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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
PE3500
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.
ADVERTENCIA:
Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instruc-
ciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones gra-
ves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
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.
530086382
7/20/01
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UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
structions. Do not abuse product. Do not
use product in rain or wet locations. Never
allow children to operate the product. Nev-
er allow adults to operate the product with-
out proper instructions.
S DISCONNECT (UNPLUG) SPARK PLUG
LEAD: when not in use, before servicing,
cleaning and the like, before changing ac-
cessories.
S To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow ex-
cessive grass, leaves, or grease to accu-
mulate on the unit.
S Objects struck by the cutting blade can
cause serious injuries to persons. The
lawn should always be carefully examined
and cleared of all objects prior to edging or
trimming.
WARNING: Disconnect spark plug
before performing maintenance except car-
buretor adjustments.
S Inspect entire unit before each use. Re-
place damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks.
Make sure all fasteners are in place and se-
curely fastened.
S Maintain the unit according to recom-
mended procedures.
S Throw away blades that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way. Replace parts that are cracked,
chipped, broken, or damaged before using
the unit.
S Use only recommended Poulan replace-
ment parts and accessories. Never use
wire, rope, string, flailing devices, etc.
S Be sure blade stops turning when engine
idles (see CARBURETOR ADJUST-
MENTS).
S Remove the blade before making carbure-
tor adjustments. Hold the unit by hand. Do
not make carburetor adjustments from the
blade side of the unit.
S Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
S Never start the unit with the clutch housing
removed. The clutch can fly off and cause
serious injury.
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed by your Au-
thorized Service Dealer.
S If product strikes a foreign object follow
these steps: stop unit, disconnect spark
plug lead, inspect for damage, and repair
any damage before resuming operation of
the unit.
S Never operate the product without guards,
plates, or other protective devices in place.
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 Make sure the unit is properly assembled
and in good operating condition.
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.
S Stop engine and allow it to cool before re-
moving fuel cap.
S Do not store the unit with fuel in the fuel
tank. Use up fuel left in the carburetor and
fuel lines by starting the engine and letting it
run until it stops.
S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
EDGING SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area to be
edged before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.)
which can be thrown by the blade or can wrap
around the shaft.
S Keep others including children, animals
and bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet
(15 meters) away. Stop the unit immediate-
ly if you are approached.
S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
S Always keep the wheels in contact with the
ground.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Do not grasp or hold exposed blade.
S Stop unit before leaving work area.
S Allow unit to cool, run fuel out of the fuel
tank, and secure unit before storing or
transporting it in a vehicle.
S Before storing, use up fuel left in the carbu-
retor by starting the unit and letting it run un-
til it stops. Always allow the unit to cool be-
fore storage.
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.
S Keep all parts of your body away from the
blade and muffler.
S Store unit so the blade cannot accidentally
cause injury.
S Always push the unit slowly over the
ground. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks,
holes in the terrain, large roots, etc.
S Do not force the unit. Use only for jobs ex-
plained in this manual. USE EDGER--
TRIMMER PROPERLY. Use only for edg-
S Store product indoors, out of the reach of
children.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
you need assistance, contact your nearest
ing or trimming the type of shrub, growth Authorized
and the like described in the operating in- 1--800--554--6723.
Service
Dealer
or call
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SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow-
ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
S Locate the decal on the handlebar. This de-
cal includes two arrows. Position the han-
dlebar on the mounting bracket between
these arrows.
joints of people prone to circulation disorders S Position the bracket cover over the handle-
or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel dam-
age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms S Insert screws and hand tighten only. Be
bar. Again make sure the handlebar is be-
tween the arrows.
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 unit.
sure the handlebar is installed correctly;
then, tighten each screw securely with the
large hex wrench.
Screw
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require-
ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-
gon, 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-
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.
FUELING
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
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 oil container. Always
read and follow the safety rules under FUEL
SAFETY.
ASSEMBLY
STARTING
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 adjust-
ments and testing done by the manufacturer.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
S Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF posi-
ASSEMBLY
tion.
S If engine does not stop, move choke to the
FULL CHOKE position.
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
DANGER: The cutting blade will
turn while starting the engine.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
S 2 hex key wrenches (provided)
S Adjustable wrench or large pliers
S Phillips screwdriver
WARNING: Avoid any contact with
the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious
burns.
S Rest engine and shield on ground, support-
ing unit, so the blade is not touching the
ground.
ATTACH THE TUBE TO THE EN-
GINE
S Slip the tube with drive shaft into the engine.
S Insert and tighten two screws, washers,
and nuts into clamp holes in engine.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
S Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-
tion.
S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
S Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.
ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR
DANGER: RISK OF CUT. To avoid
serious injury, the barrier portion of the han-
dlebar must be installed as shown to provide
a barrier between operator and the spinning
blade.
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Primer bulb
ON/OFF Switch
the blade continues to stall, stop the engine,
disconnect the spark plug, and inspect for
blockage or damage.
Starter
Handle
Choke Lever
WARNING: Keep the blade area
clean. Always release the throttle trigger,
move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position,
disconnect the spark plug, and make sure the
blade has completely stopped turning before
cleaning.
Muffler
SETTING THE DEPTH OF THE
WHEEL
S Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
through all remaining steps.
S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.
S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-
tion.
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 the OFF CHOKE position.
WARNING: Never attempt to adjust
the wheel when the engine is running. Always
stop the engine, wait until the blade stops
turning and disconnect the spark plug before
making adjustments.
S Loosen plastic knob on the blade guard.
S Raise or lower the wheel to obtain desired
edging depth.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
S Tighten knob hand tight.
S Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-
NOTE: If area has not been edged for sever-
al weeks, do not cut deeper than 1/2 inch the
first time.
tion.
S Move choke lever to the OFF CHOKE posi-
tion.
S Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.
S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow in-
structions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE.
SERVICE
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
USING YOUR UNIT
BLADE REPLACEMENT
S Do not change the engine governor set-
tings or over speed the engine.
S If the product vibrates abnormally, immedi-
ately stop the engine and check for the
cause. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
S Stop the engine whenever you leave the
operating position; disconnect the spark
plug lead before unclogging the cutting
blade guard, when making a repair, adjust-
ment, inspection, or the like.
WARNING: The blade will continue
to spin after the engine stops or after the
throttle trigger has been released. To avoid
serious injury, make sure the blade has
stopped coasting and disconnect the spark
plug before performing work on the blade.
WARNING: Wear protective gloves
when handling or performing maintenance on
the blade to avoid injury. The blade is sharp and
can cut you even when it is not moving.
S Operate product from position where
guards block the line of sight to the cutting
blade.
EDGING
As you become familiar with use of your edger
attachment, you will be able to determine your
own operating pace. Conditions such as
depth of cut and material being cut will regu-
late the speed and time required for your edg-
ing job.
S Allow the engine to warm up before you begin
edging.
Locking Lever
S Increase the engine speed before placing the
blade in the cut. For best results, run the en- S To remove the blade, push in locking lever
gine at full throttle while cutting.
and hold.
S Always work going away from people and
solid objects such as walls, large stones,
trees, automobiles, etc.
S Be careful when edging near trees or valuable
plants. The high speed metal blade may cut
roots and cause damage to the plants.
S Rotate blade nut until the locking lever falls
into one of the grooves in the dust cup.
S Continue to hold in locking lever. This will
keep the shaft from turning while loosening
the blade nut.
S Remove the blade nut by turning clockwise.
S If the blade stalls, immediately move the unit S Remove both washers and the blade from
back slightly to allow the blade to restart. If
the blade shaft.
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S Push in locking lever and hold.
S Rotate blade nut until the locking lever falls
into one of the grooves in the dust cup.
S Continue to hold in locking lever. This will
keep the shaft from turning while tightening
the blade nut.
Blade shield
Blade
hers
S Tighten blade nut firmly with a wrench.
S Release locking lever.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Blade Shaft
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
Damage will occur if you turn the needles be-
yond the limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is
a complicated task. We recommend that you
take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.
Blade nut
S Install new blade and the flat washer over
the threaded shaft extending from the gear-
box.
S Now place the cupped washer onto the
shaft. Make sure the cupped side of the
washer is toward the blade.
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.
SPARK PLUG
S Install the blade nut by threading onto the Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion
shaft counterclockwise.
RCJ-8Y plug; spark plug gap is 0.025 inch.
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
Engine will not
start.
CAUSE
REMEDY
S See “Starting.”
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 Engine flooded.
S Fuel tank empty.
S Spark plug not firing.
S Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
S Carburetor requires
S Contact your Service Dealer.
adjustment.
Engine will not
idle properly.
S Carburetor requires
adjustment.
S Throttle trigger screw
too tight.
S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S Loosen screw.
S Clean or replace air filter.
S Clean or replace spark plug
and re-gap.
S Air filter dirty.
S Spark plug fouled.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power, or
dies under a
load.
S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Engine smokes
excessively.
S Fuel mixture incorrect.
S Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
S Clean or replace air filter.
S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S Air filter dirty.
S Carburetor requires
adjustment.
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U.S. EPA
NEED ASSISTANCE?
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STATEMENT
NEED ASSISTANCE?
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YOUR
WARRANTY
RIGHTS
AND
OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental
Protection Agency and POULAN/WEED
EATER, DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR
PRODUCTS are pleased to explain the
emissions control system warranty on your
lawn and garden equipment engine. All new
utility and lawn and garden equipment engines
must be designed, built, and equipped to meet
NEED SERVICE PARTS?
Contact your dealer or place of purchase.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AMERICA, Division of WCI Outdoor Prod-
the
stringent
anti--smog
standards.
POULAN/WEED EATER must warrant the
ucts, Inc., warrants to the original purchaser emission control system on your lawn and
that each new Weed Eater brand gasoline tool garden equipment engine for the periods of time
or attachment is free from defects in material listed below provided there has been no abuse,
and workmanship and agrees to repair or re-
neglect, or improper maintenance of your lawn
place under this warranty any defective gaso- and garden equipment engine. Your emission
line product or attachment as follows from the control system includes parts such as the
original date of purchase.
carburetor and the ignition system. Where a
warrantable condition exits, POULAN/WEED
EATER will repair your lawn and garden
2 YEARS--Parts and Labor, when used for
household purposes.
90 DAYS--Parts and Labor, when used for com- equipment engine at no cost to you. Expenses
mercial, professional, or income producing pur- covered under warranty include diagnosis,
poses.
parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S
30 DAYS--Parts and Labor, if used for rental WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions
purposes. related part on your engine (as listed under
This warranty is not transferable and does not Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is
cover damage or liability caused by improper defective or
a
defect in the materials or
handling, improper maintenance, or the use of workmanship of the engine causes the failure of
accessories and/or attachments not specifically such an emission related part, the part will be
recommended by ELECTROLUX HOME
repaired or replaced by POULAN/WEED
EATER.
OWNER’S WARRANTY
PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA for this tool.
Additionally, this warranty does not cover tune- RESPONSIBILITIES: As the lawn and garden
ups, spark plugs, filters, etc., that will wear and equipment engine owner, you are responsible
require replacement with reasonable use during for the performance of the required
the warranty period. This warranty does not maintenance listed in your Owner’s Manual.
cover predelivery setup or normal adjustments POULAN/WEED EATER recommends that
explained in the operator’s manual.
you retain all receipts 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
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.
scheduled 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 maintenance,
unapproved modifications, or the use of parts
not made or approved by the original equipment
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
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
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AMERICA’S policy is to continuously improve a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30
its products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME
days. If you have any questions regarding your
warranty rights and responsibilities, you should
PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA reserves the
right to change, modify, or discontinue models, contact your nearest authorized service center
designs, specifications, and accessories of all or call
products at any time without notice or obligation 1--800--554--6723.
to any purchaser.
COMMENCEMENT DATE: The warranty
POULAN/WEED EATER at
WARRANTY
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period begins on the date the lawn and garden under warranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: All
equipment engine is purchased. LENGTH OF failures caused by abuse, neglect, or improper
COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a
maintenance are not covered. ADD--ON OR
period of two years from the initial date of MODIFIED PARTS: The use of add--on or
purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or
modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a
warranty claim. POULAN/WEED EATER is not
replacement of any warranted part will be liable to cover failures of warranted parts
performed at no charge to the owner at an caused by the use of add--on or modified parts.
approved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing
HOW TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have any
center. If you have any questions regarding your questions regarding your warranty rights and
warranty rights and responsibilities, you should responsibilities, you should contact your
contact your nearest authorized service center nearest authorized service center or call
or call
POULAN/WEED EATER at
POULAN/WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723.
1--800--554--6723 WARRANTY PERIOD: Any
WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:
warranted part which is not scheduled for Warranty services or repairs shall be provided
replacement as required maintenance, or which at all POULAN/WEED EATER service centers.
is scheduled only for regular inspection to the call:
effect of “repair or replace as necessary” shall REPLACEMENT
be warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part
EMISSION RELATED
which is scheduled for replacement as required POULAN/WEED
1--800--554--6723
MAINTENANCE,
AND
REPAIR
OF
PARTS:
Any
EATER
approved
maintenance shall be warranted for the period of replacement part used in the performance of
time up to the first scheduled replacement point any warranty maintenance or repair on
for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not emission related parts will be provided without
be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to charge to the owner if the part is under warranty.
the determination that a warranted part is
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS
defective if the diagnostic work is performed at LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark Plug
an approved POULAN/WEED EATER
servicing center.
CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES: POULAN/WEED EATER may be
(covered up to maintenance schedule), Ignition
Module. MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The
owner is responsible for the performance of all
liable for damages to other engine components required maintenance as defined in the owner’s
caused by the failure of a warranted part still manual.
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