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Please do not return unit to retailer.
Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra.
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1-800-554-6723
Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
BC2400P
U
RL
For Occasional Use Only
DANGER:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
PELIGRO:
Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instruc-
ciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.
DANGER:
Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertisse-
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products
North America
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
Augusta, GA 30907
Copyright E2001 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
530088894
3/7/01
S Never start or run the engine inside a
closed room or building. Breathing exhaust
fumes can kill.
water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
S Always store gasoline in a container ap-
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
S Always use the handlebar and a properly
adjusted shoulder strap with a blade (see
ASSEMBLY).
proved for flammable liquids.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area to be
cut before each use. Remove objects (rocks,
broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which
can be thrown or become entangled in the
blade or trimmer head.
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING: Stop unit and disconnect
the spark plug before performing mainte-
nance (except carburetor adjustments).
S Look for and replace damaged or loose
parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good
working condition.
S Keep others including children, animals,
bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15
meters) away. Stop engine immediately if
you are approached.
S Always keep engine on the right--hand side
of your body.
S Throw away blades that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way. Replace trimmer head parts that are
cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
S Maintain unit according to recommended
procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut-
ting line at the proper length.
S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
S Keep blade or trimmer head below waist
level. Do not raise engine above your waist.
S Keep all parts of your body away from
blade, trimmer head, and muffler when en-
gine is running. A hot muffler can cause se-
rious burns.
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) diameter Poulan/
R
Weed Eater brand line. Never use wire,
S Cut from your right to your left.
rope, string, etc.
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
S Install required shield properly before using
the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal
blade use. Use the plastic shield for all line
trimmer use.
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Stop the unit before carrying.
S Use only specified blade or trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and se-
curely fastened.
S Keep muffler away from your body.
S Allow the engine to cool and secure the unit
before storing or transporting it in a vehicle.
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-
porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbu-
retor by starting the engine and letting it run
until it stops.
S Never start engine with clutch shroud re-
moved. The clutch can fly off and cause se-
rious injury.
S Be sure blade or trimmer head stops turning
when engine idles.
S Store unit so the blade or line limiter blade
cannot accidentally cause injury. The unit
can be hung by the tube.
S Make carburetor adjustments with the low-
er end supported to prevent blade or trim-
mer line from contacting any object. Hold S Store unit out of reach of children.
unit by hand; do not use the shoulder strap
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
for support.
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or ab-
normal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel dam-
age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek med-
ical attention. An anti--vibration system does
not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-
lems. Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the condi-
tion of this tool.
S Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
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S Use only recommended Poulan accesso-
ries and replacement parts.
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed by your Au-
thorized Service Dealer.
FUEL SAFETY
S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
S Keep away from sparks or flames.
S Use a container approved for fuel.
S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
the unit or while using the unit.
S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel
spills before starting engine.
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fu-
eling site before starting engine.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped
S Stop engine and allow it to cool before re- with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
moving fuel cap.
arresting screen which meets the require-
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans- ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All
porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the car- U.S. forest land and the states of California,
buretor by starting the engine and letting it Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-
run until it stops.
gon, and Washington require by law that
S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors many internal combustion engines be
cannot reach sparks or open flames from equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you
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operate in a locale where such regulations ex- S Lift handlebar to upright position.
ist, you are legally responsible for maintaining
the operating condition of these parts. Failure
to do so is a violation of the law. For normal
homeowner use, the muffler and spark arrest-
ing screen will not require any service. After
50 hours of use, we recommend that your
muffler be serviced or replaced by your Au-
thorized Service Dealer.
Handlebar
ASSEMBLY
S Rotate handlebar/clamp counterclockwise
toward engine until clamp falls into groove
of base.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents for the following:
S brushcutter
Handlebar
S blade shield screws (4)
S cupped washer
S large nut for installing blade
S long hex wrench
Handlebar
Clamp
S metal shield
S plastic shield
Clamp
Knob
S shoulder strap with warning
S weed blade
S trimmer head (assembled on unit)
S handlebar (assembled on unit)
S container of oil
Clamp
Base
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-
aged parts.
S Place the handlebar in a comfortable oper-
ating position.
S Retighten handlebar by turning clamp knob
clockwise until handlebar is secure and sta-
tionary in clamp base (clamp knob can not
be overtightened).
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty
fuel tank.
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing done
by the manufacturer.
ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Proper shoulder strap
and handlebar adjustments before starting the
engine are required.
WARNING: Always stop unit and dis-
connect spark plug before performing any as-
sembly procedures.
S Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and
balance before starting the engine or begin-
ning a cutting operation.
WARNING: Make sure your unit is
properly assembled and all fasteners are se-
cure.
TOOLS REQUIRED
S Hex wrench (provided)
S Adjustable wrench
S Insert your right arm and head through the
shoulder strap and allow it to rest on your
left shoulder. Make sure the danger sign is
on your back and the hook is to the right
side of your waist.
NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the shoulder
strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the shoul-
der.
S Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be
about 6 inches below the waist.
S Fasten the strap hook to the clamp located
between the trigger handle and the handle-
bar clamp base and lift the tool to the oper-
ating position.
ADJUST AND SECURE THE HAN-
DLEBAR
DANGER: During blade usage, the
barrier portion of the handlebar must be ad-
justed and remain installed as shown to pro-
vide a barrier between operator and the spin-
ning blade. The handlebar clamp must be
positioned between the arrows on the handle-
bar decal.
CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT
You can configure your unit using a cutting
head for grass and light weeds, or a weed
blade for cutting grass, weeds, and brush up
to 1/2 inch in diameter. To assemble your unit,
go to the section for the desired configuration
and follow the instructions.
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ASSEMBLY INFORMATION --
TRIMMER HEAD
NOTE: Make sure all parts are properly
installed as shown in the illustration before
installing the trimmer head.
S Push in locking lever and hold.
S Rotate dust cup until the locking lever falls
into one of the grooves.
TRIMMER
HEAD
Locking Lever
S Continue to hold in locking lever. This will
keep the shaft from turning while tightening
the trimmer head.
NOTE: Remove the blade and metal shield
before attaching the plastic shield and trim-
mer head. To remove blade, push in locking
lever and hold. Rotate blade nut until the lock-
ing lever falls into one of the grooves in the
dust cup. Continue to hold the locking lever.
This will keep the shaft from turning while
loosening the blade nut. Remove blade nut
by turning clockwise. Release locking lever.
Remove both washers and blade. To remove
metal shield, loosen and remove the four
mounting screws. See ATTACHING THE
METAL SHIELD and INSTALLING THE
METAL BLADE for illustrations. Be sure to
store all parts and instructions for future use.
S Thread trimmer head onto the shaft in the
direction shown on the decal. Tighten until
secure.
S Release locking lever.
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -- WEED
BLADE
WEED
BLADE
ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD
AND TRIMMER HEAD
WARNING: The shield must be prop-
erly 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.
NOTE: Remove the trimmer head and plastic
shield before attaching the metal shield and
installing the weed blade. To remove the trim-
mer head, push in locking lever and hold. Ro-
tate trimmer head until the locking lever falls into
one of the grooves in the dust cup. Continue to
hold in locking lever. This will keep the shaft
from turning while loosening the trimmer head.
Remove trimmer head by turning clockwise.
Release locking lever. To remove the plastic
shield, loosen and remove wing nut. Pivot
shield to release bracket from slot. See AT-
TACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD AND TRIM-
ER HEAD for illustrations. Be sure to store all
parts and instructions for future use. Never use
the trimmer head with the metal blade installed.
S Insert bracket into slot on shield.
S Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in
bracket.
S Tighten the wing nut securely.
S If your unit has a plastic cover over the
threads on the threaded shaft, remove the
covering to expose the threads.
S Before installing the trimmer head, make
sure the dust cup is positioned on the gear-
box as shown below.
ATTACHING THE METAL SHIELD
Bracket
Slot
DANGER: The metal shield must be
properly installed on the tool anytime the tool
is used with the blade. The forward tip of the
metal shield helps to reduce the occurrence
of blade thrust which can cause serious injury
such as amputation to the operator or by-
standers. Failure to install the shield in the
position shown can result in serious injury to
the operator. The length of the shield must be
aligned with the length of the tube. The blade
is sharp and can cut you. Be sure to wear
gloves while working with blades.
Wing Nut
Gearbox
Dust Cup
Shield
S If your unit has a plastic cover over the
threads on the shaft, remove the covering
to expose the threads.
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S Place the metal shield under the gearbox,
and align the screw holes.
Shield
Dust Cup
Threaded Shaft
Blade
Retaining
Washer
ox
Shield
Cupped
Washer
Nut
S Insert and thread the 4 mounting screws
through the holes of the gearbox and the
metal shield. Tighten evenly and securely
with the hex wrench provided.
INSTALLATION OF THE METAL
BLADE
NOTE: Make sure all parts are in place as illus-
trated, and the blade is sandwiched between
the dust cup and the retaining washer. There
should be no space between the blade and the
dust cup or the retaining washer.
S Push in locking lever and hold.
WARNING: Do not use any blades, or
fastening hardware other than the washers and
nuts shown in the following illustrations. These
parts must be provided by Poulan/Weed Eater,
and installed as shown below. Failure to use
proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and
seriously hurt you or others.
S Rotate blade nut until the locking lever falls
into one of the grooves in the dust cup.
Locking Lever
NOTE: The dust cup is located on the gearbox
and not in the parts bag. All other fastening
hardware mentioned in the following assembly
steps is located in the parts bag.
S Continue to hold in locking lever. This will
keep the shaft from turning while tightening
the blade nut.
S Leave the dust cup on the gearbox.
S Install the blade and the retaining washer
over the threaded shaft extending from the
gearbox. NOTE: It may be necessary to
remove a plastic protective covering from
the threaded shaft before installing these
parts.
S Tighten blade nut firmly with a wrench.
S Release locking lever.
S Turn blade by hand. If the blade binds
against the shield, or appears to be uneven,
the blade is not centered, and you must re-
install.
S Make sure the raised part of the retaining
washer is facing the gearbox and the raised
area fits into the hole in the center of the
blade (see illustration).
FUEL YOUR UNIT
S Slide the blade and retaining washer onto
the shaft of the gearbox.
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
S Now place the cupped washer onto the
shaft. Make sure the cupped side of the
washer is toward the blade.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed with a good
quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to
be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater
brand oil is recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is ob-
tained 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.
S Install the blade nut by threading onto the
shaft counterclockwise.
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STARTING
USING YOUR UNIT
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF switch
to the OFF position.
OPERATING POSITION
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
Starting Positio
WARNING: The trimmer head will
turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con-
tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.
S Extend your left arm and hold handlebar
grip with your left hand.
S Hold throttle grip with your right hand with
finger on throttle trigger.
S Rest engine and shield on ground, support-
ing trimmer head off ground.
S Keep unit below waist level.
S Keep shoulder strap pad centered on your
left shoulder and danger sign centered on
your back.
S Maintain full weight of tool on your left
shoulder.
Thro
S Without bending over, keep the blade or
trimmer head near and parallel to the
ground and not crowded into material being
cut.
Starter
Handle
Primer Bulb
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD
Before trimming, bring engine to a speed suffi-
cient to cut material to be trimmed.
Do not run engine at a higher speed than nec-
essary. The cutting line will cut efficiently
when the engine is run at less than full throttle.
At lower speeds, there is less engine noise
and vibration. The cutting line will last longer
and will be less likely to “weld” onto the spool.
If trimmer head does not turn when the engine
is in operation, make sure the tube is properly
seated in engine shroud.
Choke
Lever
Muffler
COLD ENGINE (or warm engine af-
ter running out of fuel)
Always release the throttle trigger and allow
the engine to return to idle speed when not
cutting.
S Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-
tion.
S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi-
tion.
To stop engine:
S Move the ON/OFF switch to OFF.
S If engine does not stop, move choke to
the FULL CHOKE position.
S Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
through all remaining steps.
ADVANCING THE TRIMMER LINE
S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.
S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-
tion.
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cut-
ting head lightly on the ground while engine is
running at full speed. The line limiter blade (on
underside of shield) will cut the line to the proper
length.
S Pull starter rope handle no more than 6
pulls, until engine runs.
S Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move
choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
S Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-
tion.
WARNING: Use only 0.080” (2 mm)
diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad-
vance properly and can cause serious injury.
Do not use other materials such as wire,
string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during
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 in- cutting and become a dangerous missile that
structions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE.
can cause serious injury.
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S Do not swing unit with such force that you
are in danger of losing your balance.
Bring the engine to cutting speed before en-
tering the material to be cut.
If the blade does not turn when you squeeze
the throttle trigger, make sure tube is fully in-
serted into the engine.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow
engine to return to idle speed when not cut-
ting. The blade should not turn while the en-
gine is running at idle. If the blade turns at idle,
do not use your unit. Refer to the Carburetor
adjustment section or contact your Autho-
rized Service Dealer.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE WITH WEED BLADE
S Blade Thrust is a reaction that only occurs
when using a bladed unit. This reaction can
cause serious injury such as amputation.
Carefully study this section. It is important that
you understand what causes blade thrust,
how you can reduce the chance of its occur-
ring, and how you can remain in control of unit
if blade thrust occurs.
S WHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST -- Blade
Thrust can occur when the spinning blade
contacts an object that it does not cut. This
contact causes the blade to stop for an instant
and then suddenly move or “thrust” away
from the object that was hit. The “thrusting” re-
action can be violent enough to cause the op-
erator to be propelled in any direction and lose
control of the unit. The uncontrolled unit can
cause serious injury if the blade contacts the
operator or others.
S WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS --
Blade Thrust can occur without warning if
the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is
more likely to occur in areas where it is diffi-
cult to see the material being cut. By using
the unit properly, the occurrence of blade
thrust will be reduced and the operator will
be less likely to lose control.
S Maintain good firm footing while using the
unit. Do this by planting feet firmly in a com-
fortable apart position.
S Cut while swinging the upper part of your
body from right to left.
S As you move forward to the next area to cut,
be sure to maintain your balance and foot-
ing.
10 o’clock
Cut using the 8 o’clock
to 10 o’clock position of
the blade
8 o’clock
WARNING: The operator or others
must not try to clear away cut material with the
engine running or the blade turning to avoid
serious injury. Stop engine and blade before
removing materials wrapped around blade or
tube.
REPLACING THE LINE
S Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF posi-
tion and ensure trimmer head has fully
stopped.
S Cut only grass, weeds, and woody brush up
to 1/2 inch in diameter with the weed blade.
Do not let the blade contact material it can-
not cut such as stumps, rocks, fences,
metal, etc., or clusters of hard, woody brush
having a diameter greater than 1/2 inch.
S Keep the blade sharp. A dull blade is more
likely to snag and thrust.
S Remove the spool by firmly pulling on the
tap button.
S Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
S Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two
lengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080” (2 mm) di-
R
ameter Poulan/Weed Eater brand line.
S Cut only at full throttle. The blade will have
maximum cutting power and is less likely to
bind or stall.
Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can
break off and become a dangerous missile.
S Insert ends of line about 1/2 inch (1 cm) into
the small holes on the inside of the spool.
S “Feed” the blade deliberately and not too
rapidly. The blade can thrust away if it is fed
too rapidly.
S Cut only from your right to your left. Swing-
ing the unit in the same direction as the
blade spins increases the cutting action.
S Use the shoulder strap and keep a firm grip
on the unit with both hands. A properly ad-
justed shoulder strap will support the
weight of the unit, freeing your arms and
hands to control and guide the cutting mo-
tion.
Spool
Small
Holes
Line exit holes
Line in Notch
S Keep feet comfortably spread apart and
braced for a possible sudden, rapid thrust of
unit. Do not overreach. Keep firm footing and
balance.
S Keep blade below waist level; it will be eas-
ier to maintain control of unit.
Line in Notch
S Do not raise the engine above your waist as
the blade can come dangerously close to
your body.
Hub
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S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows
found on the spool.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
Damage will occur if you turn the needles be-
yond the limiter caps. Adjusting the carburetor is
a complicated task. We recommend that you
take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.
S Push the lines into the notches, leaving 3 to
5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
S Insert the lines into the the exit holes in the
hub as shown in the illustration.
SPARK PLUG
S Align notches with the line exit holes.
S Push the spool into the hub until it snaps
into place.
Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion
RCJ-8Y plug. Spark plug gap is 0.025 inch.
IGNITION TIMING
S Pull the lines extending outside of the hub to
release the lines from the notches.
Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
SERVICE
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call 1-800-554-6723.
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an NEED SERVICE PART?
Authorized Service Dealer.
Contact your dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the
recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
S See “Starting.”
Engine will not
start.
S Engine flooded.
S Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
S Install new spark plug.
S Fuel tank empty.
S Spark plug not firing.
S Fuel not reaching carburetor.
S Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
Engine will not
idle properly.
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S Throttle trigger screw too
S Loosen screw.
tight.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
S Air filter dirty.
S Clean or replace air filter.
S Spark plug fouled.
S Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S Fuel mixture incorrect.
S Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
Engine
smokes
S Air filter dirty.
S Clean or replace air filter.
excessively.
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Line does not
advance or
breaks while
cutting.
S Line improperly routed in head. S Check line routing.
S Line improperly wound on
spool.
S Rewind line tightly and evenly.
S Line size incorrect.
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
S Line size incorrect.
S Incorrect spool.
S Line is being crowded against
material being cut.
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
S Replace with correct spool.
S Cut with tip of line fully extended.
Line welds
onto spool.
Line pulls
back into
head.
S Too little line outside of head. S Remove spool and pull 4 inches
(10 cm) of line outside of head.
S Line size incorrect.
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
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emissions control system warranty on your
lawn and garden equipment engine. All new
utility and lawn and garden equipment en-
gines must be designed, built, and equipped
to meet the stringent anti--smog standards.
POULAN/WEED EATER must warrant the
emission control system on your lawn and
garden equipment engine for the periods of
time listed below provided there has been no
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of
your lawn and garden equipment engine.
Your emission control system includes parts
such as the carburetor and the ignition sys-
tem. Where a warrantable condition exits,
POULAN/WEED EATER will repair your
lawn and garden equipment engine at no
cost to you. Expenses covered under war-
ranty include diagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COV-
ERAGE: If any emissions related part on
your engine (as listed under Emissions Con-
trol Warranty Parts List) is defective or a de-
fect in the materials or workmanship of the
engine causes the failure of such an emis-
sion related part, the part will be repaired or
replaced by POULAN/WEED EATER.
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILI-
TIES: As the lawn and garden equipment en-
gine owner, you are responsible for the per-
formance of the required maintenance listed
in your Owner’s Manual. POULAN/WEED
EATER recommends that you retain all re-
ceipts covering maintenance on your lawn
and garden equipment engine, but POULAN/
WEED EATER cannot deny warranty solely
for the lack of receipts or for your failure to
ensure the performance of all scheduled
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX
HOME
PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Out-
door Products, Inc., warrants to the original
purchaser that each new Poulan brand gas-
oline tool or attachment is free from defects in
material and workmanship and agrees to re-
pair or replace under this warranty any defec-
tive gasoline product or attachment as follows
from the original date of purchase.
2 YEARS-- Parts and Labor, when used for
household purposes.
60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
commercial, professional, or income produc-
ing 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 spe-
cifically recommended by ELECTROLUX
HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA for
this tool. Additionally, this warranty does not
cover tune-ups, spark plugs, filters, starter
ropes, starter springs, cutting line, or rotating
head parts that will wear and require replace-
ment with reasonable use during the warranty
period. This warranty does not cover prede-
livery setup or normal adjustments explained
in the operator’s manual.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-
PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.
maintenance.
As the lawn and garden
equipment engine owner, you should be
aware that POULAN/WEED EATER may
deny you warranty coverage if your lawn and
garden equipment engine or a part of it has
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper main-
tenance, unapproved modifications, or the
use of parts not made or approved by the
original equipment manufacturer. You are
responsible for presenting your lawn and
garden equipment engine to a POULAN/
WEED EATER authorized repair center as
soon as a problem exists. Warranty repairs
should be completed in a reasonable amount
of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have
any questions regarding your warranty rights
and responsibilities, you should contact your
nearest authorized service center or call
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
ELECTROLUX
HOME
PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA’S policy is to continu-
ously improve its products. Therefore, ELEC-
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AMERICA reserves the right to change, mod-
ify, or discontinue models, designs, specifica-
tions, and accessories of all products at any
time without notice or obligation to any pur-
chaser.
POULAN/WEED
1--800--554--6723.
EATER
at
WARRANTY COM-
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period
begins on the date the lawn and garden
equipment engine is purchased. LENGTH
OF COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for
a period of two years from the initial date of
purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR
OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or
replacement of any warranted part will be
performed at no charge to the owner at an
approved POULAN/WEED EATER servic-
U.S. EPA
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-
LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental
Protection Agency and POULAN/WEED
EATER, DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR
PRODUCTS are pleased to explain the
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ing center. If you have any questions regard-
ing your warranty rights and responsibilities,
you should contact your nearest authorized
service center or call POULAN/WEED EAT-
ER at 1--800--554--6723 WARRANTY PE-
RIOD: Any warranted part which is not
scheduled for replacement as required
maintenance, or which is scheduled only for
regular inspection to the effect of “repair or
replace as necessary” shall be warranted for
2 years. Any warranted part which is sched-
uled for replacement as required mainte-
nance shall be warranted for the period of
time up to the first scheduled replacement
point for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner
shall not be charged for diagnostic labor
which leads to the determination that a war-
ranted part is defective if the diagnostic work
is performed at an approved POULAN/
WEED EATER servicing center. CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES: POULAN/WEED
EATER may be liable for damages to other
engine components caused by the failure of
a warranted part still under warranty. WHAT
IS NOT COVERED: All failures caused by
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance
are not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED
PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts
can be grounds for disallowing a warranty
claim. POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable
to cover failures of warranted parts caused
by the use of add--on or modified parts.
HOW TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have any
questions regarding your warranty rights and
responsibilities, you should contact your
nearest authorized service center or call
POULAN/WEED
EATER
at
1--800--554--6723. WHERE TO GET WAR-
RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re-
pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/
WEED EATER service centers. call:
1--800--554--6723 MAINTENANCE, RE-
PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION
RELATED PARTS: Any POULAN/WEED
EATER approved replacement part used in
the performance of any warranty mainte-
nance or repair on emission related parts will
be provided without charge to the owner if
the part is under warranty. EMISSION CON-
TROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carbure-
tor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up
to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module.
MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner
is responsible for the performance of all re-
quired maintenance as defined in the own-
er’s manual.
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