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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
BC2400
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 del operador y siga todas las
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SAFETY RULES Hazard Zone WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basicsafetyprecautions mustal- waysbefollowed toreducetheriskoffireand serious injury. This power tool can be DANGER: 50 Feet dangerous! Thisunitcancauseseriousinjury (15 Meters) including amputation or blindness to the op- erator and others. The warnings and safety instructions inthismanualmustbefollowedto provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using theunit. Theoperator isresponsible for Donotusetrimmerhead WARNING: follow
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S Keep handles free of oil and fuel . S Always store gasoline in a container ap- S Always use the handlebar and a properly proved for flammable liquids. adjusted shoulder strap with a blade (see CUTTINGSAFETY ASSEMBLY). WARNING: Inspect the area to be UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY cutbefore eachuse.Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which WARNING: Stopunitanddisconnect can be thrown or become entangled in the the spark plug before performing mainte- blade or trimmer head.
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operateinalocalewheresuchregulations ex- ing screen will not require any service. After ist,youarelegallyresponsible formaintaining 50 hours of use, we recommend that your theoperating condition oftheseparts. Failure mufflerbeservicedorreplacedbyyourautho- to do so is a violation of the law. For normal rized service dealer. homeowner use,themufflerandsparkarrest- ASSEMBLY Screw CARTONCONTENTS Check carton contents against the following list: Handlebar S Brushcutter S Handlebar screws (2) S Blade
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ATTACHINGTHEPLASTICSHIELD ASSEMBLYINFORMATION -- WEED ANDTRIMMERHEAD BLADE WARNING: Theshieldmustbeprop- erly installed. The shield provides partial WEED protection totheoperator andothers fromthe BLADE riskof thrown objects, and isequipped witha linelimiterblade whichcutsexcesslinetothe proper length. The line limiter blade (on un- derside of shield) is sharp and can cut you. 1. Remove wing nut from shield. 2. Insert bracket into slot on shield. 3. Pivotshielduntilboltpassesthroughhole in brack
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NOTE: Make sure all parts are inplace asil- Donotuseanyblades,or lustrated,andthebladeissandwichedbetween WARNING: fasteninghardwareotherthanthewashersand the dust cup and the retaining washer. There nuts shown in the following illustrations. These shouldbenospacebetweenthebladeandthe parts must be provided by Poulan/Weed Eater dust cup or the retaining washer. and installed as shown below. Failure to use 7. Align hole in dust cup with hole in side of proper parts can cause the blade to fly off
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OPERATION KNOWYOURBRUSHCUTTER READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunit tofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofthevariouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Trigger Handle Starter Handle Handlebar Trimmer head Choke Lever Muffler Shield Primer Bulb Blade ON/STOPSWITCH CHOKE The ON/STOP switch is used to stop the The CHOKE helps to supply fuelto theengine engine. To stop the engine, push and release to aid in co
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HOWTOSTARTYOURUNIT STARTINGAWARMENGINE 1. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. WARNING: The trimmer head will 2. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. turnwhile starting the engine. Avoid anycon- Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause the engine runs smoothly. serious burns. 3. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, STARTINGACOLDENGINE(or a but no more than 5 pulls. warm engineafter running outof 4. Allow engine to run 15 seco
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Beforetrimming,bringenginetoaspeedsuffi- cient to cut material to be trimmed. Do not run the engine at a higher speed than necessary. The cutting line will cut efficiently when the engine is run at less than fullthrottle. Atlowerspeeds,thereislessenginenoiseand vibration.Thecuttinglinewilllastlongerandwill be less likely to “weld” onto the spool. Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not S The line will easily remove grass and cutting. weedsfromaro
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S Cutonlygrass,weeds,andwoodybrushup to1/2inchindiameter withtheweedblade. Do not let the blade contact material it cannot cut such asstumps, rocks, fences, metal,etc.,orclustersofhard,woodybrush having a diameter greater than 1/2 inch. S Keep the blade sharp. A dull blade ismore likely to snag and thrust. S Cut only at full throttle. The blade will have maximumcutting powerandislesslikelyto bind or stall. S “Feed” the blade deliberately and not too rapidly.Thebladecanthrustawayifitisfed too rap
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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 as illustrated. for carburetor adjustments. NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or CHECKFORLOOSE producing harmful evaporative emissions, do FASTENERSANDPARTS not clean filter in gasoline orother flammable S Spark Plug Boot solvent. S Air Filter 3. Wash the filter in soap and wa
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SERVICE ANDADJUSTMENTS 5. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the REPLACINGTHELINE spool. Wind inthe direction of thearrows 1. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap button. found on the spool. 6. Pushthelines into thenotches, leaving 3 2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool. to 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound. 3. Replacewithapre-woundspool,orcuttwo 7. Insert the lines into the the exit holes in lengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080! (2 mm) di- the hub as shown in the illustration. ameter Weed Eaterr
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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. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in 1. Engine flooded. start. Operation Section. 2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. 2. Fuel tank empty. 3. Install new spark plug. 3. Spark plug not firing. 4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. 4. Fuel not reaching Check for kinked or split fuel line
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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 Weed Eater" " " "brand gasoline tool orat- THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC tachment 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.NO CLAIMS FOR CON- product or attachment
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replace as necessary” shall bewarranted for2 CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding years. Any warranted part which is scheduled your warranty rights and responsibilities, you for replacement as required maintenance shall shouldcontact yournearest authorizedservice bewarrantedfortheperiodoftimeuptothefirst center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at scheduled replacement point for that part. 1--800--554--6723. WHERE TO GET WAR- DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be charged RANTY SERVICE: Warranty servic
