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WARNING:

To prevent serious inju-

ry, do not use more than one boom extension

with a pole pruner attachment.

WARNING:

Keep the pruner away

from power lines or electrical wires.

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Only use for pruning limbs or branches up

to 4 inches in diameter.

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Do not operate the unit faster than the

speed needed to prune. Do not run the unit

at high speed when not pruning.

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Always stop the unit when work is delayed

or when walking from one cutting location to

another.

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If you strike or become entangled with a for-

eign object, stop the engine immediately

and check for damage. Have any damage

repaired by an authorized service dealer

before attempting further operations. Dis-

card blades that are bent, warped, cracked

or broken.

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Stop the unit immediately if you feel exces-

sive vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble.

Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or

damage before continuing. Contact an au-

thorized service dealer for repair or re-

placement of affected parts as necessary.

SNOW THROWER SAFETY

WARNING:

Keep hands and feet

away from the rotor when starting or running

the engine. Never attempt to clear the rotor

with the engine/motor running. Stop engine

and disconnect spark plug before unclogging

snow or debris from discharge chute or when

adjusting vanes.

WARNING:

Never lean over dis-

charge chute. Rocks or debris could be

thrown into the eyes and face and cause seri-

ous injury or blindness.

WARNING:

Inspect the area where

the unit is to be used. Remove objects that

could be thrown or damage the unit. Some

objects may be hidden by fallen snow -- be

alert for the possibility.

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Direct material discharge away from glass

enclosures, automobiles, etc.

S

Do not run engine at high speed while not

removing snow.

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Be attentive when using the snowthrower,

and stay alert for holes in the terrain and

other hidden hazards.

S

Make sure the rotor will spin freely before

attaching the snowthrower to the power-

head.

S

If the rotor will not rotate freely due to frozen

ice, thaw the unit before thoroughly before

attempting to operate under power.

S

Keep the rotor clear of debris.

S

Do not throw snow near other people. The

snow thrower could propel small objects at

high speed causing injury.

S

After striking a foreign object, stop the en-

gine, disconnect spark plug and inspect the

snowthrower for damage and repair if nec-

essary before restarting unit.

S

Never operate the snowthrower near glass

enclosures, automobiles and trucks.

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Never attempt to use the snowthrower on a

roof.

S

Never operate the snowthrower near win-

dow wells, dropoffs, etc.

S

Never discharge snow onto public roads or

near moving traffic.

S

Clear snow from slopes by going up and

down; never across. Use caution when

changing directions. Never clear snow

from steep slopes.

S

Let snowthrower run for a few minutes after

clearing snow so moving parts do not

freeze.

S

Look behind and use care when backing

up. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or fal-

ling, especially when operating in reverse.

S

Know how to stop quickly.

Summary of Contents for 31WG

Page 1: ...s 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 31WG For Occasional Use Only Electrolux Home Products Inc 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta GA 30907 Copyright E2002 Electrolux Home Products Inc 530088154 4 24 02 R Trademark Please do ...

Page 2: ...tanders and animals 50 feet 15 meters away Stop unit immediately if ap proached If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment If you need assistance contact your authorized service dealer or call 1 800 554 6723 OPERATOR SAFETY S Dress properly Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when op erating or performing maintenance on your unit safety gla...

Page 3: ... 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 an...

Page 4: ...rees automobiles walls etc The force of air can cause rocks dirt or sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt people or animals break glass or cause other damage S Never run unit without the proper equip ment attached When using your unit as a blower always install blower tubes S Check air intake opening blower tubes or vacuum tubes frequently always with en gine stopped and spark plug dis...

Page 5: ...e moves momentarily after the trigger is re leased Do not attempt to clear away cut ma terial when the blade is in motion Make sure the switch is in the OFF position the spark plug wire is disconnected and the blade has stopped moving before removing jammed material from the cutting blade Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting blade Allow blades to stop before removing them from the cut Blade...

Page 6: ...lindness WARNING Inspect the area where the unit is to be used Remove objects that could be thrown or damage the unit Some objects may be hidden by fallen snow be alert for the possibility S Direct material discharge away from glass enclosures automobiles etc S Do not run engine at high speed while not removing snow S Be attentive when using the snowthrower and stay alert for holes in the terrain ...

Page 7: ...er Tube Locking Release Button Lower Attachment Guide Recess WARNING Make sure the locking release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before op erating the unit All attachments are designed to be used in the primary hole For optional attachments see the AS SEMBLY section of the applicable attach ment instruction manual ATTACHING SHIELD WARNING The shield must b...

Page 8: ...t to fuel your 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 Poulan Weed Eater brand synthetic oil is recommended Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40 1 A 40 1 ra...

Page 9: ...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 allow it to run 10 seconds then move the choke lever to OFF CHOKE by aligning lever with posi tion shown on decal see illustration be ...

Page 10: ...per Tube Locking Release Button Attachment Guide Recess WARNING Make sure the locking release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before op erating the unit OPERATING POSITION Eye Protection Long Pants Heavy Shoes ALWAYS WEAR Cut from your right to your left WARNING Always wear eye protec tion Never lean over the trimmer head Rocks or debris can ricochet or be t...

Page 11: ...d wear especially S During light duty cutting S Near objects around which the line can wrap such as small posts trees or fence wire S For mowing or sweeping use full throttle for a good clean job TRIMMING Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 in 8 cm above the ground and at an angle Allow only the tip of the line to make contact Do not force trimmer line into work area Trimming 3 in 8 cm Abo...

Page 12: ... in soap and water 4 Allow filter to dry 5 Add a few drops of oil to the filter squeeze the filter to distribute oil 6 Replace parts Air Filter Air Filter Cover Button REPLACE SPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better Set spark plug gap at 0 025 in Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable 1 Twist then pull off spark plug boot 2 Remove spark pl...

Page 13: ...tore unit with all guards in place Position unit so that any sharp object cannot acci dentally cause injury S Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of children SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more If your unit is to be stored for a period of time S Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage S Store in a clean dry area S Ligh...

Page 14: ...ompression 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 See Carburetor Adjustment in Service and Adjustments Section 4 Contact an authorized service dealer 5 Contact an authorized service dealer Engine smokes excessively 1 Choke partially on 2 Fuel mixture incorrect 3 Air filter dirty 4 Carburetor requires adjustm...

Page 15: ...f time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintenance of your 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 TURE...

Page 16: ... 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 WAR RANTY SERVICE Warranty services or...

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