Weed Eater WT300, 530088156 User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

WT3100

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

For Occasional Use Only

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

ADVERTENCIA:

Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en le­siones graves.

A VERTISSEMENT:

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.

530088156

FRANÇAIS

4/24/02

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

pliances, basic safety precautions should al­ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and
serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.

This power unit can be dangerous!

is responsible for following unit and manual
instructions and warnings. Read entire in­struction manual before using unit! Be thor­oughly familiar with the controls and the prop­er use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit
to persons who read, understand, and follow
unit and manual instructions and warnings.
Never allow children to operate this unit.

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

DANGER:

flailing devices. Unit is designed for line trim­mer use only. Useof any other accessories or
attachments will increase the risk of injury.

WARNING:

jects violently. You and others can be blinded/
injured. Wear safety glasses and leg protec­tion. Keep body parts clear of rotating line.

Safety Glasses or similar eye protection

Boots

Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50
feet (15 meters) away. If approached stop unit
immediately.

If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgement. If
you need assistance, contact your authorized
service dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.

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 is

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dusty.

When using gardening ap-

Operator

SAFETY INFORMATION

ON THE UNIT

Never use blades, wire or

Trimmer line throws ob-

HAZARD ZONE

50 ft.
(15 m)

Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves,

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boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards
is recommended.
Always wear foot protection. Do not go bare-

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foot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning
line.
Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or

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remove loose clothing or clothin g 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.
Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you

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are tired, ill, upset or under the 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 inside a closed room or

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building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

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UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

DANGER:

the clutch shroud removed. The clutch will fly
apart and cause serious injury.

Turn engine off and disconnect spark plug be-

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fore performing maintenance except carbure­tor adjustments.
Inspect unit before use. Look for and replace

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damaged or loose parts before each use.
Make sure all handles, guards, and fasteners
are in place and securely fastened. Look for
and repairfuel leaks before use. Keep in good
working condition.
Replace trimmer head that is chipped,

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cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way before using the unit.
Maintain unit according to recommended pro-

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cedures. Keep cutting line at proper length.
Use only 0.115” diameter Weed Eater

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brand cut length line (see REPLACING
THE LINE). Never use wire, rope, string,
etc.
Make sure unit is assembled correctly as

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shown in this manual.
Make carburetor adjustments with lower

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end supported to prevent line from contact­ing any object.
Keep others away when making carburetor

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adjustments.
Use only recommended Weed EaterRac-

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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 .

Never start the engine with

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.
Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills.

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Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

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fueling site before starting engine.
Stop engine and allow to cool before remov-

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ing fuel cap.
Always store gasoline in a container ap-

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proved for flammable liquids.

CUTTING SAFETY

WARNING:

each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown
by or become entangled in line. Hard objects
can damage trimmer head and be thrown
causing serious injury.

Use unit properly. Use only for trimming,

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mowing, and sweeping. Do not use for edg­ing, pruning, or hedge trimming. Do not force
unit. It will do the job better, and with less risk
of injury , at the rate for w hich it was designed.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-

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reach.
Keep all parts of your body away from spin-

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ning line and muffler. Keep engine and cutting
head below waist level. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
Cut only from your right to your left. Cutting

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with the line on right side of the shield will
throw debris away from the operator.
Use only in daylight or in good artificial light.

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Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

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Inspect the area before

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

Stop the unit when not in use.

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Carry or transport the unit with engine

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stopped.
Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before

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storing or transporting in 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 the unit out of the reach of children

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SPECIAL NOTICE:

equipped 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 to
be equipped with a spark arrestor screen. If
you operate in a locale where such regula­tions exist, you are legally responsible for
installing and maintaining the operating con­dition of these parts. Failure to do so is a viola­tion of the law. If a spark arrestor is required
in your area, contact your authorized service
dealer for the proper kit.

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.

This unit is not

Exposure to vibrations

ASSEMBLY

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:

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.

ATTACH THE HANDLE

1. Remove upper wing nut and curved head

2. Loosen lower wing nut on lower handle.

3. Insert upper handle over lower handle.

NOTE:

position as shown in the following illustrations
(throttle handle grip on left side).

If you need assistance or find parts

tube bolt from upper handle.

Ensure upper handle grips are in

If received assembled,

4. Align holes and insert curved head tube
bolt through upper and lower handles.

5. Re--install and securely tighten upper wing
nut onto bolt.

6. Retighten lower wing nut securely.

Upper handle

Lower handle

Upper wing nut

Lower wing nut

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Tube bolt