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Weed Eater 31WG Instruction Manual

Weed Eater 31WG Instruction Manual

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Manual de Instrucciones
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 le-
siones graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel d'instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-
ments 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
Copyright E2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
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Instruction Manual
Manuel d'Instructions
530088154
Trademark
31WG
4/24/02

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  • Page 1 Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse- ments 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 Copyright E2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. Trademark 31WG 530088154 4/24/02...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    Never use flailing de- vices with any attachment. This unit (when used with supplied line trimmer attachment) is designed for line trimmer use only. Use of any other accessories with line trimmer attach- ment will increase the risk of injury.
  • Page 3 Look for and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep in good working condition. S Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way before using the unit. S Maintain unit according to recommended procedures.

  • Page 4: Edger Safety

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

  • Page 5: Hedge Trimmer Safety

    The tines become very sharp from use. S Do not run unit at high speed unless culti- vating. HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE -- Blade moves momentarily after the trigger is re- leased.
  • Page 6 WARNING: To prevent serious inju- ry, do not use more than one boom extension with a pole pruner attachment. WARNING: Keep the pruner away from power lines or electrical wires. S Only use for pruning limbs or branches up to 4 inches in diameter. S Do not operate the unit faster than the speed needed to prune.

  • Page 7: Adjusting The Handle

    Coupler LOOSEN TIGHTEN Knob 2. Remove the tube cap from the trimmer at- tachment (if present). 3. Position locking/release button of attach- ment into guide recess of coupler. 4. Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole.

  • Page 8: Operation

    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 of oil with 1...

  • Page 9: Starting A Flooded Engine

    ON/OFF Switch HOW TO START YOUR UNIT WARNING: The trimmer head will turn while starting the engine. Avoid any contact with the muffler. A hot muf- fler can cause serious burns. STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of...

  • Page 10: Operating Position

    Heavy Shoes Cut from your right to your left. WARNING: Always wear eye protec- tion. Never lean over the trimmer head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury.

  • Page 11: Cutting Methods

    SCALPING -- The scalping technique re- moves unwanted vegetation. Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 in. (8 cm) above the ground and at an angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc.

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS S Spark Plug Boot S Air Filter S Housing Screws S Assist Handle Screw S Debris Shield CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact an authorized service dealer...
  • Page 13 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).

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting Table

    TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE Engine will not 1. ON/OFF switch in start. OFF position. 2. Engine flooded. 3.

  • Page 15: Limited Warranty

    As the small off--road engine owner, you should be aware that POULAN/ WEED EATER may deny you warranty cover- age if your small off--road engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper main-...
  • Page 16 ADD- -ON OR MODIFIED PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to cover This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use: Moderate (50 hours)

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