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1-800-554-6723
Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
BC3100
U
RL
For Occasional Use Only
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 del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instruc-
ciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.
DANGER:
Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur 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
North America
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
Augusta, GA 30907
Copyright E2001 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
530088776
3/7/01
S Always use the handlebar and a properly
adjusted shoulder strap with a blade (see
ASSEMBLY).
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area to be cut
before each use. Remove objects (rocks, bro-
ken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can
be thrown or become entangled in the blade or
trimmer head.
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING: Stop unit and disconnect
the spark plug before performing mainte-
nance (except carburetor adjustments).
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 Keep others including children, animals, by-
standers, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 me-
ters) away. Stop engine immediately if you are
approached.
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 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 Maintain unit according to recommended
procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut-
ting line at the proper length.
S Do not raise engine above your waist.
S Keep all parts of your body away from blade,
trimmer head, and muffler when engine is
running.
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm)diameter Weed Eat-
R
er brand line. Never use wire, rope, string,
S Cut from your right to your left.
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
etc.
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 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 Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va-
pors cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-
naces, etc.
S Be sure blade or trimmer head stops turning
when engine idles.
S Make carburetor adjustments with the lower
end supported to prevent blade or trimmer
line from contacting any object. Hold unit by
hand; do not use the shoulder strap for sup-
port.
S Store unit so the blade or line limiter cannot
accidentally cause injury. The unit can be
hung by the tube.
S Store unit out of reach of children.
S Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
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 abnor-
mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather
has been linked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss of feel-
ing in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue
R
S Use only recommended Poulan PRO 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 use of this tool and seek medical attention.
the unit or while using the unit.
S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel the avoidance of these problems. Users who
spills before starting engine. operate power tools on a continual and regular
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fu- basis must monitor closely their physical con-
eling site before starting engine. dition and the condition of this tool.
S Stop engine and allow it to cool before re- SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped
An anti--vibration system does not guarantee
moving fuel cap.
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
S Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit. arresting screen which meets the require-
Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All
the engine and letting it run until it stops.
U.S. forest land and the states of California,
S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-
cannot reach sparks or open flames from gon, and Washington require by law that many
water heaters, electric motors or switches, internal combustion engines be equipped with
furnaces, etc.
a spark arresting screen. If you operate in a
S Always store gasoline in a container ap- locale where such regulations exist, you are
proved for flammable liquids. legally responsible for maintaining the operat-
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ing condition of these parts. Failure to do so is S Insert the 2 tube assembly screws and nuts
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 ser-
viced or replaced by your Authorized Service
Dealer.
as illustrated. Keep loose at this time, you
will tighten them during a later step.
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 handlebar screws (2)
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.
S blade shield screws (4)
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
S handlebar
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.
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.
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.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Always stop unit and dis-
connect spark plug before performing any as-
sembly procedures.
Ridge
Groove
S Align the groove in the tube with the ridge in
the engine opening. Insert the tube into the
opening.
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
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.
TOOLS REQUIRED
S 2 hex key wrenches (provided)
S adjustable wrench or large pliers
S phillips screwdriver
ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR
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 Locate the decal on the handlebar. This de-
cal includes two arrows. Position the han-
dlebar on the mounting bracket between
these arrows.
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: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 significantly S Position the bracket cover over the handle-
reduce the life of the unit. If this shaft falls out,
clean, relubricate , and re-install.
bar. Again make sure the handlebar is be-
tween the arrows.
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S Insert screws and hand tighten only. These
NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the shoulder
strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the shoul-
der.
screws will be tightened later.
Screw
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.
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-
terial. Go to the section for the desired
configuration and follow the instructions for
assembling your unit.
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.
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION --
TRIMMER HEAD
Screw
IMMER
EAD
Screw Hole
S Slide handle onto the right side of the han-
dlebar and align the screw hole.
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/OFF 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.
NOTE: Remove the blade and metal shield
before attaching the plastic shield and trimmer
head. To remove blade, push in locking lever
and hold. Rotate blade nut until the locking le-
ver falls into one of the grooves in the dust cup.
Continue to hold the locking lever. This will
keep the shaft from turning while loosening the
blade nut. Remove blade nut by turning clock-
wise. Release locking lever. Remove both
washers and blade. To remove metal shield,
loosen and remove the four mounting screws.
See ATTACHING THE METAL SHIELD and
INSTALLING THE METAL BLADE for illustra-
tions. Be sure to store all parts and instruc-
tions for future use.
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.
ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP
WARNING: Proper shoulder strap and
handlebar adjustments before starting the en-
gine are required.
S Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and bal- S Remove wing nut from shield.
ance before starting the engine or beginning a S Insert bracket into slot on shield.
cutting operation.
S Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in
bracket.
S Insert your right arm and head through the
shoulder strap and allow it to rest on your left S Tighten the wing nut securely.
shoulder. Make sure the danger sign is on S If your unit has a plastic cover over the threads
your back and the hook is to the right side of
your waist.
on the threaded shaft, remove the covering to
expose the threads.
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S Before installing the trimmer head, make PLASTIC SHIELD AND TRIMMER HEAD for il-
sure the dust cup is positioned on the gear- lustrations. Be sure to store all parts and instruc-
box as shown below.
tions for future use. Never use the trimmer head
with the metal blade installed.
Bracket
Slot
ASSEMBLY OF THE METAL SHIELD
Wing Nut
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. The blade is
sharp and can cut you. Be sure to wear gloves
while working with blades.
Gearbox
Shield
Dust Cup
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.
NOTE: Make sure all parts are properly
installed as illustrated 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.
Locking Lever
ox
Shield
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 di-
rection shown on the decal. Tighten until se-
cure.
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.
INSTALLATION OF THE METAL
BLADE
S Release locking lever.
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION --
BRUSH BLADE
WARNING: Do not use any blades, or
fastening hardware other than the washers and
nuts shown in the following illustrations. These
parts must be provided by Poulan/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.
NOTE: Remove the trimmer head and plastic
shield before attaching the metal shield and
installing the weed blade. To remove the trimmer
head, push in locking lever and hold. Rotate
trimmer head until the locking lever falls into one
of the grooves in the dust cup. Continue to hold
in locking lever. This will keep the shaft from
turning while loosening the trimmer head. Re-
move trimmer head by turning clockwise. Re-
lease locking lever. To remove the plastic shield,
loosen and remove wing nut. Pivot shield to re-
lease bracket from slot. See ATTACHING THE
Top view of blade
Teeth on
blade point in
this direction
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S Release locking lever.
NOTE: The dust cup is located on the gear-
box and not in the parts bag. All otherfastening
hardware mentioned in the following assembly
steps is located in the parts bag.
S Leave the dust cup on the gearbox.
S Install the blade and the retaining washer
over the threaded shaft extending from the
gearbox. NOTE: It may be necessary to
remove a plastic protective covering from
the threaded shaft before installing these
parts.
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 rein-
stall.
FUEL YOUR UNIT
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
S Make sure the raised part of the retaining
washer is facing the gearbox and the raised
area fits into the hole in the center of the
blade (see illustration).
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.
S Slide the blade and retaining washer onto
the shaft of the gearbox.
S Now place the cupped washer onto the
shaft. Make sure the cupped side of the
washer is toward the blade.
S Install the blade nut by threading onto the
shaft counterclockwise.
STARTING
Shield
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
Threaded
Shaft
To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF switch
to the OFF position (toward the cutting head).
Dust Cup
ON
ON/OFF
Switch
OFF
Throttle Trigge
Blade
Retaining
Washer
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.
Cupped
Washer
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 postion
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.
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 Push in locking lever and hold.
S Rotate blade nut until the locking lever falls
into one of the grooves in the dust cup.
Lock Button
Lock--out
Lever
Throttle T
Locking Lever
S Before releasing the throttle trigger, press
the lock button. While this button is still de-
pressed release the throttle trigger.
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 Continue to hold in locking lever. This will keep
the shaft from turning while tightening the
blade nut.
S Tighten blade nut firmly with a wrench.
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Starter
Handle
S Keep unit below waist level.
Choke
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 shoul-
der.
S Without bending over, keep the blade or
trimmer head near and parallel to the ground
and not crowded into material being cut.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD
Primer Bulb
Muffler
Before trimming, bring engine to a speed suffi-
cient to cut material to be trimmed.
COLD ENGINE STARTING (or warm
engine after running out of fuel)
S Rest engine and shield on ground, support-
ing trimmer head off ground.
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.
S Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-
tion.
S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
S Move the choke lever to FULL CHOKE
position.
S Set the throttle trigger in the starting position
using the throttle lock feature. Keep throttle
trigger in the starting position until engine runs
smoothly.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow
the engine to return to idle speed when not cut-
ting.
S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.
S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-
tion.
ADVANCING THE TRIMMER LINE
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cutting
head lightly on the ground while engine is run-
ning at full speed. The line limiter blade (on un-
derside of shield) will cut the line to the proper
length..
S Pull starter rope handle 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.
WARNING: Use only 0.080” (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 cut-
ting and become a dangerous missile that can
cause serious injury.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
S Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-
tion.
S Move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE
position.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE WITH BRUSH BLADE
S Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.
S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow in-
structions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE.
S Blade Thrust is a reaction that only occurs
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.
USING YOUR UNIT
OPERATING POSITION
S WHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST -- Blade
Thrust can occur when the spinning blade
contacts an object that it does not cut. This
contact causes the blade to stop for an instant
and then suddenly move or “thrust” away from
the object that was hit. The “thrusting” reaction
can be violent enough to cause the operator to
be propelled in any direction and lose control
of the unit. The uncontrolled unit can cause
serious injury if the blade contacts the operator
or others.
Control Handle
in Right Hand
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 diffi-
cult to see the material being cut. By using
the unit properly, the occurrence of blade
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.
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thrust will be reduced and the operator will
be less likely to lose control.
10 o’clock
Cut using the 8 o’clock
to 10 o’clock position of
the blade
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.
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.
REPLACING THE LINE
S Press the tab on the side of the trimmer
head and twist the lock ring.
S Remove the lock ring and tap button.
S Cut only at full throttle. The blade will have
maximum cutting power and is less likely to
bind or stall.
Tab
Lock Ring
Tap Button
S “Feed” the blade deliberately and not too
rapidly. The blade can thrust away if it is fed
too rapidly.
S Cut only from your right to your left. Swing- S Pull the spool out of the trimmer head. Re-
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 motion.
S Keep feet comfortably spread apart and
braced for a possible sudden, rapid thrust of
unit. Do not overreach. Keep firm footing and
balance.
move any remaining line.
S Clean dirt and debris from all parts. Replace
spool if it is worn or damaged.
S Replace with a pre-wound spool, or replace
line using two 20 foot lengths of 0.080 inch
(2 mm) diameter Weed Eaterr brand line.
S When installing new line on an existing
spool, insert 1/16I of the end of each line
into the anchoring holes in the bed of the
spool.
S Keep blade below waist level; it will be eas-
ier to maintain control of unit.
Anchoring
Holes
S Do not raise the engine above your waist as
the blade can come dangerously close to
your body.
S Do not swing unit with such force that you
are in danger of losing your balance.
Bring the engine to cutting speed before enter-
ing the material to be cut.
If the blade does not turn when you squeeze
the throttle trigger, make sure tube is fully in-
serted into the engine.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow
engine to return to idle speed when not cutting.
The blade should not turn while the engine is
running at idle. If the blade turns at idle, do not
use your unit. Refer to the Carburetor adjust-
ment section or contact your Authorized Ser-
vice Dealer.
Arrow
S With your finger between the lines, wrap the
lines evenly and and firmly around the spool
in the direction of the arrow on the spool.
S Position the lines in the guide slots.
S Maintain good firm footing while using the
unit. Do this by planting feet firmly in a com-
fortable apart position.
Guide
Slots
S Cut while swinging the upper part of your
body from right to left.
S As you move forward to the next area to cut,
be sure to maintain your balance and foot-
ing.
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S Insert the ends of the lines through exit and become a dangerous missile.
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 trim-
mer head.
S Pull line extending from trimmer head.
SERVICE
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
S Reinstall the tap button and lock ring onto
the trimmer head.
S Align the lock ring over the catches on the
trimmer head. Push the ring down and turn
until the catches lock into place.
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 a
complicated task. We recommend that you take
your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.
Catch
Catch
Lock
Tab
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion
RCJ-8Y plug; spark plug gap is 0.025 inches.
IGNITION TIMING
Catch
Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.
S Make sure the lock ring is securely fastened
by pulling on it and twisting in both direc-
tions.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Need Assistance?
Call 1-800-554-6723 for assistance.
Need Service Parts?
WARNING: All catches must be fas-
tened and the lock tab latched in the lock ring.
If installed incorrectly, the lock ring can fly off 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 operation of the unit.
TROUBLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
S See “Starting.”
Engine will not S Engine flooded.
S Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
S Install new spark plug.
S Fuel tank empty.
S Spark plug not firing.
S Fuel not reaching carburetor.
start.
S Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
Engine will not S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S Throttle trigger screw too
tight.
S Loosen screw.
idle properly.
Engine will not S Air filter dirty.
S Clean or replace air filter.
S Spark plug fouled.
S Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Engine
S Fuel mixture incorrect.
S Air filter dirty.
S Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
smokes
S Clean or replace air filter.
excessively.
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Line does not
advance or
breaks while
cutting.
S Check line routing.
S Line improperly routed in head.
S Line improperly wound in
spool.
S Rewind line tightly and evenly.
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
S Line size incorrect.
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
S Replace with correct spool.
S Cut with tip of line fully extended.
Line welds
onto spool.
S Line size incorrect.
S Incorrect spool.
S Line is being crowded against
material being cut.
Line pulls
back into
head.
S Too little line outside of head.
S Remove spool and pull 4 -- 6 inches
(10 -- 15 cm) of line outside of head.
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
S Line size incorrect.
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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.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AMERICA, Division of WCI Outdoor Prod-
ucts, Inc., warrants to the original purchaser that
each new Weed Eater! brand gasoline tool or
attachment is free from defects in material and
workmanship and agrees to repair or replace un-
der this warranty any defective gasoline product
or attachment as follows from the original date of
purchase.
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 specifically
recommended by ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA 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 ex-
plained in the operator’s manual.
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
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LE-
GAL 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 CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
Frigidaire Home Products’ policy is to continu-
ously improve its products. Therefore, ELEC-
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AMERICA reserves the right to change, modify,
or discontinue models, designs, specifications,
and accessories of all products at any time with-
out notice or obligation to any purchaser.
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
period begins on the date the lawn and garden
equipment engine is purchased. LENGTH
OF COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a
period of two years from the initial date of
purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR
OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or
replacement of any warranted part will be
U.S. EPA
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR
WARRANTY
RIGHTS
AND
OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental performed at no charge to the owner at an
Protection Agency and POULAN/WEED approved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing
EATER, DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR center. If you have any questions regarding
PRODUCTS are pleased to explain the your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
emissions control system warranty on your should contact your nearest authorized
lawn and garden equipment engine. All new service center or call POULAN/WEED
utility and lawn and garden equipment EATER at 1--800--554--6723 WARRANTY
engines must be designed, built, and PERIOD: Any warranted part which is not
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scheduled for replacement as required of add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A
maintenance, or which is scheduled only for CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding
regular inspection to the effect of “repair or your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
replace as necessary” shall be warranted for 2 should contact your nearest authorized
years. Any warranted part which is scheduled service center or call POULAN/WEED
for replacement as required maintenance EATER at 1--800--554--6723 . WHERE TO
shall be warranted for the period of time up to GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty
the first scheduled replacement point for that services or repairs shall be provided at all
part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be POULAN/WEED EATER service centers. call:
charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the 1--800--554--6723
determination that warranted part is REPLACEMENT
defective if the diagnostic work is performed at EMISSION
MAINTENANCE,
a
AND
RELATED
REPAIR
OF
PARTS:
Any
an approved POULAN/WEED EATER POULAN/WEED
EATER
approved
servicing
center.
CONSEQUENTIAL replacement part used in the performance of
DAMAGES: POULAN/WEED EATER may any warranty maintenance or repair on
be liable for damages to other engine emission related parts will be provided without
components caused by the failure of
a
charge to the owner if the part is under
warranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS warranty.
EMISSION
CONTROL
NOT COVERED: All failures caused by WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor,
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up to
not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED maintenance schedule), Ignition Module.
PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner is
can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. responsible for the performance of all required
POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to cover maintenance as defined in the owner’s
failures of warranted parts caused by the use manual.
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