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FRANÇAIS
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
S31SST
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 todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en le-
siones graves.
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SAFETY RULES S Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of WARNING: When using gardening spinning line. appliances, basicsafetyprecautions mustal- S Securehairaboveshoulder length. Secure waysbefollowed toreducetheriskoffireand or remove loose clothing or clothing with serious injury. Read and follow all instruc- loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. tions. They can be caught in moving parts. This power unit can be dangerous! Operatoris S Being fully cove
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SAFETYNOTICE: Exposure tovibrations CUTTINGSAFETY through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could causebloodvesselornerve WARNING: Inspect the area before damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken people prone to circulation disorders or ab- glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown normal swellings. Prolonged use in cold byorbecome entangled in line. Hard objects weatherhasbeenlinkedtobloodvesseldam- can damage thetrimmer head and bethrow
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OPERATION KNOWYOURTRIMMER READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofthevariouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Assist Handle Tube Trimmer Head ON/STOP Switch Starter Handle Shield Primer Bulb Throttle Line Limiter Trigger Blade Choke Lever Muffler ON/STOPSWITCH CHOKE The ON/STOP switch is used to stop the The CHOKE helps to supply fuelto theengine engine. To stop the eng
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S If engine does not stop, move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position. ON/STOP Switch Choke position decal Throttle Trigger 7. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine HOWTOSTARTYOURUNIT doesn’t start after 6 pulls (at the HALF CHOKEposition),movethechokeleverto WARNING: The trimmer head will the FULL CHOKE position and press the turnwhilestarting theengine. Avoidanycon- primerbulb6times. Squeezeand holdthe tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause t
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If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to If the line is worn down to 2 inches (5 cm) or TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call less,morethan onetapwillberequired toob- 1-800-554--6723. tain the most efficient line length. OPERATINGPOSITION WARNING: Useonly 0.080!(2mm) diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad- vance properly and cancause serious injury. Do not use other materials such as wire, string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during cutting and become adangerous missile that can cause serious
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SCALPING -- The scalping technique re- movesunwanted vegetation. Holdthebottom of the trimmer head about 3 in. (8 cm)above thegroundandatanangle. Allowthetipofthe line to strike the ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc. This technique increases line wear. SWEEPING -- Thefanning actionoftherotat- ing line can be used for a quick and easy clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above the surfaces being swept and move the tool from side to side. MOWING -- Your trimmer isideal for mowing in pl
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1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot. REPLACESPARKPLUG 2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and Replace the spark plug each year to ensure discard. the engine starts easier and runs better. Set 3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark spark plug gap at 0.025 in. Ignition timing is plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch fixed and nonadjustable. socket wrench. 4. Reinstall the spark plug boot. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 6. Pushthelines into thenotches, leaving 3 REPLACINGTHELINE to 5 inches (7 -- 12
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ENGINE OTHER S Removesparkplugandpour1teaspoon of S Do not store gasoline from one season to 40:1,2-cycleengine oil(aircooled)through another. the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the S Replaceyourgasoline canifitstartstorust. starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil. S Replacesparkplugwithnewoneofrecom- mended type and heat range. S Clean air filter. S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts. S At the beginning of the next season, use o
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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. newSnappert t t tbrandgasolinetoolorattach- THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC ment is free from defects in material and LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE workmanship andagrees torepair orreplace OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM under this warranty any defective gasoline STATE TO STATE. product or attachment as follows from the NO CL
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for replacement as required maintenance shall your warranty rights and responsibilities, you bewarrantedfortheperiodoftimeuptothefirst shouldcontact yournearest authorizedservice scheduled replacement point for that part. center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be charged 1--800--554--6723. WHERE TO GET WAR- for diagnostic labor which leads to the deter- RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re- minationthatawarrantedpart isdefectiveifthe pairs shall be provided at all P
