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_Trademark Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra. Please do not return unit to retailer. Veuillez ne pas retourner I'outil au d_taillant. • 1-800-554-6723 www.weedeater.com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'lnstructions BC2500 LE ® For Occasional Use Only &...
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WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions must al- ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury. DANGER: This power tool can be d Zone dangerous! This unit can cause serious injury including amputation or blindness to the op- erator and others.
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• Store unit out of reach of children. adjustments. SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations • Use only recommended Weed Eater ® ac- through prolonged use of gasoline powered cessories and replacement parts. hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve •...
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After 50 hours of use, we recommend that operate in a locale where such regulations ex- ist, you are legally responsible for maintaining your muffler be serviced or replaced by your authorized service dealer. the operating condition of these parts, Failure to do so is a violation of the law, For normal _WARNING: homeowner...
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Insert two screws into the screw holes. blade nut by turning clockwise. Remove the screwdriver. Remove both washers and blade. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten- To remove metal shield, loosen and remove the ing screws with a hex wrench. four mounting screws.
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ASSEMBLY INFORMATION - WEED INSTALLATION OF THE METAL BLADE BLADE aWARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the blade to avoid injury. The blade is sharp and can CL_yOU even when it is not moving. WARNI NG: Donotuseanyblades, o r fastening hardware other than the washers and nL_Sshown in the following illustrations.
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Insert a small screwdriver into aligned Tighten blade nut firmly with a wrench while holes. This will keep the shaft from turn- holding screwdriver in position. 10. Remove the screwdriver. ing while tightening the blade nut. 11. Turn blade by hand. If the blade binds against the shield, or appears to be uneven, the blade is not centered, and you must re- install.
To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel sys- the FULL CHOKE position and press the tem before storage for 30 days or longer. primer bulb 6 times. Squeeze and hold the Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it throttle tdgger and pull the starter rope 2 run until the fuel lines and carburetor more times.
When operating unit, clip shoulder strap onto _WARNING: Useonly0.080"(2 mm) clamp, stand as shown and check for the fol- diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad- lowing: • Wear eye protection and heavy clothing. vance properly and can cause serious injury. •...
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• WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS Scalping 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 blade thrust will...
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RECOMMENDED CUTTING POSITION aWARNING: The operator or others must not try to clear away cut material with the Cut using the 2 engine running or the blade turning to avoid o'clock to 4 o'clock serious injury. Stop engine and blade before position of the 4 o'clock removing materials wrapped around blade or...
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Replace with a pre-wound spool, or CL_two lengths of 12-1/2 feet of O.OSO"(2 ram) dia- ment and observe all safety precautions. Af- meter Weed Eater ® brand line. ter making adjustments, the trimmer head or Made must not move/spin at idle speed.
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ENGINE If your unit is to be stored for a period of time: • Clean entire unit before lengthy • Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of storage. 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through • Store in a clean dry area• the spark plug opening.
30 days. If you have any ques- warrantable condition exists, POULAN/ tions regarding your warranty rights and re- WEED EATER will repair your small off-road sponsibilities, you should contact your near- authorized service center call engine at no cost to you. Expenses covered...
POULANIWEED EATER claim. POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable 1-800-554-6723 WARRANTY PERIOD: to cover failures of warranted parts caused by Any warranted part which is not scheduled for the use of add -on or modified parts. HOW TO replacement as required maintenance, FILE A CLAIM: If you have any questions re- which is scheduled only for regular inspection...
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