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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
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TWIST--N--EDGE
TE 450
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 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, Augusta, GA 30907
WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
530087982
10/5/00
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S Always store gasoline in a container ap-
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.
proved for flammable liquids.
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
S Use only for trimming, mowing, edging and
sweeping. Do not use for pruning or hedge
trimming.
WARNING: Make sure your unit is
properly assembled and all fasteners are se-
cure.
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.
ATTACHING THE HANDLE
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.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before
storing or transporting in vehicle.
Groove
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 Assemble handle to the unit as shown;
make sure bottom of handle is seated in the
groove in the trigger housing.
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 Store unit so line limiter cannot accidentally
cause injury. Unit can be hung by the tube.
S Store the unit 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, call 1--800--554--6723.
NOTE: Wing nut must be assembled on the
side of the unit opposite the operator’s posi-
tion.
S Pivot handle to a comfortable position.
Tighten handle securely.
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 Remove wing nut from shield.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not
equipped with a temperature limiting muffler
and spark arresting 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 Washington require by
law that many internal combustion engines to
be equipped with a spark arrestor screen. If
you operate in a locale where such regula-
tions exist, you are legally responsible for
installing and maintaining the operating con-
dition of these parts. Failure to do so is a viola-
tion of the law. If a spark arrestor is required
in your area, contact your Authorized Service
Dealer for the proper kit.
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
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 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
Bracket
Wing
Nut
Line Limiter Blade
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USING YOUR UNIT
FUEL YOUR UNIT
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded 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.
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Eye
Protection
Poulan/Weed Eaterr
brand oil is recom-
mended. (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing
3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline). When mixing fuel follow the
instructions printed on the container. Always
read and follow the safety rules under FUEL
SAFETY.
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
Cut from your right to your left.
STARTING
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.
For occasional use only.
Starting Position
TWIST--N--EDGE
S Pull the tab toward the engine.
S Twist the tube to the edging position;
release the tab.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
Push and hold engine stop switch in the STOP
position until the unit has fully stopped.
Choke lever
Muffler
Trigger
REPLACING THE LINE
S Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap but-
ton.
Primer Bulb
S Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
S Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut a
length of 20 feet of .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.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING: The trimmer head will
turn while starting the engine. A hot muffler
can cause serious burns.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
S Set unit on a flat surface.
Small
Hole
S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi-
tion.
Spool
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.
Line in Notch
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.
RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE
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 EN-
GINE.
Hub
Line exit hole
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S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow
found on the spool.
SERVICE
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
S Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5
inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
S Insert the line into the the exit hole in the hub
as shown in the illustration.
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 oc-
cur if you turn the needles beyond the limiter
stops.
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.
IGNITION TIMING
The ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.
SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham-
pion RCJ--8Y plug. Spark plug gap is 0.025”.
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 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.
start.
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 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 0.065” (1.65 mm) dia. line.
S Line size incorrect.
S Use only 0.065” (1.65 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.
S Remove spool and pull 4 inches
(10 cm) of line outside of head.
S Use only 0.065” (1.65 mm) dia. line.
Line pulls
back into
head.
S Too little line outside of head.
S Line size incorrect.
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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 reason-
able use during the warranty period. This war-
ranty does not cover predelivery setup or nor-
mal adjustments explained in the operator’s
manual.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Need Assistance?
Call 1-800-554-6723.
Need Service Parts?
Contact your dealer .
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, Div.
WCI Outdoor Products, Inc. warrants to the
original purchaser that each new Poulan
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
brand gasoline tool or attachment is free from AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
defects in material and workmanship and WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-
agrees to repair or replace under this war-
ranty any defective gasoline product or at-
PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.
tachment as follows from the original date of SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-
purchase.
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
2 YEARS-- Parts and Labor, when used for
household purposes.
90 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
commercial, professional, or income produc- LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
ing purposes.
APPLY TO YOU.
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS’ policy
This warranty is not transferable and does not is to continuously improve its products.
cover damage or liability caused by improper Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-
handling, improper maintenance, or the use UCTS reserves the right to change, modify, or
of accessories and/or attachments not spe- discontinue models, designs, specifications,
cifically recommended by ELECTROLUX
and accessories of all products at any time
HOME PRODUCTS for this tool. Additionally, without notice or obligation to any purchaser.
U.S. EPA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-
part will be repaired or replaced by POULAN/
LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental
WEED EATER. OWNER’S WARRANTY
Protection Agency/Environment Canada and RESPONSIBILITIES: As the lawn and gar-
POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVISION OF WCI
OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are pleased to ex-
plain the emissions control system warranty
den equipment engine owner, you are re-
sponsible for the performance of the required
maintenance listed in your Owner’s Manual.
on your lawn and garden equipment engine. POULAN/WEED EATER recommends that
All new utility and lawn and garden equipment you retain all receipts covering maintenance
engines must be designed, built, and on your lawn and garden equipment engine,
equipped to meet the stringent anti--smog but POULAN/WEED EATER cannot deny
standards. POULAN/WEED EATER must
warrant the emission control system on your
warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for
your failure to ensure the performance of all
lawn and garden equipment engine for the pe- scheduled maintenance. As the lawn and
riods of time listed below provided there has garden equipment engine owner, you should
been no abuse, neglect, or improper mainte- be aware that POULAN/WEED EATER may
nance of your lawn and garden equipment en- deny you warranty coverage if your lawn and
gine. Your emission control system includes
parts such as the carburetor and the ignition
garden equipment engine or a part of it has
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper mainte-
system. Where a warrantable condition exits, nance, unapproved modifications, or the use
POULAN/WEED EATER will repair your lawn
and garden equipment engine at no cost to equipment manufacturer. You are responsi-
you. Expenses covered under warranty in- ble for presenting your lawn and garden
clude diagnosis, parts and labor. MANUFAC- equipment engine to a POULAN/WEED EAT-
TURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any
ER authorized repair center as soon as a
emissions related part on your engine (as problem exists. Warranty repairs should be
of parts not made or approved by the original
listed under Emissions Control Warranty
completed in a reasonable amount of time,
Parts List) is defective or a defect in the mate- not to exceed 30 days. If you have any ques-
rials or workmanship of the engine causes the tions regarding your warranty rights and re-
failure of such an emission related part, the sponsibilities, you should contact your near-
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est authorized service center or call
able for damages to other engine
components caused by the failure of a war-
ranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS
NOT COVERED: All failures caused by
POULAN/WEED
1--800--554--6723.
EATER
at
WARRANTY COM-
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period
begins on the date the lawn and garden equip- abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are
ment engine is purchased. LENGTH OF
not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED
PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts
COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a pe-
riod of two years from the initial date of pur- can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
chase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR
POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to cover
failures of warranted parts caused by the use
REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or re-
placement of any warranted part will be per- of add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A
formed at no charge to the owner at an ap- CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding
proved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing
center. If you have any questions regarding
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
should contact your nearest authorized ser-
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you vice center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
should contact your nearest authorized ser- 1--800--554--6723 . WHERE TO GET WAR-
vice center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re-
pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/WEED
1--800--554--6723 WARRANTY PERIOD:
Any warranted part which is not scheduled for EATER service centers. call: 1--800--554--6723
replacement as required maintenance, or MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND RE-
which is scheduled only for regular inspection
to the effect of “repair or replace as neces-
sary” shall be warranted for 2 years. Any war-
ranted part which is scheduled for replace-
PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any
POULAN/WEED EATER approved replace-
ment part used in the performance of any war-
ranty maintenance or repair on emission re-
ment as required maintenance shall be lated parts will be provided without charge to
warranted for the period of time up to the first the owner if the part is under warranty. EMIS-
scheduled replacement point for that part. SION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS
DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be
LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark
charged for diagnostic labor which leads to Plug (covered up to maintenance schedule),
the determination that a warranted part is de- Ignition Module. MAINTENANCE STATE-
fective if the diagnostic work is performed at MENT: The owner is responsible for the per-
an approved POULAN/WEED EATER serv-
icing center. CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
AGES: POULAN/WEED EATER may be li-
formance of all required maintenance as de-
fined in the owner’s manual.
The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified.
Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA.
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