Weed Eater 4000C, 530086792 User Manual
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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-
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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.
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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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