Poulan Trimmer PE3500 User Manual

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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?  
Call 1-800-554-6723 for assistance.  
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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