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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
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TWIST--N--EDGE
TE 450 LE
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.
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Augusta, GA 30907
530086413
4/24/02
Copyright E2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
vice. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that
your muffler be serviced or replaced by your au-
thorized service dealer.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area before
each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown
by or become entangled in line. Hard objects
can damage trimmer head and be thrown
causing serious injury.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Make sure your unit is
properly assembled and all fasteners are se-
cure.
ATTACHING THE HANDLE
S Use only for trimming, mowing, edging and
sweeping. Do not use for pruning or hedge
trimming.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
S Keep all parts of your body away from spin-
ning line and muffler. Keep engine below
waist level. A hot muffler can cause serious
burns.
S Cutting with the line on left side of the shield
will throw debris away from the operator.
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
Groove
S Assemble handle to the unit as shown;
make sure bottom of handle is seated in the
groove in the trigger housing.
NOTE: Wing nut must be assembled on the
side of the unit opposite the operator’s position.
S Pivot handle to a comfortable position.
Tighten handle securely.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before
storing or transporting in vehicle.
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-
porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the car-
buretor by starting the engine and letting it
run until it stops.
S Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va-
pors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be prop-
erly installed. The shield provides partial
protection from the risk of thrown objects to
the operator and others and is equipped with
a line limiter blade which cuts excess line to
the proper length. The line limiter blade (on
underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
S Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acci-
dentally cause injury. Unit can be hung by
the tube.
S Store the unit out of the 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 abnor-
mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather
has been linked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling
in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the
use of this tool and seek medical attention. An
anti-vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users who oper-
ate power tools on a continual and regular basis
must monitor closely their physical condition
and the condition of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark ar-
resting screen which meets the requirements of
California Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest
land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine,
Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washing-
ton require by law that many internal combus-
tion engines be equipped with a spark arresting
screen. If you operate in a locale where such
S Remove wing nut from shield.
S Insert bracket into slot as shown.
S Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole
in bracket.
S Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Slot
Shield
Bracket
Wing
Nut
Line Limiter Blade
FUEL YOUR UNIT
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
regulations exist, you are legally responsible for This engine is certified to operate on un-
maintaining the operating condition of these leaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed
parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. with a good quality synthetic 2--cycle air--
For normal homeowner use, the muffler and cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a
spark arresting screen will not require any ser- ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand syn-
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thetic oil is recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is ob-
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon
of unleaded gasoline). When mixing fuel fol-
low the instructions printed on the container.
Always read and follow the safety rules under
FUEL SAFETY.
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Eye
Protection
STARTING
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
To stop engine, move ON/OFF switch to the
OFF position.
Cut from your right to your left.
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cut-
ting head lightly on the ground while engine is
running at full speed. A metal blade attached
to the shield will cut the line to the proper
length.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
Starting Position
TWIST--N--EDGE
S Pull the tab toward the engine.
S Twist the tube to the edging position;
release the tab.
Choke lever
Muffler
Trigger
Primer Bulb
REPLACING THE LINE
WARNING: The trimmer head will
turn while starting the engine. A hot muffler
can cause serious burns.
S Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap but-
ton.
S Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
S Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut a
length of 20 feet of 0.080” (2 mm) diameter
Poulan/Weed Eaterr brand line. Never use
wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off
and become a dangerous missile.
S Insert one end of the line about 1/2 inch (1
cm) into the small hole on the inside of
spool.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
S Set unit on a flat surface.
S Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi-
tion.
S Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
through all remaining steps.
Small
Hole
S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.
S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-
tion.
Spool
S Pull starter rope handle no more than 6
pulls, until engine runs.
S Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move
choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
Line in Notch
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
S Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
S Move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
S Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.
S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow
instructions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE.
Hub
Line exit hole
USING YOUR UNIT
S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow
found on the spool.
S Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5
inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
It is recommended that the engine not be
operated for longer than 1 minute at full
throttle.
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S Insert the line into the the exit hole in the hub We recommend all service and adjustments
as shown in the illustration.
not listed in this manual be performed by an
authorized service dealer.
S Align the notch with the line exit hole.
S Push spool into hub until it snaps into place.
S Pull the line extending outside of the hub to
release it from the notch.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task.
We recommend that you take your unit to an
authorized service dealer. Damage will occur
if you turn the needles beyond the limiter
stops.
SERVICE
WARNING: The muffler on this prod-
uct contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
IGNITION TIMING
The ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.
SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham-
pion RCJ--7Y plug. Spark plug gap is 0.025”.
WARNING: Muffler is very hot during
and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al-
low combustible material such as dry grass or
fuel to do so.
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 ON/OFF switch in OFF
S Move ON/OFF switch to ON.
position.
start.
S Engine flooded.
S See “Starting.”
S Fuel tank empty.
S Spark plug not firing.
S Fuel not reaching carburetor.
S Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
S Install new spark plug.
S Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Engine will not S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S Throttle trigger screw too
tight.
S Loosen screw.
idle properly.
Engine will not S Air filter dirty.
S Clean or replace air filter.
S Spark plug fouled.
S Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Engine
S Fuel mixture incorrect.
S Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
smokes
S Air filter dirty.
S Clean or replace air filter.
excessively.
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Line does not
advance or
breaks while
cutting.
S Check line routing.
S Line improperly routed in head.
S Line improperly wound on
spool.
S Rewind line tightly and evenly.
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
S Line size incorrect.
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
S Replace with correct spool.
S Cut with tip of line fully extended.
Line welds
onto spool.
S Line size incorrect.
S Incorrect spool.
S Line is being crowded against
material being cut.
Line pulls
back into
head.
S Remove spool and pull 4 inches
(10 cm) of line outside of head.
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
S Too little line outside of head.
S Line size incorrect.
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U.S. EPA/CALIFORNIA
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STATEMENT
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YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA-
TIONS: The U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency/California Air Resources Board and
POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVISION OF WCI
OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are pleased to ex-
plain the emissions control system warranty on
your year 2000--2003 small off--road engine. In
California, all new small off--road engines must
be designed, built, and equipped to meet the
State’s stringent anti--smog standards. POU-
LAN/WEED EATER must warrant the emission
control system on your small off--road engine for
the periods of time listed below provided there
has been no abuse, neglect, or improper main-
tenance of your small off--road engine engine.
Your emission control system includes parts
such as the carburetor and the ignition system.
Where a warrantable condition exists, POU-
LAN/WEED EATER will repair your small off--
road engine engine at no cost to you. Expenses
covered under warranty include diagnosis,
parts and labor. MANUFACTURER’S WAR-
RANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions related
part on your engine (as listed under Emissions
Control Warranty Parts List) is defective or a de-
fect in the materials or workmanship of the en-
gine causes the failure of such an emission re-
lated part, the part will be repaired or replaced
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
warrants to the original purchaser that each
new Poulan brand gasoline tool or attach-
ment 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 warranty is not transferable and does not
cover damage or liability caused by improper
handling, improper maintenance, or the use
of accessories and/or attachments not spe-
cifically recommended by ELECTROLUX
HOME PRODUCTS, INC., for this tool. Addi-
tionally, 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 period.
This warranty does not cover predelivery set-
up or normal adjustments explained in the in-
struction manual.
by POULAN/WEED EATER.
OWNER’S
WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the
small off--road engine engine owner, you are re-
sponsible for the performance of the required
maintenance listed in your instruction manual.
POULAN/WEED EATER recommends that
you retain all receipts covering maintenance on
your small off--road engine, but POULAN/
WEED EATER cannot deny warranty solely for
the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure
the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
As the small off--road engine engine owner, you
should be aware that POULAN/WEED EATER
may deny you warranty coverage if your small
off--road engine engine or a part of it has failed
due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance,
unapproved modifications, or the use of parts
not made or approved by the original equipment
manufacturer. You are responsible for present-
ing your small off--road engine to a POULAN/
WEED EATER authorized repair center as
soon as a problem exists. Warranty repairs
should be completed in a reasonable amount of
time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any
questions regarding your warranty rights and re-
sponsibilities, you should contact your nearest
authorized service center or call POULAN/
WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723. WAR-
RANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE: The war-
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- ranty period begins on the date the small
signs, specifications, and accessories of all off--road engine is purchased. LENGTH OF
products at any time without notice or obliga- COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a peri-
tion to any purchaser.
od of two years from the initial date of purchase.
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WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR RE-
not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED
PLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or replace-
PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts
ment of any warranted part will be performed at can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
no charge to the owner at an approved POU- POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to cover
LAN/WEED EATER servicing center. If you
have any questions regarding your warranty
failures of warranted parts caused by the use of
add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A
rights and responsibilities, you should contact CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding
your nearest authorized service center or call your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
POULAN/WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723 should contact your nearest authorized service
WARRANTY PERIOD: Any warranted part
center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
which is not scheduled for replacement as re- 1--800--554--6723. WHERE TO GET WAR-
quired maintenance, or which is scheduled only RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re-
for regular inspection to the effect of “repair or pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/WEED
replace as necessary” shall be warranted for 2
years. Any warranted part which is scheduled
EATER service centers. call: 1--800--554--6723
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND RE-
for replacement as required maintenance shall PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any
be warranted for the period of time up to the first POULAN/WEED EATER approved replace-
scheduled replacement point for that part. ment part used in the performance of any war-
DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be charged
ranty maintenance or repair on emission related
for diagnostic labor which leads to the deter- parts will be provided without charge to the own-
mination that a warranted part is defective if the er if the part is under warranty. EMISSION
diagnostic work is performed at an approved CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Car-
POULAN/WEED EATER servicing center.
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: POULAN/
buretor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered
up to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module,
WEED EATER may be liable for damages to Muffler including catalyst. MAINTENANCE
other engine components caused by the failure STATEMENT: The owner is responsible for the
of a warranted part still under warranty. WHAT performance of all required maintenance as de-
IS NOT COVERED: All failures caused by
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are
fined in the instruction manual.
This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use:
Moderate (50 hours)
Intermediate (125 hours)
Extended (300 hours)
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