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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
TWIST--N--EDGEt
TE450
For Occasional Use Only
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, Inc.
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Augusta, GA 30907
Copyright E2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
530086921
4/24/02
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CUTTING SAFETY
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.
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 the trimmer head and be thrown
causing serious injury.
S Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing,
edging and sweeping. Do not use for prun-
ing or hedge trimming.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
S Keep all parts of your body away from muffler
and spinning line. Keep engine below waist
level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
S Cut from your right to your left. Cutting on left
side of the shield will throw debris away from
the operator.
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Allow engine to cool; secure unit before stor-
ing or transporting in vehicle.
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
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-
porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbure-
tor by starting the engine and letting it run until
it stops.
S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from wa-
ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-
naces, etc.
S Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acciden-
tally cause injury. The unit can be hung by the 50 hours of use, we recommend that your
tube.
muffler be serviced or replaced by your autho-
rized service dealer.
S Store unit out of reach of children.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Knob must be assembled on the
right hand side of the unit as shown in the il-
lustration.
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-
aged parts.
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.
ATTACHING THE ASSIST HANDLE
NOTE: Be sure to attach the assist handle to
the unit before attaching the shield.
2. Make sure the bolt is seated in the hex--
shaped hole in the handle.
3. Pivot the handle to a comfortable position.
4. Tighten knob securely.
ATTACHING SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be prop-
erly installed. The shield provides partial protec-
tion from the risk of thrown objects to the opera-
tor 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.
For proper orientation of shield, see KNOW
YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OPERATION
section.
1. Assemble handle to the unit as shown;
make sure bottom of handle is seated in
the groove in the trigger housing.
Groove
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1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3. Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in
bracket.
Slot
Shield
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Bracket
Wing
Nut
KN
REAR UNIT.
Cos controls
and
Assist Handle
Tube
Trimmer
Head
Throttle Trigger
ON/OFF
Muffler
Switch
Shield
Spark Plug
Starter
Handle
Choke Lever
Primer Bulb
Line Limiter
Blade
Fuel Mix
Fill Cap
ON/STOP SWITCH
CHOKE
The ON/STOP switch is used to stop engine. To
stop the engine, push and release the engine
ON/STOP switch.
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position. After the engine attempts to start, move
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
Once engine has started, move the choke lever
to the OFF CHOKE position.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.
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
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of
unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive
oil or boat 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
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rules before you
begin. If you do not understand the safety
rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-554-6723.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be before fueling your unit.
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Starter Handle
IMPORTANT
Choke
Lever
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation and formation of acids during stor-
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel sys-
tem before storage for 30 days or longer.
Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it
run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
Muffler
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-
ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage may
occur. See the STORAGE section for addi-
tional information.
Primer Bulb
5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine
sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not
pull rope more than 6 times.
6. As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to
start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE
position.
7. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 6 pulls.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
S To stop the engine, push and release the
engine ON/STOP switch. The switch will
automatically return to the ON position.
Wait 5 seconds before attempting to restart
unit to allow switch to reset.
NOTE: 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 start-
er rope until the engine runs, but no more
than 6 pulls. If the engine still doesn’t
start, it is probably flooded. Proceed to
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.
8. Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10
seconds, then move the choke lever to
the OFF CHOKE position. Allow the unit
to run for 30 more seconds at OFF
CHOKE before releasing the throttle trig-
ger.
S If engine does not stop, move choke to the
FULL CHOKE position.
Engine
Choke Lever
ON/STOP
Switch
HALF
FULL
OFF
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING: The trimmer head will
turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con-
tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
NOTE: If engine dies with the choke le-
ver 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.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE
position.
Starting Position
2. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep
throttle trigger fully squeezed until the en-
gine runs smoothly.
3. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 5 pulls.
4. Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then move
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
the choke lever to OFF CHOKE.
2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
3. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.
NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter
rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it
is probably flooded.
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
the unit is flooded.
4. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
through all remaining steps.
If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723.
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If the line is worn down to 2 inches (5 cm) or
less, more than one tap will be required to ob-
tain the most efficient line length.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Eye Protection
WARNING: Use only 0.080” (2 mm)
diameter line. Other sizes and shapes of line
will not advance properly and will result in im-
proper cutting head function or can cause se-
rious injury. Do not use other materials such
as wire, string, rope, etc. Wire can break off
during cutting and become a dangerous mis-
sile that can cause serious injury.
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
CUTTING METHODS
Cut from your right to your left.
WARNING: Use minimum speed
and do not crowd the line when cutting around
hard objects (rock, gravel, fence posts, etc.),
which can damage the trimmer head, become
entangled in the line, or be thrown causing a
serious hazard.
S The tip of the line does the cutting. You will
achieve the best performance and mini-
mum line wear by not crowding the line into
the cutting area. The right and wrong ways
are shown below.
WARNING: Always wear eye protec-
tion. Never lean over the trimmer head.
Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into
eyes and face and cause blindness or other
serious injury.
Do not run the engine at a higher speed than
necessary. 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.
Tip of the Line
Line Crowded Into
Does The Cutting Work Area
Always release the throttle trigger and allow the
engine to return to idle speed when not cutting.
To stop engine:
S Release the throttle trigger.
S Push and release the engine ON/STOP
switch.
TWIST AND EDGE
Wrong
S The line will easily remove grass and
weeds from around walls, fences, trees and
flower beds, but it also can cut the tender
bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences. To
help avoid damage especially to delicate
vegetation or trees with tender bark,
shorten line to 4--5 in. (10--13 cm) and use
at less than full throttle.
The Twist and Edge feature allows for easy
edging of sidewalks, patios, driveways, etc.
1. Pull the tab toward the engine.
2. Twist the tube to the edging position; re-
lease tab.
S For trimming or scalping, use less than full
throttle to increase line life and decrease
head wear, especially:
S During light duty cutting.
S Near objects around which the line can
wrap such as small posts, trees or fence
wire.
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE
S For mowing or sweeping, use full throttle for
a good clean job.
The trimmer line will advance approximately 2
in. (5 cm) each time the bottom of the trimmer
head is tapped on the ground with the engine
running at full throttle.
TRIMMING -- Hold the bottom of the trimmer
head about 3 in. (8 cm) above the ground and
at an angle. Allow only the tip of the line to
make contact. Do not force trimmer line into
work area.
The most efficient line length is the maximum
length allowed by the line limiter.Always keep
the shield in place when the tool is being oper-
ated.
Trimming
To advance line:
S Operate the engine at full throttle.
S Hold the trimmer head parallel to and above
the grassy area.
S Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly
on the ground one time. Approximately 2 in.
(5 cm) of line will be advanced with each
tap.
Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy
area. Tapping on surfaces such as concrete
or asphalt can cause excessive wear to the
trimmer head.
3 in. (8 cm)
Above Ground
SCALPING -- The scalping technique re-
moves unwanted vegetationdown to the
ground. Hold the bottom of the trimmer head
about 3 in. (8 cm) above the ground and at an
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angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the the surfaces being swept and move the tool
ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc. from side to side.
This technique increases line wear.
Swee
Scalping
MOWING -- Your trimmer is ideal for mowing
EDGING-- Adjust trimmer to the edging posi-
in places conventional lawn mowers cannot
tion (see TWIST AND EDGE section). Allow
reach. In the mowing position, keep the line
only the tip of the line to make contact. Do not
parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the
force trimmer line into work area.
head into the ground as this can scalp the
ground and damage the tool.
Edging
Mowing
SWEEPING -- The fanning action of the rotat-
ing line can be used for a quick and easy
clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above
MAINTENANCE
CLEAN AIR FILTER
WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after every
5 hours of operation.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
S Spark Plug Boot
S Air Filter
S Housing Screws
S Assist Handle Screws
S Debris Shield
1. Clean the cover and the area around it to
keep dirt from falling into the carburetor
chamber when the cover is removed.
2. Remove parts as illustrated.
NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or
producing harmful evaporative emissions, do
not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable
solvent.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allow filter to dry.
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
S ON/STOP Switch -- Ensure ON/STOP
switch functions properly by pushing and
releasing the switch. Make sure engine
stops. Wait 5 seconds before attempting to
restart unit to allow switch to reset. Restart
engine and continue.
5. Add a few drops of oil to the filter; squeeze
the filter to distribute oil.
6. Replace parts.
er
Screws
S Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
S Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if
debris shield is damaged.
Air Filter Cover
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug each year to ensure
the engine starts easier and runs better. Set
spark plug gap at 0.025 inch. Ignition timing is
fixed and nonadjustable.
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis-
card.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
LABELS
S After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
labels using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch
socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
5. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
LINE REPLACEMENT
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow
found on the spool.
1. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap
button.
6. Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5
inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
7. Insert the line into the exit hole in the hub as
shown in the illustration.
8. Align the notch with the line exit hole.
9. Push spool into hub until it snaps into place.
10. Pull the line extending outside of the hub to
release the line from the notch.
2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
3. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut a
length of 20 feet of 0.080! (2 mm) diameter
Poulan/Weed Eaterr brand line.
WARNING: Never use wire, rope,
string, etc., which can break off and become a
dangerous missile.
4. Insert one end of the line about 1/2 inch (1
cm) into the small hole on the inside of
spool.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
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.
Small
Hole
Spool
Line in Notch
Hub
Line exit hole
STORAGE
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline
in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Fol-
low the mix instructions found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after
adding stabilizer.
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
S Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit
before storing or transporting.
S 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.
S Store unit with all guards in place. Position
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-
dentally cause injury.
ENGINE
S 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.
S Replace spark plug with new one of recom-
mended type and heat range.
S Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of
children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
S Clean air filter.
S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.
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:
S Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage.
S Store in a clean dry area.
S At the beginning of the next season, use
only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to
oil ratio.
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
FUEL SYSTEM
OTHER
S Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
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.
S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the
recommended remedies below except 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. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. Install new spark plug.
4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Spark plug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
5. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
5. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments Section.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Air filter dirty.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug
and regap.
3. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments Section.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression low.
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
smokes
excessively.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments Section.
1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation
section.
Engine runs
hot.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments Section.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
not cover predelivery setup or normal
warrants to the original purchaser that each new adjustments explained in the instruction manual.
Poulanr brand gasoline tool or attachment 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.
60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
commercial, professional, or income producing
purposes.
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION
purposes.
This warranty is not transferable and does not
cover damage or liability caused by improper
handling, improper maintenance, or the use of
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
EXPRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
accessories and/or attachments not specifically THe policy of ELECTROLUX HOME
recommended by ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., is to continuously improve
PRODUCTS, INC., for this tool. Additionally, its products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME
this warranty does not cover tune--ups, spark PRODUCTS, INC., reserves the right to
plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs, change, modify, or discontinue models,
cutting line, or rotating head parts that will wear designs, specifications, and accessories of all
and require replacement with reasonable use products at any time without notice or obligation
during the warranty period. This warranty does to any purchaser.
U.S. EPA/ENVIRONMENT CANADA
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA-
formance of all scheduled maintenance. As the
small off--road engine owner, you should be
TIONS: The U. S. Environmental Protection
Agency, Environment Canada and POULAN/ aware that POULAN/WEED EATER may deny
WEED EATER, DIVISION OF WCI OUT-
DOOR PRODUCTS, INC., are pleased to ex-
you warranty coverage if your small off--road
engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse, ne-
plain the emissions control system warranty on glect, improper maintenance, unapproved mod-
your year 2001--2004 small off--road engine. ifications, or the use of parts not made or ap-
POULAN/WEED EATER must warrant the
proved by the original equipment manufacturer.
emission control system on your small off--road You are responsible for presenting your small
engine for the periods of time listed below pro- off--road engine to a POULAN/WEED EATER
vided there has been no abuse, neglect, or im- authorized repair center as soon as a problem
proper maintenance of your small off--road en- exists. Warranty repairs should be completed in
gine. Your emission control system includes a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30
parts such as the carburetor and the ignition days. If you have any questions regarding your
system. Where a warrantable condition exists, warranty rights and responsibilities, you should
POULAN/WEED EATER will repair your small
contact your nearest authorized service center
POULAN/WEED EATER at
off--road engine at no cost to you. Expenses or call
covered under warranty include diagnosis, 1--800--554--6723.
WARRANTY COM-
parts and labor. MANUFACTURER’S WAR-
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period be-
gins on the date the small off--road engine is
RANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions related
part on your engine (as listed under Emissions purchased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This
Control Warranty Parts List) is defective or a de- warranty shall be for a period of two years from
fect in the materials or workmanship of the en- the initial date of purchase. WHAT IS COV-
gine causes the failure of such an emission re- ERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF
lated part, the part will be repaired or replaced PARTS. Repair or replacement of any war-
by POULAN/WEED EATER.
OWNER’S
ranted part will be performed at no charge to the
owner at an approved POULAN/WEED EAT-
WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the
small off--road engine owner, you are responsi- ER servicing center. If you have any questions
ble for the performance of the required mainte- regarding your warranty rights and responsibili-
nance listed in your instruction manual. POU- ties, you should contact your nearest authorized
LAN/WEED EATER recommends that you
service center or call POULAN/WEED EATER
retain all receipts covering maintenance on your at 1--800--554--6723. WARRANTY PERIOD:
small off--road engine, but POULAN/WEED Any warranted part which is not scheduled for
EATER cannot deny warranty solely for the lack replacement as required maintenance, or which
of receipts or for your failure to ensure the per- is scheduled only for regular inspection to the ef-
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fect of ”repair or replace as necessary” shall be CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding
warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part which your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
is scheduled for replacement as required main- should contact your nearest authorized service
tenance shall be warranted for the period of time center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
up to the first scheduled replacement point for 1--800--554--6723. WHERE TO GET WAR-
that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re-
charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/WEED
determination that a warranted part is defective EATER service centers. Call 1--800--554--6723.
if the diagnostic work is performed at an ap- MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND RE-
proved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing cen-
ter. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: POU-
PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any
POULAN/WEED EATER approved replace-
LAN/WEED EATER may be liable for damages ment part used in the performance of any war-
to other engine components caused by the fail- ranty maintenance or repair on emission related
ure of a warranted part still under warranty. parts will be provided without charge to the own-
WHAT IS NOT COVERED: All failures caused
by abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Car-
not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED buretor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered
er if the part is under warranty. EMISSION
PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts up to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module.
can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner is
POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to cover responsible for the performance of all required
failures of warranted parts caused by the use of maintenance as defined in the instruction
add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A manual.
The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified.
Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA.
This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use:
Moderate (50 hours)
Intermediate (125 hours)
Extended (300 hours)
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