Poulan Blower 452 MVB User Manual

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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  
MANUEL IMPORTANT -- À Conserver  
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  
Operators 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 operators 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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