WT3100
R Trademark
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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
For O ccasi onal Use Only
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
WT3100
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.
WEED EATER
1030 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907
545186748 Rev. 1 4/15/08 BRW
FRANÇAIS
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: When using gardening ap-
pliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire and
serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.
This power unit can be dangerous! Operator
is responsible for following unit and manual
instructions and warnings. Read entire instruction manual before using unit! Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit
to persons who read, understand, and follow
unit and manual instructions and warnings.
Never allow children to operate this unit.
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
DANGER: Never use blades, wire or
flailing devices. Unit is designed for line trimmer use only. Use of any other accessories or
attachments will increase the risk of injury.
WARNING: Trimmer line throws ob-
jects violently. You and others can be blinded/
injured. Wear safety glasses and leg protection. Keep body parts clear of rotating line.
Safety Glasses or similar eye protection
Boots
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet
(15 meters) away. If approached stop unit immediately. If situations occur which are not cov ered in this manual, use care and good judgement.
If you need assistance, contact your authorized
service dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
OPERATOR SAF ET Y
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.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
HAZARD ZONE
50 ft.
(15 m)
S Always wear foot protection. Do not go bare-
foot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning
line.
S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or
remove loose clothing 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.
S Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you
are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you
are doing; use common sense.
S Wear hearing protection.
S Never start or run inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
DANGER: Never start the engine with
the clutch shroud removed. The clutch will fly
apart and cause serious injury.
S Turn engine off and disconnect spark plug be-
fore performing maintenance except carburetor adjustments.
S Inspect unit before use. Look for and replace
damaged or loose parts before each use.
Make sure all handles, guards, and fasteners
are in place and securely fastened. Look for
and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep in good
working condition.
S Replace trimmer head that is chipped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way before using the unit.
S Maintain unit according to recommended pro-
cedures. Keep cutting line at proper length.
S Use only 0.115″ diameter (3 mm) WEED
EATER brand cut length line (see REPLACING THE LINE). Never use wire,
rope, string, etc.
S Make sure unit is assembled correctly as
shown in this manual.
S Make carburetor adjustments with lower
end supported to prevent line from contacting any object.
S Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
S Use only recommended WEED EATER
accessories and replacement parts.
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed by an 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.
S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills.
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fueling site before starting engine.
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S Stop engine and allow to cool before remov-
ing fuel cap.
S Always store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area before
each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown
by or become entangled in line. Hard objects
can damage trimmer head and be thrown
causing serious injury.
S Use unit properly. Use only for trimming,
mowing, and sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning, or hedge trimming. Do not force
unit. It will do the job better, and with less risk
of injury, at the rate for which it was designed.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
S Keep all parts of your body away from spin-
ning line and muffler. Keep engine and cutting
head below waist level. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
S Cut only from your right to your left. Cutting
with the line on right side of the shield will
throw debris away from the operator.
S Use only in daylight or in good artificial light.
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Stop the unit when not in use.
S Carry or transport the unit with engine
stopped.
S Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before
storing or transporting in 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 and fuel in an area where fuel va-
pors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
S Store the unit out of the reach of children
WARNING: The engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not
equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and
spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon,
and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines to be equipped with a
spark arrestor screen. If you operate in a locale
where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for installing and maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
a violation of the law. If a spark arrestor is required in your area, contact your authorized service dealer for the proper kit.
SAFETY NOTICE: 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.
ASSEMBLY
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.
ATTACH THE HANDLE
1. Remove upper wing nut and curved head
tube bolt from upper handle.
2. Loosen lower wing nut on lower handle.
3. Insert upper handle over lower handle.
NOTE: Ensure upper handle grips are in
position as shown in the following illustrations
(throttle handle grip on left side).
4. Align holes and insert curved head tube
bolt through upper and lower handles.
5. Re--install and securely tighten upper wing
nut onto bolt.
6. Retighten lower wing nut securely.
Upper wing nut
Lower wing nut
Upper handle
Lower handle
Tube bolt
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NOTE: When performing the following step,
be sure the starter rope is not caught under
the cable clamps. The starter rope must
hang freely to operate properly.
Cable
clamps
Starter rope
Throttle
cable
7. Align one cable clamp above the tube bolts
and the other below the starter rope handle. Install the cable clamps one at a time
around the tube and throttle cable.
NOTE: Ensure throttle cable is in groove of
clamps and lies flat against the upper handle
tube after installation (see illustration above).
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Throttle Trigger
Starter Rope
Handle
ON/OFF
Switch
Upper Handle
Lower Handle
Shield
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF switch is used to stop engine. T o
stop the engine, move the switch to the OFF
position.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from 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
Choke Lever
Shield
Primer Bulb
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.
Muffler
Trimmer Head
CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
toaidincoldstarting.Activatethechokeby
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position. After the engine attempts to start, move
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
Once engine has started, move the choke lever
to the OFF CHOKE position.
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