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FRANÇAIS
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
S31SNGBC
ForOccasionalUseOnly
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-
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ULCLASSIFIED PRODUCT NOTICE Only the following Gasoline Powered Combination Gardening Appliance powerhead models and their respective attachments have been Classified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with the applicable safety requirements. Powerhead including brushcutter/trimmer attachment............. S31SNGBC Optional blower attachment...................................... SNB31 The following attachment is Listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with UL Stan
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S Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, FUEL SAFETY boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards S Mix and pour fuel outdoors. is recommended. S Keep away from sparks or flames. S Always wear foot protection . Do not go S Use a container approved for fuel. barefoot or wear sandals. S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or S Secure hair above shoulder lengt.h Secure the unit or while using the unit. or remove loose clothing and jewelry or cloth- S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up al
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age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms U.S. forest land and the states of California, occur such as numbness, pain, loss of Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore- strength, change in skin color or texture, or gon, and Washington require by law that loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, many internal combustion engines be discontinue the use of this tool and seek med- equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you ical attention. An anti--vibration system does operate in a lo
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1. Lift handlebar to upright position. 3. Position the lower shoulder strap clamp under the tube and align the upper and Handlebar lower clamp screw holes. Upper Shoulder Strap Clamp 2. Rotate handlebar/clamp counterclock- wise toward engine until clamp falls into Lower Shoulder groove of base. Strap Clamp Handlebar Screws 4. Insert two screws into the screw holes. Handlebar 5. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten- Clamp ing screws with a hex wrench. Clamp Knob HARNESS ADJUSTMENT Clamp FOR BAL
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NOTE: Make sure all parts are properly ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -- installed as shown in the illustration before TRIMMER HEAD installing the trimmer head. 5. Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by rotating the dust cup. 6. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned TRIMMER holes. This will keep the shaft from turn- HEAD ing while tightening trimmer head. Screwdriver NOTE: Remove the blade and metal shield be- 7. While holding the screwdriver in position, fore attaching t
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1. Place the metal shield under the gearbox, 6. Install the blade nut by threading onto the and align the screw holes. shaft counterclockwise. Gearbox Gearbox Shield Shield Dust Cup Threaded Shaft 2. Insert and thread the 4 mounting screws through the holes of the gearbox and the Blade metal shield. Tighten evenly and secure- Retaining ly with the hex wrench provided. Washer INSTALLATION OF THE METAL Cupped BLADE Washer Nut WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling or performing maintenance
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR UNIT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Handlebar Coupler Trimmer Head Tube Line Limiter ON/OFF Switch Blade Shield Starter Handle Primer Bulb Throttle Trigger Blade Choke Muffler Lever ON/OFF SWITCH CHOKE The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger The CHOKE helps to supply fu
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ON/OFF Switch Choke position Throttle Trigger decal HOW TO START YOUR UNIT 8. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, WARNING: The trimmer head will but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con- doesn’t start after 6 pulls (at the HALF tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause CHOKE position), move the choke lever to serious burns. the FULL CHOKE position and press the primer bulb 6 times. Squeeze and hold the STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a thrott
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If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call WARNING: Make sure the locking/ 1-800-554-6723. release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before op- OPERATING THE COUPLER erating the unit. This model is equipped with a coupler which enables optional attachments to be installed. OPERATING POSITION The optional attachments are: ALWAYS WEAR: MODEL: Hearing Edger ......................SNE31 Protection Cultivator ...................SNT31 E
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The most efficient line length is the maximum Trimming length allowed by the line limiter. Always keep the shield in place when the tool is being oper- ated. To advance line: S Operate the engine at full throttle. S Hold the trimmer head parallel to and above the grassy area. S Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly on the ground one time. Approximately 2 in. (5 cm) of line will be advanced with each tap. SCALPING -- The scalping technique removes Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy unwa
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S Use the shoulder strap and keep a firm grip OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR on the unit with both hands. A properly USE WITH WEED BLADE adjusted shoulder strap will support the S Blade Thrust is a reaction that only occurs weight of the unit, freeing your arms and when using a bladed unit. This reaction can hands to control and guide the cutting motion. cause serious injury such as amputation. S Keep feet comfortably spread apart and Carefully study this section. It is important that braced for a p
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S Never place any object in air intake opening EDGER SAFETY as this could restrict proper air flow and cause damage to the unit. WARNING: Inspect the area to be S Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers, edged before each use. Remove objects or other substances which may contain toxic (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which materials. can be thrown by the blade or can wrap S To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf or around the shaft. brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, S
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WARNING: Inspect the area before WARNING: Keep the pruner away starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard from power lines or electrical wires. objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that Only use for pruning limbs or branches up S can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause to 4 inches in diameter. injury or damage during operation. S Do not operate the unit faster than the speed needed to prune. Do not run the unit S Do not use a cutting blade that is bent, at high speed when not pruning.
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S Keep the rotor clear of debris. S Never discharge snow onto public roads or S Do not throw snow near other people. The near moving traffic. snow thrower could propel small objects at S Clear snow from slopes by going up and high speed causing injury. down; never across. Use caution when S After striking a foreign object, stop the changing directions. Never clear snow engine, disconnect spark plug and inspect from steep slopes. the snowthrower for damage and repair if S Let snowthrower run for
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S The trimmer head, blade or optional Line exit holes Line in Notch attachment moves/spins at idle. Make adjustments with the unit supported so the cutting attachment is off the ground and will not make contact with any object. Hold the unit by hand while running and making ad- justments. Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting attachment and muffler. Line in Notch Idle Speed Adjustment Hub Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without trimmer head, blade or optional 5.
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S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, OTHER and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken, S Do not store gasoline from one season to or worn parts. another. S At the beginning of the next season, use S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio. TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAU
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LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., er predelivery setup or normal adjustments warrants to the original purchaser that each explained in the instruction manual. new Snappert t t tbrand gasoline tool or attach- THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC ment is free from defects in material and LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE workmanship and agrees to repair or replace OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM under this warranty any defective gasoline STATE TO STATE.NO CLAIMS FOR CON- product or attachment
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Any warranted part which is not scheduled for use of add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE replacement as required maintenance, or which ACLAIM: If you have any questions regarding is scheduled only for regular inspection to the ef- your warranty rights and responsibilities, you fect of ”repair or replace as necessary” shall be should contact your nearest authorized service warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part which center or call ELECTROLUX HOME PROD- is scheduled for replacement as requi
