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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 545154718 Instruction Manual P3500 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.
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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 gallon...
Heavy shoes Cut from your right to your left. WARNING: Always wear eye protec- tion. Never lean over the trimmer head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury.
S For mowing or sweeping, use full throttle for a good clean job. TRIMMING - - Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground and at an angle. Allow only the tip of the line to make contact.
If any dealer other than an authorized service dealer performs work on the product, Poulan/WEED EATER may not pay for repairs under warranty. It is your responsibility to maintain and per- form general maintenance.
Wire can break off during cutting and become a dangerous mis- sile that can cause serious injury. 1. Cut a length of 25 feet (8 meters) of 0.080 inch (2 mm) diameter round Poulan/ WEED EATER brand line. Feed line in direction shown on spool.
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STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: S Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting. S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
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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.