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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
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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 enstrucciones de
seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.
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ventilated place; and use an approved, Clear the work area; avoid obstructions.
marked container for all fuel purposes.
Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel-
ing site before starting engine.
S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a
non-combustible area, not on dry leaves,
straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap
and refuel unit.
S Store the unit and fuel in an area where
fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
flames from water heaters, electric motors KICKBACK
or switches, furnaces, etc. S Recognize that kickback can happen.
KICKBACK With a basic understanding of kickback,
WARNING: Kickback can occur when you can reduce the element of surprise
the moving chain contacts an object at the which contributes to accidents.
upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or S Never let the moving chain contact any
object at the tip of the guide bar.
when the wood closes in and pinches the S Keep the working area free from obstruc-
saw chain in the cut. Contact at the upper
portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause tions such as other trees, branches,
the chain to dig into the object, which stops rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or
avoid any obstruction that your saw chain
the chain for an instant. The result is a light- could hit while you are cutting through a
ning fast, reverse reaction which kicks the particular log or branch.
guide bar up and back toward the operator. S Keep your saw chain sharp and properly
If the saw chain is pinched along the top of
the guide bar, the guide bar can be driven tensioned. A loose or dull chain can in-
crease the chance of kickback occurring.
rapidly back toward the operator. Either of Follow manufacturer’s chain sharpening
these reactions can cause loss of saw con-
trol which can result in serious injury. Guard and maintenance instructions. Check
against kickback tension at regular intervals with the en-
gine stopped, never with engine running.
Rotational Kickback is the rapid upward Make sure the bar clamp nuts are secure-
and backward motion of the chain saw that ly tightened after tensioning the chain.
can occur when the moving saw chain near S Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If
the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar chain is moving at a slower speed, there is
contacts an object such as a log or a greater chance of kickback occurring.
branch. S Cut one log at a time.
S Use extreme caution when re-entering a
Pinch-Kickback and Pull-In occur when the previous cut.
chain is suddenly stopped by being S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of
pinched, caught, or by contacting a foreign the bar (plunge cuts).
object in the wood. This sudden stopping of S Watch for shifting logs or other forces that
the chain results in a reversal of the chain could close a cut and pinch or fall into chain.
force used to cut wood and causes the saw S Use Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar and
to move in the opposite direction of the Low-Kickback Chain specified for your saw.
chain rotation. Pinch-Kickback drives the MAINTAIN CONTROL
saw straight back toward the operator. Pull- S Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both
In pulls the saw away from the operator. Ei- hands when the engine is running and
ther reaction can result in loss of control and don’t let go. A firm grip will help you reduce
serious injury. kickback and maintain control of the saw.
Avoid Pinch---Kickback: Keep the fingers of your left hand encircling
S Be extremely aware of situations or ob- and your left thumb under the front handle-
structions that can cause material to bar. Keep your right hand completely
pinch the top of or otherwise stop the around the rear handle whether your are
chain. right handed or left handed. Keep your left
S Do not cut more than one log at a time. arm straight with the elbow locked.
S Do not twist the saw as the bar is with-
drawn from an undercut when bucking.
Avoid Pull---In:
S Always begin cutting with engine at full
speed and saw housing against wood.
S Use wedges made of plastic or wood.
Never use metal to hold the cut open. Elbow locked
Kickback Path
Thumb on underside of
handlebar
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S Position your left hand on the front han- below 3.8 cubic inch displacement speci-
dlebar so it is in a straight line with your fied in ANSI B175.1.
right hand on the rear handle when mak-
ing bucking cuts. Never reverse right and Contoured Depth Gauge
left hand positions for any type of cutting. Elongated Guard Link
Stand to the left of Deflects Kickback
the saw Force And Allows
Never reverse Wood To Gradually
Low--Kickback Ride Into Cutter
hand positions Chain
Can Obstruct
Material
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regulations exist, you are legally S Mount the bar as illustrated.
responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE
section for maintenance of the Spark
Arrestor.
Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau-
tions can result in serious injury. If situations
occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgement. If you need S Slide the bar toward the rear of the saw as
assistance, contact your Authorized Service far as possible.
Dealer. S Prepare the chain by checking the proper
direction. Without following the illustration
it is easy to place the chain on the saw the
ASSEMBLY wrong direction. Use the illustration of the
chain to determine the proper direction.
Tip of Bar
The assembly tool provided with your saw
is the only tool needed for assembly. Pro-
tective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN Proper chain direction
(If not already attached) S Place the chain onto the sprocket located
WARNING: Recheck each assembly behind the clutch drum. Fit the chain be-
step if the saw is received assembled. Al- tween the teeth in the sprocket.
ways wear gloves when handling the chain.
The chain is sharp and can cut you even
when it is not moving!
S Loosen and remove the clamp nuts and
the bar clamp from the saw.
S Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Shipping
Spacer
S Start at the top of the bar and fit chain into
groove around the guide bar.
S After chain is installed, pull bar forward
until chain is snug in the groove of the bar.
S Hold guide bar against the saw frame
making sure the adjusting pin is aligned
Clamp Nuts with the hole in the bar. Remember this
Assembly Bar
Tool pin moves the bar forward and backward
Clamp as screw is turned. Install the bar clamp.
S Replace the bar clamp nuts and tighten
finger tight. Once the chain is tensioned
you will need to tighten bar clamp nuts.
S An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad-
just the tension of the chain. It is very im- CHAIN TENSION (Including units with
portant when assembling the bar, that the chain already installed)
pin located on the adjusting screw aligns NOTE : When adjusting chain tension,
into a hole in the bar. make sure the bar nuts are finger tight only.
Attempting to tension the chain when the
bar nuts are tight can cause damage.
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Adjusting the tension: Genuine POULAN or POULAN PRO bar and
chain oil is recommended to protect your
Chain tension is very important. Chain unit against excessive wear from heat and
stretches during use. This is especially true friction. POULAN or POULAN PRO oil resists
during the first few times you use your saw. high temperature thinning. If POULAN or
Always check chain tension each time you POULAN PRO bar and chain oil is not
use and refuel your saw. available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
You can adjust chain tension by loosening S Never use waste oil for bar and chain lu-
the bar clamp nuts and turning adjusting brication.
screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up on the bar. S Always stop the engine before removing
S If chain is too tight, turn adjusting screw the oil cap.
1/4 turn counterclockwise.
S If chain is too loose, turn adjusting screw Oil Cap Fuel mix cap
1/4 turn clockwise.
S Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the bar
clamp nuts with the assembly tool.
S Recheck chain tension. Tension is correct
when chain does not sag below the bar
but still can be moved around the bar.
STARTING
WARNING: The chain must not move
Lifts only 1/8 of an inch from bar. when the engine runs at idle speed. If the
chain moves at idle speed refer to CARBURE-
TOR ADJUSTMENT within this manual. Avoid
contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
Adjusting To stop the engine move the switch to the
Screw STOP or OFF position.
To start the engine hold the saw firmly on
the ground as illustrated below. Make sure
the chain is free to turn without contacting
any object.
S Move switch to the START or ON position.
FUELING & LUBRICATION
IGNITION (START) ON
SWITCH
FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We OFF (STOP)
recommend Poulan/Weed Eater brand oil. If
you do not use this oil, use a good quality
2-cycle air-cooled oil designed to be mixed at Use only 15”--18” of rope per pull.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
a ratio of 40:1 (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 onces 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
relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require continuous lu-
brication. Lubrication is provided by the au-
tomatic oiler system when the oil tank is kept Important points to remember
filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and When pulling the starter rope, do not use
chain. Too little oil will cause overheating the full extent of the rope as this can
shown by smoke coming from the chain cause the rope to break. Do not let starter
and/or discoloration of the bar. rope snap back. Hold the handle and let
In freezing weather oil will thicken, making it the rope rewind slowly.
necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a For cold weather starting, start the unit at
small amount (5 to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or full choke; allow the engine to warm up
kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free before squeezing the throttle trigger.
flowing for the oil system to pump enough Do not cut material with the choke lever at
oil for adequate lubrication. the FULL position.
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For cold engine or warm engine after run- S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign
ning out of fuel. object. Inspect the saw and repair parts
S Pull the choke lever out to the full extent. as necessary.
S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a
CHOKE LEVER small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain
(SIDE VIEW) and increase the possibility of kickback.
S Practice cutting a few small logs using the
following techniques to get the “feel” of
using your saw before you begin a major
sawing operation.
S Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the
engine to reach full speed before cutting.
Choke Lever OFF FULL S Begin cutting with the saw frame against
S Press the throttle lockout with your right the log.
hand. Squeeze and hold the throttle trig- S Keep the engine at full speed the entire
ger; Press and hold the fast idle lock with time you are cutting.
your forefinger; release the throttle trig- S Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only
ger. light downward pressure.
NOTE : If the throttle trigger is squeezed S Release the throttle trigger as soon as the
during starting, it will be necessary to re- cut is completed, allowing the engine to
set the fast idle lock. idle. If you run the saw at full throttle with-
S Pull the starter rope quickly with your right out a cutting load, unnecessary wear can
hand until the engine attempts to start, occur.
then push the choke lever to the half posi- S To avoid losing control when cut is com-
tion. plete, do not put pressure on saw at end
S Pull the starter rope quickly with your right of cut.
hand until the engine starts. S Stop the engine before setting the saw
S Above 40 degrees, allow the engine to down.
run for approximately five seconds, then TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
push the choke knob to the off position. WARNING: Do not cut near buildings or
Then, squeeze and release the throttle electrical wires if you do not know the direc-
trigger to release the fast idle, allowing the tion of tree fall, at night since you will not be
engine to idle. able to see well, or during bad weather such
S Below 40 degrees, allow the engine to as rain, snow, or strong winds. as fall is un-
warm up 30 seconds to one minute at half predictable.
choke. Push choke knob to the off posi- Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-
tion; Then, squeeze and release the vance. You need a clear area all around the
throttle trigger to allow engine to idle. tree so you can have secure footing. Check
for broken or dead branches which can fall
For a warm engine: on you causing serious injury.
S Move on/stop switch to the ON position. Natural conditions that can cause a tree to
S Press the throttle lockout with your right fall in a particular direction include:
hand. Squeeze and hold the throttle trig- S The wind direction and speed.
ger; Press and hold the fast idle lock with S The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree
your forefinger; release the throttle trig- might not be apparent due to uneven or
ger. sloping terrain. Use a plumb or level to de-
S Be sure choke is in the OFF position. termine the direction of tree lean.
S Pull the starter handle until engine starts. S Weight and branches on one side.
S Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to S Surrounding trees and obstacles.
allow engine to idle.
Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is rotted,
Difficult starting or flooded engine: it can snap and fall toward the operator.
The engine may be flooded with too much Make sure there is enough room for the tree to
fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls. fall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree lengths
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess from the nearest person or other objects. En-
fuel by following the warm engine starting gine noise can drown out a warning call.
procedure listed above. Insure the ignition Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta-
switch is in the ON or START position. ples, and wire from the tree where cuts are
Starting could require pulling the starter to be made.
rope handle many times depending on how
badly the unit is flooded. If engine fails to Plan a clear retreat path
start refer to the troubleshooting chart or call
your Authorized Service Dealer.
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FELLING LARGE TREES CUTTING A FALLEN TREE
(6 inches in diameter or larger) (BUCKING)
The notch method is used to fell large trees. Bucking is the term used for cutting a fall-
A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the en tree to the desired log length.
desired direction of fall. After a felling cut is WARNING: Do not stand on the log be-
made on the opposite side of tree, the tree ing cut. Any portion can roll causing loss of
will tend to fall into the notch. footing and control. Do not stand downhill
of the log being cut.
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE TREE
S Make notch cut by cutting the top of the Important points
notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the diameter S Cut only one log at a time.
of the tree. Next complete the notch by S Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp
cutting the bottom of the notch. See il- pieces of wood could be flung toward op-
lustration. Once the notch is cut remove erator.
the notch of wood from the tree. S Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never
S After removing the cutout of wood, make allow another person to hold the log while
the felling cut on the opposite side of the cutting and never hold the log with your
notch. This is done by making a cut about leg or foot.
two inches higher than the center of the S Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,
notch. This will leave enough uncut wood and roots are tangled. Drag the logs into a
between the felling cut and the notch to clear area before cutting by pulling out ex-
form a hinge. This hinge will help prevent posed and cleared logs first.
the tree from falling in the wrong direction. TYPES OF CUTTING USED
Final cut here. 2 inches FOR BUCKING
above center of notch. WARNING: If saw becomes pinched or
First cut hung in a log, don’t try to force it out. You
can lose control of the saw resulting in injury
and/or damage to the saw. Stop the saw,
Notch drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the cut
until the saw can be removed easily. Restart
the saw and carefully reenter the cut. Do not
attempt to restart your saw when it is
pinched or hung in a log.
Second cut
Undercutting Overcutting
Closing of
notch
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Second cut LIMBING
S Always limb a tree after it is cut down. Only
then can limbing be done safely and
properly.
S Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felled tree to support the tree as you work.
First cut on pressure side of log S Start at base of the felled tree and work to-
ward the top, cutting branches and limbs.
BUCKING WITHOUT A Remove small limbs with one cut.
SUPPORT S Keep the tree between you and the chain
S Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of log. as much as possible.
S Roll log over; finish with a second overcut. S Remove larger, supporting branches with
S Give special attention to logs under strain the 1/3, 2/3 cutting techniques described
to prevent the saw from pinching. Make in the bucking section.
the first cut on the pressure side to relieve S Always use an overcut to cut small and
the stress on the log. freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could
cause limbs to fall and pinch saw.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND PRUNING
S Remember your first cut is always on the WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs shoul-
pressure side of the log. der height or below. Do not cut if branches
S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the are higher than your shoulder. Get a profes-
diameter of the log. sional to do the job.
S Finish with your second cut. S Make your first cut 1/3 of the way through
the bottom of the limb.
Using a support stand 2nd Cut S Next make a 2nd cut all the way through
the limb. Then cut a third overcut leaving
a 1 to 2 inch collar from the trunk of the
tree.
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AIR FILTER Speed Screw clockwise until it stops. Now
CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline turn the screw counterclockwise 4-1/2
or other flammable solvent to avoid creating turns. This should allow the engine to run
a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora- without the chain turning. If the chain moves
at idle speed, do not use your unit. Contact
tive emissions. an Authorized Service Dealer. Idle speed is
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- correct when engine runs without stalling
ance and increases fuel consumption and and chain does not turn.
harmful emissions. Always clean after every MIXTURE ADJUSTMENTS: If your carbu-
5 hours of operation. retor includes limiter caps (Plastic caps on
the mixture screws) , do not force the screws
Cleaning the air filter: beyond the stops of the limiter caps or dam-
S Clean the cover and the area around it to age will occur. Do not remove these caps.
keep dirt and sawdust from falling into the Small adjustments will affect your unit. Do
carburetor chamber when the cover is re- not adjust more than 1/16th turn without
moved. checking performance.
S Remove the parts as illustrated.
S Wash the filter in soap and water. CHAIN SHARPENING
S Replace parts. Chain sharpening is a complicated task that
requires special tools. We recommended
you refer chain sharpening to a professional
chain sharpener
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.
SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug yearly. Gap to .025”.
STORAGE
WARNING: Stop engine and allow to
BAR MAINTENANCE cool, and secure the unit before storing or
If your saw cuts to one side, has to be forced transporting in a vehicle. Store unit and fuel
through the cut, or been run with an improp- in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach
er amount of bar lubrication it may be nec- sparks or open flames from water heaters,
essary to service your bar. A worn bar will electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
damage your chain and make cutting Store unit with all guards in place. Position
difficult. so that any sharp object cannot accidentally
Replace your bar if bent or the inside rails of cause injury to passersby. Store the unit out
the bar are worn. of reach of children.
S Clean the oil holes after each 5 hours of S Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit.
operation Start engine and allow to run until it stops.
S Remove sawdust from bar groove period- S Clean the unit before storing. Pay particu-
ically with a wire or putty knife. lar attention to the air intake area, keeping
it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and
sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.
Guide Bar S Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed
Groove area where fuel vapors can reach sparks
or an open flame from hot water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
S Store in a dry area out of reach of children.
CAUTION: It is important to prevent gum
Oil Holes deposits from forming in essential fuel sys-
tem parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter,
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS fuel hose, or fuel tank during storage. Alco-
Carburetor adjustment is critical and if done hol blended fuels (called gasohol or using
improperly can permanently damage your ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture
unit. We recommend you contact an Autho- which leads to fuel mixture separation and
rized Service Dealer for adjustments. formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas
IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT: Turn the Idle can damage the engine.
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AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESS-
LY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-
Engine will not start. TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
S Ignition switch off. LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-
S Engine flooded. SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
S Fuel tank empty. LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
S Spark plug not firing. APPLY TO YOU.
S Fuel not reaching carburetor. Frigidaire Home Products policy is to con-
Engine will not idle properly. tinuously improve its products. Therefore,
S Carburetor requires adjustment. Frigidaire Home Products reserves the right
S Crankshaft seals worn. to change, modify, or discontinue models,
Engine will not accelerate, lacks designs, specifications, and accessories of
power, or dies under a load. all products at any time without notice or ob-
S Air filter dirty. ligation to any purchaser.
S Spark plug fouled.
S Carburetor requires adjustment. U.S. EPA/CALIFORNIA
Engine smokes excessively.
S Too much oil mixed with gasoline
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-
LIMITED WARRANTY LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental
Protection Agency/California Air Resources
FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS, Div. Board and POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVI-
WCI Outdoor Products, Inc., warrants to the SION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are
original purchaser that each new Poulanr or pleased to explain the emissions control
Poulan Pror brand gasoline chain saw is system warranty on your lawn and garden
free from defects in material and workman- equipment engine. All new utility and lawn
ship and agrees to repair or replace under and garden equipment engines must be
this warranty any defective gasoline chain designed, built, and equipped to meet the
saw as follows from the original date of pur- stringent anti---smog standards. POULAN/
chase. WEED EATER must warrant the emission
1 YEAR --- Parts and Labor, when used for control system on your lawn and garden
Household purposes. equipment engine for the periods of time
60 DAYS --- Parts and Labor, when used for listed below provided there has been no
Commercial, Professional, or Income Pro- abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of
ducing purposes. your lawn and garden equipment engine.
30 DAYS --- Parts and Labor, if used for rent- Your emission control system includes parts
al purposes. such as the carburetor and the ignition sys-
This warranty is not transferable and does tem. Where a warrantable condition exits,
not cover damage or liability caused by im- POULAN/WEED EATER will repair your
proper handling, improper maintenance, or lawn and garden equipment engine at no
the use of accessories and/or attachments cost to you. Expenses covered under war-
not specifically recommended by Frigidaire ranty include diagnosis, parts and labor.
Home Products for this chain saw. Addition- MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COV-
ally, this warranty does not cover damage ERAGE: If any emissions related part on
caused by improper handling, improper your engine (as listed under Emissions
maintenance, or if the saw is altered in any Control Warranty Parts List) is defective or a
way which in our judgement affects its con- defect in the materials or workmanship of
dition or operation. This warranty does not the engine causes the failure of such an
cover tune---up, spark plugs, filters, starter emission related part, the part will be re-
ropes, starter springs, chain sharpening, paired or replaced by POULAN/WEED EAT-
bars, chains, and other parts which wear ER. OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSI-
and require replacement with reasonable BILITIES: As the lawn and garden
use during the warranty period. This war- equipment engine owner, you are responsi-
ranty does not cover predelivery set---up, ble for the performance of the required
installation of guide bar and chain, and nor- maintenance listed in your Owner’s Manual.
mal adjustments explained in the operator’s POULAN/WEED EATER recommends that
manual such as carburetor adjustments you retain all receipts covering mainte-
and chain tension adjustments. This war- nance on your lawn and garden equipment
ranty does not cover transportation costs. engine, but POULAN/WEED EATER cannot
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE or for your failure to ensure the performance
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM of all scheduled maintenance. As the lawn
STATE TO STATE. and garden equipment engine owner, you
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR should be aware that POULAN/WEED EAT-
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED, ER may deny you warranty coverage if your
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lawn and garden equipment engine or a charged for diagnostic labor which leads to
part of it has failed due to abuse, neglect, the determination that a warranted part is
improper maintenance, unapproved modi- defective if the diagnostic work is performed
fications, or the use of parts not made or ap- at an approved POULAN/WEED EATER
proved by the original equipment manufac- servicing center. CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
turer. You are responsible for presenting AGES: POULAN/WEED EATER may be li-
your lawn and garden equipment engine to able for damages to other engine compo-
a POULAN/WEED EATER authorized repair nents caused by the failure of a warranted
center as soon as a problem exists. Warran- part still under warranty. WHAT IS NOT
ty repairs should be completed in a reason- COVERED: All failures caused by abuse,
able amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. neglect, or improper maintenance are not
If you have any questions regarding your covered. ADD---ON OR MODIFIED
warranty rights and responsibilities, you PARTS: The use of add---on or modified parts
should contact your nearest authorized ser- can be grounds for disallowing a warranty
vice center or call POULAN/WEED EATER claim. POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to
at 1---800---554---6723. WARRANTY COM- cover failures of warranted parts caused by
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period the use of add---on or modified parts. HOW
begins on the date the lawn and garden TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have any ques-
equipment engine is purchased. LENGTH tions regarding your warranty rights and re-
OF COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for sponsibilities, you should contact your
a period of two years from the initial date of nearest authorized service center or call
purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR POULAN/WEED EATER at
OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or 1---800---554---6723 . WHERE TO GET
replacement of any warranted part will be WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty services
performed at no charge to the owner at an or repairs shall be provided at all POULAN/
approved POULAN/WEED EATER servic- WEED EATER service centers. call:
ing center. If you have any questions re- 1---800---554---6723 MAINTENANCE, RE-
garding your warranty rights and responsi- PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION
bilities, you should contact your nearest RELATED PARTS: Any POULAN/WEED
authorized service center or call POULAN/ EATER approved replacement part used in
WEED EATER at 1---800---554---6723 WAR- the performance of any warranty mainte-
RANTY PERIOD: Any warranted part which nance or repair on emission related parts
is not scheduled for replacement as re- will be provided without charge to the owner
quired maintenance, or which is scheduled if the part is under warranty. EMISSION
only for regular inspection to the effect of CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Car-
“repair or replace as necessary” shall be buretor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (cov-
warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part ered up to maintenance schedule), Ignition
which is scheduled for replacement as re- Module. MAINTENANCE STATEMENT:
quired maintenance shall be warranted for The owner is responsible for the perfor-
the period of time up to the first scheduled mance of all required maintenance as de-
replacement point for that part. fined in the owner’s manual.
DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be
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