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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. Poulan 1030 Stevens Creek Road Augusta, GA 30907 545154717 Instruction Manual P2500 Poulan 850 Matheson Blvd. West Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4 Rev.
IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS DANGER: spool, and 0.080 inch (2 mm) recommended trim- mer line. Never use blades, flailing devices, wire, rope, string, etc. Unit is designed for line trimmer use only. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury. WARNING: This unit can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious injury.
SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT DANGER: Never use blades or flailing devices. This unit is designed for line trimmer use only. Use of any other accessories or at- tachments will increase the risk of injury. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment.
S Maintain unit according to recommended pro- cedures. Keep cutting line at proper length. S Use only 0.080 inch (2 mm) diameter Poulan/ WEED EATER brand line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc. S Install required shield properly before using the unit.
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. Remove wing nut from shield. 2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.
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 fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1...
S If engine does not stop, move choke to the FULL CHOKE position. 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.
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE The trimmer line will advance approximately 2 inches (5 cm) each time the bottom of the trimmer head is tapped on the ground with the engine running at full throttle. The most efficient line length is the maximum length allowed by the line limiter.Always keep...
Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc. This technique increases line wear. MOWING - - Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach. In the mowing position, keep the line parallel to the ground.
2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool. 3. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two lengths of 12-1/2 feet (3.8 meters) of 0.080 inch (2 mm) diameter Poulan/ WEED EATER brand line. WARNING: Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a...
Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without stalling (idle speed too slow). S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in- crease engine speed if engine stalls or dies. S Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to decrease engine speed. Idle Speed Screw Air Filter Cover STORAGE...
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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. Engine flooded. start. 2. Fuel tank empty. 3. Spark plug not firing. 4.
Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor, the ignition system and the fuel tank. Where a warrantable condition exists, Poulan will repair your small off- -road engine at no cost to you. Expenses covered under warranty include diagnosis, parts and labor.
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Poulan at 1- -800- -554- -6723, or send e-mail correspondence to emission.warranty @HCOP- -emission.com. WARRANTY COM- MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period begins on the date the small off- -road engine is purchased.