Poulan Blower BP400 User Manual

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Instruction Manual  
Manual de Instrucciones  
Manuel d’Instructions  
P400  
IMPORTANT MANUAL -- Do not throw away  
MANUAL IMPORTANTE -- No lo descarte  
MANUEL IMPORTANT -- À Conserver  
WARNING:  
Read the instruction manual and follow all warnings and  
safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious  
injury. Always wear eye protection.  
ADVERTENCIA:  
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las adverten-  
cias e instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede re-  
sultar en lesiones graves.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
Lire le manuel d’instructions et bienrespecter tous les aver-  
tissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout dé-  
faut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.  
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.  
250 Bobby Jones Expressway  
Augusta, GA 30907  
530088812  
4/26/02  
Copyright E2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.  
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may void your warranty and cause damage  
to your unit.  
such regulations exist, you are legally re-  
sponsible for maintaining the operating condi-  
tion of these parts. Failure to do so is a viola-  
tion of the law.  
D Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use  
up fuel left in carburetor by starting engine and  
letting it run until it stops.  
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-  
tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow-  
ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or  
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and  
joints of people prone to circulation disorders  
or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold  
weather has been linked to blood vessel dam-  
age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms  
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of  
strength, change in skin color or texture, or  
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,  
discontinue the use of this tool and seek  
medical attention. An antivibration system  
does not guarantee the avoidance of these  
problems. Users who operate power tools on  
a continual and regular basis must monitor  
closely their physical condition and the condi-  
D Do not use any accessory or attachment  
other than those recommended by manufac-  
turer for use with your unit.  
D Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area  
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an  
open flame from hot water heaters, electric  
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.  
D Store in a dry area out of reach of children.  
SPECIAL NOTICE: Your blower is  
equipped with a temperature limiting muffler  
and spark arresting screen which meets the  
requirements of California Codes 4442 and  
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of  
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New  
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by  
law that many internal combustion engines be  
equipped with a spark arrestor screen. If you  
operate a blower in a state or locale where tion of this tool.  
ASSEMBLY  
CARTON CONTENTS  
1. Engine Assembly  
2. Hose Clamp with Screw  
3. Flexible Tube  
4. Base Tube  
5. Middle Tube  
6. Nozzle  
7. Assembly Tool  
WARNING: If you receive your unit  
assembled, check each step to insure your  
unit is properly assembled and all fasteners  
are secure. Follow all safety information in  
the manual and on the unit.  
Hose Clamps  
Base Tube  
D Locate and identify all components.  
D Slip one hose clamp onto each end of the  
flexible tube.  
Output  
Tube  
D Install the flexible tube onto the output tube  
on the engine.  
Flexible Tube  
D Connect the base tube to the flexible tube  
and securely tighten both hose clamp  
screws.  
D Assemble the middle tube and nozzle, then  
connect them to the base tube.  
Middle Tube  
Nozzle  
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D Before operating the blower, loosen the S To reduce noise levels, limit the number of  
knob and rotate the throttle arm to the posi-  
tion as shown in the illustration. Retighten  
the knob.  
pieces of equipment used at any one time.  
S To reduce noise levels, operate power  
blowers at the lowest possible throttle  
speed to do the job.  
S Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris be-  
fore blowing.  
S In dusty conditions, slightly dampen sur-  
faces or use a mister attachment when wa-  
ter is available.  
Throttle lever  
S Conserve water by using power blowers  
instead of hoses for many lawn and garden  
applications, including areas such as gutters,  
screens, patios, grills, porches, and gardens.  
S Watch out for children, pets, open windows,  
or freshly washed cars. Blow debris away  
safely.  
Throttle arm  
Knob  
NOTE: When the blower is strapped to the  
back of the operator, the throttle lever is lo-  
cated on the left side. The lowest position of  
lever is IDLE setting, and the highest position S Use the full blower nozzle extension so the  
is the FULL THROTTLE setting.  
START/STOP Switch  
air stream can work close to the ground.  
S After using blowers and other equipment,  
CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris in trash re-  
ceptacles.  
FULL  
HALF  
IDLE  
FUELING  
Throttle lever  
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel  
information in the safety rules before you be-  
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,  
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Contact your  
local service dealer.  
USING YOUR UNIT  
FUELING ENGINE  
WARNING: You MUST make sure the  
This engine is certified to operate on  
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,  
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality  
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We recommend  
Poulan or Poulan PRO brand oil. Mix gasoline  
and oil at a ratio of 50:1 (A 50:1 ratio is  
obtained by mixing 2.6 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 the instructions printed on the  
container. Always read and follow safety  
rules under HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION  
in the safety rules section.  
tubes are secure before using the unit.  
OPERATING POSITION  
otection  
IMPORTANT  
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  
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel  
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid  
engine problems, empty the fuel system  
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.  
OPERATING TIPS  
S To reduce the risk of hearing loss  
associated with sound level(s), hearing  
protection is required.  
S To reduce the risk of injury associated with  
contacting rotating parts, stop the engine be-  
fore installing or removing attachments. Do  
not operate without guard(s) in place.  
S Operate power equipment only at reasonable  
hours--not early in the morning or late at night  
when people might be disturbed. Comply with  
times listed in local ordinances. Usual recom-  
mendations are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,  
Monday though Saturday.  
STARTING  
TO STOP THE ENGINE  
D To stop the engine, move the throttle control  
lever all the way downward to the engine  
idle position, then move the stop switch to  
the STOP position.  
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S Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs.  
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE  
NOTE: Only short pulls are necessary. Nev-  
er pull the starter cord to its fullest extension.  
Never let go of the starter grip until it is at the  
fully returned position.  
S Once the engine has started, slowly move  
the choke lever to the OPEN position.  
S Allow the unit to warm up at less than HALF  
speed.  
WARNING: Try on the unit and adjust  
the shoulder straps for fit and comfort before  
starting the engine to avoid losing control of  
the unit. Always start and run the unit in an up-  
right position.  
D Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 me-  
ters) away from the fueling site.  
D Hold the unit in the starting position as  
shown. Make sure the blower end is di-  
rected away from people, animals, glass,  
and solid objects.  
STARTING A WARM ENGINE  
S Move the choke lever to the OPEN position.  
S Set the throttle lever at HALF speed.  
S Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs.  
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a  
flooded engine)  
STARTING POSITION  
S Move the choke lever to the OPEN position.  
S Set the throttle lever at HALF speed.  
S Pull rope to clear engine of excess fuel.  
This could require pulling the starter rope  
many times.  
If unit still doesn’t start, contact your authorized  
service dealer.  
BLOWER OPERATION  
When the engine has warmed up, the blower  
can be positioned on the back of the operator.  
Once the blower is positioned and ready for  
operation, adjust the throttle to a speed re-  
quired to accomplish the task.  
NOTE: Always run the engine at idle speed  
for a few minutes to allow cooling before stop-  
ping the engine.  
WARNING: When starting engine,  
hold the unit as illustrated. Do not set unit on any  
surface except a clean, hard area when starting  
engine or while engine is running. Debris such  
as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be  
picked up by the air intake and thrown out  
through the discharge opening, damaging the  
unit or property, or causing serious injury to by-  
standers or the operator.  
SERVICE  
WARNING: Avoid contact with the  
muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious  
burns.  
We recommend all service and adjustments  
not listed in this manual be performed by an  
Authorized Service Dealer.  
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or warm  
engine that has run out of fuel)  
S Press the primer bulb (located under the  
carburetor) until fuel can be seen flowing  
through the fuel return line.  
S Move the choke lever to the CLOSED posi-  
tion.  
S Move the START/STOP switch to START.  
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 may occur  
if you turn the needles beyond the limiter stops.  
IGNITION TIMING  
Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.  
Choke Lever  
SPARK PLUG  
Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham-  
pion RCJ--7Y plug. Spark plug gap is .025”.  
AIR FILTER  
CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline or  
other flammable solvent to avoid creating a  
fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative  
emissions  
Fuel  
Return  
Line  
Muffler  
Primer  
Bulb  
A dirty air filter decreases engine perfor-  
mance and increases fuel consumption and  
harmful emissions. Always inspect the air fil-  
ter each time you use the blower (more often  
in extreme conditions) by removing the air fil-  
ter cover.  
S Set the throttle lever at HALF speed (see  
ASSEMBLY section for illustration of  
throttle lever).  
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S Clean the cover and the area around it to  
keep dirt from falling into the carburetor  
chamber when the cover is removed.  
S Remove the parts as illustrated.  
S Wash the filter in soap and water.  
S Allow filter to dry completely before re--  
installing.  
Air Filter  
Screen  
Air Filter  
Air Filter  
Cover  
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  
Engine will not S Engine flooded.  
S See “Starting Instructions.”  
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 Compression low.  
S Contact Authorized Service Dealer.  
Engine will not S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
S Crankshaft seals worn.  
S Compression low.  
S Contact Authorized Service Dealer.  
S Contact Authorized Service Dealer.  
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.”  
S Carbon build up.  
S Contact Authorized Service Dealer.  
S Contact Authorized Service Dealer.  
S Compression low.  
Engine  
S Choke partially on.  
S Adjust choke.  
S Fuel mixture incorrect.  
S Empty fuel tank and refill with  
correct fuel mixture.  
smokes  
excessively.  
S Air filter dirty.  
S Clean or replace air filter.  
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
Engine  
runs hot.  
S Fuel mixture incorrect.  
S See “Fueling Your Unit.”  
S Spark plug incorrect.  
S Replace with correct spark plug.  
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
S Carbon build up.  
S Contact Authorized Service Dealer.  
PRODUCTS, INC., for this tool. Additionally,  
this warranty does not cover tune-ups, spark  
plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs, cut-  
ting line, or rotating head parts that will wear and  
require replacement with reasonable use during  
the warranty period. This warranty does not  
cover predelivery setup or normal adjustments  
explained in the instruction 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.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,  
warrants to the original purchaser that each new  
Poulan or Poulan PRO 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 prod-  
uct 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 producing  
purposes.  
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental  
purposes.  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-  
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-  
This warranty is not transferable and does not RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR  
cover damage or liability caused by improper LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-  
handling, improper maintenance, or the use of QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE  
accessories and/or attachments not specifically LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT  
recommended by ELECTROLUX HOME  
APPLY TO YOU.  
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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.  
any questions regarding your warranty rights  
and responsibilities, you should contact your  
nearest authorized service center or call  
POULAN/WEED  
1--800--554--6723.  
EATER  
at  
WARRANTY COM-  
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period  
begins on the date the lawn and garden equip-  
ment engine is purchased. LENGTH OF  
COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a pe-  
riod of two years from the initial date of pur-  
chase. 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 warranty rights and responsibilities, you  
should contact your nearest authorized ser-  
vice center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at  
1--800--554--6723 WARRANTY PERIOD:  
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 neces-  
sary” shall be warranted for 2 years. Any war-  
ranted part which is scheduled for replace-  
ment as required maintenance shall be war-  
ranted 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 warranted part is de-  
fective if the diagnostic work is performed at  
an approved POULAN/WEED EATER serv-  
icing center. CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-  
AGES: POULAN/WEED EATER may be li-  
able for damages to other engine compo-  
nents caused by the failure of a warranted  
part still under warranty. WHAT IS NOT COV-  
ERED: 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 war-  
ranty rights and responsibilities, you should  
contact your nearest authorized service cen-  
ter 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  
U.S. EPA  
EMISSION CONTROL  
WARRANTY STATEMENT  
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA-  
TIONS: The U. S. Environmental Protection  
Agency and POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVI-  
SION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are  
pleased to explain the emissions control sys-  
tem warranty on your lawn and garden equip-  
ment engine. All new utility and lawn and gar-  
den equipment engines 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 equip-  
ment engine. Your emission control system  
includes parts such as the carburetor and the  
ignition system. Where a warrantable condi-  
tion exits, POULAN/WEED EATER will repair  
your lawn and garden equipment engine at no  
cost to you. Expenses covered under warran-  
ty include diagnosis, parts and labor.  
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COV-  
ERAGE: If any emissions related part on your  
engine (as listed under Emissions Control  
Warranty Parts List) is defective or a defect in  
the materials or workmanship of the engine  
causes the failure of such an emission related  
part, the part will be repaired or replaced by  
POULAN/WEED EATER. OWNER’S WAR-  
RANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the lawn  
and garden equipment engine owner, you are  
responsible for the performance of the re-  
quired maintenance listed in your instruction  
manual. POULAN/WEED EATER recom-  
mends that you retain all receipts covering  
maintenance on your lawn and garden equip-  
ment engine, but POULAN/WEED EATER  
cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of re-  
ceipts or for your failure to ensure the perfor-  
mance of all scheduled 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, im-  
proper maintenance, unapproved modifica-  
tions, or the use of parts not made or ap-  
proved by the original equipment manufactur-  
er. You are responsible for presenting your  
lawn and garden equipment engine to a POU-  
LAN/WEED EATER authorized repair center  
as soon as a problem exists. Warranty repairs  
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-  
should be completed in a reasonable amount quired maintenance as defined in the instruc-  
of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have tion manual.  
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