Poulan Trimmer TE 450 LE User Manual

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Instruction Manual  
Manual de Instrucciones  
Manuel d’Instructions  
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TWIST--N--EDGE  
TE 450 LE  
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.  
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-  
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le  
faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.  
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.  
250 Bobby Jones Expressway  
Augusta, GA 30907  
530086413  
4/24/02  
Copyright E2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.  
 
vice. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that  
your muffler be serviced or replaced by your au-  
thorized service dealer.  
CUTTING SAFETY  
WARNING: Inspect the area before  
each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken  
glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown  
by or become entangled in line. Hard objects  
can damage trimmer head and be thrown  
causing serious injury.  
ASSEMBLY  
WARNING: Make sure your unit is  
properly assembled and all fasteners are se-  
cure.  
ATTACHING THE HANDLE  
S Use only for trimming, mowing, edging and  
sweeping. Do not use for pruning or hedge  
trimming.  
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-  
reach.  
S Keep all parts of your body away from spin-  
ning line and muffler. Keep engine below  
waist level. A hot muffler can cause serious  
burns.  
S Cutting with the line on left side of the shield  
will throw debris away from the operator.  
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.  
Groove  
S Assemble handle to the unit as shown;  
make sure bottom of handle is seated in the  
groove in the trigger housing.  
NOTE: Wing nut must be assembled on the  
side of the unit opposite the operator’s position.  
S Pivot handle to a comfortable position.  
Tighten handle securely.  
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE  
S Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before  
storing or transporting in vehicle.  
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-  
porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the car-  
buretor by starting the engine and letting it  
run until it stops.  
S Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va-  
pors cannot reach sparks or open flames  
from water heaters, electric motors or  
switches, furnaces, etc.  
ATTACHING THE SHIELD  
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 Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acci-  
dentally cause injury. Unit can be hung by  
the tube.  
S Store the unit out of the reach of children.  
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations  
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 abnor-  
mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather  
has been linked to blood vessel damage 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 medical attention. An  
anti-vibration system does not guarantee the  
avoidance of these problems. Users who oper-  
ate 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 ar-  
resting screen which meets the requirements of  
California Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest  
land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine,  
Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washing-  
ton require by law that many internal combus-  
tion engines be equipped with a spark arresting  
screen. If you operate in a locale where such  
S Remove wing nut from shield.  
S Insert bracket into slot as shown.  
S Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole  
in bracket.  
S Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.  
Slot  
Shield  
Bracket  
Wing  
Nut  
Line Limiter Blade  
FUEL YOUR UNIT  
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly  
when refueling.  
regulations exist, you are legally responsible for This engine is certified to operate on un-  
maintaining the operating condition of these leaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed  
parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. with a good quality synthetic 2--cycle air--  
For normal homeowner use, the muffler and cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a  
spark arresting screen will not require any ser- ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand syn-  
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thetic 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 fol-  
low the instructions printed on the container.  
Always read and follow the safety rules under  
FUEL SAFETY.  
OPERATING POSITION  
ALWAYS WEAR:  
Eye  
Protection  
STARTING  
Long Pants  
Heavy Shoes  
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT  
To stop engine, move ON/OFF switch to the  
OFF position.  
Cut from your right to your left.  
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE  
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cut-  
ting 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.  
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT  
Starting Position  
TWIST--N--EDGE  
S Pull the tab toward the engine.  
S Twist the tube to the edging position;  
release the tab.  
Choke lever  
Muffler  
Trigger  
Primer Bulb  
REPLACING THE LINE  
WARNING: The trimmer head will  
turn while starting the engine. A hot muffler  
can cause serious burns.  
S Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap but-  
ton.  
S Clean entire surface of hub and spool.  
S Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut a  
length of 20 feet of 0.080” (2 mm) diameter  
Poulan/Weed Eaterr brand line. Never use  
wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off  
and become a dangerous missile.  
S Insert one end of the line about 1/2 inch (1  
cm) into the small hole on the inside of  
spool.  
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a  
warm engine after running out of  
fuel)  
S Set unit on a flat surface.  
S Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.  
S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.  
S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi-  
tion.  
S Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold  
through all remaining steps.  
Small  
Hole  
S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.  
S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-  
tion.  
Spool  
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.  
Line in Notch  
STARTING A WARM ENGINE  
S Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.  
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.  
Hub  
Line exit hole  
USING YOUR UNIT  
S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the  
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow  
found on the spool.  
S Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5  
inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.  
It is recommended that the engine not be  
operated for longer than 1 minute at full  
throttle.  
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S Insert the line into the the exit hole in the hub We recommend all service and adjustments  
as shown in the illustration.  
not listed in this manual be performed by an  
authorized service dealer.  
S Align the notch with the line exit hole.  
S Push spool into hub until it snaps into place.  
S Pull the line extending outside of the hub to  
release it from the notch.  
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS  
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.  
Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task.  
We recommend that you take your unit to an  
authorized service dealer. Damage will occur  
if you turn the needles beyond the limiter  
stops.  
SERVICE  
WARNING: The muffler on this prod-  
uct contains chemicals known to the State of  
California to cause cancer.  
IGNITION TIMING  
The ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.  
SPARK PLUG  
Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham-  
pion RCJ--7Y plug. Spark plug gap is 0.025”.  
WARNING: Muffler is very hot during  
and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al-  
low combustible material such as dry grass or  
fuel to do so.  
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  
Engine will not S ON/OFF switch in OFF  
S Move ON/OFF switch to ON.  
position.  
start.  
S Engine flooded.  
S See “Starting.”  
S Fuel tank empty.  
S Spark plug not firing.  
S Fuel not reaching carburetor.  
S Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.  
S Install new spark plug.  
S Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.  
Check for kinked or split fuel line;  
repair or replace.  
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
Engine will not S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
S Throttle trigger screw too  
tight.  
S Loosen screw.  
idle properly.  
Engine will not S Air filter dirty.  
S Clean or replace air filter.  
S Spark plug fouled.  
S Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.  
accelerate,  
lacks power,  
or dies under  
a load.  
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
Engine  
S Fuel mixture incorrect.  
S Empty fuel tank and refill with  
correct fuel mixture.  
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 Check line routing.  
S Line improperly routed in head.  
S Line improperly wound on  
spool.  
S Rewind line tightly and evenly.  
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.  
S Line size incorrect.  
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.  
S Line size incorrect.  
S Incorrect spool.  
S Line is being crowded against  
material being cut.  
Line pulls  
back into  
head.  
S Remove spool and pull 4 inches  
(10 cm) of line outside of head.  
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.  
S Too little line outside of head.  
S Line size incorrect.  
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U.S. EPA/CALIFORNIA  
EMISSION CONTROL  
WARRANTY STATEMENT  
NEED ASSISTANCE?  
Need Assistance?  
Call 1-800-554-6723.  
Need Service Parts?  
Contact your dealer .  
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA-  
TIONS: The U.S. Environmental Protection  
Agency/California Air Resources Board and  
POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVISION OF WCI  
OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are pleased to ex-  
plain the emissions control system warranty on  
your year 2000--2003 small off--road engine. In  
California, all new small off--road engines must  
be designed, built, and equipped to meet the  
State’s stringent anti--smog standards. POU-  
LAN/WEED EATER must warrant the emission  
control system on your small off--road engine for  
the periods of time listed below provided there  
has been no abuse, neglect, or improper main-  
tenance of your small off--road engine engine.  
Your emission control system includes parts  
such as the carburetor and the ignition system.  
Where a warrantable condition exists, POU-  
LAN/WEED EATER will repair your small off--  
road engine engine at no cost to you. Expenses  
covered under warranty include diagnosis,  
parts and labor. MANUFACTURER’S WAR-  
RANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions related  
part on your engine (as listed under Emissions  
Control Warranty Parts List) is defective or a de-  
fect in the materials or workmanship of the en-  
gine causes the failure of such an emission re-  
lated part, the part will be repaired or replaced  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,  
warrants to the original purchaser that each  
new Poulan brand gasoline tool or attach-  
ment is free from defects in material and  
workmanship and agrees to repair or replace  
under this warranty any defective gasoline  
product or attachment as follows from the  
original date of purchase.  
2 YEARS-- Parts and Labor, when used for  
household purposes.  
90 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, INC., for this tool. Addi-  
tionally, 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 replacement with  
reasonable use during the warranty period.  
This warranty does not cover predelivery set-  
up or normal adjustments explained in the in-  
struction manual.  
by POULAN/WEED EATER.  
OWNER’S  
WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the  
small off--road engine engine owner, you are re-  
sponsible for the performance of the required  
maintenance listed in your instruction manual.  
POULAN/WEED EATER recommends that  
you retain all receipts covering maintenance on  
your small off--road 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 maintenance.  
As the small off--road engine engine owner, you  
should be aware that POULAN/WEED EATER  
may deny you warranty coverage if your small  
off--road engine engine or a part of it has failed  
due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance,  
unapproved modifications, or the use of parts  
not made or approved by the original equipment  
manufacturer. You are responsible for present-  
ing your small off--road 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 re-  
sponsibilities, you should contact your nearest  
authorized service center or call POULAN/  
WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723. WAR-  
RANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE: The war-  
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.  
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.  
The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-  
UCTS, INC., is to continuously improve its  
products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME  
PRODUCTS, INC., reserves the right to  
change, modify, or discontinue models, de- ranty period begins on the date the small  
signs, specifications, and accessories of all off--road engine is purchased. LENGTH OF  
products at any time without notice or obliga- COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a peri-  
tion to any purchaser.  
od of two years from the initial date of purchase.  
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WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR RE-  
not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED  
PLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or replace-  
PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts  
ment of any warranted part will be performed at can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.  
no charge to the owner at an approved POU- POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to cover  
LAN/WEED EATER servicing center. If you  
have any questions regarding your warranty  
failures of warranted parts caused by the use of  
add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A  
rights and responsibilities, you should contact CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding  
your nearest authorized service center or call your warranty rights and responsibilities, you  
POULAN/WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723 should contact your nearest authorized service  
WARRANTY PERIOD: Any warranted part  
center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at  
which is not scheduled for replacement as re- 1--800--554--6723. WHERE TO GET WAR-  
quired maintenance, or which is scheduled only RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re-  
for regular inspection to the effect of “repair or pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/WEED  
replace as necessary” shall be warranted for 2  
years. Any warranted part which is scheduled  
EATER service centers. call: 1--800--554--6723  
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND RE-  
for replacement as required maintenance shall PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any  
be warranted for the period of time up to the first POULAN/WEED EATER approved replace-  
scheduled replacement point for that part. ment part used in the performance of any war-  
DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be charged  
ranty maintenance or repair on emission related  
for diagnostic labor which leads to the deter- parts will be provided without charge to the own-  
mination that a warranted part is defective if the er if the part is under warranty. EMISSION  
diagnostic work is performed at an approved CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Car-  
POULAN/WEED EATER servicing center.  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: POULAN/  
buretor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered  
up to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module,  
WEED EATER may be liable for damages to Muffler including catalyst. MAINTENANCE  
other engine components caused by the failure STATEMENT: The owner is responsible for the  
of a warranted part still under warranty. WHAT performance of all required maintenance as de-  
IS NOT COVERED: All failures caused by  
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are  
fined in the instruction manual.  
This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use:  
Moderate (50 hours)  
Intermediate (125 hours)  
Extended (300 hours)  
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