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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:
Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e
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Hazard zone for thrown WARNING: SAFETYRULES objects.Blade/Trimmerlinecanthrowobjects violently. Others can be blinded or injured. Keep people andanimals 50feet (15meters) away. DANGER: This power tool can be dangerous! This unit can cause serious injury includingamputationor blindnessto theopera- torandothers.Thewarningsandsafetyinstruc- tionsinthismanualmust befollowedtoprovide reasonable safety and efficiency in using the unit.Theoperatorisresponsibleforfollowingthe warningsandinstructionsinth
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S Keep others including children, animals, by- UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY standers,andhelpersatleast50feet(15me- S Look for and replace damaged or loose ters)away.Stopengineimmediatelyifyouare parts before each use. Look for and repair approached. fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good S Always keep engine on the right-hand side working condition. of your body. S Throw away blades that are bent, warped, S Hold the unit firmly with both hands. cracked, broken, or damaged in any other S Keepfirmfoo
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S Some units may include a plastic cover overtheendofthetube.Ifyourunitincludes ASSEMBLY anycovering, removethecoveratthistime. S Pull about 1/2 inch of the drive shaft out of CARTONCONTENTS the inside of the tube. Check carton contents for the following: Pull about 1/2 inch S Brushcutter from tube S tube mounting screws (2) S tube mounting nuts (2) Tube 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
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terial. Go to the section for the desired ATTACHINGTHECONTROL configuration and follow the instructions for HANDLETOTHEHANDLEBAR assembling your unit. Makesurethewire going to thecon- NOTE: ASSEMBLYINFORMATION -- trol handle is routed below the tube and re- mains on the right side of the handlebar and TRIMMERHEAD the tube. Screw TRIMMER HEAD 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 S Insert screw and tigh
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S Insertahexwrenchintoaligned holes.This Gearbox will keep the shaft from turning while tight- ening the trimmer head. Shield 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- S Insert the 4 mounting screws through the tioned with the raised section facing toward bottom of the shield. Thread them into the the gearbox. gearbox. Tighten evenly and securely with one of the hex key wrenches pro
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the raised part of the retaining washer is parts. Be sure to store parts and instructions facing the gearbox, and theraised areafits for future use. into the hole in the center of the blade. S Slide the blade and retaining washer onto FUELYOURUNIT the shaft of the gearbox. S Now place the cupped washer onto the This engine is certified to operate on unleaded shaft. Make sure the cupped side of the gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed with a good washer is toward the blade. quality2-cycleair-cooleden
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S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times. OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS FOR S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi- USEWITHTRIMMERHEAD tion. Bring the engine to cutting speed before en- tering the material to be cut. Choke Starter Donotrunengineatahigherspeedthanneces- Handle sary.Thecuttinglinewillcutefficientlywhenthe engine is run at less than full throttle. At lower speeds,thereislessenginenoiseandvibration. The cutting line will last longer and will be less likely to “weld” onto the spool. Ifthetrimme
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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- contactcausesthebladetostopforaninstant gineisrunning atidle.Ifthebladeturnsatidle, and then suddenly move or “thrust” away do not use your unit. Refer to the Carburetor fromtheobjectthatwashit.The“thrusting”re- adjustment section or contact y
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SPARKPLUG Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion SERVICE CJ-8Y plug; spark plug gap is .025 in. IGNITION TIMING We recommend all service and adjustments Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable. not listed in this manual be performed by an Authorized Service Dealer. NEED ASSISTANCE? CARBURETORADJUSTMENT Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps. NEEDASSISTANCE? Damage will occur if you turn the needles be- Call 1-800-554-6723 for assistance. yond the limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is
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U.S.EPA LIMITED WARRANTY EMISSIONCONTROL ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, Divi- WARRANTY STATEMENT sionWCIOutdoor Products, Inc., warrants to YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND the original purchaser that each new Weed OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental Eater brand gasoline tool or attachment is Protection Agency and POULAN/WEED free from defects in material and workman- EATER, DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR shipandagreestorepairorreplaceunderthis PRODUCTS are pleased to explain the warrantyanydefectivegasolineproduc
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periodbeginsonthedatethelawnandgarden under warranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: equipment engine is purchased. LENGTH All failures caused by abuse, neglect, or OFCOVERAGE:Thiswarranty shallbefora improper maintenance are not covered. 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 ORREPLACEMENT OFPARTS. Repair or for disallowing a warranty claim. replacement of any warranted part will be POUL
