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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
452 MVB
IMPORTANT MANUAL -- Do not throw away
MANUAL IMPORTANTE -- No lo descarte
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WARNING: Read the operator’s manual and follow all
warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury. Always wear eye protection.
ADVERTENCIA: Lea el manual del operador y siga todas
las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. El no
hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.
AVERTISSEMENT: Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien
respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions
de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des
blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products, Augusta, GA 30907
WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
530087725
7/28/00
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
D Have all maintenance other than the rec-
ommended procedures described in the
Operator’s Manual performed by your
Service Dealer.
ASSEMBLY
PREPARATION
D Disconnect spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjust-
ments.
WARNING: Stop the engine and be
sure the impeller blades have stopped turn-
ing before opening the vacuum inlet door or
attempting to insert or remove the vacuum
tubes. The rotating blades can cause seri-
ous injury.
D Use only recommended POULAN PRO
replacement parts; use of any other parts
may void your warranty and cause dam-
age to your unit.
D Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit.
Use up fuel left in carburetor by starting the
engine and letting it run until it stops.
D Do not use any accessory or attachment
other than those recommended by the
manufacturer for use with your unit.
D Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
WARNING: If you receive your unit
assembled, check each step to insure your
unit is properly assembled. Follow all safety
information in the manual and on the unit.
BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY
D Assemble the blower tube and nozzle to
the unit (turn clockwise to tighten).
D Store in a dry area out of reach of children.
SPECIAL NOTICE: For users on U.S.
Forest Land and in some states, including
California(Public Resources Codes 4442
and 4443), Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington: Certain in-
ternal combustion engines operated on for-
est, brush, and/or grass covered land in the
above areas are required to be equipped
with a spark arrestor, maintained in effective
working order, or the engine must be con-
structed, equipped, and maintained for the
prevention of fire. Check with your state or
local authorities for regulations pertaining to
these requirements. Failure to follow these
requirements is a violation of the law. This
unit is not factory equipped with a spark ar-
restor; however, a spark arrestor is available
as an optional part. If a spark arrestor is re-
quired in your area, contact your Authorized
Service Dealer for the correct kit. The spark
arrestor, blower tubes, and nozzles must be
assembled to the unit to be in full compliance
with the regulations.
Blow
Outle
Blower
Tube
Nozzle
SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY
(for blower use only)
D Pass the shoulder strap over your head
and onto your left shoulder.
D Snap the hook onto the retainer on the top
handle.
Retainer
VACUUM BAG ASSEMBLY
D Open the zipper on the vacuum bag and in-
sert the elbow tube.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood ves-
sel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands,
and joints of people prone to circulation dis-
orders or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use
in cold weather has been linked to blood ves-
sel damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss of strength, change in skin color or tex-
ture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or
joints, discontinue the use of this tool and
seek medical attention. An antivibration sys-
tem does not guarantee the avoidance of
these problems. Users who operate power
tools on a continual and regular basis must
monitor closely their physical condition and
the condition of this tool.
D Push the end of the elbow tube with the
grooves through the small bag tube open-
ing. Make sure the bag tube opening is
flush against large raised rib on the tube.
D Close the zipper on the bag. Make sure the
zipper is closed completely and the zipper
seam is tucked toward inside of the bag.
Bag Tube
Opening
Raised Rib
Zipper
Opening
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VACUUM TUBE ASSEMBLY
D Remove the blower tube from the engine.
D Insert a screwdriver into the latch area on
the vacuum inlet cover.
D Gently tilt the tip of the screwdriver forward
toward blower outlet while pulling up on the
vacuum inlet cover with your other hand.
D Hold the vacuum inlet cover open until up-
per vacuum tube is installed.
Blower
Outlet
Latch Area
Latch Area
Vacuum
Inlet
Cover
USING YOUR UNIT
YOU MUST make sure the tubes are secure
before using the unit.
Eye
D Assemble upper vacuum to unit; turn
clockwise to tighten.
Pro
D Align slanted end of lower vacuum tube as
shown. Push lower vacuum tube into up-
per vacuum tube.
D Insert the elbow tube into the blower outlet.
Make sure elbow tube is curved to the left.
D Turn tube counterclockwise to tighten.
Elbow Tube
Curved To
The Left
BLOWER
VACUUM
OPERATING TIPS
D To reduce the risk of hearing loss associat-
ed with sound level(s), hearing protection
is required.
D To reduce the risk of injury associated with
contacting rotating parts, stop the engine
before installing or removing attachments.
Do not operate without guards in place.
D Operate power equipment only at reason-
able hours--not early in the morning or late
at night when people might be disturbed.
Comply with times listed in local ordi-
nances. Usual recommendations are 9:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Satur-
day.
Vacuum Inlet Cover
Vacuum Inlet
D When converting back to the blower fea-
ture, make sure that the latch on the vacu-
um inlet cover is securely fastened.
SHOULDER STRAP ADJUSTMENT
(for vacuum bag)
D Hold the unit as shown below.
D Pass the shoulder strap over your head
and onto your left shoulder.
D To reduce noise levels, limit the number of
pieces of equipment used at any one time.
D To reduce noise levels, operate power
blowers at the lowest possible throttle
speed to do the job.
D Snap the hook onto the retainer on the top
handle.
D Extend your right arm toward the rear of
the vacuum bag.
D Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris
before blowing.
D Adjust shoulder strap until the vacuum
bag/shoulder strap seam lies between
your thumb and index finger.
D In dusty conditions, slightly dampen sur-
faces or use a mister attachment when
water is available.
D Make sure air flows freely from the elbow
tube into bag. If bag is kinked, the unit will
not operate properly.
D Conserve water by using power blowers
instead of hoses for many lawn and gar-
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den applications, including areas such as
gutters, screens, patios, grills, porches,
and gardens.
D Watch out for children, pets, open win-
dows, or freshly washed cars. Blow debris
away safely,
Switch
Throttle
Trigger
D Use the full blower nozzle extension so the
air stream can work close to the ground.
D After using blowers and other equipment,
CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris in trash re-
ceptacles.
Throttle
Lock
Choke Lever
(shown in HALF CHOKE position)
FUELING
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed
with a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine
oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.
Poulan/Weed Eater brand oil is recom-
mended. (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing
3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline). When mixing fuel follow the
instructions printed on the container. Always
read and follow safety rules under HANDLE
FUEL WITH CAUTION in the SAFETY
RULES section.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
D Move switch to the ON position.
D Activate the throttle lock as follows:
D squeeze and hold throttle trigger;
D press and hold throttle lock, then
D release the throttle trigger
D Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position.
D Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine attempts to run, but NO MORE THAN 6
PULLS.
LISTEN: The engine may sound as if it is
trying to start before the 6th pull. This
sound may be hard to hear. If so, go to the
next step immediately.
D Move choke to HALF CHOKE position.
D Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.
NOTE: If engine has not started after 6
pulls, repeat all of the above steps.
D Allow engine to run for 10 to 15 seconds,
then move choke to OFF CHOKE position.
D Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to
release the throttle lock.
STARTING
TO STOP THE ENGINE:
D To stop the engine, move ON/STOP
switch to the STOP position.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE:
D Fuel the engine. Move at least 10 feet (3
meters) away from the fueling site.
D Hold the unit in the starting position as
shown. Make sure the blower end is di-
rected away from people, animals, glass,
and solid objects.
NOTE: If engine dies with choke at OFF
CHOKE position, move the choke to the HALF
CHOKE position and pull the starter rope han-
dle 5 more times. If engine does not start and
operate properly, refer to CARBURETOR AD-
JUSTMENTS.
STARTING POSITIO
D To stop engine, move the switch to the
STOP position.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE:
D Move switch to the ON position.
D Move choke to HALF CHOKE position.
D Activate the throttle lock.
BLOWER
VACUUM
D Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.
D Move choke to OFF CHOKE position. Then,
squeeze and release the throttle trigger to
release the throttle lock.
NOTE: If engine does not run after 5 pulls, it
is probably flooded. Wait a few minutes and
repeat procedure with choke at OFF CHOKE.
WARNING: When starting engine,
hold the unit as illustrated. Do not set unit on
any surface except a clean, hard area when
starting engine or while engine is running.
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass,
etc. could be picked up by the air intake and
thrown out through the discharge opening,
damaging the unit or property, or causing se-
rious injury to bystanders or the operator.
D To stop engine, move switch to STOP posi-
tion.
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cated task. We recommend that you take
your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.
Damage will occur if you turn the needles be-
yond the limiter stops.
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
SERVICE
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug yearly using a Champion
RCJ-8Y spark plug. Spark plug gap is .025”.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
IGNITION TIMING
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter
caps. Carburetor adjustment is a compli-
Ignition timing is fixed, nonadjustable.
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
Engine will not S Engine flooded.
S See “Starting Instructions.”
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 Compression low.
S Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
Engine will not S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S Crankshaft seals worn.
S Compression low.
S Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
S Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
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.”
S Carbon build up.
S Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
S Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
S Compression low.
Engine
S Choke partially on.
S Adjust choke.
S Fuel mixture incorrect.
S Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
smokes
excessively.
S Air filter dirty.
S Clean or replace air filter.
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Engine
runs hot.
S Fuel mixture incorrect.
S See “Fueling Your Unit.”
S Spark plug incorrect.
S Replace with correct spark plug.
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S Carbon build up.
S Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
Need Assistance? Call 1-800-554-6723.
Need a Service Part? Contact your retailer.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
This warranty is not transferable and does
not cover damage or liability caused by im-
proper handling, improper maintenance, or
the use of accessories and/or attachments
not specifically recommended by ELEC-
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS 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 replacement
with reasonable use during the warranty pe-
riod. This warranty does not cover predeliv-
ery setup or normal adjustments explained in
the operator’s manual.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, Divi-
sion WCI Outdoor Products, Inc., warrants
to the original purchaser that each new
Weed Eater or Poulan PRO brand gasoline
tool or attachment is free from defects in ma-
terial 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.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
2 YEARS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
household purposes.
60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
commercial, professional, or income pro-
ducing purposes.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
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WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-
PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.
aware that POULAN/WEED EATER may
deny you warranty coverage if your lawn and
garden equipment engine or a part of it has
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper main-
tenance, unapproved modifications, or the
use of parts not made or approved by the
original equipment manufacturer. You are
responsible for presenting your lawn and
garden equipment engine to a POULAN/
WEED EATER authorized repair center as
soon as a problem exists. Warranty repairs
should be completed in a reasonable amount
of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have
any questions regarding your warranty
rights and responsibilities, you should con-
tact your nearest authorized service center
or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
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’ policy
is to continuously improve its products.
Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME PRO-
DUCTS reserves the right to change, mod-
ify, or discontinue models, designs, specifi-
cations, and accessories of all products at
any time without notice or obligation to any
purchaser.
1--800--554--6723.
WARRANTY COM-
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period
begins on the date the lawn and garden
equipment engine is purchased. LENGTH
OF COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for
a period of two years from the initial date of
purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR
OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or
replacement of any warranted part will be
performed at no charge to the owner at an
approved POULAN/WEED EATER servic-
ing center. If you have any questions regard-
ing your warranty rights and responsibilities,
you should contact your nearest authorized
service center or call POULAN/WEED EAT-
ER at 1--800--554--6723 WARRANTY PE-
RIOD: Any warranted part which is not
scheduled for replacement as required
maintenance, or which is scheduled only for
regular inspection to the effect of “repair or
replace as necessary” shall be warranted for
2 years. Any warranted part which is sched-
uled for replacement as required mainte-
nance 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 war-
ranted part is defective if the diagnostic work
is performed at an approved POULAN/
WEED EATER servicing center. CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES: POULAN/WEED
EATER 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 covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED
PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts
can be grounds for disallowing a warranty
claim. POULAN/WEED EATER 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 ques-
tions regarding your warranty rights and re-
sponsibilities, you should contact your near-
est authorized service center or call POU-
LAN/WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723 .
WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:
Warranty services or repairs shall be provided
U.S. EPA
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-
LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental
Protection Agency and POULAN/WEED
EATER, DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR
PRODUCTS are pleased to explain the
emissions control system warranty on your
lawn and garden equipment engine. All new
utility and lawn and garden equipment en-
gines must be designed, built, and equipped
to meet the stringent anti--smog standards.
POULAN/WEED EATER must warrant the
emission control system on your lawn and
garden equipment engine for the periods of
time listed below provided there has been no
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of
your lawn and garden equipment engine.
Your emission control system includes parts
such as the carburetor and the ignition sys-
tem. Where a warrantable condition exits,
POULAN/WEED EATER will repair your
lawn and garden equipment engine at no
cost to you. Expenses covered under war-
ranty include diagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COV-
ERAGE: If any emissions related part on
your engine (as listed under Emissions Con-
trol Warranty Parts List) is defective or a de-
fect in the materials or workmanship of the
engine causes the failure of such an emis-
sion related part, the part will be repaired or
replaced by POULAN/WEED EATER.
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILI-
TIES: As the lawn and garden equipment en-
gine owner, you are responsible for the per-
formance of the required maintenance listed
in your Owner’s Manual. POULAN/WEED
EATER recommends that you retain all re-
ceipts covering maintenance on your lawn
and garden equipment engine, but POU-
LAN/WEED EATER cannot deny warranty
solely for the lack of receipts or for your fail-
ure to ensure the performance of all sched-
uled maintenance. As the lawn and garden
equipment engine owner, you should be
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at all POULAN/WEED EATER service cen-
ters. call: 1--800--554--6723 MAINTENANCE,
REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMIS-
SION RELATED PARTS: Any POULAN/
WEED EATER approved replacement part
used in the performance of any warranty
maintenance or repair on emission related
parts will be provided without charge to the
owner if the part is under warranty. EMIS-
SION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS
LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark
Plug (covered up to maintenance schedule),
Ignition Module. MAINTENANCE STATE-
MENT: The owner is responsible for the per-
formance of all required maintenance as de-
fined in the owner’s manual.
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