Poulan Trimmer BC3100 User Manual

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Operator’s Manual  
Manual del Operador  
Manuel de l’utilisateur  
BC3100  
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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.  
ADVERTENCIA:  
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ciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.  
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ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire  
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S Keep others including children, animals, by-  
standers, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 me-  
ters) away. Stop engine immediately if you are  
approached.  
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY  
S Look for and replace damaged or loose  
parts before each use. Look for and repair  
fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good  
working condition.  
S Always keep engine on the right-hand side  
of your body.  
S Throw away blades that are bent, warped,  
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other  
way. Replace trimmer head parts that are  
cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in  
any other way before using the unit.  
S Maintain unit according to recommended  
procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut-  
ting line at the proper length.  
S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.  
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-  
reach.  
S Keep blade or trimmer head below waist  
level.  
S Do not raise engine above your waist.  
S Keep all parts of your body away from  
blade, trimmer head, and muffler when en-  
gine is running.  
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) diameter Weed  
Eatere brand line. Never use wire, rope,  
string, etc.  
S Cut from your right to your left.  
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.  
S Install required shield properly before using  
the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal  
blade use. Use the plastic shield for all line  
trimmer use.  
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE  
S Stop the unit before carrying.  
S Keep muffler away from your body.  
S Allow engine to cool and secure unit before  
storing or transporting it in a vehicle.  
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-  
porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbu-  
retor by starting the engine and letting it run  
until it stops.  
S Use only specified blade or trimmer head;  
make sure it is properly installed and se-  
curely fastened.  
S Never start engine with clutch shroud re-  
moved. The clutch can fly off and cause se-  
rious injury.  
S Be sure blade or trimmer head stops turning  
when engine idles.  
S Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va-  
pors cannot reach sparks or open flames  
from water heaters, electric motors or  
switches, furnaces, etc.  
S Disconnect the spark plug before perform-  
ing maintenance (except carburetor adjust-  
ments).  
S Store unit so the blade or line limiter cannot  
accidentally cause injury. The unit can be  
hung by the tube.  
S Make carburetor adjustments with the low-  
er end supported to prevent blade or trim-  
mer line from contacting any object. Hold  
unit by hand; do not use the shoulder strap  
for support.  
S Store unit out of reach of children.  
SAFETY 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 ab-  
normal swellings. Prolonged use in cold  
weather has been linked to blood vessel dam-  
age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms  
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of  
strength, change in skin color or texture, or  
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,  
discontinue the use of this tool and seek med-  
ical attention. An anti-vibration system does  
not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-  
lems. Users who operate power tools on a  
continual and regular basis must monitor  
closely their physical condition and the condi-  
tion of this tool.  
S Keep others away when making carburetor  
adjustments.  
S Use only recommended Weed Eater ac-  
cessories and replacement parts.  
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-  
plained in this manual performed by your Au-  
thorized Service Dealer.  
FUEL SAFETY  
S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.  
S Keep away from sparks or flames.  
S Use a container approved for fuel.  
S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or  
the unit or while using the unit.  
S Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.  
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fu-  
eling site before starting engine.  
S Stop engine and allow it to cool before re-  
moving fuel cap.  
S Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit.  
Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting  
the engine and letting it run until it stops.  
S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors  
cannot reach sparks or open flames from  
water heaters, electric motors or switches,  
furnaces, etc.  
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped  
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark  
arresting screen which meets the require-  
ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All  
U.S. forest land and the states of California,  
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-  
gon, and Washington require by law that  
many internal combustion engines be  
equipped with a spark arrestor screen. If you  
operate in a locale where such regulations ex-  
CUTTING SAFETY  
S Inspect the area to be cut before each use. ist, you are legally responsible for installing  
Remove objects (rocks, broken glass,  
nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown  
and maintaining the operating condition of  
these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of  
or become entangled in the blade or trim- the law. Refer to the SERVICE section for  
mer head.  
maintenance of the spark arrestor.  
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S Some units may include a plastic cover  
over the end of the tube. If your unit includes  
any covering, remove the cover at this time.  
S Pull about 1/2 inch of the drive shaft out of  
the inside of the tube.  
ASSEMBLY  
CARTON CONTENTS  
Check carton contents for the following:  
S Brushcutter  
S tube mounting screws (2)  
S tube mounting nuts (2)  
S control handle mounting screw (1)  
S blade shield screws (4)  
S handlebar screws (2)  
S cupped washer (1)  
S large nut for installing blade (1)  
S long hex key wrench (1)  
S short hex key wrench (1)  
S bracket cover  
S shield for use with blades  
S shield for use with trimmer head  
S semi-automatic trimmer head  
S shoulder strap with warning  
S brush blade  
Pull about 1/2 inch  
from tube  
Tube  
NOTE: The end of the drive shaft is square.  
This square end fits inside a square hole in a  
shaft inside the engine. Look inside the end of  
the engine and you will see the square hole in  
the shaft.  
NOTE: The end of the tube has a groove that  
aligns with a ridge in the engine opening. Lo-  
cate the groove and ridge.  
S handlebar  
S container of oil  
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-  
aged parts.  
NOTE: If you need assistance or find that  
parts are missing or damaged, call  
1-800-554-6723.  
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the  
empty fuel tank.  
Ridge  
Groove  
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal  
due to carburetor adjustments and testing  
done by the manufacturer.  
ASSEMBLY  
S Align the groove in the tube with the ridge in  
the engine opening. Insert the tube into the  
opening.  
S Firmly push the tube into engine until it will no  
longer go into the opening.  
S Tighten the screws, using one of the hex  
keys provided with the unit.  
WARNING: If received assembled,  
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly  
assembled and all fasteners are secure.  
ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR  
TOOLS REQUIRED  
DANGER: The barrier portion of the  
handlebar must be installed as shown to pro-  
vide a barrier between operator and the spin-  
ning blade.  
S 2 hex key wrenches (provided)  
S adjustable wrench or large pliers  
ATTACHING THE TUBE  
NOTE: Illustrations within this section will help  
in identifying the assembly steps. Be sure to  
read each section and review the illustrations,  
before you begin.  
NOTE: Unlike a bicycle the handgrips on the  
handlebar point toward the front instead of to-  
ward the back.  
S Locate the decal on the handlebar. This de-  
cal includes two arrows. Position the han-  
dlebar on the mounting bracket between  
these arrows.  
NOTE: A drive shaft is located in the center  
of the tube. Make sure this shaft does not fall  
out of the tube. Dirt on the shaft will signifi-  
cantly reduce the life of the unit. If this shaft  
falls out, clean, relubricate , and re-install.  
S Insert the 2 tube assembly screws and nuts  
as illustrated. Keep loose at this time, you  
will tighten them during a later step.  
S Position the bracket cover over the handle-  
bar. Again make sure the handlebar is be-  
tween the arrows.  
S Insert screws and hand tighten only. These  
screws will be tightened later.  
Screw  
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terial. Go to the section for the desired  
configuration and follow the instructions for  
assembling your unit.  
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION --  
TRIMMER HEAD  
ATTACHING THE CONTROL  
HANDLE TO THE HANDLEBAR  
NOTE: Make sure the wire going to the con-  
trol handle is routed below the tube and re-  
mains on the right side of the handlebar and  
the tube.  
Screw  
RIMMER  
EAD  
Screw Hole  
S Slide handle onto the right side of the han-  
dlebar and align the screw hole.  
NOTE: If your unit has been assembled for  
brushblade use, refer to the section AS-  
SEMBLY INFORMATION FOR USING  
YOUR UNIT WITH A BRUSH BLADE and re-  
verse the steps to remove the metal shield  
and blade before you mount the plastic shield  
and trimmer head.  
S Insert screw and tighten securely.  
NOTE: Make sure the control handle is on  
the right side of the unit as shown in the il-  
lustration below, and the On/Stop switch is lo-  
cated on the top of the control handle.  
S Adjust the handlebar to the proper position  
and tighten the two screws you left loose  
during handlebar assembly. Make sure  
these screws are securely tightened.  
S After attaching the control handle and tight-  
ening the handlebar, route the wire from the  
control handle through the slit in the bottom  
of the foam grip.  
ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD  
AND TRIMMER HEAD  
WARNING: The shield must be prop-  
erly installed. The shield provides partial protec-  
tion from the risk of thrown objects to the opera-  
tor and others and is equipped with a line limiter  
which cuts excess line to the proper length. The  
line limiter (on underside of shield) is sharp and  
can cut you.  
S Remove wing nut from shield.  
S Insert bracket into slot on shield.  
S Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in  
bracket.  
S Tighten the wing nut securely.  
S If your unit has a plastic cover over the  
threads on the threaded shaft, remove the  
covering to expose the threads.  
ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP  
S Before installing the trimmer head, make  
sure the dust cup and retaining washer are  
positioned on the gearbox as shown below.  
WARNING: Proper shoulder strap  
and handlebar adjustments before starting the  
engine are required.  
S Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and  
balance before starting the engine or begin-  
ning a cutting operation.  
Bracket  
Slot  
Wing Nut  
S Insert your right arm and head through the  
shoulder strap and allow it to rest on your  
left shoulder. Make sure the danger sign is  
on your back and the hook is to the right  
side of your waist.  
NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the shoul-  
der strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the  
shoulder.  
S Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be  
about 6 inches below the waist.  
S Fasten the strap hook to the clamp located  
between the foam grip and the mounting  
block and lift the tool to the operating posi-  
tion.  
Gearbox  
Shield  
Dust Cup  
Retaining Washer  
NOTE: Make sure all parts are properly  
installed as illustrated in the illustration before  
installing the trimmer head.  
S Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the  
side of the gearbox by rotating the dust cup.  
CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT  
You can configure your unit using a cutting  
head for grass and light weeds, or a brush  
blade for cutting saplings and similar size ma-  
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Gearbox  
S Insert a hex wrench into aligned holes. This  
will keep the shaft from turning while tight-  
ening the trimmer head.  
S
Hex Wrench  
S While holding the hex wrench in position,  
thread trimmer head onto the shaft and  
tighten until secure.  
NOTE: The retaining washer must be posi-  
tioned with the raised section facing toward  
the gearbox.  
S Insert the 4 mounting screws through the  
bottom of the shield. Thread them into the  
gearbox. Tighten evenly and securely with  
one of the hex key wrenches provided.  
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION --  
BRUSH BLADE  
ASSEMBLY OF THE METAL BLADE  
WARNING: Do not use any blades, or  
fastening hardware other than the washers and  
nuts illustrated in the following illustrations.  
These parts must be provided by Weed Eater,  
and installed as shown below. Failure to use  
proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and  
seriously hurt you or others.  
BRUSH  
BLADE  
NOTE: When installing the blade, make sure  
you install it with the correct side facing up  
(marked on the blade). If you are re-installing  
an older blade and the writing has worn off,  
use the following illustration as a guide.  
Top view of blade  
NOTE: If your unit has been assembled for  
trimmer head use, refer to the section ATTACH-  
ING THE PLASTIC SHIELD AND TRIMMER  
HEAD and reverse the steps to remove the  
plastic shield and trimmer head before you  
mount the metal shield and blade. Store these  
parts for future use. Never use the trimmer head  
with the metal blade installed.  
Teeth on  
blade point in  
this direction  
NOTE: The dust cup and retaining washer  
are located on the gearbox and not in the  
parts bag.  
ASSEMBLY OF THE METAL SHIELD  
S Remove the retainer washer from the gear-  
box, and leave the dust cup on the gearbox.  
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove a  
plastic protective covering from the  
threaded shaft before removing the retain-  
ing washer.  
DANGER: The metal shield must be  
properly installed on the tool anytime the tool  
is used with the blade. The forward tip of the  
metal shield helps to reduce the occurrence  
of blade thrust which can cause serious injury  
such as amputation to the operator or by-  
standers. Failure to install the shield in the  
position shown can result in serious injury to  
the operator. The length of the shield must be  
aligned with the length of the tube.  
DANGER: The blade is sharp and can  
cut you. Be sure to wear gloves while working  
with blades.  
Retaining  
Dust Cup  
Washer  
S If your unit has a plastic cover over the  
threads on the shaft, remove the covering  
to expose the threads.  
S Place the metal shield under the gearbox,  
and align the screw holes.  
S Install the blade over the threaded shaft ex-  
tending from the gearbox between the dust  
cup and the retaining washer. Make sure  
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the raised part of the retaining washer is parts. Be sure to store parts and instructions  
facing the gearbox, and the raised area fits for future use.  
into the hole in the center of the blade.  
S Slide the blade and retaining washer onto  
FUEL YOUR UNIT  
the shaft of the gearbox.  
S Now place the cupped washer onto the  
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded  
gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed with a good  
quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to  
be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater  
brand oil is recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is ob-  
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of  
unleaded gasoline). When mixing fuel follow the  
instructions printed on the container. Always  
read and follow the safety rules under FUEL  
SAFETY.  
shaft. Make sure the cupped side of the  
washer is toward the blade.  
S Install the blade nut by threading onto the  
shaft counterclockwise.  
Shield  
Threaded  
Shaft  
Dust Cup  
STARTING  
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE  
S Move the ON/STOP switch to the STOP  
position. (Toward the cutting head).  
S If engine does not stop, move choke to the  
FULL CHOKE position.  
Blade  
Retaining  
Washer  
On  
On/Stop  
Switch  
Cupped  
Washer  
Stop  
Throttle Trigge
STARTING YOUR ENGINE  
WARNING: The blade or trimmer  
head will turn while starting the engine. Avoid  
any contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can  
cause serious burns.  
NOTE: A special feature called the “Throttle  
Lock” holds the throttle trigger in the depressed  
position during starting.  
S Lock throttle trigger into the starting position  
by first pressing the lock--out lever on the  
top of the control handle. While the lock--out  
lever is depressed, squeeze and hold the  
throttle trigger.  
WARNING: Do not use any blades, or  
fastening hardware other than the washers and  
nuts illustrated. These parts must be provided  
by Weed Eater, and installed as shown below.  
Failure to use proper parts can cause the blade  
to fly off and seriously hurt you or others.  
NOTE: Make sure all parts are in place as il-  
lustrated, and the blade is sandwiched be-  
tween the dust cup and the retaining washer.  
There should be no space between the blade  
and the dust cup or the retaining washer.  
S Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the  
side of the gearbox by rotating the blade.  
S Insert a hex wrench into the aligned holes.  
This will keep the shaft from turning while  
tightening the blade nut.  
Lock Button  
Lock--out  
Lever  
Throttle T
S Before releasing the throttle trigger, press  
the lock button. While this button is still de-  
pressed release the throttle trigger.  
Hex Wrench  
NOTE: This should allow the throttle trigger  
to remain in the depressed position for start-  
ing. You may want to practice this a few times  
before you first start the unit.  
S DO NOT squeeze throttle trigger during  
starting; otherwise, it will be necessary to  
reset the throttle lock.  
S Tighten the blade nut firmly with a wrench  
while holding hex wrench in position.  
S Remove the hex wrench.  
S 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.  
COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE  
AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL  
S Rest engine and shield on ground, support-  
ing trimmer head off ground.  
NOTE: To remove blade, insert hex wrench  
into aligned holes. Un-thread nut and remove S Move the switch to the ON position.  
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S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.  
S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi-  
tion.  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR  
USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD  
Bring the engine to cutting speed before en-  
tering the material to be cut.  
Choke  
Starter  
Handle  
Do not run engine at a higher speed than neces-  
sary. The cutting line will cut efficiently when the  
engine is run at less than full throttle. At lower  
speeds, there is less engine noise and vibration.  
The cutting line will last longer and will be less  
likely to “weld” onto the spool.  
If the trimmer head does not turn when the en-  
gine is in operation, make sure the drive shaft  
housing is properly seated in engine shroud.  
Always release the throttle trigger and allow  
the engine to return to idle speed when not  
cutting.  
ADVANCING THE TRIMMER LINE  
Trimmer line will advance approximately 2 in. (5  
cm) each time the bottom of the trimmer head is  
tapped on the ground with the engine running at  
full throttle.  
The most efficient line length is the maximum  
length allowed by line limiter.  
Always keep the shield in place when the tool  
is being operated.  
To Advance Line:  
S Operate the engine at full throttle.  
S Hold the trimmer head parallel to and above  
the grassy area.  
S Tap bottom of trimmer head lightly on the  
ground one time. Approximately 2 in. (5 cm)  
of line will be advanced with each tap. A  
blade on the shield will cut the line to the  
correct length.  
Primer Bulb  
Muffler  
S Activate the throttle lock. Keep throttle trigger  
in the starting position until engine runs  
smoothly.  
S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.  
S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-  
tion.  
S Pull starter rope sharply no more than 6  
pulls, until engine runs.  
S Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move  
choke lever to OFF CHOKE position. Allow  
unit to run for 30 more seconds at OFF  
CHOKE before releasing throttle trigger  
from the starting position. Release throttle  
trigger by squeezing the trigger and then re-  
leasing it.  
STARTING A WARM ENGINE  
S Move the switch to the ON position.  
S Move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.  
S Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs.  
S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow in-  
structions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE.  
USING YOUR UNIT  
OPERATING POSITION  
Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy  
area. Tapping on surfaces such as concrete  
or asphalt can cause excessive wear to the  
trimmer head.  
If line is worn down to 2 in. (5 cm) or less, more  
than one tap will be required to obtain the most  
efficient line length.  
Control Handle  
in Right Hand  
WARNING: Use only .080” (2 mm)  
diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad-  
vance properly and 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 injury.  
S Left arm extended with hand holding the  
handlebar grip.  
S Right hand holding control handle, with fin-  
gers on throttle trigger.  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR  
USE WITH BRUSH BLADE  
S Engine below waist level.  
S Shoulder strap pad centered on left shoul- S Blade Thrust is a reaction that only occurs  
der.  
when using a bladed unit. This reaction can  
cause serious injury such as amputation.  
Carefully study this section. It is important that  
you understand what causes blade thrust,  
how you can reduce the chance of its occur-  
ring, and how you can remain in control of unit  
if blade thrust occurs.  
S Danger sign centered on your back.  
S Full weight of tool on left shoulder.  
S Without operator bending over, the blade or  
trimmer head is near and parallel to the  
ground and easily contacts material to be  
cut.  
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S WHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST Blade  
Always release the throttle trigger and allow  
Thrust can occur when the spinning blade engine to return to idle speed when not cut-  
contacts an object that it does not cut. This ting. The blade should not turn while the en-  
contact causes the blade to stop for an instant gine is running at idle. If the blade turns at idle,  
and then suddenly move or “thrust” away  
do not use your unit. Refer to the Carburetor  
from the object that was hit. The “thrusting” re- adjustment section or contact your Autho-  
action can be violent enough to cause the op- rized Service Dealer.  
erator to be propelled in any direction and lose  
10 o’clock  
control of the unit. The uncontrolled unit can  
Cut using the 8 o’clock  
to 10 o’clock position of  
the blade  
cause serious injury if the blade contacts the  
operator or others.  
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.  
8 o’clock  
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  
tube.  
REPLACING THE LINE  
S Press the lock tabs and remove the cover.  
S Remove the lock ring, tap button, and  
spool.  
Spool  
Hub  
S Cut only grass, weeds, and woody brush up  
to 2 inches in diameter with the brush blade.  
Do not let the blade contact material it can-  
not cut such as stumps, rocks, fences,  
metal, etc., or clusters of hard, woody brush  
having a diameter greater than 2 inches.  
S Keep the blade sharp. A dull blade is more  
likely to snag and thrust.  
Lock Ring  
Tap  
Button  
S Check the indexing teeth on the spool and  
hub for wear.  
S Cut only at full throttle. The blade will have  
maximum cutting power and is less likely to  
bind or stall.  
S Use a clean cloth to wipe the inner/outer  
surfaces of the spool and hub.  
S Use only .080 inch (2 mm) diameter line.  
S Cut two lengths of line approximately 20  
feet (6 m).  
S “Feed” the blade deliberately and not too  
rapidly. The blade can thrust away if it is fed  
too rapidly.  
S Insert line into the small hole in the spool.  
S Cut only from your right to your left. Swing-  
ing the unit in the same direction as the  
blade spins increases the cutting action.  
S Use the shoulder strap and keep a firm grip  
on the unit with both hands. A properly ad-  
justed shoulder strap will support the  
weight of the unit, freeing your arms and  
hands to control and guide the cutting mo-  
tion.  
S Keep feet comfortably spread apart and  
braced for a possible sudden, rapid thrust of  
unit. Do not overreach. Keep firm footing and  
balance.  
End of  
Line  
Arrow on  
Spool  
S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the  
spool; wind in direction of arrow found on  
spool.  
S Keep blade below waist level; it will be eas-  
ier to maintain control of unit.  
S Do not raise the engine above your waist as  
the blade can come dangerously close to  
your body.  
S Leave 4--6 inches (10--15 cm) of line un-  
wound.  
S Insert line into the line exit hole in the hub.  
S Push spool into hub. Press spool down,  
then turn it to catch spool tabs under gear  
tabs.  
S Do not swing unit with such force that you  
are in danger of losing your balance.  
Bring the engine to cutting speed before en-  
tering the material to be cut.  
S Re-install the tap button, lock ring, and cov-  
er.  
If the blade does not turn when you squeeze  
the throttle trigger, make sure tube is fully in- S Pull the end of the line to set spool in the op-  
serted into the engine.  
erating position.  
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SPARK PLUG  
Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion  
CJ-8Y plug; spark plug gap is .025 in.  
SERVICE  
IGNITION TIMING  
We recommend all service and adjustments  
not listed in this manual be performed by an  
Authorized Service Dealer.  
Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.  
NEED ASSISTANCE?  
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT  
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.  
Damage will occur if you turn the needles be-  
yond the limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is  
NEED ASSISTANCE?  
Call 1-800-554-6723 for assistance.  
a complicated task. We recommend that you NEED SERVICE PARTS?  
take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer. Contact your dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.  
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE  
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of  
the recommended remedies below other than remedies that require unit to be operating.  
TROUBLE  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Engine will not  
start.  
S Engine flooded.  
S Fuel tank empty.  
S Spark plug not firing.  
S Fuel not reaching  
carburetor.  
S See “Starting Instructions.”  
S Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.  
S Install new spark plug.  
S Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.  
Check for kinked or split fuel line;  
repair or replace.  
S Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
S Carburetor requires  
S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
Engine will not  
idle properly.  
adjustment.  
S Throttle trigger problems. S Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.  
S Air filter dirty.  
S Clean or replace air filter.  
S Clean or replace spark plug  
and re-gap.  
Engine will not  
accelerate,  
lacks power, or  
dies under a  
load.  
S Spark plug fouled.  
S Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
S Fuel mixture incorrect.  
S Empty fuel tank and refill with  
correct fuel mixture.  
S Clean or replace air filter.  
S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
Engine smokes  
excessively.  
S Air filter dirty.  
S Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
S Fuel mixture incorrect.  
S Empty fuel tank and refill with  
correct fuel mixture.  
S Replace with correct spark plug.  
S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
Engine runs hot.  
S Spark plug incorrect.  
S Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
S Line improperly routed in  
head.  
S Check line routing.  
Line does not  
advance or  
breaks while  
cutting.  
S Line improperly would  
onto spool.  
S Rewind line tightly and evenly.  
S Incorrect line size.  
S Not enough line outside  
of head.  
S Use only 0.080” diameter line.  
S Pull 4 inches of line outside of head.  
S Dirt buildup on cover.  
S Clean cover.  
Line welds  
onto spool.  
S Incorrect line size.  
S Incorrect spool.  
S Line is being crowded  
against material being  
cut.  
S Use only 0.080” diameter line.  
S Replace with correct spool.  
S Cut with tip of line fully extended.  
S Remove cover and pull 4 inches  
of line outside of head.  
S Use only 0.080” diameter line.  
S Too little line outside of  
head.  
S Line size incorrect.  
Line pulls  
back into  
head.  
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U.S. EPA  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
EMISSION CONTROL  
WARRANTY STATEMENT  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, Divi-  
sion WCI Outdoor Products, Inc., warrants to  
the original purchaser that each new Weed  
Eater brand gasoline tool or attachment is  
free from defects in material and workman-  
ship and agrees to repair or replace under this  
warranty any defective gasoline product or at-  
tachment as follows from the original date of  
purchase.  
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. POULAN/WEED EATER must  
warrant the emission control system on your  
lawn and garden equipment engine for the  
periods of time listed below provided there  
has been no abuse, neglect, or improper  
maintenance of your lawn and garden  
equipment engine. Your emission control  
system includes parts such as the carburetor  
and the ignition system. Where a warrantable  
condition exits, POULAN/WEED EATER will  
repair your lawn and garden equipment  
engine at no cost to you. Expenses covered  
under warranty include diagnosis, parts and  
labor. MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY  
COVERAGE: If any emissions related part  
on your engine (as listed under Emissions  
Control Warranty Parts List) is defective or a  
defect in the materials or workmanship of the  
engine causes the failure of such an emission  
related part, the part will be repaired or  
replaced by POULAN/WEED EATER.  
2 YEARS--Parts and Labor, when used for  
household purposes.  
90 DAYS--Parts and Labor, when used for  
commercial, professional, or income produc-  
ing purposes.  
30 DAYS--Parts and Labor, if used for rental  
purposes.  
This warranty is not transferable and does not  
cover damage or liability caused by improper  
handling, improper maintenance, or the use  
of accessories and/or attachments not spe-  
cifically recommended by ELECTROLUX  
HOME PRODUCTS for this tool. Additionally,  
this warranty does not cover tune-ups, spark  
plugs, filters, etc., that will wear and require  
replacement with reasonable use during the  
warranty period. This warranty does not cov-  
er predelivery setup or normal adjustments  
explained in the operators manual.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC  
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE  
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM  
STATE TO STATE.  
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR  
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,  
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS  
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-  
PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-  
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-  
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR  
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-  
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE  
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT  
APPLY TO YOU.  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS’ policy  
is to continuously improve its products.  
Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME PRO-  
DUCTS reserves the right to change, modify,  
or discontinue models, designs, specifica-  
tions, and accessories of all products at any  
time without notice or obligation to any pur-  
chaser.  
OWNER’S  
WARRANTY  
RESPONSIBILITIES: As the lawn and  
garden equipment engine owner, you are  
responsible for the performance of the  
required maintenance listed in your Owner’s  
Manual.  
POULAN/WEED  
EATER  
recommends that you retain all receipts  
covering maintenance on your lawn and  
garden  
equipment  
engine,  
but  
POULAN/WEED EATER cannot deny  
warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for  
your failure to ensure the performance of all  
scheduled maintenance. As the lawn and  
garden equipment engine owner, you should  
be aware that POULAN/WEED EATER may  
deny you warranty coverage if your lawn and  
garden equipment engine or a part of it has  
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper  
maintenance, unapproved modifications, or  
the use of parts not made or approved by the  
original equipment manufacturer. You are  
responsible for presenting your lawn and  
garden  
equipment  
engine  
to  
a
POULAN/WEED EATER authorized repair  
center as soon as a problem exists. Warranty  
repairs should be completed in a reasonable  
amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you  
have any questions regarding your warranty  
rights and responsibilities, you should contact  
your nearest authorized service center or call  
POULAN/WEED  
1--800--554--6723.  
EATER  
at  
WARRANTY  
COMMENCEMENT DATE: The warranty  
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period begins on the date the lawn and garden under warranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED:  
equipment engine is purchased. LENGTH  
All failures caused by abuse, neglect, or  
improper maintenance are not covered.  
OF COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a  
period of two years from the initial date of ADD--ON OR MODIFIED PARTS: The use  
purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR  
of add--on or modified parts can be grounds  
for disallowing warranty claim.  
OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or  
a
replacement of any warranted part will be POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to cover  
performed at no charge to the owner at an failures of warranted parts caused by the use  
approved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing  
center. If you have any questions regarding  
of add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A  
CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding  
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you your warranty rights and responsibilities, you  
should contact your nearest authorized  
service center or call POULAN/WEED  
EATER at 1--800--554--6723 WARRANTY  
PERIOD: Any warranted part which is not  
scheduled for replacement as required  
should contact your nearest authorized  
service center or call POULAN/WEED  
EATER at 1--800--554--6723 . WHERE TO  
GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty  
services or repairs shall be provided at all  
maintenance, or which is scheduled only for POULAN/WEED EATER service centers. call:  
regular inspection to the effect of “repair or 1--800--554--6723  
replace as necessary” shall be warranted for REPLACEMENT  
years. Any warranted part which is EMISSION RELATED  
scheduled for replacement as required POULAN/WEED  
MAINTENANCE,  
AND  
REPAIR  
OF  
2
PARTS:  
Any  
EATER  
approved  
maintenance shall be warranted for the period replacement part used in the performance of  
of time up to the first scheduled replacement any warranty maintenance or repair on  
point for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner  
emission related parts will be provided  
shall not be charged for diagnostic labor without charge to the owner if the part is under  
which leads to the determination that warranty. EMISSION CONTROL  
a
warranted part is defective if the diagnostic WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor,  
work is performed at an approved  
POULAN/WEED EATER servicing center.  
Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up to  
maintenance schedule), Ignition Module.  
MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner is  
responsible for the performance of all  
required maintenance as defined in the  
CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES:  
POULAN/WEED EATER may be liable for  
damages to other engine components  
caused by the failure of a warranted part still owner’s manual.  
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