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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

3. While securely holding the upper shaft,

pull the attachment straight out of the

coupler.

INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH-

MENTS

1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-

ment (if present) and discard.

2. Position locking/release button of attach-

ment into guide recess of upper shaft

coupler.

Coupler Primary Hole

Upper

Shaft

Locking/

Release

Button

Attachment

Guide Recess

3. Push the attachment into the coupler until

the locking/release button snaps into the

primary hole.

4. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-

curely by turning clockwise.

INSTALLING ATTACHMENT

HANGER

An attachment hanger is provided for storage

when attachment is not in use. To install hang-

er on attachment:

1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-

ment (if present) and discard.

2. Press and hold the locking/release but-

ton.

3. Push hanger onto the attachment until

the locking/release button snaps into the

hole.

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 530164393 11 5 03 NOT DESIGNED FOR USE WITH ELECTRIC POWE...

Page 2: ...tire in structionmanualbeforeassembling andusing the unit Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read understand and follow the warn ings and instructions in this manual and on 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 ...

Page 3: ...contactingany object Hold theunit by hand 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 Us...

Page 4: ...y 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 attachment into the coupler until the locking release button snaps into the primary hole 5 Before using the unit tightenthe knobse curely by turning clockwi...

Page 5: ...owerheads 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 overtheupper shaftabove thehandlebar 2 Position the lower shoulder strap clamp under the upper shaft and align the upper and lower clamp screw holes use spacer tabs between upper and lower clamps if necessary to secure...

Page 6: ...se Coupler Knob LOOSEN TIGHTEN Upper Shaft Lower Attachment 2 Press and hold the locking release button Locking Release Button Coupler Upper Shaft Lower Attachment 3 While securely holding the upper shaft pull the attachment straight out of the coupler INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH MENTS 1 Remove the shaft cap from the attach ment if present and discard 2 Position locking release button of attach men...

Page 7: ...nd woody brush upto 1 2 inch 1 cm in diameter with weed blade Do not let blade contact material it cannot cut such as stumps rocks fences metal etc or clusters of hard woody brush with a diameter greater than 1 2 inch 1 cm S Useasharpblade A dullbladeis morelikely to snag and thrust S Cut only at full throttle The blade will have maximum cutting power and is less likely to bind or stall S Feed the...

Page 8: ... handling or performing maintenance on the blade to help avoid injury S Check blade for flatness periodically Lay the blade on a flat surface to inspect for flat ness Throw away a blade that is not flat SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BLADE REPLACEMENT WARNING The blade will continue to spin after the engine stops or after the throttle trigger has been released To avoid serious injury make sure the blade ...

Page 9: ...resh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC warrants to the original purchaser that each new gasoline tool or attachment is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repairor replaceunder this warranty any defective gasoline product or attachment as follows from the original date of purchase 2 YEARS Parts and Labor when used for...

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