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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...
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop unit immediately if ap- proached......31WG 3000B 4000C 1000E If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment.
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UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY S Disconnect the spark plug before perform- ing maintenance except carburetor adjust- ments. S Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep in good working condition.
EDGER SAFETY WARNING: Inspect the area to be 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. S Blade rotates momentarily after the trigger is released.
WARNING: Only use brushcutter at- tachments that provide a metal shield with proboscis nose. Proboscis nose S Use only specified blade and make sure it is properly installed and securely fastened. S Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on the right side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator.
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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.
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 dam- aged 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.
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...
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 fuel) Starting Position Starter Handle...
If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 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: MODEL: Edger ..... . . 1000E Cultivator .
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 in- jury. CUTTING METHODS Use minimum speed and do not crowd the line when cutting around hard objects (rock, gravel, fence posts, etc.), which can damage the trimmer head, become entangled in the...
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...
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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).
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.
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- tenance, unapproved modifications, or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer.
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POULAN/WEED EATER servicing center. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: POULAN/ WEED EATER may be liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: All failures caused by abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are covered.