R
Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
031
For Occasional Use Only
IMPORTANT MANUAL -- Do not throw away
MANUAL IMPORTANTE -- No lo descarte
MANUEL IMPORTANT -- À Conserver
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
ADVERTENCIA:
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones
graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products
North America
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
Augusta, GA 30907
530088914
5/4/01
Copyright E2001 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
CUTTING SAFETY
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 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 replaced by your autho-
rized service dealer
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.
S Use only for trimming, mowing, and sweep-
ing. Do not use for edging, pruning, or
hedge trimming.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
S 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.
S Cutting with the line on right side of the
shield will throw debris away from the oper-
ator.
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
ASSEMBLY
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before
storing or transporting in vehicle.
S 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.
WARNING: Make sure your unit is
properly assembled and all fasteners are se-
cure.
ADJUST THE ASSIST HANDLE
S Loosen handle by turning T--handle/screw
counterclockwise.
S 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.
S Rotate handle to upright position on the
tube.
S Adjust handle to a comfortable position be-
tween the trigger and the safety label on the
tube.
S Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acci-
dentally cause injury. Unit can be hung by
the tube.
S Retighten handle securely by turning T--
S Store the unit out of the reach of children
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.
handle/screw clockwise.
ATTACH THE SHIELD
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.
S Remove wing nut from shield.
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. 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 tool.
S Insert bracket into slot as shown.
S Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in
bracket.
S Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Slot
Shield
Bracket
Wing
nut
3
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
rrow on
hoke
ever
FUEL YOUR UNIT
Choke
position
decal
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 2--cycle air--cooled engine
oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.
Poulan PRO! brand oil is recommended. (A
40:1 ratio is obtained 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 SAFETY.
S Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
through all remaining steps.
S Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine
sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not
pull rope more than 6 times.
S As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to
start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE
by aligning arrow with position shown on
decal (see illustration below).
STARTING
Arrow on
choke
lever
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
Choke
position
decal
To stop the engine, push and release the en-
gine STOP switch. The switch will automati-
cally return to the ON position. Wait 5 sec-
onds before attempting to restart unit to allow
switch to reset.
S Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine
doesn’t start after 6 pulls (at the HALF
CHOKE position), move the choke lever to
the FULL CHOKE position and press the
primer bulb 6 times. Squeeze and hold the
throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2
more times. Move the choke lever to the
HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter
rope until the engine runs, but no more than
6 pulls. If the engine doesn’t start, repeat
procedure 2 additional times.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
Starting Position
Starter Handle
NOTE: If engine still doesn’t start, it is
probably flooded. Proceed to STARTING A
FLOODED ENGINE.
Choke
Lever
S Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 se-
conds, then move the choke lever to OFF
CHOKE by aligning arrow with position
shown on decal (see illustration below). Al-
low the unit to run for 30 more seconds at
OFF CHOKE before releasing the throttle
trigger. NOTE: If engine dies with the
choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position,
move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE
position and pull the rope until engine runs,
but no more than 6 pulls.
Primer Bulb
Muffler
WARNING: The trimmer head will
turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con-
tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.
Arrow on
choke
lever
Choke
position
decal
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
S Set unit on a flat surface.
S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.Move
choke lever to FULL CHOKE by aligning ar-
row with position shown on decal (see fol-
lowing illustration).
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
S Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE
position.
4
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
S Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep S Use a pre--wound spool or refill spool with
throttle trigger fully squeezed until the en-
gine runs smoothly.
S Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 5 pulls.
line. If using a pre--wound spool, remove
tape strip from line and spool.
REFILLING THE SPOOL WITH LINE
S Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then move
the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position.
NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter
rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it
is probably flooded.
WARNING: Use only 0.080” (2 mm)
diameter round line. Other sizes and
shapes of line will not advance properly and
will result in improper cutting head function or
can cause serious injury. Do not use other
materials such as wire, string, rope, etc. Wire
can break off during cutting and become a
dangerous missile that can cause serious in-
jury.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by placing
the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position;
then, pull the rope to clear the engine of ex-
cess fuel. This could require pulling the starter
handle many times depending on how badly S Cut a length of 30 feet of .080” (2 mm)diam-
the unit is flooded.If the unit still doesn’t start,
refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554--6723.
eter round Poulan PRO! brand line.
Feed line in
direction
shown on
spool.
USING YOUR UNIT
OPERATING POSITION
Eye
Protection
ALWAYS WEAR:
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
Spool
Cut from your left to your right.
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE
S Insert one end of line into center cavity of
empty spool. Ensure line will feed into
spool in the direction shown on the spool
(counterclockwise).
The cutting head advances line automati-
cally. Do not tap head on the ground to ad-
vance line. This may break parts and cause
cutting head to malfunction.
S Continue feeding line into spool, leaving 4 --
6 inches (10 -- 15 cm) unwound from center
of spool.
Upon unit start up, the line will advance auto-
matically to the correct cutting path length.
Always keep the shield in place when the tool
is being operated.
INSTALLING SPOOL WITH LINE
S Install replacement spool.
S Thread line through line guide ring.
REPLACING THE LINE
Pre--wound spools offer the most convenient
method for replacing line and ensuring opti-
mum performance.
Line through guide ring
Slot
S Replacement spools are color--coded to
ensure use of the correct spool with your
unit. Be sure to use the same color spool as
the existing spool.
NOTE: Always clear dirt and debris from cut-
ting head components when performing any
type of maintenance.
S Hold spool and unscrew cap by turning in
the direction shown on top of the cap.
S Remove line guide ring and spool.
Replacement Spool
S Rest guide ring on spool and place line in
slot. Allow line to extend 4 -- 6 inches (10 --
15 cm) from center of spool.
S Ensure line remains in slot while screwing
cap on to the shaft. Only tighten cap hand
tight!
Line guide ring
Cap
Spool
5
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
IGNITION TIMING
The ignition timing is fixed, non--adjustable.
SERVICE
SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham-
pion RCJ--8Y plug. Spark plug gap is 0.025”.
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 adjustments 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 limit-
er stops.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Need Assistance?
Call 1--800--554--6723
Need Service Part?
Contact your dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
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
S See “Starting.”
Engine will not S Engine flooded.
S Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
S Install new spark plug.
S Fuel tank empty.
S Spark plug not firing.
S Fuel not reaching carburetor.
start.
S Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
Engine will not S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S Throttle trigger screw too
tight.
S Loosen screw.
idle properly.
Engine will not S Air filter dirty.
S Clean or replace air filter.
S Spark plug fouled.
S Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Engine
S Fuel mixture incorrect.
S Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
smokes
S Air filter dirty.
S Clean or replace air filter.
excessively.
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Line does not
advance or
breaks while
cutting.
S Check line routing.
S Line improperly routed in head.
S Line improperly wound in
spool.
S Rewind line tightly and evenly.
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
S Line size incorrect.
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
S Replace with correct spool.
S Cut with tip of line fully extended.
Line welds
onto spool.
S Line size incorrect.
S Incorrect spool.
S Line is being crowded against
material being cut.
Line pulls
back into
head.
S Too little line outside of head.
S Remove spool and pull 4 -- 6 inches
(10 -- 15 cm) of line outside of head.
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
S Line size incorrect.
purchase.
2 YEARS-- Parts and Labor, when used for
household purposes.
LIMITED WARRANTY
60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
commercial, professional, or income produc-
ing purposes.
ELECTROLUX
HOME
PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Out-
door Products, Inc., warrants to the original 30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purchaser that each new Poulan PRO!
brand gasoline tool or attachment is free from
defects in material and workmanship and
agrees to repair or replace under this war-
purposes.
This warranty is not transferable and does not
cover damage or liability caused by improper
handling, improper maintenance, or the use
ranty any defective gasoline product or at- of accessories and/or attachments not spe-
tachment as follows from the original date of
cifically recommended by ELECTROLUX
6
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA for
part will be repaired or replaced by POULAN/
SPONSIBILITIES: As the lawn and garden
this tool. Additionally, this warranty does not WEED EATER. OWNER’S WARRANTY RE-
cover tune-ups, spark plugs, filters, starter
ropes, starter springs, cutting line, or rotating equipment engine owner, you are responsible
head parts that will wear and require replace- for the performance of the required mainte-
ment with reasonable use during the warranty nance listed in your instruction manual. POU-
period. This warranty does not cover prede-
LAN/WEED EATER recommends that you re-
livery setup or normal adjustments explained tain all receipts covering maintenance on your
in the instruction manual.
lawn and garden equipment engine, but POU-
LAN/WEED EATER cannot deny warranty
solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to
ensure the performance of all scheduled main-
tenance. As the lawn and garden equipment
engine owner, you should be aware that POU-
LAN/WEED EATER may deny you warranty
coverage if your lawn and garden equipment
engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse, ne-
glect, improper maintenance, unapproved mod-
ifications, or the use of parts not made or ap-
proved 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 re-
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 CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
ELECTROLUX
HOME
PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA’S policy is to continu-
ously improve its products. Therefore, ELEC- sponsibilities, you should contact your nearest
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
authorized service center or call POULAN/
WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723. WAR-
AMERICA reserves the right to change, mod-
ify, or discontinue models, designs, specifica- RANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE: The war-
tions, and accessories of all products at any ranty period begins on the date the lawn and
time without notice or obligation to any pur- garden equipment engine is purchased.
chaser.
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 re-
placement of any warranted part will be per-
formed at no charge to the owner at an ap-
proved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing
center. If you have any questions regarding your
U.S. EPA
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA-
TIONS: The U. S. Environmental Protection warranty rights and responsibilities, you should
Agency and POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVI-
SION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are
contact your nearest authorized service center
or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
pleased to explain the emissions control system 1--800--554--6723 WARRANTY PERIOD: Any
warranty on your lawn and garden equipment warranted part which is not scheduled for re-
engine. All new utility and lawn and garden placement as required maintenance, or which is
equipment engines must be designed, built, and scheduled only for regular inspection to the ef-
equipped to meet the stringent anti--smog stan- fect of “repair or replace as necessary” shall be
dards. POULAN/WEED EATER must warrant
warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part which
the emission control system on your lawn and is scheduled for replacement as required main-
garden equipment engine for the periods of time tenance shall be warranted for the period of time
listed below provided there has been no abuse, up to the first scheduled replacement point for
neglect, or improper maintenance of your lawn that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be
and garden equipment engine. Your emission charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the
control system includes parts such as the car-
determination that a warranted part is defective
buretor and the ignition system. Where a war- if the diagnostic work is performed at an ap-
rantable condition exits, POULAN/WEED EAT- proved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing cen-
ER will repair your lawn and garden equipment ter. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: POU-
engine at no cost to you. Expenses covered un- LAN/WEED EATER may be liable for damages
der warranty include diagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVER-
to other engine components caused by the fail-
ure of a warranted part still under warranty.
AGE: If any emissions related part on your en- WHAT IS NOT COVERED: All failures caused
gine (as listed under Emissions Control Warran- by abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are
ty Parts List) is defective or a defect in the not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED
materials or workmanship of the engine causes PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts
the failure of such an emission related part, the can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
7
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to cover POULAN/WEED EATER approved replace-
failures of warranted parts caused by the use of ment part used in the performance of any war-
add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A ranty maintenance or repair on emission related
CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding parts will be provided without charge to the own-
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you er if the part is under warranty. EMISSION
should contact your nearest authorized service CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Car-
center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
1--800--554--6723. WHERE TO GET WAR-
RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re-
buretor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered
up to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module.
MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner is
pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/WEED responsible for the performance of all required
EATER service centers. call: 1--800--554--6723 maintenance as defined in the instruction manu-
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND RE-
PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any
al.
8
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
|