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BC2400

For Occasional Use Only

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2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

DANGER:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before

using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

PELIGRO:

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

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

DANGER:

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.

530086916

4/26/02

Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

250 Bobby Jones Expressway

Augusta, GA 30907

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Trademark

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

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

Summary of Contents for 530086916

Page 1: ...de resultar en lesiones graves DANGER 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 530086916 4 26 02 Electrolux Home Products Inc 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta GA 30907 R Trademark Please do not return unit to retailer Por favor no devuelva el aparato al lugar 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 throwobjects or seriously cut if accidentally touched Stop the blade by contacting the right hand side of the coasting...

Page 3: ...n a container ap proved 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 ...

Page 4: ...arrier be tween operator and the spinning blade 1 Locate the decal on the handlebar This decal includes two arrows Position the handlebar with the mounting bracket be tween these arrows 2 Position the bracket cover over the han dlebar Again make sure the handlebar is between the arrows 3 Insert screws and hand tighten only Be sure the handlebar is installed correctly then tighten each screw secure...

Page 5: ...ecure NOTE The retaining washer must be posi tioned with the raised section facing toward the gearbox ASSEMBLY INFORMATION WEED BLADE WEED BLADE NOTE Remove the trimmer head and plas tic shield before attaching the metal shield and installing the weed blade To remove the trimmer head refer to the section ASSEMBLY INFORMATION TRIMMER HEAD and re verse the steps to remove the plastic shield and trim...

Page 6: ... 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 Retaining Washer Dust Cup Cupped Washer Nut Threaded Shaft Gearbox NOTE Make sure all parts are in place as il lustrated and the blade is sandwiched between the dust cup and the retaining washer There should be no spac...

Page 7: ... 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 ratio is obtained by mixing 3 2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline DO NOT USE ...

Page 8: ...the HALF CHOKE position and pull the rope until engine runs but no more than 6 pulls STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1 Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position 2 Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until the engine runs smoothly 3 Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs but no more than 5 pulls 4 Allow engine to run 15 seconds then move the choke lever to t...

Page 9: ...se other materials such as wire string rope etc Wire can break off during cutting and become a dangerous missile that can cause serious injury CUTTING METHODS WARNING Use minimum speed and do not crowd the line when cutting around hard objects rock gravel fence posts etc which can damage the trimmer head become entangled in the line or be thrown causing a serious hazard S The tip of the line does ...

Page 10: ...d is less likely to bind or stall S Feed the blade deliberately and not too rapidly The blade can thrust away if it is fed too rapidly S Cut only from your left to your right Cutting on right side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator 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 fre...

Page 11: ... 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 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 evaporati...

Page 12: ...tore unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc S Store 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 no...

Page 13: ...t 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 adjustment 1 Adjust choke 2 Empty fu...

Page 14: ...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 TURER S WARRANTY COVERAGE If any emissions related part on your engine as listed under Emiss...

Page 15: ...arranted 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 re pairs shall be provided at all POULAN WEED EATER service centers Call 1 800 554 6723...

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