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Please do not return unit to retailer.
Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra.
Veuillez ne pas retourner l'outil au détaillant.
For Occasional Use Only
DANGER:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
PELIGRO:
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en le-
siones graves.
DANGER:
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.
1030 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907
Copyright E2004 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
1-800-554-6723
www.weedeater.com
Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d'Instructions
530165748- - 01
R
Trademark
BC3150
11/19/04
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- Page 1 Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves. Electrolux Home Products, Inc. 1030 Stevens Creek Road Augusta, GA 30907 Copyright E2004 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. Trademark Instruction Manual BC3150 530165748- - 01 11/19/04...
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Page 2: Safety Rules
Protection Objects Leg Guards Boots WARNING: Hazard zone for thrown objects. Blade/trimmer line can throw objects vi- olently. Others can be blinded or injured. Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. Hazard Zone 50 Feet (15 Meters) WARNING: Do not use trimmer head as a fastening device for the blade. - Page 3 S Never start engine with clutch shroud re- moved. The clutch can fly off and cause se- rious injury. S Be sure blade or trimmer head stops turning when engine idles. S Make carburetor adjustments with the low- er end supported to prevent blade or trim- mer line from contacting any object.
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Page 4: Carton Contents
operate in a locale where such regulations ex- ist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. For normal ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the following list: S Brushcutter S Cupped washer... -
Page 5: Trimmer Head
If your unit has a plastic cover over the threads on the threaded shaft, remove the covering to expose the threads. Before instal- ling the trimmer head, make sure the dust cup and retaining washer are positioned on the gearbox as shown below. - Page 6 Do not use any blades, or fastening hardware other than the washers and nuts shown in the following illustrations. These parts must be provided by Poulan/Weed Eater and installed as shown below. Failure to use proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and seriously hurt you or others.
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Page 7: Operation
This engine is certified to operate on un- leaded 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 gaso-... - Page 8 line and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob- tained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will cause engine damage.
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Page 9: Operating Position
S Operate the engine at full throttle. S Hold the trimmer head parallel to and above the grassy area. S Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly on the ground one time. Approximately 2 inches (5 cm) of line will be advanced with each tap. -
Page 10: Cutting Methods
SCALPING - - The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation down to the ground. 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 11: Maintenance
Blade Thrust can occur without warning if the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut. By using the unit properly, the occurrence of blade thrust will be reduced and the operator will be less likely to lose control. -
Page 12: Service And Adjustments
Wear your protective equipment and observe all safe- ty precautions. After making adjustments, the trimmer head, blade or any optional attachment must not move/spin at idle speed. The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory. -
Page 13: Seasonal Storage
Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without trimmer head, blade or optional attachment moving or spinning (idle too fast) or stalling (idle speed too slow). S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase engine speed if engine stalls or dies. - Page 14 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 1.ON/OFF switch in Engine will not OFF position. start. 2. Engine flooded. 3. Fuel tank empty. 4.
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Page 15: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., warrants to the original purchaser that each new Weed Eater® brand gasoline tool or at- 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. - Page 16 tial date of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved ELECTROLUX HOME PROD- UCTS, INC., servicing center. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call...