Weed Eater 530088848 User Manual

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Operator’s Manual

Manual del Operador

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS

Manuel de L’utilisateur

BC2400

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 del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instruc­ciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.

DANGER:

Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur 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

Copyright E2001 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.

530088848

4/5/01

ESPAÑOL

SAFETY RULES

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Hazard Zone

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:

dangerous!

including amputation or blindness to the op­erator and others. The warnings and safety
instructions in this manual mustbefollowed 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 Op­erator’s Manual before assembling and using
theunit! Restrict the useofthis unit to persons
who read, understand, and follow the warn­ingsandinstructions inthis manual and on the
unit. Never allow children to operate this unit.

OPERATORS
MANUAL

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.

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

ALWAYS WEAR:

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

This unit cancause serious injury

DANGER:

WARNING:

Eye

Protection

Leg Guards

Boots

WARNING:

When using gardening

This power tool can be

SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT

Blade can thrust violently

Trimmer line can throw

Thrown
Objects

Hazard zone for thrown

50 Feet

(15 Meters)

WARNING:

as a fastening device for the blade.

WARNING:

spin after the throttle is released or, engine is
turnedoff.Thecoastingblade can throwobjects
orseriously cut you if accidentally touched. Stop
the blade by contacting the left hand side of the
coasting blade with material already cut.

Donot use trimmer head

The blade continues to

Stop coasting
blade by contact
with cut material

OPERATOR SAFETY

Dress properly. Always wear safety

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glasses or similar eye protection when op­erating, orperforming 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.
Securehairaboveshoulderlength. Secure or

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removeloose 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,
ormedication. Watchwhatyouare doing; use
common sense.
Wear hearing protection.

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Never start or run the engine inside a

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closed 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

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brand line. Never use wire, rope,

Eater
string, 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.
Besureblade ortrimmerhead stops turning

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when engine idles.
Make carburetor adjustments with the low-

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er end supported to prevent blade or trim­mer line 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 anddisconnect

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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.
Moveat least 10 feet (3 meters)awayfrom 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 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 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:

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.

Keep others including children, animals,

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bystanders, 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. Donot 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.
Keep all parts of your body away from

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blade, trimmer head, and muffler when en­gine isrunning. Ahot muffler can cause se­rious burns.
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

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

Stop the unit before carrying.

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Keep muffler away from your body.

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Allow the engine tocool and secure the unit

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before 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 inthecarbu­retor by starting the engine and letting it run
until it stops.
Store unit so the blade or line limiter blade

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cannot 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 toblood 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 useof 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 alocale wheresuch 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

Exposure to vibrations

This unit is equipped

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homeowner use, the muffler and spark arrest­ing screen will not require any service. After
50 hours of use, we recommend that your
muffler be serviced or replaced by your Au­thorized Service Dealer.

ASSEMBLY

CARTON CONTENTS

Check carton contents for the following:

brushcutter

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handlebar screws (2)

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blade shield screws (4)

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cupped washer

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large nut for installing blade

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long hex wrench

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short hex wrench

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bracket cover

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metal shield

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plastic shield

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shoulder strap with warning

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weed blade

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trimmer head (assembled on unit)

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handlebar

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container of oil

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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.

ASSEMBLY

connect spark plug before performing anyas­sembly procedures.

If you need assistance or find parts

WARNING:

Always stop unit and dis-

Handlebar

Mounting
Bracket

Screw

Bracket Cover

ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP

WARNING:

and handlebar adjustments before starting the
engine are required.

Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and

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balance before starting the engine or begin­ning a cutting operation.
Insert your right arm and head through the

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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.

NOTE:

der strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the
shoulder.

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A one-half twist is built in the shoul-

Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be
about 6 inches below the waist.
Fasten the strap hook to the clamp located
between the trigger handle and the handle­bar clamp base and lift the tool to the oper­ating position.

Proper shoulder strap

CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT

You can configure your unit using a cutting
head for grass and light weeds, or a weed
blade for cutting grass, weeds, and brush up
to 1/2 inch in diameter. Toassemble your unit,
go to the section for the desired configuration
and follow the instructions.

ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -­TRIMMER HEAD

WARNING:

properly assembled and all fasteners are se­cure.

Make sure your unit is

TOOLS REQUIRED

2 Hex wrenches (provided)

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Adjustable wrench or large pliers

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Phillips screwdriver

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ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR

DANGER:

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

Locate the decal on the handlebar. This de-

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cal includes two arrows. Position the han­dlebar with the mounting bracket between
these arrows.
Position the bracket cover over the handle-

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bar. Again make sure the handlebar is be­tween the arrows.
Insert screws and hand tighten only. Be

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sure the handlebar is installed correctly;
then, tighten each screw securely with the
short hex wrench.

During blade usage, the

TRIMMER
HEAD

Remove the blade and metal shield

NOTE:

before attaching the plastic shield and trim­mer head. To remove blade, push in locking
leverand hold. Rotate blade nut until thelock­ing 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. Toremove
metal shield, loosen and remove the four
mounting screws. See ATTACHING THE
METAL SHIELD and INSTALLING THE
METAL BLADE for illustrations. Be sure to
store all parts and instructions for future use.

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ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD
AND TRIMMER HEAD

ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -- WEED
BLADE

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 blade which cuts excess line to
the proper length. The line limiter blade (on
underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.

Remove wing nut from shield.

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Insert bracket into slot on shield.

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Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in

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bracket.
Tighten the wing nut securely.

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If your unit has a plastic cover over the

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threads on the threaded shaft, remove the
covering to expose the threads.
Before installing the trimmer head, make

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sure the dust cup and retaining washer are
positioned on the gearbox as shown below.

Bracket

Slot

Shield

Retaining Washer

NOTE:

installed as shown in the illustration before
installing the trimmer head.

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NOTE:

tioned with the raised section toward the
gearbox.

Make sure all parts ar e properly

Push in locking lever and hold.
Rotate dust cup until the locking lever falls
into one of the grooves

Continue to hold in locking lever. This will
keep the shaft from turning while tightening
the trimmer head.
Thread trimmer head onto the shaft in the
direction shown on the decal. Tighten until
secure.
Release locking lever.

The retaining washer must be posi-

The shield must be prop-

Wing Nut

Gearbox

Dust Cup

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Locking Lever

WEED
BLADE

NOTE:

shield before attaching the metal shield and
installing the weed blade. To remove the trim­mer head, push in locking lever and hold. Ro­tate trimmerheaduntil the locking lever falls into
one of the grooves in the dust cup. Continue to
hold in locking lever. This will keep the shaft
from turning while loosening the trimmer head.
Remove trimmer head by turning clockwise.
Release locking lever. To remove the plastic
shield, loosen and remove wing nut. Pivot
shield to release bracket from slot. See AT­TAC HINGTHE PLASTICSHIELD AND TRIM­ER HEAD for illustrations. Be sure to store all
parts and instructions for future use. Neveruse
the trimmer head with the metal blade installed.

Remove the trimmer head and plastic

ATTACHING THE METAL SHIELD

DANGER:

properly installed on the tool anytime the tool
is used with the blade. The forward tip of the
metal shield helps to reduce the occurrence
of blade thrust which can cause serious injury
such as amputation to the operator or by­standers. Failure to install the shield in the
position shown can result in serious injury to
the operator. The length of the shield must be
aligned with the length of the tube. The blade
is sharp and can cut you. Be sure to wear
gloves while working with blades.

If your unit has a plastic cover over the

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threads on the shaft, remove the covering
to expose the threads.
Place the metal shield under the gearbox,

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and align the screw holes.

Shield

The metal shield must be

Gearbox

Insert and thread the 4 mounting screws

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through the holes of the gearbox and the
metal shield. Tighten evenly and securely
with the hex wrench provided.

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INSTALLATION OF THE METAL
BLADE

WARNING:

fastening hardware other than the washers and
nuts shown in the following illustrations. These
parts must be provided by Poulan/Weed Eater,
and installed as shown below. Failure to use
proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and
seriously hurt you or others.

NOTE:

located on the gearbox and not in the parts bag.

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Thedustcupandretaining washerare

Remove the retainer washer from the gear­box, and leave the dust cup on the gearbox.

NOTE:

plastic protective covering from the
threaded shaft before removing the retain­ing washer.

It may be necessary to remove a

Donot use any blades, or

Push in locking lever and hold.

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Rotate blade nut until the locking lever falls

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into one of the grooves in the dust cup.

Locking Lever

Continue to hold in locking lever. This will

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keep the shaft from turning while tightening
the blade nut.
Tighten blade nut firmly with a wrench.

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Release locking lever.

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Turn blade by hand. If the blade binds

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against the shield, or appears to be uneven,
the blade is not centered, and you must re­install.

FUEL YOUR UNIT

Dust Cup

Install the blade over the threaded shaft ex-

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tending from the gearbox 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.
Slide the blade and retaining washer onto

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the shaft of the gearbox.
Now place the cupped washer onto the

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shaft. Make sure the cupped side of the
washer is toward the blade.
Install the blade nut by threading onto the

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shaft counterclockwise.

Shield

Dust Cup

Retaining
Washer

Cupped
Washer

Makesure allpartsareinplace asillus-

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.

Retaining
Washer

Gearbox

Threaded Shaft

Blade

Nut

WARNING:

when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded

gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed with a good
quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to
be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater
brand oil is recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is ob­tainedbymixing 3.2 ouncesofoilwith1 gallon of
unleaded gasoline). When mixing fuel follow the
instructions printed on the container. Always
read and follow the safety rules under FUEL
SAFETY.

Remove fuel cap slowly

STARTING

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF switch
to the OFF position.

HOW TO START YOUR UNIT

Starting Position

WARNING:

turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con­tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.

Rest engine and shield on ground, support-

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ing trimmer head off ground.

Throttle Trigger

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The trimmer head will

ON/OFF
Switch

Starter
Handle

Choke
Lever

Primer Bulb

Muffler

COLD ENGINE (or warm engine af­ter running out of fuel)

Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-

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tion.
Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

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Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi-

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tion.
Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold

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through
Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.

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Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-

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tion.
Pull starter rope handle no more than 6

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pulls, until engine runs.
Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move

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choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.

all remaining steps

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STARTING A WARM ENGINE

Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-

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tion.
Move choke lever toOFF CHOKE position.

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Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.

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If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow in-

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structions in STARTINGACOLDENGINE.

USING YOUR UNIT

OPERATING POSITION

Extend your left arm and hold handlebar

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grip with your left hand.
Hold throttle grip with your right hand with

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finger on throttle trigger.
Keep unit below waist level.

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Keep shoulder strap pad centered on your

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left shoulder and danger sign centered on
your back.
Maintain full weight of tool on your left

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shoulder.
Without bending over, keep the blade or

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trimmer head near and parallel to the
ground and not crowded into material being
cut.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD

Before trimming, bring engine to a speed suffi­cient to cut material to be trimmed.
Donot run engine at a higher speed than nec­essary. The cutting line will cut efficiently
whenthe engine is run at less than full throttle.
At lower speeds, there is less engine noise
and vibration. The cutting line will last longer
and will be less likely to “weld” onto the spool.
If trimmer head does not turn when the engine
isin operation, make sure the tube is properly
seated in engine shroud.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow
the engine to return to idle speed when not
cutting.
To stop engine:

Move the ON/OFF switch to OFF.

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If engine does not stop, move choke to

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the FULL CHOKE position.

ADV ANCING THE TRIMMER LINE

Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cut­ting head lightly on the ground while engine is
running at full speed. The line limiter blade (on
undersideofshield)willcut the line to the proper
length.

WARNING:

diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad­vance properly and can cause serious injury.
Do not use other materials such as wire,
string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during
cutting and become a dangerous missile that
can cause serious injury.

Use only 0.080” (2 mm)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE WITH WEED BLADE

Blade Thrust

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when using a bladed unit. This reaction can
cause serious injury such as amputation.
Carefullystudythis section. It is important that
you understand what causes blade thrust,
how you can reduce the chance of its occur­ring,andhowyoucanremainin control of unit
if blade thrust occurs.

WHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST--Blade

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Thrust

contacts an object that it does not cut. This
contact causesthebladetostopforaninstant
and then suddenly move or “thrust” away
fromtheobject thatwashit.The“thrusting”re­action can be violent enough to cause the op­eratorto be propelled in anydirectionandlose
control of the unit. The uncontrolled unit can
cause serious injury if the blade contacts the
operator or others.

WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS

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Blade Thrust

the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is
more likely tooccur 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.

is a reaction that only occurs

can occur when the spinning blade

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can occur without warning if

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Cutonlygrass,weeds, andwoody brush up

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to 1/2 inch in diameter with the weed blade.
Do not let the blade contact material it can­not cut such as stumps, rocks, fences,
metal, etc., orclusters of hard, woody brush
having a diameter greater than 1/2 inch.
Keep the blade sharp. A dull blade is more

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likely 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 right to your left. Swing-

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ing the unit in the same direction as the
blade spins increases the cutting action.
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.
Donot raise the engine above your waist as

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the blade can come dangerously close to
your body.
Do not swing unit with such force that you

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are in danger of losing your balance.

Bring the engine to cutting speed before en­tering the material to be cut.

If the blade does not turn when you squeeze
the throttle trigger, make sure tube is fully in­serted into the engine.

Always release the throttle trigger and allow
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 atidle,
do not use your unit. Refer to the Carburetor
adjustment section 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 com­fortable apart position.
Cut while swinging the upper part of your

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body from right to left.
As you move forward to the next area to cut,

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be sure to maintain your balance and footing.

10 o’clock

Cut using the 8 o’clock
to 10 o’clock position of
the blade

8 o’clock

WARNING:

must not try to clear away cut material with the
engine runningor the blade turning to avoid seri­ousinjury.Stop engine and blade before remov­ing materials wrapped around blade or tube.

The operator or others

REPLACING THE LINE

Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF posi-

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tion and ensure trimmer head has fully
stopped.
Remove the spool by firmly pulling on the

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tap button.
Clean entire surface of hub and spool.

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Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two

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lengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080” (2 mm) di­ameter Weed Eater
wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off
and become a dangerous missile.
Insert ends of line about 1/2 inch (1 cm) into

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the small holes on the inside of the spool.

Spool

Line exit holes

Hub
Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the

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spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows
found on the spool.
Push the lines into the notches, leaving 3 to

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5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
Insert the lines into the the exit holes in the

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hub as shown in the illustration.
Align notches with the line exit holes.

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Push the spool into the hub until it snaps

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into place.
Pull the lines extending outside of the hub to

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release the lines from the notches.

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brand line. Never use

Small
Holes

Line in Notch

Line in Notch

SERVICE

We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized Service Dealer.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
Damage will occur if you turn the needles be­yondthe limiter caps. Adjusting the carburetoris
a complicated task. We recommend that you
take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.

SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion
RCJ-8Y plug. Spark plug gap is 0.025 inches.

IGNITION TIMING

Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.

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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

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WARNING:

recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.

Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any ofth

TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY

See “Starting.”

Engine will not
start.

Engine will not
idle properly.

Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.

Engine
smokes
excessively.

Line does not
advance or
breaks while
cutting.

Line welds
onto spool.

Line pulls
back into
head.

Engine flooded.

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Fuel tank empty.

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Spark plug not firing.

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Fuel not reaching carburetor.

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Carburetor requires adjustment.

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Carburetor requires adjustment.

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Throttle trigger screw too

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tight.

Air filter dirty.

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Spark plug fouled.

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Carburetor requires adjustment.

S

Fuel mixture incorrect.

S

Air filter dirty.

S

Carburetor requires adjustment.

S

Line improperly routed in head.

S

Line improperly wound on

S

spool.
Line size incorrect.

S

Line size incorrect.

S

Incorrect spool.

S

Line is being crowded against

S

material being cut.
Too little line outside of head.

S

Line size incorrect.

S

S

Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.

S

Install new spark plug.

S

Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.

S

Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
See “Carburetor Adjustments.”

S

See “Carburetor Adjustments.”

S

Loosen screw.

S

Clean or replace air filter.

S

Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.

S

See “Carburetor Adjustments.”

S

Empty fuel tank and refill with

S

correct fuel mixture.
Clean or replace air filter.

S

See “Carburetor Adjustments.”

S

Check line routing.

S

Rewind line tightly and evenly.

S

Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.

S

Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.

S

Replace with correct spool.

S

Cut with tip of line fully extended.

S

Remove spool and pull 4 inches

S

(10 cm) of line outside of head.
Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.

S

NEED ASSISTANCE?

NEED ASSISTANCE?

Call 1-800-554-6723.

NEED SERVICE PART?

Contact your dealer.

LIMITED WARRANTY

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Out­door Products, Inc.,

purchaser that each new
brand gasoline 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.

60 DAYS --

commercial, professional, or income produc­ing purposes.

Parts and Labor, when used for

Parts and Labor, when used for

warrants to the original

Weed Eater

!!!!

30 DAYS --

purposes.
This warranty isnot 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, starter
ropes, starter springs, cutting line, or rotating
head parts that will wear and require replace­ment with reasonable use during thewarranty
period. This warranty does not cover prede­livery setup or normal adjustments explained
in the operator’s manual.
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

Parts and Labor, if used for rental

ELECTROLUX

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for

LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON­SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA’S

ously improve its products. Therefore,

TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AMERICA

ify,ordiscontinue models, designs, specifica­tions, and accessories of all products at any
time without notice or obligation to any pur­chaser.

reserves the right to change, mod-

policy is to continu-

ELEC-

U.S. EPA

EMISSION CONTROL

WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB­LIGATIONS:

Protection Agency and POULAN/WEED
EATER, DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR
PRODUCTS are pleased to explain the
emissions control system warranty on
your lawn and garden equipment engine.
All new utility and lawn and garden equip­ment engines must be designed, built, and
equipped to meet the stringent anti--smog
standards. POULAN/WEED EATER must
warrant the emission control system on
your lawn and garden equipment engine
for the periods of time listed below pro­vided there has been no abuse, neglect, or
improper maintenance of your lawn and
garden equipment engine. Your emission
control system includes parts such as the
carburetor and the ignition system. Where
a warrantable condition exits, POULAN/
WEED EATER will repair your lawn and
gardenequipmentengineatnocost to you.
Expenses covered under warranty include
diagnosis, parts and labor.

TURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE:

any emissions related part on your engine
(as listed under Emissions Control War­ranty Parts List) is defective or a defect in
the materials or workmanship of the en­ginecauses the failure of such anemission
related part, the part will be repaired or re­placed by POULAN/WEED EATER.

OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILI­TIES:

engine owner, you are responsible for the
performance of the required maintenance
listed in your Owner’s Manual. POULAN/
WEED EATER recommends that you re­tain all receipts covering maintenance on
your lawn and garden equipment engine,
but POULAN/WEED EATER cannot deny
warranty solely for the lack of receipts or
for your failure to ensure the performance
of all scheduled maintenance. As the
lawn and garden equipment engine owner,
you should be aware that POULAN/WEED
EATER may deny you warranty coverage
if your lawn and garden equipment engine
or a part of it has failed due to abuse, ne-

The U. S. Environmental

MANUFAC-

If

As the lawn and garden equipment

glect, improper maintenance, unapproved
modifications, or the use of parts not made
or approved by the original equipment
manufacturer. You are responsible for
presenting your lawn and garden equip­ment engine to a POULAN/WEED EATER
authorized repair center as soonasaprob­lem exists. Warranty repairs should be
completed in areasonable amount oftime,
not to exceed 30 days. 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.

MENCEMENTDATE:

begins on the date the lawn and garden
equipment engine is purchased.

OF COVERAGE:

for a period of two years from the initial
date of purchase.

REPAIR ORREPLACEMENTOF PARTS.

Repair or replacement of any warranted
part will be performed at no charge to the
owner at an approved POULAN/WEED
EATER servicing center. 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
Any warranted part which is not scheduled
for replacement as required maintenance,
or which is scheduled only for regular in­spection to the effect of “repair or replace
as necessary” shall be warranted for 2
years. Any warranted part which is sched­uled for replacement as required mainte­nance shall be warranted for the period of
time up to the first scheduled replacement
point for that part.
er shall not becharged for diagnostic labor
which leads to the determination that a
warranted part is defective if thediagnostic
work is performed at an approved POU­LAN/WEED EATER servicing center.

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES:

LAN/WEED EATERmay beliable for dam­ages to other engine components caused
by the failure of a warranted part still under
warranty.
failures caused by abuse, neglect, or im­proper maintenance are not covered.

ADD--ON ORMODIFIEDPARTS:

of add--on or modified parts can be
grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to
cover failures of warranted parts caused
by the use of add--on or modified parts.

HOW TO FILE A CLAIM:

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.

WARRANTY SERVICE:

vices or repairs shall be provided at all

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

WARRANTY COM-

Thewarrantyperiod

This warranty shall be

WHAT IS COVERED:

WARRANTY PERIOD:

DIAGNOSIS:

WHERE TO GET

LENGTH

Theown-

Theuse

If you have any

Warranty ser-

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POU-

:All

POULAN/WEED EATER service centers.
call: 1--800--554--6723

REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMIS­SION RELATED PARTS

WEED EATERapproved replacement part
used in the performance of any warranty
maintenance or repair on emission related
parts will be provided without charge to the

MAINTENANCE,

: Any POULAN/

owner if the part is under warranty.

SION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS

Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark

LIST:

Plug (covered up to maintenance sched­ule), Ignition Module.

STATEMENT:

for the performance of all required mainte­nance as defined in the owner’s manual.

The owner is responsible

MAINTENANCE

EMIS-

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