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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.

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

4000C

Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

104 W arren Road

Augusta, GA 30907

530164835 1/22/04

NOT DESIGNED FOR USE WITH

ELECTRIC POWERHEADS

NO ESTA DISEÑADO PARA EL USO CON

CABEZAS DE MOTOR ELÉCTRICO

NON CONÇU POUR L’USAGE AVEC

BLOC--MOTEURS ÉLECTRIQUES

R Trademark

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.

1-800-554- 6723

www.weedeater.com

Summary of content (9 pages)

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ENGLISH R Trademark 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. 1-800-554-6723 www.weedeater.com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions NOT DESIGNED FOR USE WITH ELECTRIC POWERHEADS NO ESTA DISEÑADO PARA EL USO CON CABEZAS DE MOTOR ELÉCTRICO NON CONÇU POUR L’USAGE AVEC BLOC-- MOTEURS ÉLECTRIQUES Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS DANGER! This brushcutter can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Read and understand the instruction manual before using the brushcutter. Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection. SAFETY RULES 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.
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S Make carburetor adjustments with the lower end supported to prevent the blade from contacting any object. Hold the unit by hand; do not use the shoulder strap for support. S Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments. S Use only recommended Weed Eater® accessories and replacement parts. S Have all maintenance and service not explained in this manual performed by an authorized service dealer. Stop coasting blade by contact with cut material.
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SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people.
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3. 4. 5. 6. Secure the mounting bracket by tightening the screws with the hex wrench. Locate the decal on the handlebar. This decal includes an arrow. Position the handlebar with the mounting bracket at the end of the arrow. Position the second bracket cover over the handlebar. Align the mounting bracket and the bracket cover screw holes. Again make sure the handlebar is at the end of the arrow. Insert two screws and hand tighten only.
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Hanger Shaft Gearbox Blade Shield Blade BLADE BLADE SHIELD OPERATING THE COUPLER 2. The BLADE is designed for cutting grass, weeds, and brush up to 1/2 inch in diameter.
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INSTALLING ATTACHMENT HANGER S WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS 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. An attachment hanger is provided for storage when attachment is not in use. To install hanger on attachment: 1.
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RECOMMENDED CUTTING POSITION 2 o’clock Cut using the 2 o’clock to 4 o’clock position of the blade WARNING: The operator or others must not try to clear away cut material with the engine running or the blade turning to avoid serious injury. Stop engine and blade before removing materials wrapped around blade or shaft. 4 o’clock MAINTENANCE BLADE MAINTENANCE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug wire before performing maintenance.
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6. Place the cupped washer onto the shaft. Make sure the cupped side of the washer is toward the blade. 7. Install blade nut by threading onto the shaft counterclockwise as you are facing the nut. NOTE: Make sure all parts are in place as illustrated, and the blade is sandwiched between the dust cup and the retaining washer. There should be no space between the blade and the dust cup or the retaining washer. 8. Tighten blade nut firmly with a wrench while holding screwdriver in position. 9.