Poulan Trimmer 530164253 User Manual

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Instruction Manual  
Manual de Instrucciones  
Manuel d’Instructions  
PPB100  
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 de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e  
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en le-  
siones graves.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
Lire le manuel d’instructions 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, Inc.  
104 Warren Road  
Augusta, GA 30907  
Copyright E2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.  
530164253  
12/30/03  
 
weatherhas beenlinked toblood vessel dam-  
agein otherwisehealthy people. Ifsymptoms  
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.  
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY  
S Disconnect the spark plug before perform-  
ing maintenance except carburetor adjust-  
ments.  
S Look for and replace damaged or loose  
parts before each use. Look for and repair  
fuel leaks beforeuse. Keepin goodworking  
condition.  
S Replace trimmer head parts that are  
chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in  
any other way before using the unit.  
S Maintain unit according to recommended  
procedures. Keep cutting line at proper  
length.  
S Use only 0.080! (2 mm) diameter Poulan  
PRO" brand line. Never use wire, rope,  
string, etc.  
S Install requiredshield properly beforeusing  
the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;  
make sure it is properly installed and se-  
curely fastened.  
S Make sure unit is assembled correctly as  
shown in this manual.  
S Make carburetor adjustments with lower  
end supportedto prevent line from contact-  
ing any object.  
S Keep others away when making carburetor  
adjustments.  
SPECIAL NOTICE:  
This unit is equipped  
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark  
arresting screen which meets the require-  
ments of California Codes 4442and 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  
equippedwithaspark arrestingscreen. Ifyou  
operateinalocale wheresuch regulationsex-  
ist, you arelegally responsible formaintaining  
the operatingcondition of theseparts. Failure  
to do so is a violation of the law. For normal  
homeowneruse, themuffler andspark arrest-  
ing screen will not require any service. After  
50 hours of use, we recommend that your  
muffler be serviced or replaced by an autho-  
rized service dealer.  
S Use only recommended Poulan PRO" ac-  
cessories and replacement parts.  
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-  
plained in this manual performed by an au-  
thorized service dealer.  
LINE TRIMMER SAFETY  
WARNING: Inspect the area to be  
trimmed before each use. Remove objects  
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which  
can be thrownby or becomeentangledinline.  
Hard objects can damage the trimmer head  
and be thrown causing serious injury.  
S Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing and  
sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or  
hedge trimming.  
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.  
S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel  
spills.  
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from  
fueling site before starting engine.  
S Stop engine and allow to cool before re-  
moving fuel cap.  
S Cut from your right to your left. Cutting on  
left side of the shield will throw debris away  
from the operator.  
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES  
FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS  
S Always store gasoline in a container ap-  
proved for flammable liquids.  
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE  
S Allow engine to cool beforestoring or trans-  
porting in vehicle.  
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-  
portingthe unit. Use upfuel leftin thecarbu-  
retor 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 wa-  
ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-  
naces, etc.  
S Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acci-  
dentally cause injury. The unit can be hung  
by the shaft.  
S Store unit out of reach of children.  
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  
WARNING: For each optional at-  
tachment used, read entire instruction manu-  
al before use and follow all warnings and in-  
structions in manual and on attachment.  
WARNING: Ensure handlebar is  
installed when using edger or brushcutter at-  
tachments. Attach handlebarabovearrowon  
safety label on the upper shaft (engine end of  
unit). If your edger or brushcutter attachment  
does not include a handlebar, a handlebarac-  
cessory kit (#530071451) is available from  
your authorized service dealer.  
Handlebar  
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S Never place any object in air intakeopening  
as this could restrict proper air flow and  
cause damage to the unit.  
S Never use for spreading chemicals, fertiliz-  
ers, orother substances which may contain  
toxic materials.  
S To avoid spreadingfire, do notuse near leaf  
or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,  
ashtrays, etc.  
EDGER SAFETY  
WARNING: Inspect the area to be  
edged before each use. Remove objects  
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which  
can be thrown by the blade or can wrap  
around the shaft.  
S Blade rotates momentarily after the trigger  
is released. The blade can seriously cut  
you or others.  
S Allow blade to stop before removing it from  
the cut.  
BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY  
DANGER: Blade can thrust violently  
away from material it does not cut. Blade  
thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs.  
S Throw away blades that are bent, warped,  
cracked, broken or damaged in any other  
way. Replace parts that are cracked,  
chipped, or damaged before using the unit.  
S Do not attempt to remove cut material nor  
hold material to be cut when the engine is  
running or when cutting blade is moving.  
S Always keep the wheel and depthadjusting  
skid in contact with the ground.  
WARNING: Do not use trimmerhead  
as a fastening device for the blade.  
S Always push the unit slowly over the  
ground. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks,  
holes in the terrain, large roots, etc.  
S Always use the handlebarwhen using edg-  
er attachment.  
WARNING: The blade continues to  
spin after the throttle is released or engine is  
turned off. The coasting blade can throw ob-  
jects or seriously cut you if accidentally  
touched. Stop the blade by contacting the  
right hand side of the coasting blade with ma-  
terial already cut.  
BLOWER/VACUUM SAFETY  
WARNING: Inspect area before  
starting unit. Remove all debris and hard ob-  
jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can  
ricochet, be thrown,or otherwisecause injury  
or damage during operation.  
S Do not set unit on any surface except a  
clean, hard area while engine is running.  
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass,  
etc., could be picked up by the air intake  
and thrown out throughdischarge opening,  
damagingunit, property, or causing serious  
injury to bystanders or operator.  
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S Never place objects inside the blower  
tubes, vacuum tubes or blower outlet. Al-  
ways direct the blowing debris away from  
people, animals, glass, and solid objects  
such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The  
forceofair can causerocks, dirt, or sticks to  
be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt  
people or animals, break glass, or cause  
other damage.  
WARNING: Inspect the area to be  
cut before each use. Remove objects (rocks,  
broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be  
thrown or become entangled in the blade or  
trimmer line.  
S Never run unit without the proper equip-  
ment attached. When using your unit as a  
blower, always install blower tubes.  
S Check air intake opening, blower tubes or  
vacuum tubes frequently, always with en-  
gine stopped and spark plug disconnected.  
Keep vents and discharge tubes free of de-  
bris which can accumulate and restrict  
proper air flow.  
S Throw away and replace blades that are  
bent, warped,cracked, broken or damaged  
in any other way.  
S Install requiredshield properly beforeusing  
the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal  
blade use.  
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terial when the blade is in motion. Make sure  
the switch is in the OFF position, the spark  
plug wire is disconnected, and the blade has  
stopped moving before removing jammed  
materialfrom thecutting blade. Donotgrabor  
hold the unit by the cutting blade.  
WARNING: Only use brushcutterat-  
tachments that provide a metal shield with  
proboscis nose.  
Proboscis  
nose  
Blades move  
momentarily  
after the  
Allow blades to stop  
before removing  
them from the cut.  
is  
d.  
S Useonly specified bladeand makesure it is  
properly installed and securely fastened.  
S Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on  
the right side of the shield will throw debris  
away from the operator.  
S Always use the handlebar and a properly  
adjustedshoulderstrapwithblade (seeAS-  
SEMBLY instructions in brushcutterattach-  
ment instruction manual).  
WARNING: Inspect the area before  
starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard  
objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that  
can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause  
injury or damage during operation.  
S Do not use a cutting blade that is bent,  
warped, cracked, broken or damaged in  
any other way. Have worn or damaged  
parts replaced by your authorized service  
dealer.  
S Always keep unit in front of your body.  
Keep all parts of your body away from the  
cutting blade.  
S Keep the cutting bladeandair vents clear of  
debris.  
CULTIVATOR SAFETY  
WARNING: Rotatingtines cancause  
serious injury. Keepaway from rotatingtines.  
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark  
plug before unclogging tines or making re-  
pairs.  
POLE PRUNER SAFETY  
WARNING: The reciprocatingblade/  
rotating chain can cause severe injury. In-  
spect the unit before use. Do not operateunit  
with a bent,cracked or dull bladeor dull chain.  
Keep away from the blade/chain.  
WARNING: The reciprocatingblade/  
rotating chain is sharp. Do not touch. To pre-  
vent serious injury, always stop engine and  
ensure blade/chain has stopped moving, dis-  
connect spark plug, and wear gloves when  
changing or handling the blade or chain.  
WARNING: Inspect the area to be  
cultivated beforestarting the unit. Removeall  
debris and hard and sharp objects such as  
rocks, vines, branches, rope, string, etc.  
S Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that  
might stop the tines. If heavy contact oc-  
curs, stop the engine and inspect the unit  
for damage.  
S Never operatethe cultivator without thetine  
cover in place and properly secured.  
S Keep the tines and guard clear of debris.  
S After striking a foreign object, stop the en-  
gine, disconnect thespark plug andinspect  
the cultivator for damage. Repair beforere-  
starting.  
WARNING: A coasting blade/rotat-  
ingchaincancauseinjury while it continues to  
move after the engine is stopped. Maintain  
proper control of the unit until the blade/chain  
has completely stopped moving. Keep  
hands, face and feet at a distance from all  
moving parts. Do not attempt to touch or stop  
the blade or chain when it is moving.  
S Disconnect attachment from the drive en-  
gine before cleaning the tines with a hose  
and water to remove any build--up. Oil the  
tines to prevent rust.  
S Always wear gloves when servicing or  
cleaning the tines. The tines become very  
sharp from use.  
S Do not run unit at high speed unless culti-  
vating.  
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY  
DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP  
HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE -- Blade  
moves momentarily after the trigger is re-  
leased. Do not attempt to clear away cut ma-  
WARNING:  
Falling objects can  
cause severe headinjury. Wear headprotec-  
tion when operating this unit with a pole prun-  
er attachment.  
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WARNING: Never lean over dis-  
charge chute. Rocks or debris could be  
throwninto the eyes and face and cause seri-  
ous injury or blindness.  
WARNING: Inspect the area where  
the unit is to be used. Remove objects that  
could be thrown or damage the unit. Some  
objects may be hidden by fallen snow -- be  
alert for the possibility.  
WARNING: To prevent serious inju-  
ry, do not use more than one boom extension  
with a pole pruner attachment.  
S Direct material discharge away from glass  
enclosures, automobiles, etc.  
WARNING: Keep the pruner away  
from power lines or electrical wires.  
S Only use for pruning limbs or branches up  
to 4 inches in diameter.  
S Do not operate the unit faster than the  
speed needed to prune. Do not run theunit  
at high speed when not pruning.  
S Always stop the unit when work is delayed  
or whenwalking from onecutting locationto  
another.  
S If you strike or become entangledwith afor-  
eign object, stop the engine immediately  
and check for damage. Have any damage  
repaired by an authorized service dealer  
before attempting further operations. Dis-  
card blades that are bent, warped, cracked  
or broken.  
S Do not run engine at high speed while not  
removing snow.  
S Be attentive when using the snowthrower,  
and stay alert for holes in the terrain and  
other hidden hazards.  
S Make sure the rotor will spin freely before  
attaching the snowthrower to the power-  
head.  
S If the rotor will not rotatefreely due tofrozen  
ice, thaw the unit before thoroughly before  
attempting to operate under power.  
S Keep the rotor clear of debris.  
S Do not throw snow near other people. The  
snow thrower could propel small objects at  
high speed causing injury.  
S After striking a foreign object, stop the en-  
gine, disconnect spark plug and inspect the  
snowthrower for damage and repair if nec-  
essary before restarting unit.  
S Never operate the snowthrower near glass  
enclosures, automobiles and trucks.  
S Never attempt to use the snowthrower on a  
roof.  
S Never operate the snowthrower near win-  
dow wells, dropoffs, etc.  
S Never discharge snow onto public roads or  
near moving traffic.  
S Clear snow from slopes by going up and  
down; never across. Use caution when  
changing directions. Never clear snow  
from steep slopes.  
S Let snowthrowerrun for a few minutes after  
clearing snow so moving parts do not  
freeze.  
S Stop the unit immediately if you feel exces-  
sive vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble.  
Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or  
damage before continuing. Contact an au-  
thorized service dealer for repair or re-  
placement of affected parts as necessary.  
SNOW THROWER SAFETY  
WARNING: Keep hands and feet  
away from the rotor when starting or running  
the engine. Never attempt to clear the rotor  
with the engine/motor running. Stop engine  
and disconnect spark plug before unclogging  
snow or debris from discharge chute or when  
adjusting vanes.  
S Look behind and use care when backing  
up. Exercise cautionto avoidslipping orfal-  
ling, especially when operating in reverse.  
S Know how to stop quickly.  
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ASSEMBLY  
WARNING: If received assembled,  
WARNING: Make sure the locking/  
release button is locked in the primary hole  
and the knob is securely tightened before op-  
eratingthe unit. All attachments aredesigned  
to be used in the primary hole.  
repeatall steps to ensure your unit is properly  
assembled and all fasteners are secure.  
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-  
aged parts.  
For optional attachments, see the AS-  
SEMBLY section of the applicable attach-  
ment instruction manual.  
ATTACHING SHIELD  
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts  
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.  
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 adjustments and testing  
done by the manufacturer.  
WARNING: The shield must be prop-  
erly installed. The shield provides partial protec-  
tion from the risk of thrown objects to the opera-  
tor 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. For proper  
orientation of shield, see KNOW YOUR TRIM-  
MER illustration in OPERATION section.  
1. Remove wing nut from shield.  
INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACH-  
MENT  
CAUTION: When installing trimmer attach-  
ment, place the unit on a flatsurface forstabil-  
ity.  
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob  
counterclockwise.  
2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.  
3. Pivot shield until boltpasses throughhole  
in bracket.  
Coupr  
LOOSEN  
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.  
Shipping  
protector  
Slot  
Shield  
Bracket  
Knob  
TIGHTEN  
2. Remove shipping protector from coupler.  
3. Remove the shaft cap from the trimmer  
attachment (if present).  
4. Position locking/release button of attach-  
ment into guide recess of coupler.  
5. Push the attachmentintothe coupleruntil  
the locking/release button snaps into the  
primary hole.  
6. Beforeusing theunit, tightenthe knobse-  
curely by turning clockwise.  
Wing  
Nut  
Line Limiter Blade  
ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE  
WARNING: When adjusting the assist  
handle, be sure it remains above the safety label  
and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.  
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.  
2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up-  
right position; retighten wing nut.  
Coupler  
Primary Hole  
Guide Recess  
Locking/  
Release  
Button  
Upper  
Shaft  
Lower  
Attachment  
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OPERATION  
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER  
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULENIT.  
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourselntrols  
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.  
Assist
Coupler  
Shaft  
Trimmer  
Head  
Starter  
Handle  
Shield  
Primer Bulb  
Line Limiter  
Blade  
Throttle Trigger  
Choke  
Lever  
Muffler  
ON/OFF SWITCH  
The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger  
handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the  
switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.  
CHOKE  
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine  
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by  
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE  
position. After the engine attempts to start, move  
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.  
Once engine has started, move the choke lever  
to the OFF CHOKE position.  
PRIMER BULB  
ThePRIMER BULBremoves air from thecar-  
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.  
This allows you to start the engine with fewer  
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer  
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to  
its original form.  
COUPLER  
The COUPLER enables optional attach-  
ments to be installed on the unit.  
mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4  
liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE  
automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will  
cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow  
instructions printed on container. Once oil is  
added to gasoline, shake container momentarily  
to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.  
Always read and follow the safety rules relating  
to fuel before fueling your unit.  
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE  
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel  
information in the safety rules before you be-  
gin. If you do not understandthe safety rules,  
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call  
1-800-554-6723.  
FUELING ENGINE  
IMPORTANT  
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly  
when refueling.  
Experience indicates that alcohol blended  
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or  
methanol)can attract moisture which leads to  
separationand formationof acids during stor-  
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system  
of an engine while in storage. To avoidengine  
problems, empty the fuel system before stor-  
age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,  
start the engineand let it rununtil the fuel lines  
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next  
season. Never use engine or carburetor  
cleanerproductsinthe fuel tank or permanent  
damage may occur. See the STORAGE sec-  
tion for additional information.  
HELPFUL TIP  
To obtain the correct oil mix  
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of  
2--cycle synthetic oil into  
one gallon of fresh gas.  
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded  
gasoline. Before operation, 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  
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and  
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by  
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6. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-  
gine sounds as if it is trying to start, butdo  
not pull rope more than 6 times.  
7. As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying  
to start, move choke lever to HALF  
CHOKE by aligning lever with position  
shown on decal (see illustration below).  
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT  
S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF  
switch to the OFF position.  
S If engine does not stop, move choke lever  
to FULL CHOKE position.  
Choke  
position  
decal  
ON/OFF Switch  
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT  
WARNING: Avoid any contact with  
the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious  
burns.  
8. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,  
but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine  
doesn’t start after 6 pulls (at the HALF  
CHOKE position), move the choke lever to  
the FULL CHOKE position and press the  
primer bulb 6 times. Squeeze and hold the  
throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2  
more times. Move the choke lever to the  
HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter  
rope until the engine runs, but no more than  
6 pulls. If the engine doesn’t start, repeat  
procedure 2 additional times.  
HELPFUL TIP  
If your engine still does not  
start after following these  
instructions, please call  
1--800--554--6723.  
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a  
warm engine after running out of  
fuel)  
NOTE: If engine still doesn’t start, it is  
probably flooded. Proceed to STARTING A  
FLOODED ENGINE.  
9. Oncetheenginestarts, allowit torun 10se-  
conds, then move the choke lever to OFF  
CHOKE by aligning lever with position  
shown on decal (see illustration below). Al-  
low the unit to run for 30 more seconds at  
OFF CHOKE before releasing the throttle  
trigger. NOTE: If engine dies with the  
choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position,  
move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE  
position and pull the rope until engine runs,  
but no more than 6 pulls.  
Starting Position  
Starter Handle  
Choke  
Lever  
Primer Bulb  
Choke  
position  
decal  
Muffler  
1. Set unit on a flat surface.  
2. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.  
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.  
4. Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE by  
aligning lever with position shown on de-  
cal (see illustration below).  
STARTING A WARM ENGINE  
1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.  
2. Move the choke lever to the HALF  
CHOKE position.  
3. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.  
Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until  
the engine runs smoothly.  
Choke  
position  
decal  
4. Pull starterropesharply until engineruns,  
but no more than 5 pulls.  
5. Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then  
movethe chokelever tothe OFFCHOKE  
position.  
NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter  
rope5morepulls. If enginestill doesnot run,it  
is probably flooded.  
5. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold  
through all remaining steps.  
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Primary Hole  
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE  
Flooded engines can be started by placing  
the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position;  
then, pull the rope to clear the engine of ex-  
cess fuel. This couldrequirepulling thestarter  
handle many times depending on how badly  
the unit is flooded.  
If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to  
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call  
1-800-554-6723.  
Coupler  
Guide Recess  
Locking/ Attachment  
Release  
Button  
Upper  
Shaft  
OPERATING THE COUPLER  
This model is equipped with a coupler which  
enables optional attachments to be installed.  
The optional attachments are:  
MODEL:  
Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPB1000E  
Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPB2000T  
Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPB3000B  
Brushcutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPB4000C  
Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP5000P  
WARNING: Make sure the locking/  
release button is locked in the primary hole  
and the knob is securely tightened before op-  
erating the unit.  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
It is recommended that the engine not be  
operated for longer than 1 minute at full  
throttle.  
OPERATING POSITION  
WARNING: Always stopunit anddis-  
connect spark plug beforeremoving or instal-  
ling attachments.  
ALWAYS WEAR:  
Eye Protection  
REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH-  
MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL AT-  
TACHMENTS)  
CAUTION: When removing or installing at-  
tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for  
stability.  
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob  
counterclockwise.  
Long Pants  
Heavy Shoes  
Upper Shaft  
Cut from your right to your left.  
Coupler  
LOOSEN  
Lower  
Attachment  
WARNING: Always wear eyeprotec-  
tion. Never lean over the trimmer head.  
Rocks ordebris canricochet or be throwninto  
eyes and face and cause blindness or other  
serious injury.  
Do not run the engine at a higher speed than  
necessary. The cutting line will cut efficiently  
whenthe engineis runat less than full throttle.  
At lower speeds, there is less engine noise  
and vibration. The cutting line will last longer  
and will be less likely to “weld” onto thespool.  
Always release the throttle trigger and allow  
the engine to return to idle speed when not  
cutting.  
TIGHTEN  
Knob  
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.  
Locking/Release  
Button  
To stop engine:  
Coupler  
Lower Attachment  
Upper Shaft  
S Release the throttle trigger.  
S Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF posi-  
tion.  
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE  
Thetrimmerline will advance approximately2  
inches (5 cm) each time the bottom of the  
trimmer headis tappedon the groundwith the  
engine running at full throttle.  
3. While securely holding the engine and  
upper shaft, pull the attachment straight  
out of the coupler.  
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH-  
MENTS  
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-  
ment (if present).  
2. Position locking/release button of attach-  
ment into guide recess of coupler.  
3. Push the attachmentintothe coupleruntil  
the locking/release button snaps into the  
primary hole.  
4. Beforeusing theunit, tightenthe knobse-  
curely by turning clockwise.  
The most efficient line length is the maximum  
length allowed by the line limiter.  
Always keep the shield in place when the tool  
is being operated.  
To advance line:  
S Operate the engine at full throttle.  
S Hold the trimmer headparallel to andabove  
the grassy area.  
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S Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly on  
the ground one time. Approximately 2 inches  
(5 cm) of line will be advanced with each tap.  
Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy  
area. Tapping on surfaces such as concrete  
or asphalt can cause excessive wear to the  
trimmer head.  
TRIMMING -- Hold the bottom of the trimmer  
head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground  
andat an angle. Allow only the tip of the line to  
make contact. Do not force trimmer line into  
work area.  
Trimming  
If the line is worn down to 2 inches (5 cm) or  
less, more than one tap will be required to ob-  
tain the most efficient line length.  
WARNING: Use only 0.080” (2 mm)  
diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad-  
vance properly and can cause serious injury.  
Do not use other materials such as wire,  
string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during  
cutting and become a dangerous missile that  
can cause serious injury.  
3 inches (8 cm)  
above ground  
SCALPING -- The scalping technique re-  
moves unwanted vegetation down to the  
ground. Hold the bottom of the trimmer head  
about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground and  
atanangle.Allow thetip ofthe line to strike the  
ground aroundtrees, posts, monuments, etc.  
This technique increases line wear.  
Scalping  
CUTTING METHODS  
WARNING: Use minimum speed  
anddo not crowdthe line whencuttingaround  
hard objects (rock, gravel, fence posts, etc.),  
whichcandamagethetrimmer head,become  
entangled in the line, or be thrown causing a  
serious hazard.  
S The tip of the line does the cutting. You will  
achieve the best performance and  
minimum line wear by not crowding the line  
into the cutting area. The right and wrong  
ways are shown below.  
MOWING -- Your trimmer is ideal for mowing  
in places conventional lawn mowers cannot  
reach. In the mowing position, keep the line  
parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the  
head into the ground as this can scalp the  
ground and damage the tool.  
Tip of the Line  
Line Crowded Into  
Work Area  
Does The Cutting  
Mowing  
Right  
Wrong  
S The line will easily remove grass and  
weedsfromaroundwalls, fences, treesand  
flower beds, but it also can cut the tender  
bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences.  
S For trimming or scalping, use less than full  
throttle to increase line life and decrease head  
wear, especially:  
SWEEPING -- The fanning action of the rotat-  
ing line can be used for a quick and easy  
clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above  
the surfaces being swept and move the tool  
from side to side.  
Swee
S During light duty cutting.  
S Near objects around which the line can  
wrap such as small posts, trees or fence  
wire.  
S For mowing or sweeping, use full throttlefor  
a good clean job.  
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MAINTENANCE  
1. Clean the cover and the area around it to  
keep dirt from falling into the carburetor  
chamber when the cover is removed.  
2. Remove parts by pressing button to re-  
lease air filter cover.  
WARNING: Disconnect the spark  
plug before performing maintenance except  
for carburetor adjustments.  
HELPFUL TIP  
NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or  
producing harmful evaporative emissions, do  
not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable  
solvent.  
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.  
4. Allow filter to dry.  
5. Replace parts.  
IMPORTANT: Have all  
repairs other than the rec-  
ommended maintenance  
described in the instruction  
manual performed by an  
authorized service dealer.  
If any dealer other than an authorized  
service dealer performs work on the  
product, Electrolux Home Products,  
Inc., may not pay for repairs under war-  
ranty. Itis yourresponsibility tomaintain  
and perform general maintenance.  
Air Filter  
Button  
Air Filter  
Cover  
CHECK FOR LOOSE  
FASTENERS AND PARTS  
S Spark Plug Boot  
S Air Filter  
S Housing Screws  
S Assist Handle Screw  
S Debris Shield  
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR  
WORN PARTS  
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-  
placement of damaged or worn parts.  
S ON/OFF Switch -- Ensure ON/OFF switch  
functions properly by moving the switch to  
the OFF position. Make sure engine stops;  
then restart engine and continue.  
S Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel  
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.  
S Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if  
debris shield is damaged.  
MUFFLER AND SPARK ARREST-  
ING SCREEN  
WARNING: The muffler on this prod-  
uct contains chemicals known to the State of  
California to cause cancer.  
As your unit is used, carbon deposits build up  
on the muffler and spark arresting screen.  
For normal homeowner use, however, the  
muffler and spark arresting screen will not re-  
quire any service. After 50 hours of use, we  
recommend that your muffler be serviced or  
replaced by your authorized service dealer.  
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND  
LABELS  
REPLACE SPARK PLUG  
Replace the spark plug each year to ensure  
the engine starts easier and runs better. Set  
spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Igni-  
tion timing is fixed and nonadjustable.  
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.  
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and  
discard.  
S After each use, inspect complete unit for  
loose or damagedparts. Clean theunit and  
labels using a damp cloth with a mild deter-  
gent.  
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.  
CLEAN AIR FILTER  
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-  
ance and increases fuel consumption and  
harmful emissions. Always clean after every  
5 hours of operation.  
3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark  
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch  
(19 mm) socket wrench.  
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.  
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS  
4. Insert ends of the lines about 1/2 inch (1  
cm) into the small holes on the inside of  
spool.  
REPLACING THE LINE  
1. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap  
button.  
2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool.  
3. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two  
lengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080! (2 mm) di-  
ameter Poulan PROr brand line.  
Spool  
Small  
Holes  
WARNING: Never use wire, rope,  
string, etc., which canbreak offandbecomea  
dangerous missile.  
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Make adjustments with the unit supported so  
the cutting attachment is off the ground and  
will not make contact with any object. Hold  
the unit by handwhile runningand makingad-  
justments. Keep all parts of your body away  
from the cutting attachment and muffler.  
Line exit holes  
Line in Notch  
Idle Speed Adjustment  
Allow engineto idle. Adjust speed until engine  
runs without trimmer head or any optional at-  
tachment moving or spinning (idle too fast) or  
engine stalling (idle speed too slow).  
S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to  
increase engine speed if engine stalls or  
dies.  
S Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to  
decrease engine speed if trimmer head or  
any optional attachment moves or spins at  
idle.  
Line in Notch  
Hub  
5. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the  
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows  
found on the spool.  
6. Push the lines into the notches, leaving 3  
to 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.  
7. Insert the lines into the the exit holes in  
the hub as shown in the illustration.  
8. Align the notches with the line exit holes.  
9. Push spool into hub until it snaps into  
place.  
WARNING: Recheck the idle speed  
after each adjustment. The trimmer head or  
any optional attachment must not move or  
spin at idle speedtoavoid serious injury tothe  
operator or others.  
10. Pull the lines extendingoutsideof thehub  
to release the lines from the notches.  
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT  
WARNING: Keep others away when  
making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer  
head or any optional attachment will be spin-  
ningduringmostofthis procedure. Wearyour  
protective equipment and observe all safety  
precautions. After making adjustments, the  
trimmer head or any optional attachment  
must not move/spin at idle speed.  
Air Filter  
Cover  
The carburetor has been carefully set at the  
factory. Adjustments may benecessary if you  
notice any of the following conditions:  
S Engine will not idle when the throttle is  
released.  
S The trimmer head or any optional  
attachment moves/spins at idle.  
Idle Speed  
Screw  
If you requirefurtherassistance or areunsure  
about performing this procedure, contact an  
authorized  
1--800--554--6723.  
service  
dealer  
or  
call  
STORAGE  
FUEL SYSTEM  
WARNING: Perform the following  
steps after each use:  
S Allow engine to cool beforestoring or trans-  
porting.  
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-  
TION section of this manual,see messagela-  
beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga-  
sohol in your engine.  
S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area  
where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or  
open flames from water heaters, electric  
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.  
S Store unit with all guards in place. Position  
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-  
dentally cause injury.  
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in  
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits  
during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline  
in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Fol-  
low the mix instructions found on stabilizer  
container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after  
adding stabilizer.  
S Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of  
children.  
HELPFUL TIP  
During storageof your gas/  
oil mixture, the oil will sepa-  
rate from the gas.  
We recommend that you  
shake the gas can weekly  
to insure proper blending of  
the gas and oil.  
SEASONAL STORAGE  
Prepareunit for storage at end of season or if  
it will not be used for 30 days or more.  
If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:  
S Clean the entire unit before lengthy  
storage.  
S Store in a clean dry area.  
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces.  
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ENGINE  
OTHER  
S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoonof  
40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through  
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the  
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.  
S Replace spark plug with new one of recom-  
mended type and heat range.  
S Do not store gasoline from one season to  
another.  
S Replace your gasoline can if it starts torust.  
S Clean air filter.  
S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,  
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,  
or worn parts.  
S At the beginning of the next season, use  
only fresh fuel having thepropergasolineto  
oil ratio.  
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE  
WARNING: Always stop unitand disconnectspark plugbeforeperformingall ofthe  
recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.  
TROUBLE  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Engine will not  
start.  
1. Move ON/OFF switch to ON.  
1. ON/OFF switch in  
OFF position.  
2. Engine flooded.  
2. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in  
Operation Section.  
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.  
4. Install new spark plug.  
3. Fuel tank empty.  
4. Spark plug not firing.  
5. Fuel not reaching  
carburetor.  
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.  
Check for kinked or split fuel line;  
repair or replace.  
6. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
6. Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
Engine will  
not idle  
properly.  
1. Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
2. Crankshaft seals worn.  
3. Compression low.  
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in  
Service and Adjustments Section.  
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
1. Air filter dirty.  
1. Clean or replace air filter.  
2. Clean or replace plug  
and regap.  
Engine will not  
accelerate,  
lacks power,  
or dies under  
a load.  
2. Spark plug fouled.  
3. Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
4. Carbon build-up on  
muffler outlet screen.  
5. Compression low.  
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
Engine  
1. Choke partially on.  
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.  
1. Adjust choke.  
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with  
correct fuel mixture.  
smokes  
excessively.  
3. Air filter dirty.  
4. Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
3. Clean or replace air filter.  
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation  
section.  
2. Replace with correct spark plug.  
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
Engine runs  
hot.  
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.  
2. Spark plug incorrect.  
3. Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
4. Carbon build-up on  
muffler outlet screen.  
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,  
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.  
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.  
The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-  
UCTS, INC., is to continuously improve its  
products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME  
PRODUCTS, INC., reserves the right to  
change, modify, or discontinue models, de-  
signs, specifications, and accessories of all  
products at any time without notice or obliga-  
tion to any purchaser.  
warrants to the original purchaser that each  
new Poulan PROr brand gasoline tool or at-  
tachment is free from defects in material and  
workmanship and agrees to repair or replace  
under this warranty any defective 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 warrantyis not transferableand doesnot  
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, INC., for this tool. Addi-  
tionally, this warranty does not cover tune-  
ups, spark plugs, filters, cutting line, or rotat-  
ing head parts that will wear and require  
replacement with reasonable use during the  
warranty period. This warranty does not cov-  
er predelivery setup or normal adjustments  
explained in the instruction manual.  
U.S. EPA/CALIFORNIA/ENVIRONMENT CANADA  
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT  
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA-  
TIONS: The U.S. Environmental Protection  
Agency, California Air Resources Board, Envi-  
ronment Canada and ELECTROLUX HOME  
PRODUCTS, INC., are pleased to explain the  
emissions control system warranty on your year  
2002--2004 small off--road engine. In California,  
all small off--road engines must be designed,  
built, and equipped to meet the State’s stringent  
anti--smog standards. ELECTROLUX HOME  
PRODUCTS, INC., 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. Your  
emission control system includes parts such as  
the carburetor and the ignition system. Where a  
warrantable condition exists, ELECTROLUX  
HOME PRODUCTS, INC., will repair your small  
off--road engine engine at no cost to you. Ex-  
penses covered under warranty include diagno-  
sis, parts and labor. MANUFACTURER’S  
WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions  
related part on your engine (as listed under  
Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is defec-  
tive or a defect in the materials or workmanship  
of the engine causes the failure of such an emis-  
sion related part, the part will be repaired or re-  
placed by ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-  
UCTS, INC. OWNER’S WARRANTY  
RESPONSIBILITIES: As the small off--road en-  
gine engine owner, you are responsible for the  
performance of the required maintenance listed  
in your instruction manual. ELECTROLUX  
HOME PRODUCTS, INC., recommends that  
you retain all receipts covering maintenance on  
your small off--road engine, but ELECTROLUX  
HOME PRODUCTS, INC., cannot deny war-  
ranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your  
failure to ensure the performance of all sched-  
uled maintenance. As the small off--road en-  
gine engine owner, you should be aware that  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,  
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 engineto anELECTRO-  
LUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., authorized re-  
pair center as soon as a problem exists.  
Warranty repairs should be completed in a rea-  
sonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.  
If you have any questions regarding your war-  
ranty rights andresponsibilities, you shouldcon-  
tact your nearest authorized service center or  
call ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,  
at 1--800--554--6723. WARRANTY COM-  
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period be-  
gins on the date the small off--road engine is  
purchased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This  
warranty shall be for a period of two years from  
the initial date of purchase. WHAT IS COV-  
ERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF  
PARTS. Repair or replacement of any war-  
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ranted part will be performed at no charge to the  
owner at an approved ELECTROLUX HOME  
PRODUCTS, INC., servicing center. If you  
have any questions regarding your warranty  
rights and responsibilities, you should contact  
your nearest authorized service center or call  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., at  
1--800--554--6723. WARRANTY PERIOD: Any  
warranted part which is not scheduled for re-  
placement as required maintenance, or which is  
scheduled only for regular inspection to the ef-  
fect of “repair or replace as necessary” shall be  
warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part which  
is scheduled for replacement as required main-  
tenance shall be warranted for the period of time  
up to the first scheduled replacement point for  
that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be  
charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the  
determination that a warranted part is defective  
if the diagnostic work is performed at an ap-  
proved ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,  
INC., servicing center. CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES: ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-  
UCTS, INC., may be liable for damages to other  
engine components caused by the failure of a  
warranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS  
NOT COVERED: All failures caused by abuse,  
neglect, or improper maintenance are not cov-  
ered. ADD-ON OR MODIFIED PARTS: The  
use of add--on or modified parts can be grounds  
for disallowing a warranty claim. ELECTRO-  
LUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., is not liable to  
cover failures of warranted parts caused by the  
use of add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE  
A CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding  
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you  
should contact your nearest authorized service  
center or call ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-  
UCTS, INC., at 1--800--554--6723. WHERE TO  
GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty ser-  
vices or repairs shall be provided at all ELEC-  
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., service  
centers. Call: 1--800--554--6723. MAINTE-  
NANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF  
EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any ELEC-  
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., approved  
replacement part used in the performance of  
any warranty maintenance or repair on emis-  
sion related parts will be provided without  
charge to the owner if the part is under warranty.  
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS  
LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark Plug  
(covered up to maintenance schedule), Ignition  
Module, Muffler including catalyst. MAINTE-  
NANCE STATEMENT: The owner is responsi-  
ble for the performance of all required mainte-  
nance as defined in the instruction manual.  
The information on the product label indicates to which standard your engine is certified.  
Example: (Year) EPA Phase I or Phase II and/or CALIFORNIA.  
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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