Weed Eater 530088132 User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

BC3100

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

For Occasional Use Only

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, Inc.
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Augusta, GA 30907

CopyrightE2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

530088132

FRANÇAIS

4/26/02

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire
and serious injury.

DANGER

This unit can cause serious injury in-

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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.

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

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.

When using gardening

This power tool can be dan-

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SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT

Blade can thrust violently

Hazard Zone

50 Feet

(15 Meters)

WARNING:

as a fastening device for the blade.

WARNING:

spin after the 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 the
coasting blade with material already cut.

Stop coasting blade by
contact with cut material.

Do not use trimmer head

The blade continues to

WARNING:

objects violently. You can be blinded or in­jured. Wear safety glasses and leg protection.

ALWAYS WEAR:

Eye

Protection

Leg Guards

Boots

WARNING:

objects. Blade/Trimmer line can throw objects
violently. Others can be blinded or injured.
Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters)
away.

Trimmer line can throw

Thrown
Objects

Hazard zone for thrown

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. Keep away from
spinning line/blade.
Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or

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remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing
with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
Being fully covered also helps protect you

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from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line/blade.
Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when you are

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tired, ill,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 with a blade (see
ASSEMBLY).

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING:

the spark plug before performing mainte­nance (except carburetor adjustments).

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 unit according to recommended

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procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut­ting line at the proper length.
Use only 0.080” (2 mm) diameter Weed Eat-

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brand line. Never use wire, rope, string,

er
etc.
Install required shield properly before using

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the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal
blade use. Use the plastic shield for all line
trimmer use.
Use only specified blade or trimmer head;

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make sure it is 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 or trimmer head stops turning

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when engine idles.
Make carburetor adjustments with the lower

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end supported to prevent blade or trimmerline
from contacting any object. Hold 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

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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 your au­thorized service dealer .

Stop unit and disconnect

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ac-

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.
Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit.

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Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting
the engine and letting it run until it stops.
Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors

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cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.

Always store gasoline in a container ap-

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proved for flammable liquids.

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 or
trimmer head.

Keep others including children, animals, by-

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standers, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 me­ters) away. Stop 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 or trimmer head below waist

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level.
Do not raise engine above your waist.

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Keep all parts of your body away from blade,

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trimmer head, and muffler when engine is
running.
Cut from your right to your left.

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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 unit before carrying.

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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 oropen flames from
water heaters, electric motors or switches, fur­naces, etc.
Store unit so the blade or line limiter cannot

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accidentally cause injury. The unit can be
hung by the tube.
Store unit out of reach of children.

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SAFETY 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.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require­ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore­gon, and Washington require by law that many
internal combustion engines be equipped with
a spark arresting screen. If you operate in a

Exposure to vibrations

This unit is equipped

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locale where such regulations exist, you are
legally responsible for maintaining the operat­ing condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
a violation of the law. For normal homeowner
use, the muffler and spark arresting screen

ASSEMBLY

CARTON CONTENTS

Check carton contents for the following:

Brushcutter

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Tube mounting screws (2)

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Tube mounting nuts (2)

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Handlebar screws (2)

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Blade shield screws (4)

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Cupped washer (1)

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Large nut for installing blade (1)

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Long hex key wrench (1)

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Short hex key wrench (1)

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Bracket cover

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Shield for use with blades

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Shield for use with trimmer head

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Semi-automatic trimmer head

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Shoulder strap with warning

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Brush blade

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Handlebar

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WARNING:

connect spark plug before performing any as­sembly procedures.

Always stop unit and dis-

will not require any service. After 50 hours of
use, we recommend that your muffler be ser­viced or replaced by your authorized service
dealer.

2. 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.

3. Pull about 1/2 inch of the drive shaft out of
the inside of the tube.

Pull about 1/2 inch from tube

Tube

WARNING:

repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.

Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam­aged parts.

NOTE:

parts are missing or damaged, call
1-800-554-6723.

It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the
empty fuel tank.
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.

If you need assistance or find that

If received assembled,

TOOLS REQUIRED

2 hex key wrenches (provided)

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Adjustable wrench or large pliers

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Phillips screwdriver

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ATTACHING THE TUBE
NOTE:

in identifying the assembly steps. Be sure to
read each section and review the illustrations,
before you begin.

NOTE:

of the tube. Make sure this shaft does not fall
out of the tube. Dirt on the shaft will significant­ly reduce the life of the unit. If this shaft falls
out, clean, relubricate, and re-install.

1. Insert the 2 tube assembly screws and

Illustrations within this sec tion will help

A drive shaft is located in the center

nuts as illustrated. Keep loose at this time.
You will tighten them during a later step.

NOTE:

This square end fits inside a square hole in a
shaft inside the engine. Look inside the end of
the engine and you will see the square hole in the
shaft.

NOTE:

aligns with a ridge in the engine opening. Lo­cate the groove and ridge.

4. Align the groove in the tube with the ridge

5. Firmly push the tube into engine until it will no

6. Tighten the screws, using one of the hex

The end of the drive shaft is square.

The end of the tube has a groove that

GrooveRidge

in the engine opening. Insert the tube into
the opening.

longer go into the opening.

keys provided with the unit.

ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR

DANGER:

handlebar must be installed as shown to pro­vide a barrier between operator and the spin­ning blade.

The barrier portion of the

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1. Locate the decal on the handlebar. This
decal includes two arrows. Position the
handlebar on the mounting bracket be­tween these arrows.

2. Position the bracket cover over the han­dlebar. Again make sure the handlebar is
between the arrows.

3. Insert screws and hand tighten only.
These screws will be tightened later.

Bracket Cover

Mounting
Bracket

Screw

Handlebar

ATTACHING THE CONTROL
HANDLE TO THE HANDLEBAR

Make sure the wire going to the con-

NOTE:

trol handle is routed below the tube and re­mains on the right side of the handlebar and
the tube.

1. Remove screw from control handle.

Screw

Screw Hole

2. 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 to the 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.

3. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be
about 6 inches below the waist.

4. Fasten the strap hook to the clamp located
between the foam grip and the mounting
block and lift the tool to the operating posi­tion.

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 ma­terial. Go to the section for the desired
configuration and follow the instructions for
assembling your unit.

ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -­TRIMMER HEAD

TRIMMER
HEAD

2. Slide handle onto the right side of the han­dlebar and align the screw hole.

3. Re-insert screw and tighten securely.

NOTE:

the right side of the unit as shown in the il­lustration below, and the ON/OFF switch is lo­cated on the top of the control handle.

4. Adjust the handlebar to the proper position

5. After attaching the control handle and

Make sure the control handle is on

and tighten the two screws you left loose
during handlebar assembly. Make sure
these screws are securely tightened.

tightening the handlebar, route the wire
from the control handle through the slit in
the bottom of the foam grip.

Foam Grip

Slit

Wire

ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP

WARNING:

handlebar adjustments before starting the en­gine are required.

1. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and
balance before starting the engine or begin­ning a cutting operation.

Proper shoulder strap and

NOTE:

before attaching the plastic shield and trimmer
head. To remove blade, push in locking lever
and hold. Rotate blade nut until the locking le­ver falls into one of the grooves in the dust cup.
Continue to hold the locking lever. This will
keep the shaft from turning while loosening the
blade nut. Remove blade nut by turning clock­wise. Release locking lever. Remove both
washers and blade. To remove metal shield,
loosen and remove the four mounting screws.
See ATTACHING THE METAL SHIELD and
INSTALLATION OF THE METAL BLADE for
illustrations. Be sure to store all parts and in­structions for future use.

Remove the blade and metal shield

ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD
AND TRIMMER HEAD

WARNING:

erly installed. The shield provides partial protec­tion from the risk of thrown objects to the opera­tor and others and is equipped with a line limiter
which cuts excess line to the proper length. The
line limiter (on underside of shield) is sharp and
can cut you.

1. Remove wing nut from shield.

2. Insert bracket into slot on shield.

3. Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole
in bracket.

4. Tighten the wing nut securely.

The shield must be prop-

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