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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
P4500F
ForOccasionalUseOnly
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS Identificationof Safety Symbols 2 Service & Adjustments 9 Safety Rules 3 Storage 10 Assembly 5 TroubleshootingTable 11 Operation 5 LimitedWarranty Statement 12 Maintenance 8 Emissions Statement 12 IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS DANGER: Useonly specifiedtrimmer head, spool, and 0.080inch(2mm) recommendedtrim- mer line. Never useblades,flailingdevices, wire, rope, string,etc. Unit is designed for linetrimmer use only. Failuretofollow these instructions may result in serious injury
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS Never allow childrentooperatethis unit. Storeunit indoors ina high, dry place out of the reachof children. Whenservicing unit, use only identicalreplace- ment parts. Always stopunit anddisconnect spark plugbefore cleaningor servicing. WARNING: Firehazard. Never mix, pour, or storegasoline or usethe unit near aflame or sparks (including smoking, open flames, or work that cancausesparks). Useunleadedgasolineandtwo--strokeoil mixed at aratioof 40:1(2.5%). SAFETYRULES I
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OPERATORSAFETY S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills. S Dress properly. Always wear safety S Moveatleast10feet(3meters)awayfrom glasses or similar eyeprotection whenop- fueling sitebefore startingengine. erating, or performing maintenance, on S Stop engine and allow to cool before re- your unit (safety glasses are available). movingfuel cap. Eyeprotection shouldbe marked Z87. S Always store gasoline in a container ap- S Alwayswearfaceordustmaskifoperation provedfor flammableliqui
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atepowertoolsonacontinualandregularbasis tionenginesbeequippedwithasparkarresting must monitor closely their physical condition screen. If you operate in a locale where such and the condition of this tool. regulationsexist,youarelegallyresponsiblefor SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped maintaining the operating condition of these withatemperaturelimitingmufflerandsparkar- parts.Failuretodosoisaviolationofthelaw. restingscreenwhichmeetstherequirementsof For normal homeowner use, the muffler and
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OPERATION KNOWYOURTRIMMER READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofthevariouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Muffler Assist Handle Trimmer Shaft Head Safety Label ShaftMark or Arrow Spark Plug Shield Primer Bulb ThrottleTrigger Line Limiter Blade FuelMix Fill Cap STOP Switch ChokeLever Starter Handle STOPSWITCH CHOKE TheSTOPswitchisusedtostoptheengine.To The CHOKE help
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5. Pullstarterropehandlesharplyuntilengine HELPFULTIP sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not pull rope more than 6 times. Ifyourengineswitchreads 6. Assoonasenginesoundsasifitistryingto “push to stop”, it is always start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE in the ON position. position. 7. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, HOWTOSTOPYOURUNIT but no more than 6 pulls. S Tostoptheengine,push andhold theSTOP NOTE:Iftheenginedoesn’tstartafter6 switch in the STOP position until the engin
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OPERATINGPOSITION S The line will easily remove grass and weedsfromaroundwalls,fences,treesand ALWAYSWEAR: Eyeprotection flower beds, but it also can cut the tender bark oftrees or shrubs andscar fences. S For trimming or scalping, useless thanfull throttle to increase line life and decrease headwear, especially: S Duringlight duty cutting. S Near objects around which the line can wrap such as small posts, trees or fence wire. Long pants S Formowingorsweeping,usefullthrottlefor agood cleanjob. T
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SWEEPING-- Thefanningactionoftherotat- Sweeping ing line can be used for a quick and easy clean up. Keep the lineparallelto andabove the surfaces being swept and move the tool fromsideto side. MAINTENANCE carburetor chamber when the cover is opened. WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except 2. Open air filter cover by pushing button (seeillustration). Removeair filter. for carburetor adjustments. NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or producingharmfulevaporativeem
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SERVICEANDADJUSTMENTS 2. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned REPLACINGTHELINE holes. This will keep the shaft fromturning For unit to operate properly, the cutting line whileremovingandinstallingtrimmerhead. shouldbereplacedwhenline becomesworn tolessthan3inchesinlengthfromtheedgeof each sideof thecutting head. WARNING: Use only 0.095 inch (2,4 mm) diameter Poulan brand cut length line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc., whichcan Screwdriver break off and become adangerous missile. 1. Remov
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STORAGE Followthemixinstructionsfoundonstabilizer container.Runengineatleast5minutesafter WARNING: Perform the following steps after eachuse: adding stabilizer. S Allowenginetocoolbeforestoringortrans- HELPFULTIP porting. S Storeunit and fuelinawell ventilatedarea Duringstorageofyourgas/ where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or oilmixture,theoilwillsepa- open flames from water heaters, electric rate from the gas. motors or switches, furnaces, etc. We recommend that you S Storeunit withallguardsi
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TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLE WARNING: Alwaysstopunitanddisconnectsparkplugbeforeperformingallofthe recommended remedies below except remedies that requireoperationof the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1. Engineflooded. 1. See“Startinga Flooded Engine” in start. Operation Section. 2. Fueltank empty. 2. Filltank withcorrect fuel mixture. 3. Spark plugnot firing. 3. Install new spark plug. 4. Fuelnot reaching 4. Check for dirty fuelfilter; replace. carburetor. Check for kinkedor split fuel line
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Giving the model number, serial number and RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR dateofpurchaseofyourproductandthename LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE- and address of the authorized dealer from QUENTIALDAMAGES,SOTHEABOVELIM- whom it was purchased. ITATIONSOREXCLUSIONMAYNOTAPPLY THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC TO YOU. LEGALRIGHTS,ANDYOUMAYHAVEOTH- This is a limitedwarranty withinthe meaningof ERRIGHTSWHICHVARYFROMSTATETO thattermasdefinedintheMagnuson--MossAct STATE. of 1975. NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUE
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WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE: charge to the owner if the part is under war- Warranty services or repairs shall be provided ranty. EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY at all Poulan service centers. Call: PARTSLIST:Carburetor, airfilter (coveredup 1--800--554--6723 or send e-mail correspon- to maintenance schedule), ignition system: dence to emission.warranty @HCOP--emis- spark plug(covered upto maintenancesched- sion.com. MAINTENANCE, REPLACE- ule),ignitionmodule,mufflerincludingcatalyst(if MENT AND REPAI
