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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
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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. WARNING: This unit canbe dangerous! Careless or improper use cancauseserious injury. WARNING: Read the operator’s manualbeforeuse. Failure to follow instructions couldresult in serious injury totheoperator and/or
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS 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 If situations occur which are not covered
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S Stay alert.Do notoperate this unit whenyou S Use only for trimming, scalping, mowingand aretired,ill,upsetorundertheinfluenceofal- sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or cohol,drugs,ormedication. Watchwhatyou hedge trimming. are doing; use common sense. S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over- S Wear hearing protection. reach. S Never start or run inside a closed roomor S Keepallpartsofyourbodyawayfrommuffler building. Breathingexhaustfumescankill. and spinning line. Keep engine belo
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ASSEMBLY ATTACHING SHIELD WARNING: If received assembled, repeatallstepstoensureyourunitisproperly WARNING: Theshieldmustbeprop- assembledand allfasteners aresecure. erlyinstalled.Theshieldprovidespartialprotec- Examineparts fordamage. Donot usedam- tion to the operator and others from the risk of thrownobjects,andisequippedwithalinelimit- agedparts. er blade which cuts excess line to the proper NOTE: Ifyouneedassistanceor find parts length. The line limiter blade (on underside of missingor dama
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OPERATION KNOWYOURTRIMMER READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofthevariouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Muffler Assist Handle Trimmer Shaft Head Safety Label Shaft Mark 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 hel
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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 1. Clean the air filter cover and the area WARNING: Disconnect the spark around it to keepdirt fromfallingintothe plug before performing maintenance except carburetor chamber when the cover is opened. for carburetor adjustments. 2. Open air filter cover by pushing button (seeillustration). Remo
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SERVICEANDADJUSTMENTS REPLACINGTHELINE 2. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned 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 SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA- dateofpurchaseofyourproductandthename TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR- and address of the authorized dealer from RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR whom it was purchased. LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE- THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC QUENTIALDAMAGES,SOTHEABOVELIM- LEGALRIGHTS,ANDYOUMAYHAVEOTH- ITATIONSOREXCLUSIONMAYNOTAPPLY ERRIGHTSWHICHVARYFROMSTATETO TO YOU. STATE. This is a limitedwarranty withinthe meaningof NO C
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or send e-mail correspondence to emission. on emission related parts will be provided warranty@HCOP--emission.com. WHERE TO withoutchargetotheownerifthepartisunder GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty ser- warranty.EMISSIONCONTROLWARRAN- vices or repairs shall be provided at all Poulan TYPARTSLIST:Carburetor,airfilter(covered servicecenters.Call:1--800--554--6723orsend up to maintenance schedule), ignition system: e-mail correspondence to emission.warranty spark plug(covered upto maintenancesched- @HC
