ENGLISH R Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions 331 ESPAÑOL For Occasional Use Only IMPORTANT MANUAL -- Do not throw away MANUAL IMPORTANTE -- No lo descarte MANUEL IMPORTANT -- À Conserver Electrolux Home Products North America Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc. Augusta, GA 30907 Copyright E2001 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc. 530088910 5/4/01 FRANÇAIS WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product.
SAFETY RULES Hazard Zone WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 50 Feet (15 Meters) DANGER: This power tool can be dangerous! This unit can cause serious injury including amputation or blindness to the operator and others.
S Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. S Keep handles free of oil and fuel. S Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted shoulder strap with a blade (see ASSEMBLY). water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. S Always store gasoline in a container approved for flammable liquids. CUTTING SAFETY WARNING: Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.
operate in a locale where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. For normal homeowner use, the muffler and spark arresting screen will not require any service. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your muffler be serviced or replaced by your authorized service dealer. S Lift handlebar to upright position.
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -TRIMMER HEAD NOTE: Make sure all parts are properly installed as shown in the illustration before installing the trimmer head. S Push in locking lever and hold. S Rotate dust cup until the locking lever falls into one of the grooves . TRIMMER HEAD Locking Lever S Continue to hold in locking lever. This will keep the shaft from turning while tightening the trimmer head. S Thread trimmer head onto the shaft in the direction shown on the decal. Tighten until secure.
S Place the metal shield under the gearbox, and align the screw holes. Shield Dust Cup Threaded Shaft Blade Shield Retaining Washer Gearbox Cupped Washer Nut S Insert and thread the 4 mounting screws through the holes of the gearbox and the metal shield. Tighten evenly and securely with the hex wrench provided. NOTE: Make sure all parts are in place as illustrated, and the blade is sandwiched between the dust cup and the retaining washer.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT more times. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter rope until the engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine doesn’t start, repeat procedure 2 additional times. NOTE: If engine still doesn’t start, it is probably flooded. Proceed to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE. S Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 seconds, then move the choke lever to OFF CHOKE by aligning arrow with position shown on decal (see illustration below).
S Extend your left arm and hold handlebar grip with your left hand. S Hold throttle grip with your right hand with finger on throttle trigger. S Keep unit below waist level. S Keep shoulder strap pad centered on your left shoulder and danger sign centered on your back. S Maintain full weight of tool on your left shoulder. S Without bending over, keep the blade or trimmer head near and parallel to the ground and not crowded into material being cut.
S As you move forward to the next area to cut, be sure to maintain your balance and footing. 10 o’clock Cut using the 8 o’clock to 10 o’clock position of the blade 8 o’clock Guide Slots S Insert the ends of the lines through exit holes in the sides of the trimmer head. S Place the spool in the trimmer head. S Make sure the lines are not caught between the rim of the spool and the wall of the trimmer head. S Reinstall the tap button and lock ring onto the trimmer head.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE Engine will not S S start. S S S Engine will not S idle properly. S Engine will not S S accelerate, S lacks power, or dies under a load. S Engine smokes S excessively. S Line does not S S advance or breaks while S cutting. Line welds onto spool. Line pulls back into head. REMEDY See “Starting.
U.S. EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your lawn and garden equipment engine. All new utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the stringent anti--smog standards.
