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1.

Lift handlebar to upright position.

Handlebar

2.

Rotate handlebar/clamp counterclock-
wise toward engine until clamp falls into
groove of base.

Handlebar

Handlebar
Clamp

Clamp
Knob

Clamp
Base

3.

Place the handlebar in a comfortable
position.

4.

Retighten handlebar by turning clamp
knob clockwise until handlebar is secure
and stationary in clamp base (clamp
knob can not be overtightened).

ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP

WARNING:

Proper shoulder strap

and handlebar adjustments must be made with
the engine completely stopped before using
unit.
1.

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 shoulder

strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the shoul-
der.
2.

Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be
about 6 inches below the waist.

3.

Fasten the strap hook to the clamp located
between the trigger handle and the handle-
bar clamp base and lift the tool to the oper-
ating position.

4.

Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit
and balance before starting the engine or
beginning a cutting operation.

NOTE:

It may be necessary to relocate the

shoulder strap clamp on the shaft for proper
balancing of unit.

TO RELOCATE SHOULDER STRAP

CLAMP:

1.

Loosen and remove both clamp screws.

2.

Place the upper shoulder strap clamp
over the tube.

3.

Position the lower shoulder strap clamp
under the tube and align the upper and
lower clamp screw holes.

Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp

Screws

Lower Shoulder
Strap Clamp

4.

Insert two screws into the screw holes.

5.

Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten-
ing screws with a hex wrench.

30 inches

HARNESS

ADJUSTMENT

FOR BALANCE

4 -- 12
inches
above
ground

6 inches
below
waist

30 inches

CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT

You can configure your unit using a cutting head
for grass and light weeds, or a weed blade for
cutting grass, weeds, and brush up to 1/2 inch in
diameter. To assemble your unit, go to the sec-
tion for the desired configuration and follow the
instructions.

Summary of Contents for S31SNGBC

Page 1: ...l no hacerlo puede resultar en le siones graves DANGER Lire le manuel d instructions 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 S31SNGBC For Occasional Use Only Electrolux Home Products Inc 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta GA 3090...

Page 2: ...rsons who read under stand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit Never allow chil dren to operate this unit SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT INSTRUCTION MANUAL 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 WARNING Blade trimmer line can throw objec...

Page 3: ...n this manual performed by your au thorized service dealer FUEL SAFETY S Mix and pour fuel outdoors S Keep away from sparks or flames S Use a container approved for fuel S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit or while using the unit S Avoid spilling fuel or oil Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine S Move at least 10 feet 3 meters away from fueling site before starting engi...

Page 4: ... and dis connect spark plug before performing any as sembly procedures WARNING If received assembled repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure Examine parts for damage Do not use dam aged parts NOTE If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged call 1 800 554 6723 It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank Finding fuel ...

Page 5: ...ap hook to the clamp located between the trigger handle and the handle bar clamp base and lift the tool to the oper ating position 4 Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and balance before starting the engine or beginning a cutting operation NOTE It may be necessary to relocate the shoulder strap clamp on the shaft for proper balancing of unit TO RELOCATE SHOULDER STRAP CLAMP 1 Loosen and remo...

Page 6: ...ustration before installing the trimmer head 5 Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by rotating the dust cup 6 Insert a small screwdriver into aligned holes This will keep the shaft from turn ing while tightening trimmer head Screwdriver 7 While holding the screwdriver in position thread trimmer head onto the shaft in the direction shown on the decal counter clockwis...

Page 7: ... shaft 3 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 4 Slide the blade and retaining washer onto the shaft of the gearbox 5 Place the cupped washer onto the shaft Make sure the cupped side of the washer is toward the blade 6 Install the blade nut by threading onto the shaft counterclockwise Shield Blade R...

Page 8: ...our unit Call 1 800 554 6723 FUELING ENGINE WARNING Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling This engine is certified to operate on unleaded 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 Snappert Weed Eaterr brand syn thetic oil is recommended Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40 1 A 40 1 ratio is ...

Page 9: ...ALF 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 9 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 illustr...

Page 10: ... Long Pants Eye Protection ALWAYS WEAR Cut from your left to your right Hearing Protection When operating unit clip shoulder strap onto clamp stand as shown and check for the fol lowing S Wear eye protection and heavy clothing S Extend your left arm and hold handlebar grip with your left hand S Hold throttle grip with your right hand with finger on throttle trigger S Keep unit below waist level S ...

Page 11: ...line wear by not crowding the line into the cutting area The right and wrong ways are shown below S The line will easily remove grass and weeds from around walls fences trees and flower beds but it also can cut the tender bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences S For trimming or scalping use less than full throttle to increase line life and decrease head wear especially S During light duty cutting...

Page 12: ...tor S Use the shoulder strap and keep a firm grip on the unit with both hands A properly adjusted shoulder strap will support the weight of the unit freeing your arms and hands to control and guide the cutting motion S Keep feet comfortably spread apart and braced for a possible sudden rapid thrust of unit Do not overreach Keep firm footing and balance S Keep blade below waist level it will be eas...

Page 13: ...vacuum tubes frequently always with engine stopped and spark plug disconnected Keep vents and discharge tubes free of debris which can accumulate and restrict proper air flow S Never place any object in air intake opening as this could restrict proper airflow and cause damage to the unit S Neveruse forspreading chemicals fertilizers or other substances which may contain toxic materials S To avoid ...

Page 14: ...ning limbs or branches up to 4 inches in diameter S Do not operate the unit faster than the speed needed to prune Do not run the unit at high speed when not pruning S Always stop the unit when work is delayed or when walking from one cutting location to another S If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object stop the engine immediately and check for damage Have any damage repaired by an ...

Page 15: ...t if debris shield is damaged INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DE CALS S After each use inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter gent S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth CLEAN AIR FILTER A dirty air filter decreases engine perform ance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions Always clean after every 5 hours of operati...

Page 16: ...or dies S Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to decrease engine speed if trimmer head blade or optional attachment moves or spins at idle WARNING Recheck the idle speed after each adjustment The trimmer head blade or optional attachment must not move or spin at idle speed to avoid serious injury to the operator or others Idle Speed Screw Air Filter Cover If you require further assistance or ar...

Page 17: ...orized service dealer 3 Contact an authorized service dealer 1 Air filter dirty 2 Spark plug fouled 3 Carburetor requires adjustment 4 Carbon build up on muffler outlet screen 5 Compression low Engine will not accelerate lacks power or dies under a load 1 Clean or replace air filter 2 Clean or replace plug and regap 3 Contact an authorized service dealer 4 Contact an authorized service dealer 5 Co...

Page 18: ...mproper 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 ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC will repair your small off road engine at no cost to you Expenses covered under warranty include diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTUR ER S WARRANTY COVERAGE If any emis sions related part on yo...

Page 19: ... warranty claim ELECTRO LUX HOME PRODUCTS INC is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add on ormodified parts HOW TOFILE A CLAIM If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call ELECTROLUX HOME PROD UCTS INC at 1 800 554 6723 WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty ser vice...

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