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LIMITED WARRANTY

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,

warrants to the original purchaser that each

new

Weed Eater

r

brand gasoline tool or at-

tachment is free from defects in material and

workmanship and agrees to repair or replace

under this warranty any defective gasoline

product or attachment as follows from the

original date of purchase.

2 YEARS

-- Parts and Labor, when used for

household purposes.

90 DAYS

-- Parts and Labor, when used for

commercial, professional, or income produc-

ing purposes.

30 DAYS

-- Parts and Labor, if used for rental

purposes.

This warranty is not transferable and does not

cover damage or liability caused by improper

handling, improper maintenance, or the use

of accessories and/or attachments not spe-

cifically recommended by

ELECTROLUX

HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,

for this tool. Addi-

tionally, this warranty does not cover tune-

ups, spark plugs, filters, cutting line, or rotat-

ing head parts that will wear and require

replacement with reasonable use during the

warranty period. This warranty does not cov-

er predelivery setup or normal adjustments

explained in the instruction manual.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC

LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE

OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM

STATE TO STATE.NO CLAIMS FOR CON-

SEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES WILL

BE ALLOWED, AND THERE ARE NO

OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EX-

CEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY STIPULATED

HEREIN.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-

TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-

RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR

LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-

SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE

LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT

APPLY TO YOU.

The policy of

ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-

UCTS, INC.,

is to continuously improve its

products. Therefore,

ELECTROLUX HOME

PRODUCTS, INC.,

reserves the right to

change, modify, or discontinue models, de-

signs, specifications, and accessories of all

products at any time without notice or obliga-

tion to any purchaser.

U.S. EPA/CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL

WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-

LIGATIONS:

The

U.S.

Environmental

Protection Agency/California Air Resources

Board and ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-

UCTS, INC., are pleased to explain the emis-

sions control system warranty on your year

2002--2004 small off--road engine. In Califor-

nia, all small off--road engines must be de-

signed, built, and equipped to meet the

State’s stringent anti--smog standards.

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,

must warrant the emission control system on

your small off--road engine for the periods of

time listed below provided there has been no

abuse, neglect, or improper 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 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 Emissions Control Warranty

Parts List) is defective or a defect in the mate-

rials or workmanship of the engine causes the

failure of such an emission related part, the

part will be repaired or replaced by ELEC-

TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.

OWN-

ER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the small off--road engine engine owner,

you are responsible for the performance of

the required maintenance listed in your in-

struction manual. ELECTROLUX HOME

PRODUCTS, INC., recommends that you re-

tain all receipts covering maintenance on

your small off--road engine, but ELECTRO-

LUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., cannot deny

warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for

your failure to ensure the performance of all

scheduled maintenance. As the small off--

road engine engine owner, you should be

aware that ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-

UCTS, INC., may deny you warranty cover-

age if your small off--road engine engine or a

part of it has failed due to abuse, neglect, im-

proper maintenance, unapproved modifica-

tions, or the use of parts not made or ap-

proved

by

the

original

equipment

manufacturer. You are responsible for pres-

enting your small off--road engine to an

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,

authorized repair center as soon as a problem

exists. Warranty repairs should be completed

in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed

30 days. If you have any questions regarding

your warranty rights and responsibilities, you

should contact your nearest authorized ser-

vice center or call ELECTROLUX HOME

PRODUCTS, INC., at 1--800--554--6723.

WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE:

The warranty period begins on the date the

small off--road engine

is

purchased.

LENGTH OF COVERAGE:

This warranty

shall be for a period of two years from the ini-

tial date of purchase.

WHAT IS COVERED:

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS.

Repair or replacement of any warranted part

will be performed at no charge to the owner at

an approved ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-

Summary of Contents for 530164314

Page 1: ...t 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 BC2500 LE For Occasional Use Only Electrolux Home Products Inc 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta GA 30907 Copyright E2003 Electrolux Home Products Inc 530164314 9 25 03 R Trademark Please d...

Page 2: ...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 throw objects or seriously cut if accidentally touched Stop the blade by contacting the right hand side of the coasting...

Page 3: ... 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 including children animals bystanders and helpers at least 50 feet 15 meters away Stop engine immediately if you are approached S Always keep engine on the right hand side ...

Page 4: ...ade usage the barrier portion of the handlebar must be installed as shown to provide a barrier be tween operator and the spinning blade 1 Locate the decal on the handlebar This decal includes an arrow Position the handlebar with the mounting bracket at the end of the arrow 2 Position the bracket cover over the han dlebar Again make sure the handlebar is at the end of the arrow 3 Insert screws and ...

Page 5: ...LD AND TRIMMER HEAD WARNING The shieldmust beprop erly installed The shield provides partial protection to the operator and others from the risk of thrown objects and is equipped with a line limiter blade which cuts excess line to the proper length The line limiter blade on un derside of shield is sharp and can cut you 1 Remove wing nut from shield 2 Insert bracket into slot on shield 3 Pivot shie...

Page 6: ...cure ly with the hex wrench provided INSTALLATION OF THE METAL BLADE WARNING Wear protective gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the blade to avoid injury The blade is sharpand can cut you even when it is not moving WARNING Do not use any blades or fastening hardware other than the washers and nuts shown in the following illustrations These parts must be provided by Poulan Weed Eater...

Page 7: ... The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine to aid in cold starting Activate the choke by moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position After theengineattempts to start move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position Once engine has started move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position BEFORE STARTING ENGINE WARNING Be sure to read the fuel information in the safety rules before you be gin ...

Page 8: ...eeze and hold the throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2 more times Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter rope until the engine runs but no more than 6 pulls NOTE If engine still doesn t start it is probably flooded Proceed to START ING A FLOODED ENGINE 9 Oncetheenginestarts allowit torun 10se conds then move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position Allow the ...

Page 9: ... S Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly on the ground one time Approximately 2 in 5 cm of line will be advanced with each tap Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy area Tapping on surfaces such as concrete or asphalt can cause excessive wear to the trimmer head If the line is worn down to 2 inches 5 cm or less more than one tap will be required to obtain the most efficient line length WARN...

Page 10: ... contact material it cannot cut such as stumps rocks fences metal etc or clusters ofhard woody brush having a diameter greater than 1 2 inch S Keep the blade sharp A dull blade is more likely 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 blade deliberately and not too rapidly The blade can thrust away if it i...

Page 11: ... Always clean after every 5 hours of operation 1 Clean the cover and the area around it to keep dirt from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed 2 Remove parts as illustrated NOTE To avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative emissions do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent 3 Wash the filter in soap and water 4 Allow filter to dry 5 Add...

Page 12: ...of the following conditions S Engine will not idle when the throttle is released S The trimmer head or blade moves spins at idle Make adjustments with the unit supported so the cutting attachment is off the ground and will not make contact with any object Hold the unit by hand while runningand makingad justments Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting attachment and muffler Idle Speed Ad...

Page 13: ...e in Operation Section 2 Fill tank with correct 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 Contact an authorized service dealer 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 au...

Page 14: ...andards ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC must warrant the emission control system on your small off road engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper 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 wil...

Page 15: ...t covered ADD ON OR MODIFIED PARTS The use of add on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add on or modifiedparts HOWTO FILE A CLAIM If you have any questions re garding your warranty rights and responsibili ties you should contact your nearest autho rized service cente...

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