Poulan 545123649, SM4018 Your Warranty Rights and Obliga, Tions The U.S. Environmental Protection

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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 Poulan/WEED EATER are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your year 2005 and later 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. Poulan/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 maintenance 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, Poulan/WEED EATER will repair your small off--road engine engine at no cost to you. Expenses covered under warranty in- clude 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. OWN-

ER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the small off--road engine engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your instruction manual. Poulan/WEED EATER recommends that you retain all receipts covering mainte- nance on your small off--road engine, but Pou- lan/WEED EATER cannot deny warranty sole- ly for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled main- tenance. As the small off--road engine engine owner, you should be aware that Poulan/ WEED EATER may deny you warranty cover- age if your small off--road engine engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse, neglect, im- proper maintenance, unapproved modifica- tions, or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer. You are responsible for presenting your small off-- road engine to a Poulan/WEED EATER autho- rized repair 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 and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Poulan/WEED EATER at

1--800--554--6723. WARRANTY COM- MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period begins 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 COVERED: REPAIR OR RE- PLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or replace-

ment of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved Poulan/ WEED EATER servicing center. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Poulan/WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723. WARRANTY PERIOD: 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 maintenance 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 Poulan/WEED EATER servicing cen- ter. CONSEQUENTIAL 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 questions re- garding your warranty rights and responsibili- ties, you should contact your nearest autho- rized service center or call Poulan/WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723. WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty ser- vices or repairs shall be provided at all Poulan/ WEED EATER service centers. Call: 1--800--554--6723 MAINTENANCE, RE-

PLACEMENT 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. EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Car- buretor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module, Muffler including catalyst. MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner is responsible for the performance of all required maintenance as defined in the instruction manual.

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Contents 545123649 8/25/06 Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’InstructionsPlan Ahead Identification of SymbolsSafety Rules Maintain Your SAW in Good Working Order Operate Your SAW SafelyHandle Fuel with Caution KickbackReduce the Chance of Kickback Kickback Safety FeaturesMaintain Control Avoid Obstructions Clear The Working AreaComputed kickback angle CKA Table Chain Brake and CKA AngleCKA without chain brake SM4018Inside view Chain Brake Adjustment located on Chain Brake AssemblyAttaching the BAR & Chain If not Already attachedDrive Links Place chain onto the sprocket Adjusting the tensionCutters Know Your SAW ON/STOP SwitchThrottle Trigger Throttle LockoutFueling Engine StartingBAR and Chain Lubrication Important Points to RememberImportant Points Cutting MethodsStarting a Warm Engine Felling Large Trees Tree Felling TechniquesNotch CUT and Felling the Tree Ger than 30 seconds at full throttleCutting a Fallen Tree Bucking Using a LOG or Support StandTypes of Cutting Used for Bucking Bucking Without a SupportPruning ServiceLimbing and Pruning Important Points LimbingCleaning the Spark ARREST- ING Screen Cleaning the air filterCarburetor Adjustment Inspect Muffler and Spark Arresting ScreenNeed ASSISTANCE? Empty fuel tank and refill with Limited WarrantyLoad Adjustment Engine Tions The U.S. Environmental Protection Your Warranty Rights and ObligaIntermediate 125 hours Extended 300 hours

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