE 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 CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PROD UCTS INC is to continuously improve its products Therefore ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC reserves the right to change modify or discontinue models de signs specifications and accessories of all products at any time without notice or obliga tion to any purchaser U S EPA CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA TIONS The U S Environmental Protection Agency California Air Resources Board and POULAN WEED EATER DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are pleased to ex plain the emissions control system warranty on your year 2000 2003 small off road engine In California all new small off road engines must be designed built and equipped to meet the State s stringent anti smog standards POU LAN WEED EATER 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 neglect or improper main tenance of your small off road engine engine Your emission control system includes parts such as the ca
9. 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 re sponsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WAR RANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE The war ranty period begins on the date the small off road engine is purchased LENGTH OF COVERAGE This warranty shall be for a peri od of two years from the initial date of purchase 6 WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR OR RE PLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or replace ment of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved POU LAN 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 re quired 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 deter mination that a warranted part is defective if the diagnostic
10. ect or improper maintenance are This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use x Moderate 50 hours CT Intermediate 125 hours L Extended 300 hours
11. hole in the hub as shown in the illustration e Align the notch with the line exit hole Push spool into hub until it snaps into place e Pull the line extending outside of the hub to release it from the notch SERVICE A WARNING The muffler on this prod uct contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer A WARNING Muffler is very hot during and after use Do not touch the muffler or al low combustible material such as dry grass or fuel to do so TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 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 Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task We recommend that you take your unit to an authorized service dealer Damage will occur if you turn the needles beyond the limiter stops IGNITION TIMING The ignition timing is fixed non adjustable SPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham pion RCJ 7Y plug Spark plug gap is 0 025 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 e ON OFF switch in OFF e Move ON OFF switch to ON start position e Engine flooded e See Starting e Fuel tank empty e Fill tank with correct fuel mixture e Spark plug not firing e Install new spa
12. nd supported to prevent line from contact ing any object Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments Use only recommended Poulan Weed Eat er accessories and replacement parts Have all maintenance and service not ex plained in this manual performed by an au thorized service dealer FUEL SAFETY e 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 e Stop engine and allow to cool before re moving fuel cap e Always store gasoline in a container ap proved for flammable liquids CUTTING SAFETY A WARNING Inspect the area before each use Remove objects rocks broken glass nails wire etc which can be thrown by or become entangled in line Hard objects can damage trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury e Use only for trimming mowing edging and sweeping Donotuse for pruning or hedge trimming Keep firm footing and balance Do not over reach Keep all parts of your body away from spin ning line and muffler Keep engine below waist level A hot muffler can cause serious burns e Cutting with the line on left side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator Use only in daylight or good artificial light TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE e
13. rburetor and the ignition system Where a warrantable condition exists POU LAN WEED EATER will repair your small off road engine engine at no cost to you Expenses covered under warranty include diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S WAR RANTY COVERAGE If any emissions related part on your engine as listed under Emissions Control Warranty Parts List is defective or a de fect in the materials or workmanship of the en gine causes the failure of such an emission re lated part the part will be repaired or replaced by POULAN WEED EATER OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the small off road engine engine owner you are re sponsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your instruction manual POULAN WEED EATER recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off road 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 small off road engine engine owner you should be aware that POULAN WEED EATER may deny you warranty coverage if your small off road engine 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 present ing your small off road engine to a POULAN WEED EATER authorized repair center as soon as
14. rk plug e Fuel not reaching carburetor e Check for dirty fuel filter replace Carburetor requires adjustment e See Carburetor Adjustments Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace idle properly Throttle trigger screw too Engine will not e Carburetor requires adjustment e See Carburetor Adjustments Loosen screw lacks power or dies under 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 re gap Carburetor requires adjustment e See Carburetor Adjustments excessively Air filter dirty a load Engine e Fuel mixture incorrect e Empty fuel tank and refill with smokes correct fuel mixture e Carburetor requires adjustment e See Carburetor Adjustments Clean or replace air filter Line does not e advance or e Line improperly wound on Line improperly routed in head Check line routing e Rewind line tightly and evenly breaks while spool se cutting e Line size incorrect e Use only 0 080 2 mm dia line Line welds e Line size incorrect e Use only 0 080 2 mm dia line onto spool e Incorrect spool e Replace with correct spool e Line is being crowded against Cut with tip of line fully extended material being cut Line pulls Too little line outside of head Remove spool and pull 4 inches back into 10 cm of
15. ruc tion manual before using unit Be thoroughly fa miliar with the controls and the proper use of the unit Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read understand and follow unit and manual instructions and warnings Never allow children to operate this unit amp S gt EZZ INSTRUCTION MANUAL A DANGER Never use blades wire or flailing devices This unit is designed for line trimmer use only Use of any other accesso ries or attachments will increase the risk of injury OO SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT A WARNING Trimmer line throws ob jects violently You and others can be blinded injured Wear safety glasses and leg protec tion Keep body parts clear of rotating line Safety Glasses or similar eye protection Keep children bystanders and animals 50 feet 15 meters away If approached stop unit im mediately 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 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 protection should be marked Z87 e Always wear face or dust mask if operation is dusty e Always wear heavy long pants long sleeves boots and gloves Wearing safety leg guards is recommended e Always wear foot protec
16. tion Do not go barefoot or wear sandals Stay clear of spinning line Secure hair above shoulder length Se cure 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 e Wear hearing protection Never start or run inside a closed room or building Breathing exhaust fumes can kill e Keep handles free of oil and fuel UNIT MAINTENANCE SAFETY e 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 work ing 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 se curely fastened Make sure unit is assembled correctly as shown in this manual Make carburetor adjustments with lower e
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