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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
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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
530088909
5/4/01
Copyright E2001 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
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S Always store gasoline in a container ap-
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 Au-
thorized Service Dealer.
proved for flammable liquids.
CUTTING SAFETY
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.
ASSEMBLY
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.
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 Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
S Rotate handle to upright position on the
tube.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before
storing or transporting in vehicle.
S Adjust handle to a comfortable position be-
tween the trigger and the safety label on the
tube.
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.
S Retighten handle securely by turning T--
handle/screw clockwise.
ATTACH THE SHIELD
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.
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.
S Insert bracket into slot as shown.
S Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in
bracket.
S Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
S Thread trimmer head onto shaft; tighten se-
curely against dust cup by turning counter-
clockwise (trimmer head may already be
installed on the unit).
S Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acci-
dentally cause injury. Unit can be hung by
the tube.
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.
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.
Wing Nut
Bracket
Slot
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
Dust Cup
Shield
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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 following illustration).
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.
S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE by
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
aligning arrow with position shown on decal S Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE
(see illustration below).
position.
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S Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep
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 exit holes
Line in Notch
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.
Line in Notch
Hub
S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows
found on the spool.
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.
If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554--6723.
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.
S Align the notches with the line exit holes.
S Push spool into hub until it snaps into place.
S Pull the lines extending outside of the hub to
release them from the notches.
REPLACING THE CUTTING HEAD
S Push in locking lever and hold.
S Rotate dust cup until the locking lever falls
into one of the grooves.
USING YOUR UNIT
Locking Lever
OPERATING POSITION
Eye
Protection
ALWAYS WEAR:
S Continue to hold in locking lever. This will pre-
vent the shaft from turning while removing
and installing trimmer head.
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
S Remove trimmer head by turning clockwise.
S Thread replacement trimmer head onto the
shaft by turning counterclockwise. Tighten
until secure.
Cut from your left to your right.
S Release locking lever.
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE
SERVICE
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cut-
ting head lightly on the ground while engine is
running at full speed. The metal line limiter
blade attached to the shield will cut the line to
the proper length.
We recommend all service and adjustments not
listed in this manual be performed by an
authorized service dealer.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACING THE LINE
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
Carburetor adjustments is a complicated task.
We recommend that you take your unit to an au-
thorized service dealer. Damage will occur if you
turn the needles beyond the limiter stops.
S Remove spool by firmly pulling on 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-
ameter Poulan PRO! brand line. Never
use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break
off and become a dangerous missile.
S Insert ends of the line about 1/2 inch (1 cm)
into the small hole on the inside of spool.
IGNITION TIMING
The ignition timing is fixed, non--adjustable.
SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham-
pion RCJ--8Y plug. Spark plug gap is 0.025”.
Spool
Small
Holes
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Need Assistance?
Call 1--800--554--6723
Need Service Part?
Contact your dealer.
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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.
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 replacement with reason-
able use during the warranty period. This war-
ranty does not cover predelivery setup or nor-
mal adjustments explained in the instruction
manual.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AMERICA, Division of WCI Outdoor Prod-
ucts, Inc., warrants to the original purchaser
that each new Poulan PRO! brand gasoline
tool or attachment is free from defects in mate-
rial and workmanship and agrees to repair or re-
place under this warranty any defective gaso-
line product or attachment as follows from the
original date of purchase.
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 CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
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
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 specifically
recommended by ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA for this tool.
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ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
questions regarding your warranty rights and re-
AMERICA’S policy is to continuously improve sponsibilities, you should contact your nearest
its products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA reserves the
authorized service center or call POULAN/
WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723. WAR-
right to change, modify, or discontinue models, RANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE: The war-
designs, specifications, and accessories of all ranty period begins on the date the lawn and
products at any time without notice or obligation garden equipment engine is purchased.
to any purchaser.
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
warranty rights and responsibilities, you should
contact your nearest authorized service center
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 system
warranty on your lawn and garden equipment
engine. All new utility and lawn and garden
equipment engines must be designed, built, and
equipped to meet the stringent anti--smog stan-
dards. 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 car-
buretor and the ignition system. Where a war-
rantable condition exits, POULAN/WEED EAT-
ER will repair your lawn and garden equipment
engine at no cost to you. Expenses covered un-
der warranty include diagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVER-
AGE: If any emissions related part on your en-
gine (as listed under Emissions Control Warran-
ty 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 WARRANTY RE-
SPONSIBILITIES: As the lawn and garden
equipment engine owner, you are responsible
for the performance of the required mainte-
nance listed in your instruction manual. POU-
LAN/WEED EATER recommends that you re-
tain all receipts covering maintenance on your
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
or call
POULAN/WEED EATER at
1--800--554--6723 WARRANTY PERIOD: Any
warranted part which is not scheduled for re-
placement as required maintenance, or which is
scheduled only for regular inspection to the ef-
fect of “repair or replace as necessary” shall be
warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part which
is scheduled for replacement as required main-
tenance 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 warranted part is defective
if the diagnostic work is performed at an ap-
proved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing cen-
ter. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: POU-
LAN/WEED EATER may be liable for damages
to other engine components caused by the fail-
ure 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, REPLACEMENT AND RE-
PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any
POULAN/WEED EATER approved replace-
ment part used in the performance of any war-
ranty maintenance or repair on emission related
parts will be provided without charge to the own-
er if the part is under warranty. EMISSION
CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Car-
buretor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered
up to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module.
MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner is
responsible for the performance of all required
maintenance as defined in the instruction manu-
al.
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