Poulan Trimmer 530088836 User Manual

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1-800-554-6723  
Operator’s Manual  
Manual del Operador  
Manuel de L’utilisateur  
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TWIST--N--EDGE  
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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 del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instruc-  
ciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones gra-  
ves.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
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  
Electrolux Home Products  
North America  
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.  
Mississauga, Ontario l5T 1K6  
Copyright E2000 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.  
530088836  
11/14/00  
 
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, edging and  
sweeping. Do not use for pruning or hedge  
trimming.  
ASSEMBLY  
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-  
reach.  
S Keep all parts of your body away from spin-  
ning line and muffler. Keep engine below  
waist level. A hot muffler can cause serious  
burns.  
WARNING: Make sure your unit is  
properly assembled and all fasteners are se-  
cure.  
ATTACHING THE HANDLE  
S Cutting with the line on left side of the shield  
will throw debris away from the operator.  
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.  
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE  
S Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before  
storing or transporting in vehicle.  
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-  
porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the car-  
buretor by starting the engine and letting it  
run until it stops.  
Groove  
S Assemble handle to the unit as shown;  
make sure bottom of handle is seated in the  
groove in the trigger housing.  
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.  
NOTE: Wing nut must be assembled on the  
side of the unit opposite the operators posi-  
tion.  
S Pivot handle to a comfortable position.  
Tighten handle securely.  
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.  
ATTACHING THE SHIELD  
WARNING: The shield must be prop-  
erly installed. The shield provides partial  
protection from the risk of thrown objects to  
the operator and others and is equipped with  
a line limiter blade which cuts excess line to  
the proper length. The line limiter blade (on  
underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.  
S Remove wing nut from shield.  
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 swellings. Prolonged use in cold  
weather has been linked to blood vessel dam-  
age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms  
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of  
strength, change in skin color or texture, or  
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,  
discontinue the use of this tool and seek med-  
ical attention. An anti-vibration system does  
not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-  
lems. Users who operate power tools on a  
continual and regular basis must monitor  
closely their physical condition and the condi-  
tion of this tool.  
S Insert bracket into slot as shown.  
S Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole  
in bracket.  
S Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.  
Slot  
Shield  
Bracket  
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  
Wing  
Nut  
Line Limiter Blade  
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STARTING A WARM ENGINE  
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  
instructions in STARTING A COLD EN-  
GINE.  
FUEL YOUR UNIT  
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.  
USING YOUR UNIT  
Poulan/Weed Eaterr  
brand oil is recom-  
mended. (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.  
OPERATING POSITION  
ALWAYS WEAR:  
Eye  
Protection  
STARTING  
Long Pants  
Heavy Shoes  
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT  
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.  
Cut from your right to your left.  
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE  
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cut-  
ting head lightly on the ground while engine is  
running at full speed. A metal blade attached  
to the shield will cut the line to the proper  
length.  
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT  
Starting Position  
TWIST--N--EDGE  
S Pull the tab toward the engine.  
S Twist the tube to the edging position;  
release the tab.  
Choke lever  
Muffler  
Trigger  
Primer Bulb  
REPLACING THE LINE  
S Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap but-  
ton.  
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 Clean entire surface of hub and spool.  
S Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut a  
length of 20 feet of 0.080” (2 mm) diameter  
Poulan/Weed Eaterr brand line. Never use  
wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off  
and become a dangerous missile.  
S Insert one end of the line about 1/2 inch (1  
cm) into the small hole on the inside of  
spool.  
COLD ENGINE STARTING (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 posi-  
tion.  
S Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold  
through all remaining steps.  
Small  
Hole  
S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.  
S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-  
tion.  
Spool  
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.  
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Line in Notch  
SERVICE  
We recommend all service and adjustments  
not listed in this manual be performed by an  
Authorized Service Dealer.  
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS  
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.  
Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task.  
We recommend that you take your unit to an  
Authorized Service Dealer. Damage will oc-  
cur if you turn the needles beyond the limiter  
stops.  
Hub  
Line exit hole  
S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the  
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow  
found on the spool.  
S Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5  
inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.  
S Insert the line into the the exit hole in the hub  
as shown in the illustration.  
IGNITION TIMING  
The ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.  
S Align the notch with the line exit hole.  
S Push spool into hub until it snaps into place.  
SPARK PLUG  
S Pull the line extending outside of the hub to Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham-  
release it from the notch.  
pion RCJ--8Y plug. Spark plug gap is 0.025”.  
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 on  
spool.  
S Rewind line tightly and evenly.  
S Use only 0.065” (1.65 mm) dia. line.  
S Line size incorrect.  
S Use only 0.065” (1.65 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.  
S Remove spool and pull 4 inches  
(10 cm) of line outside of head.  
S Use only 0.065” (1.65 mm) dia. line.  
Line pulls  
back into  
head.  
S Too little line outside of head.  
S Line size incorrect.  
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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.  
NEED ASSISTANCE?  
Need Assistance?  
Call 1-800-554-6723.  
Need Service Parts?  
Contact your dealer .  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
ELECTROLUX  
HOME  
PRODUCTS  
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR  
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,  
NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Out-  
door Products, Inc. warrants to the original AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS  
purchaser that each new Poulan brand gaso- WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-  
line tool or attachment is free from defects in PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.  
material and workmanship and agrees to re-  
pair or replace under this warranty any defec-  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-  
tive gasoline product or attachment as follows TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-  
from the original date of purchase.  
2 YEARS-- Parts and Labor, when used for  
household purposes.  
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR  
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-  
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE  
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT  
90 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for  
commercial, professional, or income produc- APPLY TO YOU.  
ing purposes.  
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental ELECTROLUX  
HOME  
PRODUCTS  
purposes.  
NORTH AMERICA’S policy is to continu-  
This warranty is not transferable and does not ously improve its products. Therefore, ELEC-  
cover damage or liability caused by improper TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH  
handling, improper maintenance, or the use AMERICA reserves the right to change, mod-  
of accessories and/or attachments not spe- ify, or discontinue models, designs, specifica-  
cifically recommended by ELECTROLUX  
tions, and accessories of all products at any  
time without notice or obligation to any pur-  
HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA for  
this tool. Additionally, this warranty does not chaser.  
U.S. EPA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA  
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT  
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-  
failure of such an emission related part, the  
LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental  
part will be repaired or replaced by POULAN/  
Protection Agency/Environment Canada and WEED EATER. OWNER’S WARRANTY  
POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVISION OF WCI  
OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are pleased to ex-  
plain the emissions control system warranty  
RESPONSIBILITIES: As the lawn and gar-  
den equipment engine owner, you are re-  
sponsible for the performance of the required  
on your lawn and garden equipment engine. maintenance listed in your Owner’s Manual.  
All new utility and lawn and garden equipment POULAN/WEED EATER recommends that  
engines must be designed, built, and you retain all receipts covering maintenance  
equipped to meet the stringent anti--smog on your lawn and garden equipment engine,  
standards. POULAN/WEED EATER must  
warrant the emission control system on your  
but POULAN/WEED EATER cannot deny  
warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for  
lawn and garden equipment engine for the pe- your failure to ensure the performance of all  
riods of time listed below provided there has scheduled maintenance. As the lawn and  
been no abuse, neglect, or improper mainte- garden equipment engine owner, you should  
nance of your lawn and garden equipment en- be aware that POULAN/WEED EATER may  
gine. Your emission control system includes  
parts such as the carburetor and the ignition  
deny you warranty coverage if your lawn and  
garden equipment engine or a part of it has  
system. Where a warrantable condition exits, failed due to abuse, neglect, improper mainte-  
POULAN/WEED EATER will repair your lawn  
and garden equipment engine at no cost to of parts not made or approved by the original  
you. Expenses covered under warranty in- equipment manufacturer. You are responsi-  
clude diagnosis, parts and labor. MANUFAC- ble for presenting your lawn and garden  
TURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any  
equipment engine to a POULAN/WEED EAT-  
emissions related part on your engine (as ER authorized repair center as soon as a  
listed under Emissions Control Warranty  
Parts List) is defective or a defect in the mate- completed in a reasonable amount of time,  
rials or workmanship of the engine causes the not to exceed 30 days. If you have any ques-  
nance, unapproved modifications, or the use  
problem exists. Warranty repairs should be  
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tions regarding your warranty rights and re-  
AGES: POULAN/WEED EATER may be li-  
sponsibilities, you should contact your near- able for damages to other engine  
est authorized service center or call  
components caused by the failure of a war-  
ranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS  
NOT COVERED: All failures caused by  
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are  
POULAN/WEED  
1--800--554--6723.  
EATER  
at  
WARRANTY COM-  
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period  
begins on the date the lawn and garden equip- not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED  
ment engine is purchased. LENGTH OF  
COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a pe-  
PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts  
can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.  
riod of two years from the initial date of pur- POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to cover  
chase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR  
REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or re-  
failures of warranted parts caused by the use  
of add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A  
placement of any warranted part will be per- CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding  
formed at no charge to the owner at an ap- your warranty rights and responsibilities, you  
proved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing  
center. If you have any questions regarding  
should contact your nearest authorized ser-  
vice center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at  
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you 1--800--554--6723 . WHERE TO GET WAR-  
should contact your nearest authorized ser- RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re-  
vice center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at  
1--800--554--6723 WARRANTY PERIOD:  
pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/WEED  
EATER service centers. call: 1--800--554--6723  
Any warranted part which is not scheduled for MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND RE-  
replacement as required maintenance, or PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any  
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-  
POULAN/WEED EATER approved replace-  
ment part used in the performance of any war-  
ranty maintenance or repair on emission re-  
lated parts will be provided without charge to  
ment as required maintenance shall be the owner if the part is under warranty. EMIS-  
warranted for the period of time up to the first SION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS  
scheduled replacement point for that part. LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark  
DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be  
Plug (covered up to maintenance schedule),  
charged for diagnostic labor which leads to Ignition Module. MAINTENANCE STATE-  
the determination that a warranted part is de- MENT: The owner is responsible for the per-  
fective if the diagnostic work is performed at formance of all required maintenance as de-  
an approved POULAN/WEED EATER serv-  
icing center. CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-  
fined in the owner’s 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.  
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