User manual POULAN TE 450 LE

[. . . ] ENGLISH R Please do not return unit to retailer. Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra. Veuillez ne pas retourner l'outil au détaillant. 1-800-554-6723 www. poulan. com Operator's Manual Manual del Operador Manuel de L'utilisateur TWIST- -EDGE t -NTE 450 LE UL R For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. [. . . ] An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool. SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443. forest land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines be equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you operate in a locale where such regulations ex- WARNING: The shield must be properly installed. The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others and is equipped with a line limiter blade which cuts excess line to the proper length. The line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you. S Remove wing nut from shield. S Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket. Slot Shield Bracket Line Limiter Blade Wing Nut 3 FUEL YOUR UNIT when refueling. S Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position. STARTING A WARM ENGINE WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly S Move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position. S Pull starter rope handle until engine runs. S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow instructions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE. This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2--cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil is recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3. 2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline). When mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on the container. Always read and follow the safety rules under FUEL SAFETY. USING YOUR UNIT It is recommended that the engine not be operated for longer than 1 minute at full throttle. OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS WEAR: Eye Protection STARTING HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT To stop the engine, push and release the engine STOP switch. The switch will automatically return to the ON position. Wait 5 seconds before attempting to restart unit to allow switch to reset. Long Pants Heavy Shoes Cut from your right to your left. ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE HOW TO START YOUR UNIT Starting Position Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cutting head lightly on the ground while engine is running at full speed. A metal blade attached to the shield will cut the line to the proper length. TWIST- -EDGE -N- S Pull the tab toward the engine. S Twist the tube to the edging position; release the tab. Choke lever Trigger Primer Bulb Muffler Tab turn while starting the engine. [. . . ] 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 the use of accessories and/or attachments not specifically recommended by ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA for this tool. [. . . ]