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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
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SM400
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WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS WARNING: This unit can bedangerous! Careless or improper use cancauseserious injury. Readyour operator’s manual carefully until you completely understand andcan follow all warnings and safety rules before operating theunit. Failure todo so canresult in serious injury. Save operator’s manual. WARNING: Themuffler is very hot duringand after use. Do not touchthemuffler, muffler guard, or surrounding surfaces, or allow com- bustiblematerial suchas dry grass or fuel to d
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS WARNING: Stop the engine before opening the vacuum inlet door. The engine must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer turning to avoid serious injury from the rotating blades. Gently tilt the handle of the screwdriver toward the back of the unit to release the latch while pulling up on the vacuum inlet cover with your other hand. Whenusingthe vacuumattachment, theunit is designedtopick updry material such as leaves, grass, smalltwigs, and bits of paper. Do not
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D Make sure the unit is properly assembled D To avoid spreading fire, do not use near andingood operatingcondition. leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue D Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or pits,ashtrays, etc. running. D Useonlyforjobsexplainedinthismanual. D Avoidspillingfueloroil. Wipeupfuelspills MAINTAINYOURUNITPROPERLY beforestarting engine. D Have all maintenance other than the rec- D Moveatleast10feet(3meters)awayfrom ommendedproceduresdescribedinthein- fuel andfuelingsiteb
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ASSEMBLY WARNING: Stopengineandbesure the impellerblades havestopped turningbe- Rib fore opening the vacuum inlet door or at- tempting to insert or remove the vacuum or blower tubes. Therotatingblades cancause serious injury. Always disconnect thespark plug before performing maintenance or ac- Groove cessingmovableparts. WARNING: If you receive your unit assembled, check each step to insure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure. Follow all safety information in 5. Insertth
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5. Placethehooksontheuppervacuumtube SHOULDERSTRAPADJUSTMENT on the retainingposts of the unit. 1. Holdtheunitas shownwiththe muffler side 6. Pivot the tube until it is secured to the facing away from your body and clothes. blower unit by the vacuuminlet latch. 2. Pass the shoulder strap over your head andontoyour right shoulder. 3. Extendyourleftarmtowardtherearofthe vacuumbag. PIVOT Inlet Cover 4. Adjust shoulder strap until the vacuum Latch bag/shoulder strap seam lies between your thumb andi
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OPERATION KNOWYOURBLOWER READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofthevariouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Upper VacuumTube Lower VacuumTube Primer Button Choke Lever VacuumBag Fuel Mix Throttle Fill Cap Lever Starter Spark Plug Rope Elbow Tube Blower Tube Rear Handle THROTTLELEVER CHOKELEVER TheTHROTTLELEVERisusedtoselectthe The CHOKE helps to supply fuelto theengine
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S In dusty conditions, slightly dampen sur- NOTE: Unit must beplaced onits sidewhen facesoruseamisterattachmentwhenwa- adding fuel (see illustration below). ter is available. S Conserve water by using power blowers instead of hoses for many lawn and garden applications,includingareassuchasgutters, screens,patios,grills,porches,andgardens. S Watchoutforchildren,pets,openwindows, or freshly washedcars. Blow debrisaway safely. S Usethefullblowernozzleextensionsothe air streamcanwork closeto the gro
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STARTINGACOLDENGINE If engine has not started after 5 pulls (at HALF CHOKE),repeatSTARTINGACOLDENGINE 1. Move throttlelever to the position. procedure.Ifenginestilldoesnotstart,proceed 2. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE. position. 9. Tostoptheengine,movethethrottleleverto 3. Slowly press theprimer button8times. the STOP position. ThrottleLever Primer Button STARTINGAWARMENGINE NOTE: If fueltank is empty, add fuel; then, follow STARTING A COLD ENGINE proce- dure. D
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CLEANAIRFILTER REPLACEFUELFILTER Toreplacefuelfilter,drainunitbyrunningitdry offuel,thenremovefuelcap/retainerassem- blyfromtank.Pullfilterfromtankandremove itfromthefuelline.Installnewfuelfilteronfuel line; reinstallparts. Air Filter Cover FuelLine Fuel Filter Screws Air Filter CHECKMUFFLERMOUNTING SCREWS Once each year, ensure muffler mounting screws aresecure and tightened properly to Cleaningtheairfilter: prevent damage. A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- Mounting ance and increase
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FUELSYSTEM ENGINE Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA- S Removesparkplugandpour1teaspoonof TIONsectionofthismanual,seemessagela- 40:1,2-cycleengineoil(aircooled)through beledIMPORTANT regarding the use of ga- the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the sohol inyour engine. starter rope 8to10times todistribute oil. Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in S Replacesparkplugwithnewoneofrecom- minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits mended type andheat range. duringstorage.Addstabilizertogas
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LIMITEDWARRANTY PoulanPROwarrantstotheoriginalpurchaser not cover predelivery setup or normal adjust- thateachnewPoulanPRObrandgasolinetool ments explained in the instruction manual. or attachment is free from defects in material THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC and workmanship and agrees to repair or re- LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE place under this warranty any defective gaso- OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM line product or attachment as follows from the STATE TO STATE. original date of purchas
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DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE: charged for diagnostic labor which leads to Warranty services or repairs shall be pro- thedeterminationthatawarrantedpartisde- vided at all Poulan/WEED EATER service fective if the diagnostic work is performedat centers. Call 1--800--554--6723. MAINTE- an approved Poulan/WEED EATER servic- NANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR ing center. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: OFEMISSIONRELATEDPARTS:AnyPou- Poulan/WEEDEATERmaybeliablefordam- lan/WEED EATE
