Weed Eater 530163351 User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Ins truc tions

BC2500 LE

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.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse­ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. T out défaut de le
faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Augusta, GA 30907

Copyright E2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

530163351 11/ 20 / 02

FRANÇAIS

SAFETY RULES

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WARNING: When using gardening

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

DANGER: This power tool can be

dangerous! This unit can cause serious injury
including 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: Blade can thrust violently

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: Trimmer line can throw

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

SWEAR:

Protection

Leg Guards

Boots

WARNING: Hazard zone for thrown

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

SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT

Eye

Thrown
Objects

Hazard Zone

50 Feet

(15 Meters)

WARNING: Do not use trimmer head

as a fastening device for the blade.

WARNING: The blade continues to

spin after the throttle is released or, engine is
turned off. The coasting blade can throw objects
or seriously cut if accidentally touched. Stop the
blade by contacting the right hand side of the
coasting blade with material already cut.

OPERATOR SAFETY

S Dress properly. Always wear safety

glasses or similar eye protection when op­erating, or performing maintenance on your
unit. (Safety glasses are available.) Eye
protection should be marked Z87.

S Always wear face or dust mask if operation

is dusty.

S Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves,

boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards
is recommended.

S Always wear foot protection. Do not go

barefoot or wear sandals.

S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure

or remove loose clothing and jewelry or cloth­ing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels,
etc. They can be caught in moving parts.

S Being fully covered also helps protect you

from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line/blade.

S Stay alert. Do not operate unit when you are

tired, ill, upset or under influence of alcohol,
drugs, or medication. Watch what you are do­ing; use common sense.

S Wear hearing protection.
S Never start or run the engine inside a

closed room or building. Breathing exhaust
fumes can kill.

Stop coasting
blade by contact
with cut material.

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S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
S Always use the handlebar and a properly

adjusted shoulder strap with a blade (see
ASSEMBLY).

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING: Stop unit anddisconnect

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

S Look for and replace damaged or loose

parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good
working condition.

S Throw away blades that are bent, warped,

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.

S Maintain unit according to recommended

procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut­ting line at the proper length.

S Use only 0.080″ (2 mm) diameter Weed

Eater® brand replacement line. Never use
wire, rope, string, etc.

S Install required shield properly before using

the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal
blade use. Use the plastic shield for all line
trimmer use.

S Use only specified blade or trimmer head;

make sure it is properly installed and se­curely fastened.

S Never start engine with clutch shroud re-

moved. The clutch can fly off and cause se­rious injury.

S Be sure blade ortrimmer head stops turning

when engine idles.

S Make carburetor adjustments with the low-

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.

S Keep others away when making carburetor

adjustments.

S Use only recommended Weed Eaterr ac-

cessories and replacement parts.

S Have all maintenance and service not ex-

plained in this manual performed by your
authorized service dealer.

FUEL SAFETY

S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
S Keep away from sparks or flames.
S Use a container approved for fuel.
S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or

the unit or while using the unit.

S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel

spills before starting engine.

S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

the fueling site before starting engine.

S Stop engine and allow it to cool before re-

moving fuel cap.

S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-

porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the car­buretor by starting the engine and letting it
run until it stops.

S Store unit and fuel in area where fuelvapors

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

S Always store gasoline in a container ap-

proved for flammable liquids.

CUTTING SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area to be

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.
S Keep others including children, animals,

bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15
meters) away. Stop engine immediately if
you are approached.

S Always keep engine on the right--hand side

of your body.

S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not

overreach.

S Keep blade or trimmer head below waist level.

Do not raise engine above your waist.

S Keep all parts of your body away from

blade, trimmer head, and muffler when en­gine is running. Keep all of your body away
from the muffler when it is hot. A hot muffler
can cause serious burns.

S Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on

right side of the shield will throw debris
away from the operator.

S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

S Stop the unit before carrying.
S Keep muffer away from your body.
S Allow the engine to cool and secure the unit

before storing or transporting it in a vehicle.

S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-

porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbu­retor by starting the engine and letting it run
until it stops.

S Store unit so the blade or line limiter blade

cannot accidentally cause injury. The unit
can be hung by the tube.

S Store unit out of reach of children.

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations

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: This unit is 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 be
equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you

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operate in a 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 will not require any service.

ASSEMBLY

CARTON CONTENTS

Check carton contents against the following
list:

S Brushcutter
S Handlebar screws (2)
S Blade shield screws (4)
S Cupped washer
S Large nut for installing blade
S Long hex wrench
S Short hex wrench
S Bracket cover
S Metal shield
S Plastic shield
S Shoulder strap with warning
S 4--point weed blade
S Trimmer head (assembled on unit)
S Handlebar
S Wing nut (screwed onto shield)
S Container of oil

WARNING: Always stop unit and dis-

connect spark plug before performing any as­sembly procedures.

WARNING: If received assembled,

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: If you need assistance or find parts

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.

TOOLS REQUIRED

S 2 Hex wrenches (provided)
S Adjustable wrench or large pliers
S Phillips screwdriver

ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR

WARNING: During blade usage, the

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

1. Locate the decal on the handlebar. This
decal includes two arrows. Position the
handlebar with 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. Be
sure the handlebar is installed correctly;
then, tighten each screw securely with
the short hex wrench.

After 50 hours of use, we recommend that
your muffler be serviced or replaced by your
authorized service dealer.

WARNING: The muffler on this prod-

uct contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer.

Screw

Handlebar

Bracket Cover

Mounting
Bracket

ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP

WARNING: Proper shoulder strap

and handlebar adjustments must be made with
the engine completely stopped before using
unit.

1. 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.

NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the shoul-

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

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

3. Fasten the strap hook to the clamp located
between the trigger handle and the handle­bar clamp base and lift the tool to the oper ­ating position.

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

NOTE: It may be necessary to relocate the

shoulder strap clamp on the shaft for proper
balancing of unit.

TO RELOCATE SHOULDER STRAP
CLAMP:

1. Loosen and remove both clamp screws.

2. Place the upper shoulder strap clamp
over the tube.

3. Position the lower shoulder strap clamp
under the tube and align the upper and
lower clamp screw holes.

Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp

Lower Shoulder
Strap Clamp

Screws

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4. Insert two screws into the screw holes.

5. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten­ing screws with a hex wrench.

HARNESS

ADJUSTMENT

FOR BALANCE

6 inches
below
waist

30 inches

30 inches

4--12
inches
above
ground

blade nut by turning clockwise. Remove the
screwdriver. Remove both washers and blade.
T o remove metal shield, loosen and remove the
four mounting screws. See ATT ACHING THE
METAL SHIELD and INSTALLA TION OF THE
METALBLADE for illustrations. Be sure to store
all parts and instructions for future use.

ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD
AND TRIMMER HEAD

WARNING: The shield must be prop-

erly installed. The shield provides partial
protection to the operator and others from the
risk of thrown objects, 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.

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.

NOTE: If your unit has a plastic cover over the

threads on the threaded shaft, remove the cov ­ering to expose the threads. Before installing
the trimmer head, make sure the dust cup and
retaining washer are positioned on the gearbox
as shown below.

Bracket

Slot

Wing Nut

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. To assemble your unit,
go to the section for the desired configuration
and follow the instructions.

ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -­TRIMMER HEAD

TRIMMER
HEAD

NOTE: Remove the blade and metal shield

before attaching the plastic shield and trimmer
head. To rem ove blade, align hole in the dust
cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by
rotating the blade. Insert a small screwdriver
into aligned holes. This will keep the shaft from
turning while loosening the blade nut. Remove

Shield

NOTE: Make sure all parts are properly

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

5. Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in

6. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned

Screwdriver

7. While holding the screwdriver in position,

NOTE: The retaining washer must be posi-

tioned with the raised section facing toward the
gearbox.

Gearbox

Dust Cup

Retaining Washer

the side of the gearbox by rotating the
dust cup.

holes. This will keep the shaft from turn­ing while tightening trimmer head.

thread trimmer head onto the shaft in the
direction shown on the decal (counter­clockwise). Tighten until secure.

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