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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 WT3100 530088156 4/24/02...
SAFETY RULES WARNING: When using gardening ap- pliances, basic safety precautions should al- ways 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.
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site before starting engine. 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.
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 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.
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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 gallon of unleaded gasoline.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS USE: Protection Heavy Long Pants Heavy Shoes Cut from your right to your left. NOTE: Keep left and right hands on grips during operation of unit as shown above to avoid covering air intake holes located on un- derside of upper handle.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. Set spark plug gap at 0.025 inch. Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING THE LINE For unit to operate properly, the cutting line should be replaced when line becomes worn to less than 3 inches in length from the edge of the line exit tunnels on each side of the cutting head.
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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. Engine flooded. start. 2. Fuel tank empty. 3. Spark plug not firing. 4.
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.
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POULAN/WEED EATER servicing cen- ter. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: POU- LAN/WEED EATER may be liable for damages to other engine components caused by the fail- ure of a warranted part still under warranty.