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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

31WG

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:

Lirelemanueld’instructions etbienrespecter tous lesavertisse­ments 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.

530163734

FRANÇAIS

11/11/02

UL CLASSIFIED PRODUCT NOTICE

Only the following Gasoline Powered Combination Gardening Appliance powerhead models
and their respective attachments have been Classified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., in
accordance with the applicable safety requirements.

Powerhead including trimmer attachment
Optional blower attachment
Optional brushcutter attachment

The following attachment is Listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with
ULStandard 1602, “Gasoline--Engine--Powered, Rigid--Cutting Member,Edgers and Edge-­Trimmers.”

Optional edger attachment

31WG..........................

3000B........................................

4000C..................................

1000E........................................

SAFETY RULES

If situations occur which are not covered in

WARNING:

appliances, basic safety precautions must al­ways befollowed to reduce the risk of fire and
serious injury. Read and follow all instruc­tions.

This power unit can be dangerous!

responsible for following instructions and warn­ings on unit and in manual. Read entire instruc­tion manual before using unit! Be thoroughly fa­miliarw iththe controlsandthe proper use ofthe
unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons who
have read, understand, and will follow the
instructions and warnings on the unit and in the
manual. Never allow children to operate this
unit.

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

DANGER:

trimmer attachment. Never use flailing de­vices with any attachment. This unit (when
usedwithsupplied line trimmer attachment) is
designed for line trimmer use only. Useofany
other accessories with line trimmer attach­ment will increase the risk of injury.

WARNING:

jects violently.Youandothers canbeblinded/in­jured. Wear eye and leg protection. Keep body
parts clear of rotating line.

Eye Protection

Boots

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

When using gardening

Operator is

SAFETY INFORMATION

ON THE UNIT

Never useblades withline

Trimme rline throws ob-

HazardZone

50 ft.

(15 m)

this manual, use care and good judgment. If
youneedassistance, contact yourauthorized
service dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.

OPERATOR SAFETY

Dress properly. Always wear safety

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glasses 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. Stay clear of
spinning line.
Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure

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

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you 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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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 trimmer head (or other optional at-

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tachment) below waist level and away from
all parts of your body. Do not raise engine
above your waist.
Keep all parts of your body away from muf-

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fler and spinning line (or other optional at­tachment). Keep engine below waist level.
A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
Keep firmfooting andbalance. Do notover-

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reach or use from unstable surfaces such
as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops,
etc.
Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

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Use only for jobs explained in this manual

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(or manuals for optional attachments).

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UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

Disconnect the spark plug before perform-

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ing 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. Keepingood working
condition.
Replace trimmer head parts that are

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

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procedures. Keep cutting line at proper
length.
Use only 0.080!(2 mm) diameter Weed

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Eater"brand line. Never use wire, rope,

string, etc.
Install required shield properly before using

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the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and se­curely fastened.
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 fromcontact­ing any object.
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.

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 orallow smoking near fuel or

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the unit.
Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel

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spills.
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 re-

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

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proved for flammable liquids.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

Allow engine to cool before storing or trans-

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porting in vehicle.
Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-

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porting the unit. Use upfuel leftinthecarbu­retor 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 reachsparks oropenflamesfromwa­ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur­naces, etc.
Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acci-

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dentally 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 ornerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or ab­normal swellings. Prolonged use in cold

Exposure to vibrations

weather hasbeenlinked tobloodvesseldam­age inotherwise 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 useofthis tool and seekmed­ical 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 aspark arresting screen. If you
operate inalocale wheresuchregulations ex­ist, you arelegally responsible for maintaining
the operating condition of these parts. Failure
to do so is a violation of the law. For normal
homeowner use, the mufflerandsparkarrest­ing screen will not require any service. After
50 hours of use, we recommend that your
muffler be serviced or replaced by an autho­rized service dealer.

This unit is equipped

LINE TRIMMER SAFETY

WARNING:

trimmed before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which
can bethrownbyorbecomeentangled inline.
Hard objects can damage the trimmer head
and be thrown causing serious injury.

Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing and

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sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or
hedge trimming.
Cut from your right to your left. Cutting on

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

Inspect the area to be

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

FOR OPTIONAL A TTACHMENTS

WARNING:

tachment used, read entire instruction manu­al before use and follow all warnings and in­structions in manual and on attachment.

WARNING:

installed when using edger or brushcutter at­tachments. Attach handlebar above arrow on
safety label on the upper tube (engine end of
unit). If your edger or brushcutter attachment
does not include ahandlebar, ahandlebar ac­cessory kit (#530071451) is available from
your authorized service dealer.

For each optional at-

Ensure handlebar is

Handlebar

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EDGER SAFETY

WARNING:

edged before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which
can be thrown by the blade or can wrap
around the shaft.

Blade rotates momentarily after the trigger

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is released. The blade can seriously cut
you or others.
Allow blade to stop before removing it from

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the cut.

Throw away blades that are bent, warped,

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cracked, broken or damaged in any other
way. Replace parts that are cracked,
chipped, or damaged before using the unit.
Do not attempt to remove cut material nor

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hold material to be cut when the engine is
running or when cutting blade is moving.
Always keep the wheel and depth adjusting

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skid in contact with the ground.
Always push the unit slowly over the

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ground. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks,
holes in the terrain, large roots, etc.
Always use the handlebar when using edg-

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er attachment.

Inspect the area to be

BLOWER/VACUUM SAFETY

WARNING:

starting unit. Remove all debris and hard ob­jects such as rocks, glass, wire,etc. that can
ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury
or damage during operation.

Do not set unit on any surface except a

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clean, hard area while engine is running.
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass,
etc., could be picked up by the air intake
and thrown out through discharge opening,
damaging unit, property, orcausing serious
injury to bystanders or operator.
Never place objects inside the blower

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tubes, vacuum tubes or blower outlet. Al­ways direct the blowing debris away from
people, animals, glass, and solid objects
such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The
forceof aircan causerocks, dirt,or sticksto
be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt
people or animals, break glass, or cause
other damage.
Never run unit without the proper equip-

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ment attached. When using your unit as a
blower, always install blower tubes.
Check air intake opening, blower tubes or

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vacuum tubes frequently, always with en­gine stopped and spark plug disconnected.
Keep vents and discharge tubes free of de­bris which can accumulate and restrict
proper air flow.

Inspect area before

Never place anyobject inairintake opening

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as this could restrict proper air flow and
cause damage to the unit.
Never use for spreading chemicals, fertiliz-

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ers,orother substances which may contain
toxic materials.
Toavoidspreading fire, do notusenear leaf

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or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.

BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY

DANGER:

away from material it does not cut. Blade
thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs.

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
right hand side of the coasting blade with ma­terial already cut.

Stop coasting
blade by contact
with cut material.

WARNING:

cut beforeeachuse. Remove objects (rocks,
broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be
thrown or become entangled in the blade or
trimmer line.

Throw away and replace blades that are

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bent, warped, cracked, broken ordamaged
in any other way.
Install required shield properly before using

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the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal
blade use.

Blade can thrust violently

Donotusetrimmerhead

The blade continues to

Inspect the area to be

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WARNING:

tachments that provide a metal shield with
proboscis nose.

Useonlyspecified blade and makesureit is

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properly installed and securely fastened.
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.
Always use the handlebar and a properly

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adjusted shoulder strap with blade (seeAS­SEMBLY instructions in brushcutter attach­ment instruction manual).

Only use brushcutter at-

Proboscis

nose

CULTIVATOR SAFETY

WARNING:

serious injury. Keep away from rotating tines.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark
plug before unclogging tines or making re­pairs.

Rotating tines can cause

terial when the blade is in motion. Make sure
the switch is in the OFF position, the spark
plug wire is disconnected, and the blade has
stopped moving before removing jammed
material from thecutting blade. Donotgrab or
hold the unit by the cutting blade.

Blades move

momentarily

after the

trigger is

released.

WARNING:

starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard
objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that
can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause
injury or damage during operation.

Do not use a cutting blade that is bent,

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warped, cracked, broken or damaged in
any other way. Have worn or damaged
parts replaced by your authorized service
dealer.
Always keep unit in front of your body.

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Keep all parts of your body away from the
cutting blade.
Keep the cutting blade and airventsclearof

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debris.

Allow blades to stop
before removing
them from the cut.

Inspect the area before

POLE PRUNER SAFETY

WARNING:

cultivated before starting the unit. Removeall
debris and hard and sharp objects such as
rocks, vines, branches, rope, string, etc.

Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that

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might stop the tines. If heavy contact oc­curs, stop the engine and inspect the unit
for damage.
Never operate the cultivator without thetine

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cover in place and properly secured.
Keep the tines and guard clear of debris.

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After striking a foreign object, stop the en-

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gine, disconnect the spark plugandinspect
the cultivator fordamage. Repair before re­starting.
Disconnect attachment from the drive en-

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gine before cleaning the tines with a hose
and water to remove any build--up. Oil the
tines to prevent rust.
Always wear gloves when servicing or

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cleaning the tines. The tines become very
sharp from use.
Do not run unit at high speed unless culti-

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vating.

Inspect the area to be

HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY

DANGER:

HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE -- Blade
moves momentarily after the trigger is re­leased. Do not attempt to clear away cut ma-

RISK OF CUT; KEEP

WARNING:

rotating chain can cause severe injury. In­spect the unit before use. Donotoperate unit
with abent,crackedordull blade ordullchain.
Keep away from the blade/chain.

WARNING:

rotating chain is sharp. Do not touch. Topre­vent serious injury, always stop engine and
ensure blade/chain has stopped moving, dis­connect spark plug, and wear gloves when
changing or handling the blade or chain.

WARNING:

ingchaincancauseinjurywhileit continues to
move after the engine is stopped. Maintain
proper control of the unit until the blade/chain
has completely stopped moving. Keep
hands, face and feet at a distance from all
moving parts. Do not attempt totouch orstop
the blade or chain when it is moving.

WARNING:

cause severe head injury. Wear head protec­tion when operating this unit with a pole prun­er attachment.

The reciprocating blade/

The reciprocating blade/

A coasting blade/rotat-

Falling objects can

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WARNING:

charge chute. Rocks or debris could be
thrown into the eyes and face and cause seri­ous injury or blindness.

Never lean over dis-

WARNING:

ry,donot use more than one boom extension
with a pole pruner attachment.

WARNING:

from power lines or electrical wires.

Only use for pruning limbs or branches up

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to 4 inches in diameter.
Do not operate the unit faster than the

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speed needed to prune. Do not run the unit
at high speed when not pruning.
Always stop the unit when work is delayed

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orwhen walking from one cutting location to
another.
If youstrike orbecome entangled with afor-

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eign object, stop the engine immediately
and check for damage. Have any damage
repaired by an authorized service dealer
before attempting further operations. Dis­card blades that are bent, warped, cracked
or broken.
Stop the unit immediately if you feel exces-

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sive vibration. Vibration is asign oftrouble.
Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or
damage before continuing. Contact an au­thorized service dealer for repair or re­placement of affected parts as necessary.

To prevent serious inju-

Keep the pruner away

SNOW THROWER SAFETY

WARNING:

away from the rotor when starting or running
the engine. Never attempt to clear the rotor
with the engine/motor running. Stop engine
and disconnect spark plug before unclogging
snow or debris from discharge chute or when
adjusting vanes.

Keep hands and feet

WARNING:

the unit is to be used. Remove objects that
could be thrown or damage the unit. Some
objects may be hidden by fallen snow -- be
alert for the possibility.

Direct material discharge away from glass

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enclosures, automobiles, etc.
Do not run engine at high speed while not

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removing snow.
Be attentive when using the snowthrower,

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and stay alert for holes in the terrain and
other hidden hazards.
Make sure the rotor will spin freely before

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attaching the snowthrower to the power­head.
If the rotorwillnotrotate freely due tofrozen

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ice, thaw the unit before thoroughly before
attempting to operate under power.
Keep the rotor clear of debris.

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Do not throw snow near other people. The

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snow thrower could propel small objects at
high speed causing injury.
After striking a foreign object, stop the en-

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gine, disconnect spark plug andinspect the
snowthrower for damage and repair if nec­essary before restarting unit.
Never operate the snowthrower near glass

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enclosures, automobiles and trucks.
Never attempt to use the snowthrower on a

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roof.
Never operate the snowthrower near win-

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dow wells, dropoffs, etc.
Never discharge snow onto public roads or

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near moving traffic.
Clear snow from slopes by going up and

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down; never across. Use caution when
changing directions. Never clear snow
from steep slopes.
Let snowthrower run for afewminutes after

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clearing snow so moving parts do not
freeze.
Look behind and use care when backing

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up. Exercise caution to avoid slipping orfal­ling, especially when operating in reverse.
Know how to stop quickly.

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Inspect the area where

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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.

If you need assistance or find parts

If received assembled,

INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACH­MENT
CAUTION:

ment, place the unit on aflat surface forstabil­ity.

1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.

Shipping
protector

2. Remove shipping protector from coupler.

3. Remove thetubecap from the trimmerat­tachment (if present).

4. Position locking/release button of attach­ment into guide recess of coupler.

5. Push the attachment into thecoupleruntil
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.

6. Before using the unit, tighten the knobse­curely by turning clockwise.

When installing trimmer attach-

Coupler

TIGHTEN

Coupler Primary Hole

LOOSEN

Knob

Guide Recess

WARNING:

release button is locked in the primary hole
and the knob is securely tightened before op­erating the unit. All attachments aredesigned
to be used in the primary hole.

For optional attachments, see the AS­SEMBLY section of the applicable attach­ment instruction manual.

Make sure the locking/

ATTACHING SHIELD

WARNING:

erly installed. The shieldprovidespartial protec­tion from theriskof thrown objects to theopera­tor and othersandisequippedwitha 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. For proper
orientation of shield, see KNOW YOUR TRIM­MER illustration in OPERATIONsectio n .

1. Remove wing nut from shield.

2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.

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

4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.

Shield

The shield must be prop-

Slot

Bracket

Wing
Nut

ADJUSTING THE HANDLE

WARNING:

dle, be sure it remains between the trigger
and the arrow on the safety label.

1. Loosen wing nut on handle.

2. Rotate the handle on the tube to an up­right position; retighten wing nut.

When adjusting the han-

Upper

Tube

Locking/
Release

Button

Lower

Attachment

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL ANDSAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT .
Comparetheillustrationswithyou runit to familiarize yourselfwith the location of the variouscontrols
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Assist Handle

Coupler

Trimmer
Head

Tube

Shield

Starter
Handle

ON/OFF Switch

Primer Bulb

Line Limiter
Blade

Throttle Trigger

Choke
Lever

ON/OFF SWITCH

The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger
handle andisusedto stop the engine. Movethe
switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULBremovesairfrom the car­buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

WARNING:

information in the safety rules before you be­gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-554-6723.

Be sure to read the fuel

FUELING ENGINE

WARNING:

when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on This

engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline
and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is
obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil
with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline.
DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil.
These oils will cause engine damage. When
mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on
container. Once oil is added to gasoline,
shake container momentarily to assure that

Remove fuel cap slowly

Muffler

CHOKE

The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position. Afterthe engineattemptsto start, move
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
Once engine hasstarted,movethe choke lever
to the OFF CHOKE position.

COUPLER

The COUPLER enables optional attach­ments to be installed on the unit.

the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and
follow the safety rules relating to fuel before
fueling your unit.

IMPORTANT

Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation and formation of acids during stor­age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage.
Toavoid engine problems, empty the fuelsys­tem before storage for 30 days or longer.
Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it
run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod­ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage
may occur.

See the STORAGE section for additional in­formation.

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF

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switch to the OFF position.
If engine does not stop, move choke lever

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to FULL CHOKE position.

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ON/OFF Switch

Choke
position
decal

HOW TO START YOUR UNIT

WARNING:

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

The trimmer head will

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

Starting Position

Starter Handle

Choke
Lever

Primer Bulb

Muffler

1. Set unit on a flat surface.

2. Move ON/OFF switch to the ONposition.

3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

4. Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE by
aligning lever with position shown on de­cal (see illustration below).

Choke
position
decal

5. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
through

6. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-

7. As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying

all remaining steps.

gine sounds as ifitis trying to start, but do
not pull rope more than 6 times.

to start, move choke lever to HALF
CHOKE by aligning lever with position
shown on decal (see illustration below).

8. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine
doesn’t start after 6 pulls (at the HALF
CHOKE position), move the choke lever to
the FULL CHOKE position and press the
primer bulb 6 times. Squeeze and hold the
throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2
more times. Move the choke lever to the
HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter
ropeuntiltheengineruns, but nomorethan
6 pulls. If the engine doesn’t start, repeat
procedure 2 additional times.

NOTE:

probablyflooded.ProceedtoSTARTINGA
FLOODED ENGINE.

9. Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10
seconds, then move the choke lever to
OFF CHOKE by aligning lever with posi­tion shown on decal (see illustration be­low). Allow the unit to run for 30 more se­conds at OFF CHOKE before releasing
the throttle trigger.

NOTE:

ver in the OFF CHOKE position, move
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE
position and pull the rope until engine
runs, but no more than 6 pulls.

Choke
position
decal

If engine still doesn’t start, it is

If engine dies with the choke le-

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ONposition.

2. Move the choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position.

3. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.
Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until
the engine runs smoothly.

4. Pull starter ropesharplyuntilengineruns,
but no more than 5 pulls.

5. Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then
movethechokelevertothe OFFCHOKE
position.

NOTE:

rope 5more pulls. If engine still does not run,it
is probably flooded.

If engine has not started, pull starter

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE

Flooded engines can be started by placing
the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position;
then, pull the rope to clear the engine of ex­cessfuel.Thiscould require pulling the starter
handle many times depending on how badly
the unit is flooded.

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If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723.

OPERATING THE COUPLER

This model is equipped with a coupler which
enables optional attachments to be installed.
The optional attachments are:

Edger 1000E.......................

Cultivator 2000T....................

Blower 3000B......................

Brushcutter 4000C..................

WARNING:

connect spark plug before removing or instal­ling attachments.

Always stopunitanddis-

MODEL:

REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH­MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL AT­TACHMENTS)

CAUTION:

tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.

1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.

Lower
Attachment

2. Press and hold the locking/release button.

Locking/Release
Button

Lower Attachment

3. While securely holding the engine and
upper tube, pull the attachment straight
out of the coupler.

When removing orinstalling at-

Upper Tube

Coupler

LOOSEN

TIGHTEN

Coupler

Knob

Upper Tube

INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH­MENTS

1. Remove the tube cap from the attach­ment (if present).

2. Position locking/release button of attach­ment into guide recess of coupler.

3. Push the attachment into thecoupleruntil
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.

4. Before using the unit, tighten the knobse­curely by turning clockwise.

Coupler

Upper

Tube

WARNING:

release button is locked in the primary hole
and the knob is securely tightened before op­erating the unit.

Primary Hole

Locking/
Release

Button

Guide Recess

Attachment

Make sure the locking/

OPERATING POSITION

ALWAYS WEAR:

Eye Protection

Long Pants

Heavy Shoes

Cut from your right to your left.

WARNING:

tion. Never lean over the trimmer head.
Rocks ordebris can ricochet orbethrown into
eyes and face and cause blindness or other
serious injury.
Do not run the engine at a higher speed than
necessary. The cutting line will cut efficiently
whentheengineisrunat lessthanfullthrottle.
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.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow
the engine to return to idle speed when not
cutting.
To stop engine:

Release the throttle trigger.

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Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF posi-

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tion.

Always weareyeprotec-

TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE

The cutting head advances line automati­cally. Do nottaphead on theground to ad­vance line.

cutting head to malfunction.
Upon unit start up, the line will advance auto­matically to the correct cutting path length.
Always keep the shield in place when the tool
is being operated.

WARNING:

diameter round line.

shapes of line will not advance properly and
will result in improper cutting head function or

This may break parts and cause

Use only .080” (2 mm)

Other sizes and

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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.

CUTTING METHODS

Useminimum speedanddo notcrowdthe line
when cutting around hard objects (rock,
gravel, fence posts, etc.), which can damage
the trimmer head, become entangled in the
line, or be thrown causing a serious hazard.

The tip of the line does the cutting. You will

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achieve the best performance and
minimum line wear bynot crowding the line
into the cutting area. The right and wrong
ways are shown below.

Tip of the Line
Does The Cutting

Right

The line will easily remove grass and

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weedsfromaround walls,fences, trees and
flower beds, but it also can cut the tender
bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences.
For trimming or scalping, use less than full

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throttle to increase line life and decrease
head wear, especially:

During light duty cutting.

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Near objects around which the line can

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wrap such as small posts, trees or fence
wire.

Formowingorsweeping, usefull throttle for

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a good clean job.

TRIMMING

head about 3 in. (8 cm) above the ground and
at an angle. Allow only the tip of the line to
make contact. Do not force trimmer line into
work area.

Trimming

-- Hold the bottom of the trimmer

Line Crowded Into
Work Area

Wrong

SCALPING

moves unwanted vegetation. Hold the bottom
of the trimmer head about 3 in. (8 cm) above
the ground and atanangle. Allow thetipofthe
line to strike the ground around trees, posts,
monuments, etc. This technique increases
line wear.

Scalping

MOWING

in places conventional lawn mowers cannot
reach. In the mowing position, keep the line
parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the
head into the ground as this can scalp the
ground and damage the tool.

Mowing

SWEEPING

ing line can be used for a quick and easy
clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above
the surfaces being swept and move the tool
from side to side.

Sweeping

-- The scalping technique re-

-- Yourtrimmer is ideal for mowing

-- The fanning action of the rotat-

3in.(8cm)
Above Ground

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MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.

CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS

Spark Plug Boot

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Air Filter

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Housing Screws

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Assist Handle Screw

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Debris Shield

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CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS

Contact an authorized service dealer for re­placement of damaged or worn parts.

ON/OFF Switch -- Ensure ON/OFF switch

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functions properly by moving the switch to
the OFF position. Make sure engine stops;
then restart engine and continue.
Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel

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tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if

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debris shield is damaged.

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
LABELS

After each use, inspect complete unit for

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loose ordamaged parts. Clean the unit and
labels using a damp cloth with a mild deter­gent.
Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

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CLEAN AIR FILTER

A dirty air filter decreases engine perform­ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after every
5 hours of operation.

Disconnect the spark

1. Clean the cover and the area around it to
keep dirt from falling into the carburetor
chamber when the cover is removed.

2. Remove parts by pressing button to re­lease air filter cover.

NOTE:

producing harmful evaporative emissions, do
not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable
solvent.

3. Wash the filter in soap and water.

4. Allow filter to dry.

5. Add a few drops of oil to the filter;

6. Replace parts.

To avoid creating a fire hazard or

squeeze the filter to distribute oil.

Button

Air Filter

Air Filter
Cover

REPLACE SPARK PLUG

Replace the spark plug each year to ensure
the engine starts easier and runs better. Set
spark plug gap at

0.025 in. Ignition timing is fixed and

nonadjustable.

1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.

2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and
discard.

3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 in.
socket wrench.

4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

LINE REPLACEMENT

Pre--wound spools offer the most convenient
method for replacing line and ensuring opti­mum performance.

Replacement spools are color--coded to

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ensure use of the correct spool with your
unit. Be suretousethe samecolorspoolas
the existing spool.

NOTE:

cutting head components when performing
any type of maintenance.

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NOTE:

ensure dust cup remains installed over shaft.

Always clear dirt and debris from

Hold spool and unscrew cap by turning in
the direction shown on top of the cap.
Remove line guide ring and spool.

Whenremoving and/orinstallingspool,

Use a pre--wound spool or refill spool with
line. If usingapre--wound spool, remove tape
strip from line and spool.

REFILLING THE SPOOL WITH LINE

WARNING:

diameter round line.

shapes of line will not advance properly and
will result in improper cutting head function or
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 .080” (2 mm)

Other sizes and

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1. Cut a length of 30 feet of 0.080!(2 mm)
diameter round Weed Eater"brand line.

Feed line in
direction
shown on
spool.

Spool

2. Insert one end of line into center cavity of
empty spool. Ensure line will feed into
spool in the direction shown on the spool
(counterclockwise).

3. Continue feeding line into spool, leaving
4 -- 6 inches (10 -- 15 cm) unwound from
center of spool.

INSTALLING SPOOL WITH LINE

1. Install replacement spool.

2. Thread line through line guide ring.

Line through guide ring

Slot

protective equipment and observe all safety
precautions. After making adjustments, the
trimmer head or any optional attachment
must not move/spin at idle speed.

The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments may benecessary ifyou
notice any of the following conditions:

Engine will not idle when the throttle is

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released.
The trimmer head or any optional

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attachment moves/spins at idle.

Make adjustments with the unit supported so
the cutting attachment is off the ground and
will not make contact with any object. Hold
the unit byhandwhilerunningandmakingad­justments. Keep all parts of your body away
from the cutting attachment and muffler.

Idle Speed Adjustment

Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine
runs without trimmer head or any optional at­tachment moving or spinning (idle too fast) or
engine stalling (idle speed too slow).

Turn idle speed screw clockwise to

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increase engine speed if engine stalls or
dies.
Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to

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decrease engine speed if trimmer head or
any optional attachment moves or spins at
idle.

WARNING:

after each adjustment. The trimmer head or
any optional attachment must not move or
spin atidle speed toavoid seriousinjury tothe
operator or others.

Recheck the idle speed

3. Rest guide ring on spool and place line
through slot. Allow line to extend 4 -- 6
inches (10 -- 15 cm) from center of spool.

4. Ensure line remains in slot while screw­ingcapon totheshaft.

hand tight!

Replacement Spool

Only tighten cap

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

WARNING:

making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer
head or any optional attachment will be spin­ning duringmostof this procedure. Wear your

Keep others away when

STORAGE

WARNING:

steps after each use:

Allow engine to cool before storing or trans-

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porting.
Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area

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where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unit with all guards in place. Position

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unit so that any sharp object cannot acci­dentally cause injury.
Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of

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children.

Perform the following

Air Filter
Cover

Idle Speed

Screw

If yourequire further assistance or areunsure
about performing this procedure, contact an
authorized service dealer or call
1--800--554--6723.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if
it will not be used for 30 days or more.

If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:

Clean the entire unit before lengthy

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storage.
Store in a clean dry area.

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Lightly oil external metal surfaces.

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FUEL SYSTEM

Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA­TION section of this manual, seemessagela­beledIMPORTANT regarding the use of ga­sohol in your engine.

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Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline
in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Fol­low the mix instructions found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after
adding stabilizer.

ENGINE

Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of

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40:1, 2-cycleengine oil (air cooled) through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
Replace spark plug with new one of recom-

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mended type and heat range.

Clean air filter.

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Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,

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and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.
At the beginning of the next season, use

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only fresh fuel having the propergasoline to
oil ratio.

OTHER

Do not store gasoline from one season to

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another.
Replace your gasoline can if itstarts torust.

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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

WARNING:

recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.

Always stop unitanddisconnect spark plugbeforeperforming all ofthe

TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Engine will not
start.

Engine will
not idle
properly.

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

Engine
smokes
excessively.

Engine runs
hot.

1. ON/OFF switch in
OFF position.

2. Engine flooded.

3. Fuel tank empty.

4. Spark plug not firing.

5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.

6. Carburetor requires
adjustment.

1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.

2. Crankshaft seals worn.

3. Compression low.

1. Air filter dirty.

2. Spark plug fouled.

3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.

4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.

5. Compression low.

1. Choke partially on.

2. Fuel mixture incorrect.

3. Air filter dirty.

4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.

1. Fuel mixture incorrect.

2. Spark plug incorrect.

3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.

4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.

1. Move ON/OFF switch to ON.

2. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in
Operation Section.

3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.

4. Install new spark plug.

5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.

6. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments Section.

2. Contact an authorized service dealer.

3. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. Clean or replace air filter.

2. Clean or replace plug
and regap.

3. Contact an authorized service dealer.

4. Contact an authorized service dealer.

5. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. Adjust choke.

2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.

3. Clean or replace air filter.

4. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation
section.

2. Replace with correct spark plug.

3. Contact an authorized service dealer.

4. Contact an authorized service dealer.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,

warrants to the original purchaser that each

Weed Eater

new
tachment 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.

90 DA YS

commercial, professional, or income produc­ing purposes.

30 DAYS

purposes.
This warranty isnottransferable 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, INC.,

tionally, this warranty does not cover tune­ups, spark plugs, filters, cutting line, or rotat­ing head parts that will wear and require
replacement with reasonable use during the
warranty period. This warranty does not cov­er predelivery setup or normal adjustments
explained in the instruction manual.

-- Parts and Labor, when used for

-- Parts and Labor, when used for

-- Parts and Labor, if used for rental

brand gasoline tool or at-

""""

ELECTROLUX

for this tool. Addi-

U.S. EPA

EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB­LIGATIONS:

Protection Agency and ELECTROLUX
HOMEPRODUCTS, INC., arepleased toex­plain the emissions control system warranty
on your year 2002--2004 small off--road en­gine. ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,
INC., must warrant the emission control sys­tem onyoursmalloff--road engine for the peri­ods of time listed below provided there has
been no abuse, neglect, or improper mainte­nance of your small off--road engine. Your
emission control system includes parts such
as the carburetor and the ignition system.
Where a warrantable condition exists, ELEC­TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., will re­pair your small off--road engine at no cost to
you. Expenses covered under warranty in­clude diagnosis, parts andlabor.

TURER’S WARRANTYCOVERAGE:

emissions related part on your engine (as
listed under Emissions Control Warranty
Parts List) is defective or adefect in themate­rials orworkmanship of the engine causes the
failure of such an emission related part, the
part will be repaired or replaced by ELEC­TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.

ER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the small off--road engine owner, you are
responsible for the performance of the re­quired maintenance listed in your instruction
manual. ELECTROLUX HOME PROD­UCTS, INC., recommends that you retain all

The U. S. Environmental

MANUFAC-

If any

OWN-

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 LONGANIMPLIED WAR­RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON­SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
The policy of

UCTS, INC.,

products. Therefore,

PRODUCTS, INC.,

change, modify, or discontinue models, de­signs, specifications, and accessories of all
products at any time without notice orobliga­tion to any purchaser.

receipts covering maintenance on your small
off--road engine, but ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS, INC., cannot deny warranty
solely fort he lack ofreceipts or foryour failure
to ensure the performance of all scheduled
maintenance. As the small off--road engine
owner, you should be aware that ELECTRO­LUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., may deny
you warranty coverage if your small off--road
engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse,
neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved
modifications, or the use of parts not made or
approved by the original equipment manufac­turer. Youare responsible for presenting your
small off--road engine to a ELECTROLUX
HOME PRODUCTS, INC., authorized repair
center as soon as aproblem exists. Warranty
repairs should be completed in a reasonable
amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you
have any questions regarding your warranty
rights andresponsibilities, you should contact
your nearest authorized service center orcall
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., at
1--800--554--6723.

MENCEMENT DATE:

begins on the date the small off--road engine
is purchased.
This warranty shall be for a period of two
yearsfromthe initial date ofpurchase.

IS COVERED: REPAIR OR REPLACE­MENT OF PARTS.

any warranted part will be performed at no
charge to the owner at an approved ELEC-

ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-

is to continuously improve its

ELECTROLUX HOME

reserves the right to

WARRANTY COM-

The warranty period

LENGTH OF COVERAGE:

WHAT

Repair or replacement of

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TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., servic­ing center. If you have any questions regard­ing your warranty rights and responsibilities,
you should contact your nearest authorized
service center or call ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS, INC., at 1--800--554--6723.

WARRANTY PERIOD:

which isnotscheduled 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 shallbewarranted for theperiod
of time up to the first scheduled replacement
point for that part.
shall not be charged for diagnostic labor
which leads to the determination that a war­ranted part is defective if the diagnostic work
is performed at an approved ELECTROLUX
HOME PRODUCTS, INC., servicing center.

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES:

TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., may be
liable for damages to other engine compo­nents caused by the failure of a warranted
part still under warranty.

COVERED:

glect, or improper maintenance are not cov­ered.

This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use:

All failures caused by abuse, ne-

ADD--ON ORMODIFIED PARTS:

Moderate (50 hours)
Intermediate (125 hours)
Extended (300 hours)

Any warranted part

DIAGNOSIS:

WHAT IS NOT

The owner

ELEC-

use of add--on or modified parts can be
grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., is
not liable to cover failures of warranted parts
caused by the use of add--on or modified

HOW TO FILE A CLAIM:

parts.
any questions regarding your warranty rights
and responsibilities, you should contact your
nearest authorized service center or call
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., at
1--800--554--6723.

RANTY SERVICE:

pairs shall be provided at all ELECTROLUX
HOME PRODUCTS, INC., service centers.
Call 1--800--554--6723.

REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMIS­SION RELATED PARTS:

LUX HOMEPRODUCTS, INC., approved re­placement part used in the performance of
any warranty maintenance or repair on emis­sion related parts will be provided without
charge to the owner if the part is under war-

EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY

ranty.

PARTS LIST:

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

STATEMENT:

the performance of all required maintenance

The

as defined in the instruction manual.

WHERE TO GET WAR-

Warranty services or re-

Carburetor, Ignition System:

The owner is responsible for

If you have

MAINTENANCE,

Any ELECTRO-

MAINTENANCE

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