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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. Frigidaire Home Products, Augusta, GA 30907 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc. Trademark Operator’s Manual BC2400 530087638 2/22/00...
Hazard zone for thrown ob- jects. Blade/Trimmer line can throw objects violently. Others can be blinded or injured. Keeppeopleandanimals 50feet (15meters) away. WARNING: Do not use trimmer head as a fastening device for the blade. Stop coasting blade by contact with cut material WARNING: Thebladecontinues tospinaf- terthethrottleisreleasedor,engineisturnedoff.
Use the metal shield for all metal blade use. Use the plastic shieldfor allline trimmer use. S Use only specified blade or trimmer head; make sure it is properly installed and se- curely fastened. S Never start engine with clutch shroud re- moved.Theclutchcanfly offandcausese-...
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S Insert bracket into slot on shield. S Pivotshielduntilboltpassesthroughholein bracket. S Tighten the wing nut securely. S If your unit has a plastic cover over the threads onthe threadedshaft, removethe covering to expose the threads. S Before installing the trimmer head, make surethedustcupandretainingwasher are positionedonthegearboxas shownbelow.
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S Insert a small screwdriver into aligned holes. This will keep theshaft fromturning while tightening trimmer head. Screwdriver S While holding the screwdriver in position, thread trimmer head onto the shaft in the direction shown on thedecal. Tightenuntil secure. NOTE: The retaining washer must beposi- tionedwiththeraisedsectionfacingtowardthe gearbox.
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Un-thread the nut andre- moveparts.Besuretostorepartsandinstruc- tions for future use. FUEL YOUR UNIT Thisengineiscertifiedtooperateonunleaded gasoline.Gasolinemustbemixedwithagood quality2-cycleair-cooledengineoil d esignedto bemixedataratioof40:1.Poulan/WeedEater brandoilis recommended.(A40:1ratiois ob- tainedbymixing3.2ouncesofoilwith1gallonof unleadedgasoline).Whenmixingfuel f ollowthe instructions printedonthe container.Always read and follow the safety rules under FUEL SAFETY.
To Advance Line: S Operate the engine at full throttle. S Holdthetrimmer headparalleltoandabove the grassy area. S Tap bottom of trimmer head lightly on the groundonetime.Approximately 2in.(5cm) of line will be advanced with each tap. A correct length. Alwaystapthetrimmerheadonagrassyarea.
likely to snag and thrust. S Cut only at full throttle. The blade will have maximumcuttingpower andis less likelyto bind or stall. S “Feed” the blade deliberately and not too rapidly.Thebladecanthrustaway ifit is fed too rapidly. S Cutonly from your right toyour left.Swing- ing the unit in the same direction as the blade spins increases the cutting action.
Call 1-800-554-6723. NEED SERVICE PART? Contact your dealer. LIMITED WARRANTY FRIGIDAIREHOMEPRODUCTS warrantsto theoriginalpurchaserthateachnewWeedEat - er or Poulan PRO brand gasolinetool or at- tachmentis freefrom defects in materialand workmanshipandagrees torepair orreplace underthiswarrantyanydefectivegasoline prod- uctor attachmentas follows from theoriginal date of purchase.
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POULAN/WEED EATER 1- - 800- - 554- - 6723. WHERE TO GET WAR- RANTYSERVICE: Warranty services orre- pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/ WEED EATER service centers. call: 1- - 800- - 554- - 6723 MAINTENANCE, RE- PLACEMENT ANDREPAIROFEMISSION...