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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
SM132
ForOccasionalUseOnly
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
ADVERTENCIA:
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en le-
siones graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-
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SAFETYRULES S Always wear foot protection. Do not go WARNING: When using gardening barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of appliances, basic safety precautions must al- spinning line. ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure serious injury. Read and follow all instruc- or remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. tions. They can be caught in moving parts. This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is S Be
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SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations CUTTING SAFETY through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve WARNING: Inspect the area before damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken people prone to circulation disorders or ab- glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown normal swellings. Prolonged use in cold by or become entangled in line. Hard objects weatherhas beenlinked toblood vessel dam- can damage the trimmer he
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Assist Handle Shaft Trimmer Head ON/OFF Switch Starter Handle Shield Primer Bulb Throttle Line Limiter Trigger Blade Choke Lever Muffler ON/OFF SWITCH CHOKE The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to
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Choke ON/OFF Switch position decal HOW TO START YOUR UNIT WARNING: The trimmer head will 8. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con- but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause doesn’t start after 6 pulls (at the HALF serious burns. CHOKE position), move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position and press the HELPFUL TIP primer bulb 6 times. Squeeze and hold the If your engine still does not throttle t
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If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to Do not use other materials such as wire, TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during 1-800-554-6723. cutting and become a dangerous missile that can cause serious injury. OPERATING POSITION CUTTING METHODS ALWAYS WEAR: Eye protection WARNING: Use minimum speed and do not crowdthe line when cutting around hard objects (rock, gravel, fence posts, etc.), which can damage thetrimmer head,become entangled in the line, or be thro
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SWEEPING -- The fanning action of the rotat- ing line can be used for a quick and easy clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above the surfaces being swept and move the tool from side to side. MOWING -- Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach. In the mowing position, keep the line parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the head into the ground as this can scalp the ground and damage the tool. MAINTENANCE S Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if deb
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1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot. REPLACE SPARK PLUG 2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and Replace the spark plug each year to ensure discard. the engine starts easier and runs better. Set 3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Igni- plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch tion timing is fixed and nonadjustable. (19 mm) socket wrench. 4. Reinstall the spark plug boot. SERVICEANDADJUSTMENTS REPLACING THE LINE 1. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap
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STORAGE HELPFUL TIP WARNING: Perform the following During storage of your gas/ steps after each use: oil mixture, the oil will sepa- Allow engine to cool beforestoring or trans- S rate from the gas. porting. We recommend that you S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area shake the gas can weekly where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or to insure proper blending of open flames from water heaters, electric the gas and oil. motors or switches, furnaces, etc. S Store unit with all guards in pl
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Always stop unit and disconnect spark plugbefore performingall of the WARNING: recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1. ON/OFF switch in 1. Move ON/OFF switch to ON. OFF position. start. 2. Engine flooded. 2. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in Operation Section. 3. Fuel tank empty. 3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. 4. Spark plug not firing. 4. Install new spark plug. 5. Fuel not reaching 5.
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LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., er predelivery setup or normal adjustments warrants to the original purchaser that each explained in the instruction manual. new Poulan PRO" " " " brand gasoline tool or at- THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC tachment is free from defects in material and LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE workmanship and agrees to repair or replace OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM under this warranty any defective gasoline STATE TO STATE. product or attachment as follows fr
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service center or call ELECTROLUX HOME ELECTROLUXHOME PRODUCTS, INC., is PRODUCTS, INC., at 1--800--554--6723. not liable to cover failures of warranted parts WARRANTY PERIOD: Any warranted part caused by the use of add--on or modified which is not scheduled for replacement as re- parts. HOW TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have quired maintenance, or which is scheduled any questions regarding your warranty rights only for regular inspection to the effect of “re- and responsibilities, you should contact
