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30 inches
(76 cm)

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself
with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Blade Shield

Blade

Gearbox

Shaft

Hanger

BLADE

The BLADE is designed for cutting grass,
weeds, and brush up to 1/2 inch (1 cm) in
diameter.

BLADE SHIELD

The BLADE SHIELD provides protection from
the spinning blade.

WARNING:

Always disconnect pow-

erhead spark plug before removing or instal-
ling attachments.

REMOVING BRUSHCUTTER AT-
TACHMENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL
ATTACHMENTS)
CAUTION:

When removing or installing at-

tachments, place the powerhead and attach-
ment on a flat surface for stability.
1.

Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.

Coupler

Knob

LOOSEN

TIGHTEN

Upper
Shaft

Lower
Attachment

2.

Press and hold the locking/release button.

Locking/Release
Button

Coupler

Upper Shaft

Lower Attachment

Summary of Contents for U4000C

Page 1: ...ctions et bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions U4000C Electrolux Home Products Inc 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta GA 30907 Copyright E2003 Electrolux Home Products Inc 530164695 12 8 03 NOT DESIGNED FOR USE WITH ELECTRIC POWE...

Page 2: ...tire in structionmanualbeforeassembling andusing theunit Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read understand and follow the warn ings and instructions in this manual andon the unit Never allow children to operate this unit SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT INSTRUCTION MANUAL DANGER Never use flailing devices DANGER Blade can thrust violently away from material it does not cut Blade thrust ca...

Page 3: ... contactinganyobject Hold theunit byhand do not use the shoulder strap for support S Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments S Use only recommended Poulan Weed Eater accessories and replacement parts S Have all maintenance and service not ex plained in this manual performed by an au thorized service dealer FUEL SAFETY S Mix and pour fuel outdoors S Keep away from sparks or flames S Use...

Page 4: ...nts place the unit on a flat surface for stability 1 Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise Coupler Knob LOOSEN TIGHTEN 2 Remove the shaft cap from the brushcut ter attachment if present 3 Position locking release button of attach ment into guide recess of coupler 4 Push the attachmentinto the coupleruntil the locking release button snaps into the primary hole 5 Beforeusing the un...

Page 5: ... offcompletely before use and placed over the screw holes on thelower shoulder strapclamp Thesetabs are not needed for powerheads with a 7 8 2 2 cm upper shaft Spacer Tabs LOWER SHOULDER STRAP CLAMP Spacer Tabs positioned for use on 1 2 5 cm diameter upper shaft 1 Place the upper shoulder strap clamp overtheuppershaftabove thehandlebar 2 Position the lower shoulder strap clamp under the upper shaf...

Page 6: ...nd brush up to 1 2 inch 1 cm in diameter BLADE SHIELD TheBLADE SHIELD provides protectionfrom the spinning blade WARNING Always disconnect pow erhead spark plug before removing or instal ling attachments REMOVING BRUSHCUTTER AT TACHMENT OR OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS CAUTION When removing or installing at tachments place the powerhead and attach ment on a flat surface for stability 1 Loosen the cou...

Page 7: ...s 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 S WHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST Blade Thrust can occur when spinning blade con tacts anobjectthatitdoes notcut This contact causes blade to stop fo...

Page 8: ...ushcut ter attachment if shield is damaged CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS S Blade nut S Fasteners INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS S After each use inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a mild detergent S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth BLADE MAINTENANCE WARNING The blade will continue to spin after the engine stops or after t...

Page 9: ...pears to be un even the blade is not centered and you must reinstall STORAGE WARNING Perform the following steps after each use S Allow attachment and gearbox to cool be fore storing or transporting S Store attachment with blade shield in place Position attachment so that any sharp ob ject cannot accidentally cause injury S Store theattachmentin adry well ventilated area out of the reach of childr...

Page 10: ... ups sparkplugs filters cuttingline orrotating head parts that will wear and require replace ment with reasonable use during the warranty period This warrantydoes not cover predeliv ery setup or normal adjustments explained in the instruction 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 DAMAGE...

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