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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
31WG
ForOccasionalUseOnly
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
ADVERTENCIA:
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga tod
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ULCLASSIFIED PRODUCT NOTICE Onlythefollowing Gasoline Powered Combination Gardening Appliance powerhead models andtheir respective attachments havebeen Classified byUnderwriters Laboratories, Inc.,in accordance with the applicable safety requirements. Powerhead including trimmer attachment .......................... 31WG Optional blower attachment ........................................ 3000B Optional brushcutter attachment .................................. 4000C The following attachment is Li
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weatherhasbeenlinkedtobloodvesseldam- UNIT/MAINTENANCESAFETY ageinotherwise healthy people. Ifsymptoms S Disconnect the spark plug before perform- occur such as numbness, pain, loss of ing maintenance except carburetor adjust- strength, change in skin color or texture, or ments. loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, orjoints, S Look for and replace damaged or loose discontinue theuseofthistoolandseekmed- parts before each use. Look for and repair ical attention. Ananti--vibration systemdoes fue
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S Neverplaceanyobjectinairintakeopening EDGERSAFETY as this could restrict proper air flow and cause damage to the unit. WARNING: Inspect the area to be S Neveruseforspreading chemicals, fertiliz- edged before each use. Remove objects ers,orothersubstanceswhichmaycontain (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which toxic materials. can be thrown by the blade or can wrap S Toavoidspreading fire,donotusenearleaf around the shaft. or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, S Blade rotates momenta
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terial when theblade isin motion. Makesure WARNING: Onlyusebrushcutter at- the switch is in the OFF position, the spark tachments that provide a metal shield with plug wire isdisconnected, and the blade has proboscis nose. stopped moving before removing jammed materialfromthecutting blade. Donotgrabor hold the unit by the cutting blade. Proboscis nose Blades move Allow blades to stop momentarily before removing after the them from the cut. trigger is released. S Useonlyspecified bladeandmakesure
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WARNING: Never lean over dis- charge chute. Rocks or debris could be thrownintotheeyesandfaceandcauseseri- ous injury or blindness. WARNING: Inspect the area where the unit is to be used. Remove objects that could be thrown or damage the unit. Some WARNING: To prevent serious inju- objects may be hidden by fallen snow -- be ry,donotusemorethan one boomextension alert for the possibility. with a pole pruner attachment. S Direct material discharge away from glass enclosures, automobiles, etc. WARN
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ASSEMBLY WARNING: If received assembled, WARNING: Make sure the locking/ repeatallstepstoensure yourunit isproperly release button is locked in the primary hole assembled and all fasteners are secure. andtheknobissecurely tightened before op- erating theunit. Allattachments aredesigned Examine parts for damage. Donot use dam- aged parts. to be used in the primary hole. For optional attachments, see the AS- NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts SEMBLY section of the applicable attach- missin
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OPERATION KNOWYOURTRIMMER READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunit tofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofthevariouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Assist Handle Coupler Tube Trimmer Head ON/OFF Switch Starter Handle Shield Primer Bulb Line Limiter Throttle Trigger Blade Choke Muffler Lever ON/OFFSWITCH CHOKE The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger The CHOKE helps to supply fuelto theengine handleandis
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Choke ON/OFF Switch position decal HOWTOSTARTYOURUNIT 8. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine WARNING: The trimmer head will doesn’t start after 6 pulls (at the HALF turn while starting the engine. CHOKEposition),movethechokeleverto Avoidanycontact withthe muffler.Ahotmuf- the FULL CHOKE position and press the fler can cause serious burns. primerbulb6times. Squeezeand holdthe throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2 STARTINGACOLDENGINE(or a mor
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If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to Primary Hole Coupler TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call Guide Recess 1-800-554-6723. OPERATINGTHECOUPLER This model is equipped with a coupler which enables optional attachments to be installed. The optional attachments are: Locking/ Attachment Upper Release Tube MODEL: Edger.......................1000E Button Cultivator ...................2000T Blower......................3000B WARNING: Make sure the locking/ Brushcutter .................4000C release button
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can cause serious injury. Do not use other SCALPING -- The scalping technique re- materials suchaswire,string, rope, etc.Wire movesunwanted vegetation. Holdthebottom can break off during cutting and become a of the trimmer head about 3 in. (8 cm)above dangerous missile that can cause serious in- thegroundandatanangle. Allowthetipofthe jury. line to strike the ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc. This technique increases CUTTINGMETHODS line wear. Useminimumspeedanddonotcrowdtheline when cu
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MAINTENANCE 1. Clean thecover andthe areaaround itto keep dirt from falling into the carburetor WARNING: Disconnect the spark chamber when the cover is removed. plug before performing maintenance except 2. Remove parts by pressing button to re- for carburetor adjustments. lease air filter cover. CHECKFORLOOSE NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or FASTENERSANDPARTS producing harmful evaporative emissions, do S Spark Plug Boot not clean filter in gasoline orother flammable S Air Filter solvent.
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1. Cut a length of 30 feet of 0.080! (2 mm) INSTALLINGSPOOLWITH LINE diameter round Weed Eater"brand line. 1. Install replacement spool. 2. Thread line through line guide ring. Line through guide ring Feed line in direction shown on Slot spool. Replacement Spool 3. Rest guide ring on spool and place line through slot. Allow line to extend 4 -- 6 inches (10 -- 15cm)fromcenter ofspool. 4. Ensure line remains in slot while screw- Spool ingcapontotheshaft. Onlytightencap hand tight! CARBURETORADJUST
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TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLE WARNING: Alwaysstopunitanddisconnectsparkplugbeforeperformingallofthe recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1. Move ON/OFF switch to ON. 1. ON/OFF switch in start. OFF position. 2. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in 2. Engine flooded. Operation Section. 3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. 3. Fuel tank empty. 4. Install new spark plug. 4. Spark plug not firing. 5. Check for dirty fuel filter; re
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LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC warrants to the original purchaser that each LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE new Weed Eater" " " "brand gasoline tool orat- OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM tachment is free from defects in material and STATE TO STATE. workmanship andagrees torepair orreplace NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR under this warranty any defective gasoline OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED, product or attachment as follows from the AND THERE ARE NO
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WARRANTY PERIOD: Any warranted part failuresofwarrantedpartscausedbytheuseof which is not scheduled for replacement as re- add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A quiredmaintenance,orwhichisscheduledonly CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding for regular inspection to the effect of ”repair or your warranty rights and responsibilities, you replace as necessary” shall bewarranted for2 shouldcontact yournearest authorizedservice years. Any warranted part which is scheduled center or call POULA
