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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. PP445 530163323 9/18/02...
IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS DANGER! This pruner can be dangerous! Careless or im- proper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection. DANGER! Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head protection when operating this unit.
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S Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments. S Use only Poulan PROR accessories and replacement parts as recommended. HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION S Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the pruner.
chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden stopping pulls the pruner forward and away from the operator and could easily cause the operator to lose control of the pruner. REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK S Recognize that kickback can happen. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to accidents.
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...
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BLOWER/VACUUM SAFETY WARNING: Inspect area before starting unit. Remove all debris and hard ob- jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation. S Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area while engine is running.
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S Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that might stop the tines. If heavy contact oc- curs, stop the engine and inspect the unit for damage. S Never operate the cultivator without the tine cover in place and properly secured. S Keep the tines and guard clear of debris.
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ASSEMBLY 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.
PoulanR or Poulan PROR oil resists high temperature thinning. If PoulanR or Poulan PROR bar and chain oil is not avail- able, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
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S Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubrication. S Always stop the engine before removing the oil cap. 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 stor- age.
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STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position. 2. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. 3. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until the engine runs smoothly. 4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls.
When operating unit, clip shoulder strap onto clamp, stand as shown and check for the fol- lowing: S Extend your left arm and hold assist handle with your left hand. S Hold throttle grip with your right hand with finger on throttle trigger. S Keep engine end below waist level.
S Oil tank -- Discontinue use of unit if oil tank shows signs of damage or leaks. INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LA- BELS 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.
Remove Sawdust From Guide Bar Groove Oil Holes S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal process of rail wear. Remove these burrs with a flat file. S When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to restore square edges and sides. File Rail Edges and Sides Square...
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11. Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug in guide bar groove. Ensure all drive links are in the bar groove. 12. Now, install bar clamp making sure the adjusting pin is positioned in the lower hole in the guide bar. Lower Hole Adjusting Pin Guide Bar...
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 Engine will not 1. ON/OFF switch in start. OFF position. 2. Engine flooded. 3.
As the small off--road engine owner, you should be aware that POULAN/ WEED EATER may deny you warranty cover- age if your small off--road engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper main-...
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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 This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use:...