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DANGER:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before

using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

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Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e

instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en le-

siones graves.

DANGER:

le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les

avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut

de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

331

For Occasional Use Only

Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

250 Bobby Jones Expressway

Augusta, GA 30907

2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

530088129

4/26/02

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Page 1: ...dad El no hacerlo puede resultar en le siones graves DANGER le manuel d instructions et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions 331 For Occasional Use Only Electrolux Home Products Inc 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta GA 30907 Copy...

Page 2: ...ects Blade Trimmer line can throw objects violently Others can be blinded or injured Keep people and animals 50 feet 15 meters away Hazard Zone 50 Feet 15 Meters WARNING Do not use trimmer head as a fastening device for the blade WARNING The blade continues to spin after the throttle is released or engine is turned off The coasting blade can throwobjects or seriously cut if accidentally touched St...

Page 3: ... area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc S Always store gasoline in a container ap proved for flammable liquids CUTTING SAFETY WARNING 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 trimmer head S Keep others inclu...

Page 4: ...is normal due to carburetor adjustments and testing done by the manufacturer TOOLS REQUIRED S Hex wrench provided S Adjustable wrench ADJUST AND SECURE THE HAN DLEBAR DANGER To avoid serious injury the barrier portion of the handlebar must be ad justed and remain installed as shown to pro vide a barrier between operator and the spin ning blade The handlebar clamp must be positioned between the arr...

Page 5: ...o slot on shield 3 Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket 4 Tighten the wing nut securely NOTE If your unit has a plastic cover over the threads on the threaded shaft remove the covering to expose the threads Before installing the trimmer head make sure the dust cup is positioned on the gearbox as shown below Wing Nut Dust Cup Bracket Slot Shield Gearbox NOTE Make sure all parts ar...

Page 6: ... are located on the gearbox shaft and not in the parts bag All other fasteners mentioned in the follow ing assembly steps are in the parts bag 1 Remove the retaining washer from the threaded shaft of the gearbox Leave the dust cup on the shaft 2 Install the blade and the retaining washer over the threaded shaft 3 Make sure the raised part of the retaining washer is facing the gearbox and the raise...

Page 7: ...ified to operate on un leaded gasoline Before operation gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2 cycle air cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40 1 Poulan Weed Eater brand synthetic oil is recommended Mix gaso line and oil at a ratio of 40 1 A 40 1 ratio is ob tained by mixing 3 2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil ...

Page 8: ...HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter rope until the engine runs but no more than 6 pulls If the engine doesn t start repeat procedure 2 additional times NOTE If engine still doesn t start it is probably flooded Proceed to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE 8 Once the engine starts allowit to run 10 se conds then move the choke lever to OFF CHOKE by aligning lever with position shown on decal see illust...

Page 9: ...tapped on the ground with the engine running at full throttle The most efficient line length is the maximum length allowed by the line limiter Always keep the shield in place when the tool is being oper ated To advance line S Operate the engine at full throttle S Hold the trimmer head parallel to and above the grassy area S Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly on the ground one time Approxim...

Page 10: ...SES 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 reaction can be violent enough to cause the operator to be propelled in any direction and lose control of the unit The uncontrolled unit can cause serious injury ...

Page 11: ... carburetor adjustments CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS S Spark Plug Boot S Air Filter S Housing Screws S Assist Handle Screw S Debris Shield CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact an authorized service dealer for re placement of damaged or worn parts S ON STOP Switch Ensure ON STOP switch functions properly by pushing and releasing the switch Make sure engine stops Wait 5 seconds before atte...

Page 12: ...the catches on the trimmer head Push the ring down and turn until the catches lock into place Catch Catch Catch Lock Tab 14 Make sure the lock ring is securely fas tened by pulling on it and twisting in both di rections WARNING All catches must be fas tened and the lock tab latched in the lock ring If installed incorrectly the lock ring can fly off and become a dangerous missile 15 Pull line exten...

Page 13: ...fuel mixture 3 Install new spark plug 4 Check for dirty fuel filter replace Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace 5 See Carburetor Adjustment in Service and Adjustments Section Engine will not idle properly 1 Carburetor requires adjustment 2 Crankshaft seals worn 3 Compression low 1 See Carburetor Adjustment in Service and Adjustments Section 2 Contact an authorized service dealer ...

Page 14: ...our small off road engine Your emission con trol system includes parts such as the carbure tor and the ignition system Where a warrant able condition exists POULAN WEED EATER will repair your small off road engine at no cost to you Expenses covered under warranty in clude diagnosis parts and labor MANUFAC TURER S WARRANTY COVERAGE If any emissions related part on your engine as listed under Emissi...

Page 15: ...arranted 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 WAR RANTY SERVICE Warranty services or re pairs shall be provided at all POULAN WEED EATER service centers Call 1 800 554 6723...

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