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LIMITED WARRANTY

Poulan

, a division of Husqvarna Outdoor Prod-

ucts Inc., warrants to the original consumer pur-

chaser that each new

Poulan

brand gasoline

tool or attachment is free from defects in materi-

al 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.

2 YEARS --

Parts and Labor, when used for

household purposes.

90 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 alteration, or

the use of accessories and/or attachments not

specifically recommended by

Poulan

for this

tool. This warranty does not cover tune--up,

spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs,

cutting line, or rotating head parts that will wear

and require replacement with reasonable use

during the warranty period. This warranty does

not cover pre--delivery setup or normal adjust-

ments explained in the instruction manual. This

warranty does not cover transportation costs.

In the event you have a claim under this warran-

ty, you must return the product to an authorized

service dealer.

Should you have any unanswered questions

concerning this warranty, please contact:

Poulan

, a division of

Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc.

1030 Stevens Creek Road

Augusta, GA 30907

1--800--554--6723

In Canada, contact:

Poulan

5855 Terry Fox Way

Mississauga,Ontario L5V3E4

Giving the model number, serial number and

date of purchase of your product and the name

and address of the authorized dealer from

whom it was purchased.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC

LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTH-

ER 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 LIM-

ITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY

TO YOU.

This is a limited warranty within the meaning of

that term as defined in the Magnuson--Moss Act

of 1975.

The policy of

Poulan

is to continuously im-

prove its products. Therefore,

Poulan

re-

serves the right to change, modify, or discon-

tinue models, designs, specifications, and

accessories of all products at any time with-

out notice or obligation to any purchaser.

U.S. EPA/CALIFORNIA/ENVIRONMENT CANADA

EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-

LIGATIONS:

The

U.S.

Environmental

Protection Agency, California Air Resources

Board, Environment Canada and Poulan are

pleased to explain the emissions control system

warranty on your year 2007 and later small off--

road engine. In California, all small off--road en-

gines must be designed, built, and equipped to

meet the State’s stringent anti--smog stan-

dards. Poulan must warrant the emission

control system on your small off--road engine

for the periods of time listed below provided

there has been no abuse, neglect, or improp-

er maintenance of your small off--road engine.

Your emission control system includes parts

such as the carburetor, the ignition system and

the fuel tank (California only). Where a warrant-

able condition exists, Poulan will repair your

small off--road engine at no cost to you. Ex-

penses covered under warranty include diag-

nosis, parts and labor.

MANUFACTURER’S

WARRANTY COVERAGE:

If any emissions

related part on your engine (as listed under

Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is de-

fective or a defect in the materials or workman-

ship of the engine causes the failure of such an

emission related part, the part will be repaired or

replaced by Poulan.

OWNER’S WARRANTY

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the small off--road

engine owner, you are responsible for the per-

formance of the required maintenance listed

in your instruction manual. Poulan recom-

mends that you retain all receipts covering

maintenance on your small off--road engine,

but Poulan cannot deny warranty solely for

the lack of receipts or for your failure to en-

sure the performance of all scheduled main-

tenance. As the small off--road engine owner,

you should be aware that Poulan may deny

you warranty coverage if your small off--road

engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse,

neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved

modifications, or the use of parts not made or

approved by the original equipment manufac-

turer. You are responsible for presenting your

small off--road engine to a Poulan authorized re-

Summary of Contents for 545154719

Page 1: ...especter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS Poulan 1030 Stevens Creek Road Augusta GA 30907 For Occasional Use Only Poulan 5855 Terry Fox Way Mississauga Ontario L5V 3E4 R Please do not return unit to retailer Por fav...

Page 2: ...es Secure hair above shoulder length Do not wear jewelry loose clothing or clothing with loosing hanging straps ties tassels etc They can be caught in moving parts DANGER Use only specified trimmer head 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...

Page 3: ... instruc tion manual before using unit Be thoroughly fa miliar with the controls and the proper use of the unit Restrict the use of this unit to persons who have read understand and will follow the instructions and warnings on the unit and in the manual Never allow children to operate this unit SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT INSTRUCTION MANUAL DANGER Never use blades or flail ing devices This unit...

Page 4: ...e at least 10 feet 3 meters away from fueling site before starting engine S Stop engine and allow to cool before re moving fuel cap S Always store gasoline in a container ap 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 the trimmer head ...

Page 5: ...l filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal due to carburetor adjustments and testing done by the manufacturer ADJUSTING THE HANDLE WARNING When adjusting the assist handle besureitremains abovethe safety label and below the mark or arrow on the shaft 1 Loosen wing nut on handle 2 Rotate the handle on the shaft to an upright position retighten wing nu...

Page 6: ...l your unit Call 1 800 554 6723 FUELING ENGINE WARNING Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling HELPFUL TIP To obtain the correct oil mix ratio pour 3 2 ounces of 2 cycle synthetic oil into one gallon of fresh gas This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Before operation gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2 cycle air cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio ...

Page 7: ...ss 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 start er rope until the engine runs but no more than 6 pulls If the engine still doesn t start it is probably flooded Proceed to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE 8 Oncetheenginestarts allowit torun 10se conds then move the choke lever to the ...

Page 8: ...f the line is worn down to 2 inches 5 cm or less more than one tap will be required toob tain the most efficient line length WARNING Use only 0 080 inch 2 mm diameter line Other sizes of line will not advance properly and can cause serious injury Do not use other materials such as wire string rope etc Wire can break off dur ing cutting and become a dangerous missile that can cause serious injury C...

Page 9: ...ld CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact an authorized service dealer for re placement of damaged or worn parts S STOP Switch Ensure STOP switch func tions properly by pushing and holding the switch in the STOP position Make sure en gine stops Restart engine and continue S Fuel Tank Discontinue use of unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks S Debris Shield Discontinue use of unit if deb...

Page 10: ... 2 Remove any remaining line 3 Clean dirt and debris from all parts Re place spool if it is worn or damaged 4 Replace with a pre wound spool or re place line using a 25 feet 8 meters length of 0 080 inch 2 mm diameter Poulan WEED EATER brand line 5 When installing new line on an existing spool hold the spool as shown in the il lustration below 6 Bend the line at the midpoint and insert the bend in...

Page 11: ...ks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc S Store unit with all guards in place Position unit so that any sharp object cannot acci dentally cause injury S Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of children SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more If your unit is to be stored for a period of time ...

Page 12: ...ression low Engine will not accelerate lacks power or dies under a load 1 Clean or replace air filter 2 Clean or replace plug and regap 3 Contact an authorized service dealer 4 Contact an authorized service dealer 5 Contact an authorized service dealer Engine smokes excessively 1 Choke partially on 2 Fuel mixture incorrect 3 Air filter dirty 4 Carburetor requires adjustment 1 Adjust choke 2 Empty ...

Page 13: ...ithin the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson Moss Act of 1975 The policy of Poulan is to continuously im prove its products Therefore Poulan re serves the right to change modify or discon tinue models designs specifications and accessories of all products at any time with out notice or obligation to any purchaser U S EPA CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMEN...

Page 14: ...ved Poulan servicing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Poulan may be liable for damages to other engine 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 not covered ADD ON OR MODIFIED PARTS The use of add on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim Poulan is not liable...

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