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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
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TWIST--N--EDGE
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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 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
530088738
3/2/01
Copyright E2001 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
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S Stop engine and allow to cool before re- equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you
moving fuel cap.
S Always store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.
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.
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.
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.
WARNING: Make sure your unit is
properly assembled and all fasteners are se-
cure.
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 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 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.
S Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acci-
dentally cause injury. Unit can be hung by
the tube.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
S Store the unit out of the reach of children.
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.
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
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 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
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
Wing
Nut
Line Limiter Blade
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S Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move
choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
FUEL YOUR UNIT
STARTING 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 ENGINE.
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed
with a good quality synthetic 2--cycle air--
cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand syn-
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.
USING YOUR UNIT
It is recommended that the engine not be
operated for longer than 1 minute at full
throttle.
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Eye
Protection
STARTING
Long Pants
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
Heavy Shoes
To stop the engine, push and release the en-
gine STOP switch. The switch will automati-
cally return to the ON position. Wait 5 sec-
onds before attempting to restart unit to allow
switch to reset.
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
S Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap but-
ton.
WARNING: The trimmer head will
turn while starting the engine. A hot muffler
can cause serious burns.
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
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 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.
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.
Small
Hole
Spool
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Line in Notch
SERVICE
WARNING: The muffler on this prod-
uct contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
Hub
Line exit hole
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 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.
S Insert the line into the the exit hole in the hub
as shown in the illustration.
S Align the notch with the line exit hole.
S Push spool into hub until it snaps into place.
IGNITION TIMING
The ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.
SPARK PLUG
S Pull the line extending outside of the hub to Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham-
release it from the notch.
pion RCJ--7Y 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
smokes
excessively.
S Fuel mixture incorrect.
S Air filter dirty.
S Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
S Clean or replace air filter.
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.
S Remove spool and pull 4 inches
(10 cm) of line outside of head.
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
Line pulls
back into
head.
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?
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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
NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Out-
door Products, Inc. warrants to the original
purchaser that each new Poulan brand gaso-
line 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.
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 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.
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 Owner’s 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
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- authorized service center or call POULAN/
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AMERICA reserves the right to change, mod-
WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723. WAR-
RANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE: The war-
ify, or discontinue models, designs, specifica- ranty period begins on the date the small
tions, and accessories of all products at any off--road engine is purchased. LENGTH OF
time without notice or obligation to any pur- COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a peri-
chaser.
od of two years from the initial date of purchase.
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WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR RE-
PLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or replace-
not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED
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 owner’s 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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