Poulan Trimmer BC2400P User Manual

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Operator’s Manual  
Manual del Operador  
Manuel de L’utilisateur  
BC2400P  
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For Occasional Use Only  
DANGER:  
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before  
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.  
PELIGRO:  
Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instruc-  
ciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.  
DANGER:  
Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur 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  
Copyright E2001 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.  
530088894  
3/7/01  
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S Never start or run the engine inside a  
closed room or building. Breathing exhaust  
fumes can kill.  
water heaters, electric motors or switches,  
furnaces, etc.  
S Always store gasoline in a container ap-  
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.  
S Always use the handlebar and a properly  
adjusted shoulder strap with a blade (see  
ASSEMBLY).  
proved for flammable liquids.  
CUTTING SAFETY  
WARNING: Inspect the area to be  
cut before each use. Remove objects (rocks,  
broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which  
can be thrown or become entangled in the  
blade or trimmer head.  
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY  
WARNING: Stop unit and disconnect  
the spark plug before performing mainte-  
nance (except carburetor adjustments).  
S Look for and replace damaged or loose  
parts before each use. Look for and repair  
fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good  
working condition.  
S Keep others including children, animals,  
bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15  
meters) away. Stop engine immediately if  
you are approached.  
S Always keep engine on the right--hand side  
of your body.  
S Throw away blades that are bent, warped,  
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other  
way. Replace trimmer head parts that are  
cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in  
any other way before using the unit.  
S Maintain unit according to recommended  
procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut-  
ting line at the proper length.  
S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.  
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-  
reach.  
S Keep blade or trimmer head below waist  
level. Do not raise engine above your waist.  
S Keep all parts of your body away from  
blade, trimmer head, and muffler when en-  
gine is running. A hot muffler can cause se-  
rious burns.  
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) diameter Poulan/  
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Weed Eater brand line. Never use wire,  
S Cut from your right to your left.  
rope, string, etc.  
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.  
S Install required shield properly before using  
the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal  
blade use. Use the plastic shield for all line  
trimmer use.  
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.  
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE  
S Stop the unit before carrying.  
S Use only specified blade or trimmer head;  
make sure it is properly installed and se-  
curely fastened.  
S Keep muffler away from your body.  
S Allow the engine to cool and secure the unit  
before storing or transporting it in a vehicle.  
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-  
porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbu-  
retor by starting the engine and letting it run  
until it stops.  
S Never start engine with clutch shroud re-  
moved. The clutch can fly off and cause se-  
rious injury.  
S Be sure blade or trimmer head stops turning  
when engine idles.  
S Store unit so the blade or line limiter blade  
cannot accidentally cause injury. The unit  
can be hung by the tube.  
S Make carburetor adjustments with the low-  
er end supported to prevent blade or trim-  
mer line from contacting any object. Hold S Store unit out of reach of children.  
unit by hand; do not use the shoulder strap  
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations  
for support.  
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 Keep others away when making carburetor  
adjustments.  
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S Use only recommended Poulan accesso-  
ries and replacement parts.  
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-  
plained in this manual performed by your Au-  
thorized Service Dealer.  
FUEL SAFETY  
S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.  
S Keep away from sparks or flames.  
S Use a container approved for fuel.  
S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or  
the unit or while using the unit.  
S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel  
spills before starting engine.  
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fu-  
eling site before starting engine.  
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped  
S Stop engine and allow it to cool before re- with a temperature limiting muffler and spark  
moving fuel cap.  
arresting screen which meets the require-  
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans- ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All  
porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the car- U.S. forest land and the states of California,  
buretor by starting the engine and letting it Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-  
run until it stops.  
gon, and Washington require by law that  
S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors many internal combustion engines be  
cannot reach sparks or open flames from equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you  
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operate in a locale where such regulations ex- S Lift handlebar to upright position.  
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 Au-  
thorized Service Dealer.  
Handlebar  
ASSEMBLY  
S Rotate handlebar/clamp counterclockwise  
toward engine until clamp falls into groove  
of base.  
CARTON CONTENTS  
Check carton contents for the following:  
S brushcutter  
Handlebar  
S blade shield screws (4)  
S cupped washer  
S large nut for installing blade  
S long hex wrench  
Handlebar  
Clamp  
S metal shield  
S plastic shield  
Clamp  
Knob  
S shoulder strap with warning  
S weed blade  
S trimmer head (assembled on unit)  
S handlebar (assembled on unit)  
S container of oil  
Clamp  
Base  
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-  
aged parts.  
S Place the handlebar in a comfortable oper-  
ating position.  
S Retighten handlebar by turning clamp knob  
clockwise until handlebar is secure and sta-  
tionary in clamp base (clamp knob can not  
be overtightened).  
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts  
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.  
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty  
fuel tank.  
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal  
due to carburetor adjustments and testing done  
by the manufacturer.  
ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP  
ASSEMBLY  
WARNING: Proper shoulder strap  
and handlebar adjustments before starting the  
engine are required.  
WARNING: Always stop unit and dis-  
connect spark plug before performing any as-  
sembly procedures.  
S Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and  
balance before starting the engine or begin-  
ning a cutting operation.  
WARNING: Make sure your unit is  
properly assembled and all fasteners are se-  
cure.  
TOOLS REQUIRED  
S Hex wrench (provided)  
S Adjustable wrench  
S Insert your right arm and head through the  
shoulder strap and allow it to rest on your  
left shoulder. Make sure the danger sign is  
on your back and the hook is to the right  
side of your waist.  
NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the shoulder  
strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the shoul-  
der.  
S Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be  
about 6 inches below the waist.  
S Fasten the strap hook to the clamp located  
between the trigger handle and the handle-  
bar clamp base and lift the tool to the oper-  
ating position.  
ADJUST AND SECURE THE HAN-  
DLEBAR  
DANGER: During blade usage, the  
barrier portion of the handlebar must be ad-  
justed and remain installed as shown to pro-  
vide a barrier between operator and the spin-  
ning blade. The handlebar clamp must be  
positioned between the arrows on the handle-  
bar decal.  
CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT  
You can configure your unit using a cutting  
head for grass and light weeds, or a weed  
blade for cutting grass, weeds, and brush up  
to 1/2 inch in diameter. To assemble your unit,  
go to the section for the desired configuration  
and follow the instructions.  
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ASSEMBLY INFORMATION --  
TRIMMER HEAD  
NOTE: Make sure all parts are properly  
installed as shown in the illustration before  
installing the trimmer head.  
S Push in locking lever and hold.  
S Rotate dust cup until the locking lever falls  
into one of the grooves.  
TRIMMER  
HEAD  
Locking Lever  
S Continue to hold in locking lever. This will  
keep the shaft from turning while tightening  
the trimmer head.  
NOTE: Remove the blade and metal shield  
before attaching the plastic shield and trim-  
mer head. To remove blade, push in locking  
lever and hold. Rotate blade nut until the lock-  
ing lever falls into one of the grooves in the  
dust cup. Continue to hold the locking lever.  
This will keep the shaft from turning while  
loosening the blade nut. Remove blade nut  
by turning clockwise. Release locking lever.  
Remove both washers and blade. To remove  
metal shield, loosen and remove the four  
mounting screws. See ATTACHING THE  
METAL SHIELD and INSTALLING THE  
METAL BLADE for illustrations. Be sure to  
store all parts and instructions for future use.  
S Thread trimmer head onto the shaft in the  
direction shown on the decal. Tighten until  
secure.  
S Release locking lever.  
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -- WEED  
BLADE  
WEED  
BLADE  
ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD  
AND TRIMMER HEAD  
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.  
NOTE: Remove the trimmer head and plastic  
shield before attaching the metal shield and  
installing the weed blade. To remove the trim-  
mer head, push in locking lever and hold. Ro-  
tate trimmer head until the locking lever falls into  
one of the grooves in the dust cup. Continue to  
hold in locking lever. This will keep the shaft  
from turning while loosening the trimmer head.  
Remove trimmer head by turning clockwise.  
Release locking lever. To remove the plastic  
shield, loosen and remove wing nut. Pivot  
shield to release bracket from slot. See AT-  
TACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD AND TRIM-  
ER HEAD for illustrations. Be sure to store all  
parts and instructions for future use. Never use  
the trimmer head with the metal blade installed.  
S Insert bracket into slot on shield.  
S Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in  
bracket.  
S Tighten the wing nut securely.  
S If your unit has a plastic cover over the  
threads on the threaded shaft, remove the  
covering to expose the threads.  
S Before installing the trimmer head, make  
sure the dust cup is positioned on the gear-  
box as shown below.  
ATTACHING THE METAL SHIELD  
Bracket  
Slot  
DANGER: The metal shield must be  
properly installed on the tool anytime the tool  
is used with the blade. The forward tip of the  
metal shield helps to reduce the occurrence  
of blade thrust which can cause serious injury  
such as amputation to the operator or by-  
standers. Failure to install the shield in the  
position shown can result in serious injury to  
the operator. The length of the shield must be  
aligned with the length of the tube. The blade  
is sharp and can cut you. Be sure to wear  
gloves while working with blades.  
Wing Nut  
Gearbox  
Dust Cup  
Shield  
S If your unit has a plastic cover over the  
threads on the shaft, remove the covering  
to expose the threads.  
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S Place the metal shield under the gearbox,  
and align the screw holes.  
Shield  
Dust Cup  
Threaded Shaft  
Blade  
Retaining  
Washer  
ox  
Shield  
Cupped  
Washer  
Nut  
S Insert and thread the 4 mounting screws  
through the holes of the gearbox and the  
metal shield. Tighten evenly and securely  
with the hex wrench provided.  
INSTALLATION OF THE METAL  
BLADE  
NOTE: Make sure all parts are in place as illus-  
trated, and the blade is sandwiched between  
the dust cup and the retaining washer. There  
should be no space between the blade and the  
dust cup or the retaining washer.  
S Push in locking lever and hold.  
WARNING: Do not use any blades, or  
fastening hardware other than the washers and  
nuts shown in the following illustrations. These  
parts must be provided by Poulan/Weed Eater,  
and installed as shown below. Failure to use  
proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and  
seriously hurt you or others.  
S Rotate blade nut until the locking lever falls  
into one of the grooves in the dust cup.  
Locking Lever  
NOTE: The dust cup is located on the gearbox  
and not in the parts bag. All other fastening  
hardware mentioned in the following assembly  
steps is located in the parts bag.  
S Continue to hold in locking lever. This will  
keep the shaft from turning while tightening  
the blade nut.  
S Leave the dust cup on the gearbox.  
S Install the blade and the retaining washer  
over the threaded shaft extending from the  
gearbox. NOTE: It may be necessary to  
remove a plastic protective covering from  
the threaded shaft before installing these  
parts.  
S Tighten blade nut firmly with a wrench.  
S Release locking lever.  
S Turn blade by hand. If the blade binds  
against the shield, or appears to be uneven,  
the blade is not centered, and you must re-  
install.  
S Make sure the raised part of the retaining  
washer is facing the gearbox and the raised  
area fits into the hole in the center of the  
blade (see illustration).  
FUEL YOUR UNIT  
S Slide the blade and retaining washer onto  
the shaft of the gearbox.  
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly  
when refueling.  
S Now place the cupped washer onto the  
shaft. Make sure the cupped side of the  
washer is toward the blade.  
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  
SAFETY.  
S Install the blade nut by threading onto the  
shaft counterclockwise.  
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STARTING  
USING YOUR UNIT  
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT  
To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF switch  
to the OFF position.  
OPERATING POSITION  
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT  
Starting Positio
WARNING: The trimmer head will  
turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con-  
tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause  
serious burns.  
S Extend your left arm and hold handlebar  
grip with your left hand.  
S Hold throttle grip with your right hand with  
finger on throttle trigger.  
S Rest engine and shield on ground, support-  
ing trimmer head off ground.  
S Keep unit below waist level.  
S Keep shoulder strap pad centered on your  
left shoulder and danger sign centered on  
your back.  
S Maintain full weight of tool on your left  
shoulder.  
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S Without bending over, keep the blade or  
trimmer head near and parallel to the  
ground and not crowded into material being  
cut.  
Starter  
Handle  
Primer Bulb  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR  
USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD  
Before trimming, bring engine to a speed suffi-  
cient to cut material to be trimmed.  
Do not run engine at a higher speed than nec-  
essary. The cutting line will cut efficiently  
when the engine is run at less than full throttle.  
At lower speeds, there is less engine noise  
and vibration. The cutting line will last longer  
and will be less likely to “weld” onto the spool.  
If trimmer head does not turn when the engine  
is in operation, make sure the tube is properly  
seated in engine shroud.  
Choke  
Lever  
Muffler  
COLD ENGINE (or warm engine af-  
ter running out of fuel)  
Always release the throttle trigger and allow  
the engine to return to idle speed when not  
cutting.  
S Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-  
tion.  
S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.  
S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi-  
tion.  
To stop engine:  
S Move the ON/OFF switch to OFF.  
S If engine does not stop, move choke to  
the FULL CHOKE position.  
S Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold  
through all remaining steps.  
ADVANCING THE TRIMMER LINE  
S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.  
S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-  
tion.  
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cut-  
ting head lightly on the ground while engine is  
running at full speed. The line limiter blade (on  
underside of shield) will cut the line to the proper  
length.  
S Pull starter rope handle no more than 6  
pulls, until engine runs.  
S Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move  
choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.  
STARTING A WARM ENGINE  
S Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-  
tion.  
WARNING: Use only 0.080” (2 mm)  
diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad-  
vance properly and can cause serious injury.  
Do not use other materials such as wire,  
string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during  
S Move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.  
S Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.  
S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow in- cutting and become a dangerous missile that  
structions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE.  
can cause serious injury.  
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S Do not swing unit with such force that you  
are in danger of losing your balance.  
Bring the engine to cutting speed before en-  
tering the material to be cut.  
If the blade does not turn when you squeeze  
the throttle trigger, make sure tube is fully in-  
serted into the engine.  
Always release the throttle trigger and allow  
engine to return to idle speed when not cut-  
ting. The blade should not turn while the en-  
gine is running at idle. If the blade turns at idle,  
do not use your unit. Refer to the Carburetor  
adjustment section or contact your Autho-  
rized Service Dealer.  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR  
USE WITH WEED BLADE  
S Blade Thrust is a reaction that only occurs  
when using a bladed unit. This reaction can  
cause serious injury such as amputation.  
Carefully study this section. It is important that  
you understand what causes blade thrust,  
how you can reduce the chance of its occur-  
ring, and how you can remain in control of unit  
if blade thrust occurs.  
S WHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST -- Blade  
Thrust can occur when the spinning blade  
contacts an object that it does not cut. This  
contact causes the blade to stop for an instant  
and then suddenly move or “thrust” away  
from the object that was hit. The “thrusting” re-  
action can be violent enough to cause the op-  
erator to be propelled in any direction and lose  
control of the unit. The uncontrolled unit can  
cause serious injury if the blade contacts the  
operator or others.  
S WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS --  
Blade Thrust can occur without warning if  
the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is  
more likely to occur in areas where it is diffi-  
cult to see the material being cut. By using  
the unit properly, the occurrence of blade  
thrust will be reduced and the operator will  
be less likely to lose control.  
S Maintain good firm footing while using the  
unit. Do this by planting feet firmly in a com-  
fortable apart position.  
S Cut while swinging the upper part of your  
body from right to left.  
S As you move forward to the next area to cut,  
be sure to maintain your balance and foot-  
ing.  
10 o’clock  
Cut using the 8 o’clock  
to 10 o’clock position of  
the blade  
8 o’clock  
WARNING: The operator or others  
must not try to clear away cut material with the  
engine running or the blade turning to avoid  
serious injury. Stop engine and blade before  
removing materials wrapped around blade or  
tube.  
REPLACING THE LINE  
S Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF posi-  
tion and ensure trimmer head has fully  
stopped.  
S Cut only grass, weeds, and woody brush up  
to 1/2 inch in diameter with the weed blade.  
Do not let the blade contact material it can-  
not cut such as stumps, rocks, fences,  
metal, etc., or clusters of hard, woody brush  
having a diameter greater than 1/2 inch.  
S Keep the blade sharp. A dull blade is more  
likely to snag and thrust.  
S Remove the spool by firmly pulling on the  
tap button.  
S Clean entire surface of hub and spool.  
S Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two  
lengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080” (2 mm) di-  
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ameter Poulan/Weed Eater brand line.  
S Cut only at full throttle. The blade will have  
maximum cutting power and is less likely to  
bind or stall.  
Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can  
break off and become a dangerous missile.  
S Insert ends of line about 1/2 inch (1 cm) into  
the small holes on the inside of the spool.  
S “Feed” the blade deliberately and not too  
rapidly. The blade can thrust away if it is fed  
too rapidly.  
S Cut only from your right to your left. Swing-  
ing the unit in the same direction as the  
blade spins increases the cutting action.  
S Use the shoulder strap and keep a firm grip  
on the unit with both hands. A properly ad-  
justed shoulder strap will support the  
weight of the unit, freeing your arms and  
hands to control and guide the cutting mo-  
tion.  
Spool  
Small  
Holes  
Line exit holes  
Line in Notch  
S Keep feet comfortably spread apart and  
braced for a possible sudden, rapid thrust of  
unit. Do not overreach. Keep firm footing and  
balance.  
S Keep blade below waist level; it will be eas-  
ier to maintain control of unit.  
Line in Notch  
S Do not raise the engine above your waist as  
the blade can come dangerously close to  
your body.  
Hub  
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S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the  
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows  
found on the spool.  
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT  
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.  
Damage will occur if you turn the needles be-  
yond the limiter caps. Adjusting the carburetor is  
a complicated task. We recommend that you  
take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.  
S Push the lines into the notches, leaving 3 to  
5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.  
S Insert the lines into the the exit holes in the  
hub as shown in the illustration.  
SPARK PLUG  
S Align notches with the line exit holes.  
S Push the spool into the hub until it snaps  
into place.  
Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion  
RCJ-8Y plug. Spark plug gap is 0.025 inch.  
IGNITION TIMING  
S Pull the lines extending outside of the hub to  
release the lines from the notches.  
Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.  
NEED ASSISTANCE?  
SERVICE  
NEED ASSISTANCE?  
Call 1-800-554-6723.  
We recommend all service and adjustments  
not listed in this manual be performed by an NEED SERVICE PART?  
Authorized Service Dealer.  
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  
start.  
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.  
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  
idle properly.  
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
S Throttle trigger screw too  
S Loosen screw.  
tight.  
Engine will not  
accelerate,  
lacks power,  
or dies under  
a load.  
S Air filter dirty.  
S Clean or replace air filter.  
S Spark plug fouled.  
S Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.  
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
S Fuel mixture incorrect.  
S Empty fuel tank and refill with  
correct fuel mixture.  
Engine  
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 Line improperly routed in head. S Check line routing.  
S Line improperly wound on  
spool.  
S Rewind line tightly and evenly.  
S Line size incorrect.  
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.  
S Line size incorrect.  
S Incorrect spool.  
S Line is being crowded against  
material being cut.  
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.  
Line pulls  
back into  
head.  
S Too little line outside of head. S Remove spool and pull 4 inches  
(10 cm) of line outside of head.  
S Line size incorrect.  
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.  
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emissions control system warranty on your  
lawn and garden equipment engine. All new  
utility and lawn and garden equipment en-  
gines 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 sys-  
tem. Where a warrantable condition exits,  
POULAN/WEED EATER will repair your  
lawn and garden equipment engine at no  
cost to you. Expenses covered under war-  
ranty include diagnosis, parts and labor.  
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COV-  
ERAGE: If any emissions related part on  
your engine (as listed under Emissions Con-  
trol Warranty Parts List) is defective or a de-  
fect in the materials or workmanship of the  
engine causes the failure of such an emis-  
sion related part, the part will be repaired or  
replaced by POULAN/WEED EATER.  
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILI-  
TIES: As the lawn and garden equipment en-  
gine owner, you are responsible for the per-  
formance of the required maintenance listed  
in your Owner’s Manual. POULAN/WEED  
EATER recommends that you retain all re-  
ceipts 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  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
ELECTROLUX  
HOME  
PRODUCTS  
NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Out-  
door Products, Inc., warrants to the original  
purchaser that each new Poulan brand gas-  
oline tool or attachment is free from defects in  
material and workmanship and agrees to re-  
pair or replace under this warranty any defec-  
tive gasoline product or attachment as follows  
from the original date of purchase.  
2 YEARS-- Parts and Labor, when used for  
household purposes.  
60 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 NORTH AMERICA for  
this tool. Additionally, 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 replace-  
ment with reasonable use during the warranty  
period. This warranty does not cover prede-  
livery setup or normal adjustments explained  
in the operators 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.  
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 main-  
tenance, 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  
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-  
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH  
AMERICA reserves the right to change, mod-  
ify, or discontinue models, designs, specifica-  
tions, and accessories of all products at any  
time without notice or obligation to any pur-  
chaser.  
POULAN/WEED  
1--800--554--6723.  
EATER  
at  
WARRANTY COM-  
MENCEMENT 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 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 servic-  
U.S. EPA  
EMISSION CONTROL  
WARRANTY STATEMENT  
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-  
LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental  
Protection Agency and POULAN/WEED  
EATER, DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR  
PRODUCTS are pleased to explain the  
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ing center. If you have any questions regard-  
ing your warranty rights and responsibilities,  
you should contact your nearest authorized  
service center or call POULAN/WEED EAT-  
ER at 1--800--554--6723 WARRANTY PE-  
RIOD: 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 sched-  
uled for replacement as required mainte-  
nance 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 war-  
ranted part is defective if the diagnostic work  
is performed at an approved POULAN/  
WEED EATER servicing center. CONSE-  
QUENTIAL 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 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, RE-  
PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION  
RELATED PARTS: Any POULAN/WEED  
EATER 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, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up  
to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module.  
MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner  
is responsible for the performance of all re-  
quired maintenance as defined in the own-  
er’s manual.  
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