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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
NOT DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
ELECTRIC POWERHEADS
NO ESTA DISEÑADO PARA EL USO CON
CABEZAS DE MOTOR ELÉCTRICO
NON CONÇU POUR L’USAGE AVEC
BLOC---MOTEURS ÉLECTRIQUES
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
Trademark
4000C
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 de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.
DANGER:
Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le
faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products
North America
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
Augusta, GA 30907
CopyrightE2001 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
530086792
FRANÇAIS
9/17/01
SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire
and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
DANGER
This unit can cause serious injury in-
gerous!
cluding amputation or blindness to the operator and others. The warnings and safety
instructions in this manual must be followed to
provide reasonable safety and efficiency in
using the unit. The operator is responsible for
following the warnings and instructions in this
manual and on the unit. Read the entire instruction manual before assembling and using
the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to persons
who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the
unit. Never allow children to operate this unit.
When using gardening
This power tool can be dan-
:
ALWAYS WEAR
Eye
Protection
Leg
Guards
Boots
WARNING:
objects. Blade can throw objects violently.
Others can be blinded or injured. Keep people
and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.
50 Feet
(15 Meters)
Thrown
objects
Hazard zone for thrown
Hazard Zone
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
DANGER
DANGER:
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:
violently. You can be blinded or injured. Wear
eye and leg protection.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
Never use flailing devices.
:
Blade can thrust violently
Blade can throw objects
WARNING:
spin after throttle is released or engine is
turned off. The coasting blade can throw objects or seriously cut you if accidentally
touched. Stop the blade by contacting the left
hand side of coasting blade with material already cut.
Stop coasting
blade by contact
with cut material.
The blade continues to
OPERATOR SAFETY
Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses
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or similar eye protection when operating, or
performing maintenance on your unit (safety glasses are available). Eye protection
should be marked Z87.
Always wear face or dust mask if operation
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is dusty.
Always wear heavy, long pants, long
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sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety
leg guards is recommended.
Always wear foot protection. Do not go
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barefoot or wear sandals.
Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure
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or remove loose c lothing and jewelry or
clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps,
tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving
parts.
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Being fully covered also helps protect you
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from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning blade.
Stay alert. Do not operate unit when you are
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tired, ill, upset or under influence of alcohol,
drugs, or medication. Watch what you are
doing; use common sense.
Wear hearing protection.
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Never start or run the engine inside a closed
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room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
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Always use the handlebar and a properly
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adjusted shoulder strap when using brushcutter attachment (see ASSEMBLY).
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING:
spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from
power source) before performing maintenance.
Look for and replace damaged or loose
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parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good
working condition.
Throw away blades that are bent, warped,
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cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way. Replace trimmer head parts that are
cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
Maintain the unit according to recom-
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mended procedures. Keep the blade sharp.
Never use flailing devices, wire, rope,
string, etc.
Use only specified blade; make sure it is
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properly installed and securely fastened.
Never start engine with clutch shroud re-
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moved. The clutch can fly off and cause serious injury.
Be sure blade stops turning when engine
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idles.
Make carburetor adjustments with the lower
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end supported to prevent the blade from
contacting any object. Hold the unit by hand;
do not use the shoulder strap for support.
Keep others away when making carburetor
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adjustments.
Use only recommended Weed Eater!ac-
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cessories and replacement parts.
Have all maintenance and service not ex-
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plained in this manual performed by an authorized service dealer.
Disconnect powerhead
FUEL SAFETY
Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
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Keep away from sparks or flames.
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Use a container approved for fuel.
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Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
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the unit or while using the unit.
Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel
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spills before starting engine.
Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fu-
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eling site before starting engine.
Stop engine and allow it to cool before re-
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moving fuel cap.
Remove fuel cap slowly.
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CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING:
before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can
be thrown or become entangled in the blade.
Keep others including children, animals, by-
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standers, and helpers at least 50 feet (15
meters) away. Stop the engine immediately
if you are approached.
Always keep engine on the right --hand side
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of your body.
Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
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reach.
Keep blade below waist level.
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Do not raise powerhead engine above your
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waist.
Keep all parts of your body away from blade
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and muffler.
Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on
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the right side of the shield will throw debris
away from the operator.
Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
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Inspect the area to be cut
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
Stop the powerhead engine before carrying
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unit.
Keep muffler away from your body.
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Allow engine to cool and secure unit before
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storing or transporting it in a vehicle.
Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-
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porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the engine and letting it run
until it stops.
Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va-
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pors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unit so the blade cannot accidentally
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cause injury.
Store unit indoors, out of reach of children.
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SPECIAL NOTICE:
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather
has been linked to blood vessel damage 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 medical attention.
An anti-vibration system does not guarantee
the avoidance of these problems. Users who
operate power tools on a continual and regular
basis must monitor closely their physical
condition and the condition of this tool.
Exposure to vibrations
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
peat all steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged parts.
If you need assistance or find that parts
NOTE:
are missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
If received assembled, re-
TOOLS REQUIRED
Hex wrench (provided)
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HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY
DANGER:
rious injury, the barrier portion of the handlebar must be installed as shown on the upper
tube of the powerhead to provide a barrier between operator and the spinning blade. Attach
tube clamp above arrow onsafety warning decal on the upper tube (powerhead end of unit).
Ensure handlebar is positioned on handlebar
clamp between the arrows on the handlebar
decal.
NOTE:
tabs attached. These tabs are provided to
adapt this attachment for use with powerheads that have a 1"diameter upper tube (the
tube clamp will not tighten down securely on
the 1"diameter upper tube without using these
spacer tabs). The tabs must be broken off
completely before use and placed over the
screw holes on the clamp base. These tabs
are not needed for powerheads with a 7/8"upper tube.
The tube clamp base has four spacer
RISK OF CUT. Toavoid se-
HANDLEBAR CLAMP BASE
Spacer Tabs
Handlebar
POWERHEAD
END
Handlebar Clamp
between arrows on
handlebar decal
Clamp
Knob
Tube
Clamp
Arrow on
Safety Decal
ATTACHMENT
END
3. Insert four screws into the screw holes.
4. Secure tube clamp by tightening screws
with the hex wrench.
5. Position the handlebar as shown, ensuring the handlebar is positioned on the
handlebar clamp between the two arrows
on the handlebar decal.
6. Retighten handlebar by turning clamp
knob clockwise until handlebar is secure
and stationary in clamp (clamp knob cannot be overtightened).
Clamp
Base
Screws
SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY
Spacer Tabs
positioned for use
on 1"diameter
upper tube
1. Place the tube clamp over the upper tube
above the arrow on the safety decal.
2. Position the clamp base under the upper
tube and align the tube clamp and clamp
base screw holes (use spacer tabs between tube clamp and clamp base if necessary to secure clamp, i.e. for 1"diameter upper tube).
WARNING:
handlebar adjustments are required before use.
The shoulder strap clamp must be installed as
shown above the handlebar on the upper tube
(powerhead end of unit).
NOTE:
two spacer tabs attached. These tabs are provided to adapt this attachment for use with
powerheads that have a 1"diameter upper
tube (the shoulder strap clamp will not tighten
down securely on the 1"diameter upper tube
without using these spacer tabs). The tabs
must be broken off completely before use and
placed over the screw holes on the lower
shoulder strap clamp. These tabs are not
needed for powerheads with a 7/8"upper
tube.
The lower shoulder strap clamp has
Proper shoulder strap and
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LOWER SHOULDER STRAP
CLAMP
Spacer Tabs
Spacer Tabs
positioned for use
on 1"diameter
upper tube
1. Place the upper shoulder strap clamp
over the upper tube above the handlebar.
2. Position the lower shoulder strap clamp
under the upper tube and align the upper
and lower clamp screw holes (use
spacer tabs between upper and lower
clamps if necessary to secure clamp, i.e.
for 1"diameter upper tube).
3. Insert two screws into the screw holes.
4. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tightening screws with the hex wrench.
5. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and
balance before starting the engine or beginning a cutting operation.
6. 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 tothe
right side of your waist.
A one-half twist is built in the shoulder
NOTE:
strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the shoulder.
7. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be
about 6 inches below the waist.
8. Fasten the strap hook to the upper clamp
and lift the tool to the operating position.
Shoulder Strap
POWERHEAD
END
Lower Shoulder
Strap Clamp
Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp
ATTACHMENT
END
Screws
Shoulder
Strap
Clamp
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself
with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Locking Lever
Tube
Hanger
Gearbox
BLADE
The BLADE is designed for cutting grass,
weeds, and brush up to 1/2 inch in diameter.
Blade
LOCKING LEVER
The LOCKING LEVER is used to prevent the
blade shaft from turning during blade replacement.
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OPERATING THE COUPLER
Your powerhead is equipped with a coupler
which enables optional attachments to be
installed. The optional attachments are:
Edger
Cultivator
Blower
WARNING:
erhead spark plug before removing or installing attachments.
Always disconnect pow-
MODEL:
1000E........................
2000T....................
3000B.......................
REMOVING ATTACHMENT
CAUTION:
tachments, place the powerhead and attachment on a flat surface for stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
Lower
Attachment
2. Press and hold the locking/release but-
Locking/Release
Button
Lower Attachment
3. While securely holding the upper tube,
When removing or installing at-
counterclockwise.
Upper Tube
Coupler
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
ton.
Coupler
pull the attachment straight out of the
coupler.
Knob
Upper Tube
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
1. Remove the tube cap from the attachment (if present) and discard.
2. Position locking/release button of attachment into guide recess of upper tube coupler.
Tube
Primary Hole
Guide Recess
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Coupler
Upper
3. Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
4. Before using the unit, tighten the knob securely by turning clockwise.
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
HANGER
An attachment hanger is provided for storage
when attachment is not in use. T o install hanger on attachment:
1. Remove the tube cap from the attachment (if present) and discard.
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
3. Push hanger onto the attachment until
the locking/release button snaps into the
hole.
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Eye Protection
Heavy,
Long Pants
Boots
Cut from your left to your right.
NOTE:
designed for use with electric powerheads.
When operating unit with brushcutter attach-
ment, clip shoulder strap onto upper shoulder
strap clamp, stand asshown and check for the
following:
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This brushcutter attachment is not
Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.
Keep arms extended with right hand holding
the trigger handle of powerhead.
Keep left arm extended with left hand holding the handlebar.
Keep unit below waist level.
Shoulder strap pad should be centered on
your left shoulder and danger sign centered
on your back.
Maintain full weight of tool on left shoulder.
Without bending over, keep the blade near
and parallel to the ground and not crowded into material being cut.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT
Blade Thrust
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when using a bladed unit. This reaction can
cause serious injury such as amputation.
Carefully study this section. It is important that
you understand what causes blade thrust,
how you can reduce the chance of its occurring, and how you can remain in control of unit
if blade thrust occurs.
WHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST--Blade
S
Thrust
tacts an object that it does not cut. This contact
causes blade to stop for an instant and then
suddenly move or “thrust” away from object
that was hit. The “thrusting” reaction can be
violent enough to cause operator to be propelled in any direction and lose control of unit.
The uncontrolled unit can cause serious injury
if blade contacts operator or others.
is a reaction that only occurs
can occur when spinning blade con-
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WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS --
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Blade Thrust
the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is
more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut. By using
the unit properly, the occurrence of blade
thrust will be reduced and the operator will
be less likely to lose control.
Cut only grass, weeds, and woody brush up to
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1/2 inch in diameter with weed blade. Do not
let blade contact material it cannot cut such as
stumps, rocks, fences, metal, etc., or clusters
of hard, woody brush with a diameter greater
than 1/2 inch.
Use a sharp blade. A dull blade is more likely
S
to snag and thrust.
Cut only at full throttle. The blade will have
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maximum cutting power and is less likely to
bind or stall.
“Feed” the blade deliberately and not too
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rapidly. The blade can thrust away if it is fed
too rapidly.
Cut only from your left to your right. Cutting on
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right side of the shield will throw debris away
from the operator .
Use the shoulder strap and keep a firm grip
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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.
Keep feet comfortably spread apart and
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braced for a possible sudden, rapid thrust of
unit. Do not overreach. Keep firm footing and
balance.
Keep blade below waist level. It will be eas-
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ier to maintain control of unit.
can occur without warning if
Do not raise the engine above your waist as
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the blade can come dangerously close to
your body.
Do not swing the unit with such force that
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you are in danger of losing your balance.
Bring the powerhead engine to cutting speed
before entering the material to be cut.
If the blade does not turn when you squeeze
the throttle trigger of the powerhead, make
sure the attachment is fully inserted into the
coupler.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow
powerhead engine to return to idle speed
when not cutting. The blade should not turn
while the engine is running at idle. If the blade
turns at idle, do not use your unit. Refer to the
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT section of
the powerhead manual or contact your authorized service dealer.
Maintain good firm footing while using the
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unit. Do this by planting feet firmly in a com-
fortable apart position.
Cut while swinging the upper part of your
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body from left to right.
As you move forward to the next area to cut,
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be sure to maintain your balance, and footing.
RECOMMENDED CUTTING POSITION
Cut using the 2
o’clock to 4 o’clock
position of the
blade
WARNING:
must not try to clear away cut material with the
engine running or the blade turning to avoid
serious injury. Stop engine and blade before
removing materials wrapped around blade or
tube.
The operator or others
2 o’clock
4 o’clock
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
connect spark plug wire before performing
maintenance.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for replacement of damaged or worn parts.
Blade Shield -- Discontinue use of brushcut-
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ter attachment if shield is damaged.
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
AND PARTS
Blade nut
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Fasteners
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INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT
AND DECALS
After each use, inspect complete unit for
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loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
decals using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
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Always stop unit and dis-
BLADE MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
spin after the engine stops or after the throttle
trigger has been released. To avoid serious
injury, make sure the blade has stopped
coasting and disconnect the spark plug before
performing work on the blade.
WARNING:
that is bent, warped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way. Never attempt to
straighten and reuse a damaged blade. Use
only specified replacement blade. Wear protective gloves when handling or performing
maintenance on the blade to help avoid injury.
Check blade for flatness periodically . Lay
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the blade on a flat surface to inspect for flat-
ness. Throw away a blade that is not flat.
The blade will continue to
Always replace a blade
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
BLADE REPLACEMENT
WARNING:
spin after the engine stops or after the throttle
trigger has been released. To avoid serious
injury, make sure the blade has stopped
coasting and disconnect the spark plug before
performing work on the blade.
WARNING:
when handling or performing maintenance on
the blade to avoid injury. The blade is sharp and
can cut you even when it is not moving.
The blade will continue to
Wear protective gloves
Locking Lever
GEARBOX
1. To remove the blade, push in locking lever and hold.
2. Rotate blade nut until the locking lever
falls into one of the grooves in the dust
cup.
3. Continue to hold in locking lever. This will
keep the shaft from turning while loosening the blade nut.
4. Loosen blade nut by turning clockwise as
you are facing the nut.
5. Remove the blade nut, both washers,
and the blade from the blade shaft. Leave
the dustcup on the gearbox.
6. Install new blade and retaining washer
onto the threaded shaft extending from
the gearbox (blade must be between the
dust cup and the retaining washer). 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.
Gearbox
Shield
Dust Cup
Retaining
Washer
Cupped
Washer
7. Place the cupped washer onto the shaft.
Make sure the cupped side of the washer
is toward the blade.
8. Install blade nut by threading onto the
shaft counterclockwise as you are facing
the nut.
NOTE:
trated, and the blade is sandwiched between the
dust cup and the retaining washer. There should
be no space between the blade and the dust cup
or the retaining washer.
9. Push in locking lever and hold.
10. Rotate blade nut until the locking lever
11. Continue to hold in locking lever. This will
12. Tighten blade nut firmly with a wrench.
13. Release locking lever.
14. Turn blade by hand. If the blade binds
Make sure all parts are in place as illus-
falls into one of the grooves in the dust
cup.
keep the shaft from turning while tightening
the blade nut.
against the shield, or appears to be uneven, the blade is not centered, and you
must reinstall.
Threaded Shaft
Blade
Nut
STORAGE
WARNING:
steps after each use:
Allow attachment and gearbox to cool be-
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fore storing or transporting.
Store attachment with blade shield in place.
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Position attachment so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury.
Store the attachment in adry, well ventilated
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area out of the reach of children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare attachment for storage at end of season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more.
If your brushcutter attachment is to be stored
for a period of time:
Perform the following
Clean the entire attachment.
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Inspect the blade shield area and clean any
S
dirt, grass, leaves, or debris that has collected. Inspect the blade and blade shield;
replace a blade that is bent, warped,
cracked, broken or damaged in any other
way.
Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
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Apply a coating of oil to the entire surface of
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the blade; wrap it in heavy paper or cloth.
Check entire attachment for loose screws
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or nuts. Replace any damaged, worn or
broken parts.
At the beginning of the next season, use
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only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to
oil ratio.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AMERICA, Division of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
that each new
tool or attachment 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
household purposes.
90 DAYS
commercial, professional, or income producing purposes.
30 DAYS
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 specifically recommended by
HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA
this tool. Additionally , this warranty does not
cover tune-ups, spark plugs, filters, cutting
line, or rotating head parts that will wear and
require replacement with reasonable use during the warranty period. This warranty does
not cover predelivery setup or normal adjustments explained in the instruction manual.
, warrants to the original purchaser
Weed Eater
-- Parts and Labor, when used for
-- Parts and Labor, when used for
-- Parts and Labor, if used for rental
brand gasoline
!!!!
ELECTROLUX
for
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AMERICA’S
its products. Therefore, E
HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA
serves the right to change, modify, or discontinue models, designs, specifications, and accessories of all products at any time without
notice or obligation to any purchaser.
policy is to continuously improve
LECTROLUX
re-
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