Weed Eater 530087645 Operator's Manual
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1. e Insert your right arm and head through the shoulder strap and allow it to rest on your left shoulder Make sure the danger sign is on your back and the hook is to the right side of your waist NOTE A one half twist is built in the shoul der strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the shoulder e Adjust the strap allowing the hook to be about 6 inches below the waist e Fasten the strap hook to the clamp located between the foam grip and the mounting block and lift the tool to the operating posi tion CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT You can configure your unit using a cutting head for grass and light weeds or a brush blade for cutting saplings and similar size ma terial Go to the section for the desired configuration and follow the instructions for assembling your unit ASSEMBLY INFORMATION TRIMMER HEAD al K De Utara ire ER M as TAWA a ee TRIMMER HEAD we NOTE If your unit has been assembled for brushblade use refer to the section AS SEMBLY INFORMATION FOR USING YOUR UNIT WITH A BRUSH BLADE and re verse the steps to remove the metal shield and blade before you mount the plastic shield and trimmer head ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD AND TRIMMER HEAD A 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 which cuts excess line to the prope2. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps Damage will occur if you turn the needles be yond the limiter caps Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task We recommend that you take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion CJ 8Y plug spark plug gap is 025 in IGNITION TIMING Ignition timing is fixed non adjustable NEED ASSISTANCE NEED ASSISTANCE Call 1 800 554 6723 for assistance NEED SERVICE PARTS Contact your dealer or call 1 800 554 6723 AWARNING Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that require unit to be operating Fuel not reaching carburetor Carburetor requires TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not e Engine flooded e See Starting Instructions start e Fuel tank empty e Fill tank with correct fuel mixture Spark plug not firing e Install new spark plug Check for dirty fuel filter replace Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace See Carburetor Adjustments adjustment Engine will not e Carburetor requires e See Carburetor Adjustments idle properly adjustment Throttle trigger problems Contact an Authorized Service Dealer Air filter dirty Engine will not Spark plug fouled Clean or replace air filter Clean or replace spark plug and re gap
3. HSIMSNA EATER Trademark Por favor no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra 9 Please do not return unit to retailer Veuillez ne pas retourner outil au d taillant 1 800 554 6723 www weedeater com Operator s Manual Manual del Operador Manuel de l utilisateur BC3100 TONVdS43 UL DANGER 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 del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instruc ciones de seguridad El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves AVERTISSEMENT Lire le manuel de l utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de s curit Tout d faut de le faire pourrait entrainer des blessures graves SIVONVHS Electrolux Home Products Augusta GA 30907 WCI Outdoor Products Inc 9900876797 QE SAFETY RULES A DANGER This power tool can be dangerous This unit can cause serious injury including amputation or blindness to the opera tor and others The warnings and safety instruc tions in this manual must be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using the unit The operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit Read the entire Operator s Manual be fore assembling and using the unit Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read under s
4. Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc CUTTING SAFETY Inspect the area to be cut before each use Remove objects rocks broken glass nails wire string etc which can be thrown or become entangled in the blade or trim mer head e Keep others including children animals by standers and helpers at least 50 feet 15 me ters away Stop engine immediately if you are approached Always keep engine on the right hand side of your body e Hold the unit firmly with both hands Keep firm footing and balance Do not over reach Keep blade or trimmer head below waist level e Do not raise engine above your waist Keep all parts of your body away from blade trimmer head and muffler when en gine is running e Cut from your right to your left e Use only for jobs explained in this manual TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE e Stop the unit before carrying e Keep muffler away from your body e Allow engine to cool and secure unit before storing or transporting it in a vehicle Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans porting the unit Use up fuel left in the carbu retor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va pors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water hea
5. See Carburetor Adjustments accelerate i lacks power or dies under a e Carburetor requires load adjustment Engine smokes e Fuel mixture incorrect excessively oie y e Air filter dirty e Carburetor requires adjustment Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel mixture Clean or replace air filter See Carburetor Adjustments Engine runs hot Fuel mixture incorrect e Spark plug incorrect e Carburetor requires Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel mixture Replace with correct spark plug See Carburetor Adjustments adjustment Line does not e Line improperly routed in e Check line routing advance or head breaks while e Line improperly would e Rewind line tightly and evenly cutting onto spool e Incorrect line size e Use only 0 080 diameter line e Not enough line outside e Pull 4 inches of line outside of head of head e Dirt buildup on cover e Clean cover Line welds e Incorrect line size e Use only 0 080 diameter line onto spool e Incorrect spool e Replace with correct spool e Line is being crowded e Cut with tip of line fully extended against material being cut Line pulls e Too little line outside of e Remove cover and pull 4 inches back into head of line outside of head head e Line size incorrect e Use only 0 080 diameter line 10 LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS Divi sion WCI Outdoor Products Inc
6. rope etc Wire can break off during cutting and become a dangerous missile that can cause serious injury OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WITH BRUSH BLADE e Blade Thrust is a reaction that only occurs when using a bladed unit This reaction can cause serious injury such as amputation Carefully study this section It is important that you understand what causes blade thrust how you can reduce the chance of its occur ring and how you can remain in control of unit if blade thrust occurs e WHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST Blade Thrust can occur when the spinning blade contacts an object that it does not cut This contact causes the blade to stop for an instant and then suddenly move or thrust away from the object that was hit The thrusting re action can be violent enough to cause the op erator to be propelled in any direction and lose control of the unit The uncontrolled unit can cause serious injury if the blade contacts the operator or others WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS Blade thrust can occur without warning if the blade snags stalls or binds This is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut By using the unit properly the occurrence of blade thrust will be reduced and the operator will be less likely to lose control Cut only grass weeds and woody brush up to 2inches in diameter with the brush blade Do not let the blade contact material it can not cut such as stumps ro
7. 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 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 scheduled 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 approved POULAN WEED EATER servicing center 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 a
8. less engine noise and vibration The cutting line will last longer and will be less likely to weld onto the spool If the trimmer head does not turn when the en gine is in operation make sure the drive shaft housing is properly seated in engine shroud Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting ADVANCING THE TRIMMER LINE Trimmer line will advance approximately 2 in 5 cm each time the bottom of the trimmer head Is tapped on the ground with the engine running at full throttle The most efficient line length is the maximum length allowed by line limiter Always keep the shield in place when the tool is being operated To Advance Line e Operate the engine at full throttle e Hold the trimmer head parallel to and above the grassy area e Tap bottom of trimmer head lightly on the ground one time Approximately 2 in 6cm of line will be advanced with each tap A blade on the shield will cut the line to the correct length 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 If line is worn down to 2 in 6 cm or less more than one tap will be required to obtain the most efficient line length WARNING Use only 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
9. of ANSI Z87 1 Always wear face or dust mask if operation is dusty Always wear heavy long pants long sleeves boots and gloves Wear protec tive gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the blade Always wear foot protection barefoot or wear sandals Secure hair above shoulder length Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with loosely hanging ties straps tassels etc They can be caught in moving parts Being fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line Stay Alert Do not operate unit when you are tired ill or under influence of alcohol drugs or medication Watch what you are doing use common sense e Wear hearing protection Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building Breathing exhaust fumes can kill Keep handles free of oil and fuel e Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted shoulder strap with a blade See ASSEMBLY Do not go UNIT MAINTENANCE SAFETY Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use Look for and repair fuel leaks before use Keep unit in good working condition Throw away blades that are bent warped cracked broken or damaged in any other way Replace trimmer head parts that are cracked chipped broken or damaged in any other way before using the unit Maintain unit according to recommended procedures Keep blade sharp Keep cut ting line at the proper length Use
10. Stop STARTING YOUR ENGINE WARNING The blade or trimmer head will turn while starting the engine Avoid any contact with the muffler A hot muffler can cause serious burns NOTE A special feature called the Throttle Lock holds the throttle trigger in the depressed position during starting e Lock throttle trigger into the starting position by first pressing the lock out lever on the top of the control handle While the lock out lever is depressed squeeze and hold the throttle trigger Lock Button Lock out Lever Nr A Throttle Trigger A Throttle Trigger e Before releasing the throttle trigger press the lock button While this button is still de pressed release the throttle trigger NOTE This should allow the throttle trigger to remain in the depressed position for start ing You may want to practice this a few times before you first start the unit e DO NOT squeeze throttle trigger during starting otherwise it will be necessary to reset the throttle lock COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL e Rest engine and shield on ground support ing trimmer head off ground e Move the switch to the ON position e Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times e Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi tion Starter Handle Choke Primer Bulb Muffler e Activate the throttle lock Keep throttle trigger in the starting position until engine runs smoothly e Pull st
11. VE 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 modify or discontinue models designs specifica tions and accessories of all products at any time without notice or obligation to any pur chaser U S EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 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 engines 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 system Where a warrantable condition exits POULAN WEED EATER will repair your lawn and garden equipment engine at no cost to you Expenses covered under warranty include diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY COVERAGE If any emissions related part on your engine as listed under Emissions Control Warranty Parts List is defective or
12. a defect in the materials or workmanship of the engine causes the failure of such an emission related part the part will be repaired or replaced by POULAN WEED EATER OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner s Manual POULAN WEED EATER recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your lawn and garden equipment 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 lawn and garden equipment engine owner you should be 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 maintenance 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 contact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE The warranty 11 period begins on the
13. arter rope handle sharply 6 times e Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi tion e Pull starter rope sharply no more than 6 pulls until engine runs e Allow engine to run 10 seconds then move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position Allow unit to run for 30 more seconds at OFF CHOKE before releasing throttle trigger from the starting position Release throttle trigger by squeezing the trigger and then re leasing it STARTING A WARM ENGINE e Move the switch to the ON position Move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position e Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs e If engine does not start in 5 pulls follow in structions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE USING YOUR UNIT OPERATING POSITION Control Handle in Right Hand e Left arm extended with hand holding the handlebar grip Right hand holding control handle with fin gers on throttle trigger e Engine below waist level e Shoulder strap pad centered on left shoul der e Danger sign centered on your back Full weight of tool on left shoulder e Without operator bending over the blade or trimmer head is near and parallel to the ground and easily contacts material to be cut OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD Bring the engine to cutting speed before en tering the material to be cut Do not run engine at a higher speed than neces sary The cutting line will cut efficiently when the engine is run at less than full throttle At lower speeds there is
14. cks fences metal etc or clusters of hard woody brush having a diameter greater than 2 inches Keep the blade sharp A dull blade is more likely to snag and thrust Cut only at full throttle The blade will have maximum cutting power and is less likely to bind or stall Feed the blade deliberately and not too rapidly The blade can thrust away if it is fed too rapidly Cut only from your right to your left Swing ing the unit in the same direction as the blade spins increases the cutting action Use the shoulder strap and keep a firm grip on the unit with both hands A properly ad justed shoulder strap will support the weight of the unit freeing your arms and hands to control and guide the cutting mo tion Keep feet comfortably spread apart and braced for a possible sudden rapid thrust of unit Do not overreach Keep firm footing and balance Keep blade below waist level it will be eas ier to maintain control of unit Do not raise the engine above your waist as the blade can come dangerously close to your body Do not swing unit with such force that you are in danger of losing your balance Bring the engine to cutting speed before en tering the material to be cut If the blade does not turn when you squeeze the throttle trigger make sure tube is fully in serted into the engine Always release the throttle trigger and allow engine to return to idle speed when not cut ting The blade should not turn while t
15. dd 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 regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty services or repairs shall be provided at all POULAN WEED EATER service centers call 1 800 554 6723 MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION 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 Carburetor Ignition System Spark Plug covered up to maintenance schedule Ignition Module MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the performance of all required maintenance as defined in the owner s manual 12
16. e re installing an older blade and the writing has worn off use the following illustration as a guide Top view of blade Teeth on blade point in this direction NOTE The dust cup and retaining washer are located on the gearbox and not in the parts bag e Remove the retainer washer from the gear box and leave the dust cup on the gearbox NOTE It may be necessary to remove a plastic protective covering from the threaded shaft before removing the retain ing washer 4 Retainin Dust Cup lt lt Washer g e Install the blade over the threaded shaft ex tending from the gearbox between the dust cup and the retaining washer Make sure the raised part of the retaining washer is facing the gearbox and the raised area fits into the hole in the center of the blade e Slide the blade and retaining washer onto the shaft of the gearbox e Now place the cupped washer onto the shaft Make sure the cupped side of the washer is toward the blade e Install the blade nut by threading onto the shaft counterclockwise Shield A Dust Cup Threaded 7 Shaft Retaining Washer A WARNING Do not use any blades or fastening hardware other than the washers and nuts illustrated These parts must be provided by Weed Eater and installed as shown below Failure to use proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and seriously hurt you or others NOTE Make sure all parts are in place as il lustrated and the blade i
17. he en gine is running at idle If the blade turns at idle do not use your unit Refer to the Carburetor adjustment section or contact your Autho rized Service Dealer 10 o clock Cut using the 8 o clock i to 10 o clock position of the blade 8 o clock WARNING The operator or others must not try to clear away cut material with the engine running or the blade turning to avoid serious injury Stop engine and blade before removing materials wrapped around blade or tube REPLACING THE LINE e Press the lock tabs and remove the cover e Remove the lock ring tap button and spool Tap Button O Ve D Check the indexing teeth on the spool and hub for wear Use a clean cloth to wipe the inner outer surfaces of the spool and hub Use only 080 inch 2 mm diameter line Cut two lengths of line approximately 20 feet 6 m Insert line into the small hole in the spool Arrow on Spool Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the spool wind in direction of arrow found on spool Leave 4 6 inches 10 15 cm of line un wound Insert line into the line exit hole in the hub Push spool into hub Press spool down then turn it to catch spool tabs under gear tabs Re install the tap button lock ring and cov er Pull the end of the line to set spool in the op erating position SERVICE We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an Authorized Service Dealer
18. on the handlebar This de cal includes two arrows Position the han dlebar on the mounting bracket between these arrows e Position the bracket cover over the handle bar Again make sure the handlebar is be tween the arrows e Insert screws and hand tighten only These screws will be tightened later Bracket Cover Screw KO Handlebar Mounting Bracket ATTACHING THE CONTROL HANDLE TO THE HANDLEBAR NOTE Make sure the wire going to the con trol handle is routed below the tube and re mane on the right side of the handlebar and the tube Screw Hole e Slide handle onto the right side of the han dlebar and align the screw hole e Insert screw and tighten securely NOTE Make sure the control handle is on the right side of the unit as shown in the il lustration below and the On Stop switch is lo cated on the top of the control handle e Adjust the handlebar to the proper position and tighten the two screws you left loose during handlebar assembly Make sure these screws are securely tightened After attaching the control handle and tight ening the handlebar route the wire from the control handle through the slit in the bottom of the foam grip ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP WARNING Proper shoulder strap and handlebar adjustments before starting the engine are required e Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and balance before starting the engine or begin ning a cutting operation
19. only 0 080 2 mm diameter Weed Eater brand line Never use wire rope string etc Install required shield properly before using the unit Use the metal shield for all metal blade use Use the plastic shield for all line trimmer use Use only specified blade or trimmer head make sure it is properly installed and se curely fastened Never start engine with clutch shroud re moved The clutch can fly off and cause se rious injury Be sure blade or trimmer head stops turning when engine idles Disconnect the spark plug before perform ing maintenance except carburetor adjust ments Make carburetor adjustments with the low er end supported to prevent blade or trim mer line from contacting any object Hold unit by hand do not use the shoulder strap for support Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments Use only recommended Weed Eater ac cessories and replacement parts Have all maintenance and service not ex plained in this manual performed by your Au thorized Service Dealer FUEL SAFETY Mix and pour fuel outdoors Keep away from sparks or flames Use a container approved for fuel Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit or while using the unit Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine e Move atleast 10 feet 3 meters away from fu eling site before starting engine Stop engine and allow it to cool before re moving fuel cap Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit
20. r length The line limiter on underside of shield is sharp and can cut you e Remove wing nut from shield e Insert bracket into slot on shield e Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket e Tighten the wing nut securely e If your unit has a plastic cover over the threads on the threaded shaft remove the covering to expose the threads e Before installing the trimmer head make sure the dust cup and retaining washer are positioned on the gearbox as shown below Bracket So Slot BAU Wing Nut ve va Gearbox wae Shield Dust Cup ae Retaining Washer KZ NOTE Make sure all parts are properly installed as illustrated in the illustration before installing the trimmer head e Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by rotating the dust cup e Insert a hex wrench into aligned holes This will keep the shaft from turning while tight ening the trimmer head Hex Wrench e While holding the hex wrench in position thread trimmer head onto the shaft and tighten until secure NOTE The retaining washer must be posi tioned with the raised section facing toward the gearbox ASSEMBLY INFORMATION BRUSH BLADE NOTE If your unit has been assembled for trimmer head use refer to the section ATTACH ING THE PLASTIC SHIELD AND TRIMMER HEAD and reverse the steps to remove the plastic shield and trimmer head before you mount the metal shield and blade Store these par
21. rating condition of these parts Failure to do so is a violation of the law Refer to the SERVICE section for maintenance of the spark arrestor ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents for the following e Brushcutter tube mounting screws 2 tube mounting nuts 2 control handle mounting screw 1 blade shield screws 4 handlebar screws 2 cupped washer 1 large nut for installing blade 1 long hex key wrench 1 short hex key wrench 1 bracket cover shield for use with blades shield for use with trimmer head semi automatic trimmer head shoulder strap with warning brush blade handlebar container of oil Examine parts for damage Do not use dam aged parts NOTE If you need assistance or find that parts are 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 ASSEMBLY WARNING If received assembled repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure TOOLS REQUIRED e 2 hex key wrenches provided e adjustable wrench or large pliers ATTACHING THE TUBE NOTE Illustrations within this section will help in identifying the assembly steps Be sure to read each section and review the illustrations before you begin NOTE A drive shaft is located in the center of the tube Make
22. s sandwiched be tween the dust cup and the retaining washer There should be no space between the blade and the dust cup or the retaining washer e Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by rotating the blade e Insert a hex wrench into the aligned holes This will keep the shaft from turning while tightening the blade nut Hex Wrench Tighten the blade nut firmly with a wrench while holding hex wrench in position e Remove the hex wrench e Turn blade by hand If the blade binds against the shield or appears to be uneven the blade is not centered and you must re install NOTE To remove blade insert hex wrench into aligned holes Un thread nut and remove 7 parts Be sure to store parts and instructions for future use FUEL YOUR UNIT This engine is certified to operate on unleaded 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 recommended A 40 1 ratio is ob tained 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 the safety rules under FUEL SAFETY STARTING STOPPING YOUR ENGINE e Move the ON STOP switch to the STOP position Toward the cutting head e If engine does not stop move choke to the FULL CHOKE position On Stop gt Switch Hd gt NS EN
23. sure this shaft does not fall out of the tube Dirt on the shaft will signifi cantly reduce the life of the unit If this shaft falls out clean relubricate and re install e Insert the 2 tube assembly screws and nuts as illustrated Keep loose at this time you will tighten them during a later step e Some units may include a plastic cover over the end of the tube If your unit includes any covering remove the cover at this time e Pull about 1 2 inch of the drive shaft out of the inside of the tube Pull about 1 2 inch from tube NOTE The end of the drive shaft is square This square end fits inside a square hole in a shaft inside the engine Look inside the end of the engine and you will see the square hole in the shaft NOTE The end of the tube has a groove that aligns with a ridge in the engine opening Lo cate the groove and ridge Ts Lis Ridge T Groove e Align the groove in the tube with the ridge in the engine opening Insert the tube into the opening e Firmly push the tube into engine until it will no longer go into the opening e Tighten the screws using one of the hex keys provided with the unit ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR A DANGER The barrier portion of the handlebar must be installed as shown to pro vide a barrier between operator and the spin ning blade NOTE Unlike a bicycle the handgrips on the handlebar point toward the front instead of to ward the back e Locate the decal
24. tand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit Never allow chil dren to use this unit A WARNING Follow all warnings and instructions Failure to do so can result in seri ous injury A DANGER Blade can thrust violently away from material it does not cut Blade thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs Keep people and animals 50 feet 15 meters away ALWAYS WEAR Eye GS Protection 28 E g Leg Guards Boots HE WARNING Trimmer line can throw objects violently You can be blinded or in jured Wear eye and leg protection Thrown Objects Hazard Zone Pi a 15 Meters A WARNING Hazard zone for thrown objects Blade Trimmer line can throw objects violently Others can be blinded or injured Keep people and animals 50 feet 15 meters away A WARNING Do not use trimmer head as a fastening device for the blade Stop coasting blade by contact with cut material WARNING The blade continues to spin after the throttle is released or engine is turned off The coasting blade can throw objects or seriously cut you if accidentally touched Stop the blade by contacting the left hand side of the coasting blade with material already cut OPERATOR SAFETY e Dress properly Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when op erating or performing maintenance on your unit safety glasses are available Eye protection should meet the requirements
25. ters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Store unit so the blade or line limiter cannot accidentally cause injury The unit can be hung by the tube e 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 weather has been linked to blood vessel dam age 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 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 SPECIAL NOTICE This unit is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the require ments of California Codes 4442 and 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 equipped with a spark arrestor screen If you operate in a locale where such regulations ex ist you are legally responsible for installing and maintaining the ope
26. ts for future use Never use the trimmer head with the metal blade installed ASSEMBLY OF THE METAL SHIELD A DANGER The metal shield must be properly installed on the tool anytime the tool is used with the blade The forward tip of the metal shield helps to reduce the occurrence of blade thrust which can cause serious injury such as amputation to the operator or by standers Failure to install the shield in the position shown can result in serious injury to the operator The length of the shield must be aligned with the length of the tube A DANGER The blade is sharp and can cut you Be sure to wear gloves while working with blades e If your unit has a plastic cover over the threads on the shaft remove the covering to expose the threads e Place the metal shield under the gearbox and align the screw holes 6 e Insert the 4 mounting screws through the bottom of the shield Thread them into the gearbox Tighten evenly and securely with one of the hex key wrenches provided ASSEMBLY OF THE METAL BLADE A WARNING Do not use any blades or fastening hardware other than the washers and nuts illustrated in the following illustrations These parts must be provided by Weed Eater and installed as shown below Failure to use proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and seriously hurt you or others NOTE When installing the blade make sure you install it with the correct side facing up marked on the blade If you ar
27. warrants to the original purchaser that each new Weed Eater brand gasoline tool or attachment is free from defects in material and workman ship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective gasoline product or at tachment 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 for this tool Additionally this warranty does not cover tune ups spark plugs filters etc 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 operator s manual 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 ABO
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