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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.

ADVERTENCIA:

Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instruc-

ciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertisse-

ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire

pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

Operator’s Manual

Manual del Operador

Manuel de l’utilisateur

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FRANÇAIS

Electrolux Home Products, Augusta, GA 30907

WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.

530087645

8/31/00

Please do not return unit to retailer.

Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra.

Veuillez ne pas retourner l’outil au détaillant.

1-800-554-6723

www.weedeater.com

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Summary of Contents for 530087645

Page 1: ...re le manuel de l utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves Operator s Manual Manual del Operador Manuel de l utilisateur ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS Electrolux Home Products Augusta GA 30907 WCI Outdoor Products Inc 530087645 8 31 00 Please do not return unit to retailer Por favor no d...

Page 2: ...device for the blade Stop coasting blade by contact with cut material WARNING The blade continues to spin after the throttle is released or engine is turned off The coasting blade can throwobjects orseriously cut you if accidentally touched Stop the blade by contacting the left hand side of the coasting blade with material already cut OPERATOR SAFETY S Dress properly Always wear safety glasses or ...

Page 3: ...ncluding children animals by standers and helpers at least 50 feet 15 me ters away Stop engine immediately if you are approached S Always keep engine on the right hand side of your body S Hold the unit firmly with both hands S Keep firm footing and balance Do not over reach S Keep blade or trimmer head below waist level S Do not raise engine above your waist S Keep all parts of your body away from...

Page 4: ...ls out clean relubricate and re install S Insert the 2 tube assembly screws and nuts as illustrated Keep loose at this time you will tighten them during a later step S Some units may include a plastic cover over the end of the tube If your unit includes any covering remove the cover at this time S Pull about 1 2 inch of the drive shaft out of the inside of the tube Pull about 1 2 inch from tube Tu...

Page 5: ...located between the foam grip and the mounting block and lift the tool to the operating posi tion CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT You can configure your unit using a cutting head for grass and light weeds or a brush blade for cutting saplings and similar size ma terial Go to the section for the desired configuration and follow the instructions for assembling your unit ASSEMBLY INFORMATION TRIMMER HEAD TRIMM...

Page 6: ...ile working with blades S If your unit has a plastic cover over the threads on the shaft remove the covering to expose the threads S Place the metal shield under the gearbox and align the screw holes Shield Gearbox S Insert the 4 mounting screws through the bottom of the shield Thread them into the gearbox Tighten evenly and securely with one of the hex key wrenches provided ASSEMBLY OF THE METAL ...

Page 7: ...UR UNIT This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2 cycle air cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40 1 Poulan Weed Eater brand oil is recommended A 40 1 ratio is ob tained by mixing 3 2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline When mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on the container Always read and follow t...

Page 8: ...nd vibration The cutting line will last longer and will be less likely to weld onto the spool If the trimmer head does not turn when the en gine is in operation make sure the drive shaft housing is properly seated in engine shroud Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting ADVANCING THE TRIMMER LINE Trimmer line will advance approximately 2 in...

Page 9: ...id thrust of unit Do not overreach Keep firm footing and balance S Keep blade below waist level it will be eas ier to maintain control of unit S Do not raise the engine above your waist as the blade can come dangerously close to your body S Do not swing unit with such force that you are in danger of losing your balance Bring the engine to cutting speed before en tering the material to be cut If th...

Page 10: ...accelerate lacks power or dies under a load S Clean or replace air filter S Clean or replace spark plug and re gap S See Carburetor Adjustments Engine smokes excessively S Fuel mixture incorrect S Air filter dirty S Carburetor requires adjustment S Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel mixture S Clean or replace air filter S See Carburetor Adjustments Engine runs hot S Fuel mixture incorrec...

Page 11: ...y on your lawn and garden equipment engine All new utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed built and equipped to meet the stringent anti smog standards POULAN WEED EATER must warrant the emission control system on your lawn and garden equipment engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintenance of your lawn and garden...

Page 12: ...vicing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES POULAN WEED EATER may be liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse neglect or improper maintenance are not covered ADD ON OR MODIFIED PARTS The use of add on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim POULAN WEED EATER is not...

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