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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
BC3100
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ForOccasionalUseOnly
DANGER:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Hazard Zone SAFETY RULES WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire andseriousinjury. Readandfollowallinstruc- 50 Feet tions. Failure todosocanresult inserious in- (15 Meters) jury. DANGER:Thispowertool canbedan- gerous! This unit can cause serious injury in- cluding amputation orblindness to the opera- WARNING: Donotusetrimmerhead as a fastening device for the blade. tor and others. The warnings and safety instructions
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S Always use the handlebar and a properly CUTTINGSAFETY adjusted shoulder strap with a blade (see ASSEMBLY). WARNING: Inspecttheareatobecut beforeeachuse.Removeobjects(rocks,bro- UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY ken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can bethrownorbecomeentangled inthebladeor WARNING: Stopunitanddisconnect trimmer head. the spark plug before performing mainte- S Keep others including children, animals, by- nance (except carburetor adjustments). standers,andhelpersatleast 50feet (15m
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ingcondition oftheseparts. Failure todosois S Insert the2tube assembly screwsandnuts aviolation of the law. For normal homeowner as illustrated. Keep loose at this time, you use, the muffler and spark arresting screen will tighten them during a later step. will not require any service. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your muffler be ser- viced orreplaced byyour Authorized Service Dealer. ASSEMBLY CARTONCONTENTS Check carton contents for the following: S brushcutter S tube mounting screw
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S Insert screwsand hand tighten only.These NOTE:Aone-half twistisbuiltintheshoulder screws will be tightened later. straptoallowthestraptorestflatontheshoul- Screw der. Bracket Cover S Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be about 6 inches below the waist. S Fasten the strap hook to the clamp located between the foam grip and the mounting block and lift the tool to the operating posi- Handlebar tion. Mounting Bracket CONFIGURING YOURUNIT You can configure your unit using a cutting ATTACHINGTHE
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S Before installing the trimmer head, make PLASTICSHIELDANDTRIMMERHEADforil- sure the dust cup ispositioned on thegear- lustrations. Besuretostoreallpartsandinstruc- box as shown below. tionsforfutureuse. Neverusethetrimmerhead with the metal blade installed. Bracket ASSEMBLYOFTHEMETALSHIELD Slot Wing Nut DANGER: The metal shield must be properly installed on the tool anytime the tool is used with the blade. The forward tip of the metalshieldhelpstoreducetheoccurrenceof blade thrust which can ca
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S Release locking lever. NOTE: The dust cup is located on the gear- S Turn blade by hand. If the blade binds boxandnotinthepartsbag. Allotherfastening against theshield, orappearstobeuneven, hardware mentioned in the following assembly thebladeisnotcentered, andyoumustrein- steps is located in the parts bag. stall. S Leave the dust cup on the gearbox. S Install the blade and the retaining washer over the threaded shaft extending from the FUELYOURUNIT gearbox. NOTE: It may be necessary to remove
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Sta Starrte terr S Keep unit below waist level. Chok Choke e S Keep shoulder strap pad centered on your Handl Handle e left shoulder and danger sign centered on your back. S Maintain fullweightoftoolonyourleftshoul- der. S Without bending over, keep the blade or trimmerheadnearandparalleltotheground and not crowded into material being cut. OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS FOR USEWITH TRIMMERHEAD Pr Prime imerr Bu Bulb lb Muffler Beforetrimming, bringengine toaspeedsuffi- cient to cut material to be trimmed
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thrust will be reduced and the operator will 10 o’clock be less likely to lose control. Cut using the 8 o’clock to 10 o’clock position of the blade 8 o’clock WARNING: The operator or others mustnottrytoclearawaycutmaterial withthe engine running or the blade turning to avoid S Cutonlygrass,weeds,andwoodybrushup serious injury. Stop engine and blade before to2inches indiameter withthebrushblade. removing materials wrapped around blade or Do not let the blade contact material it can- tube. not cut
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S Insert the ends of the lines through exit and become a dangerous missile. holes in the sides of the trimmer head. S Pull line extending from trimmer head. S Place the spool in the trimmer head. S Makesurethelines arenotcaughtbetween SERVICE the rimof the spool and the wall of the trim- mer head. We recommend all service and adjustments S Reinstall the tap button and lock ring onto not listed in this manual be performed by an the trimmer head. Authorized Service Dealer. S Align the lock ring ov
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equipped to meet the stringent anti--smog standards. POULAN/WEED EATER must LIMITED WARRANTY warrant the emission control system on your lawn and garden equipment engine for the ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH periodsoftimelistedbelowprovided therehas AMERICA, Division of WCI Outdoor Prod- been no abuse, neglect, or improper ucts,Inc.,warrantstotheoriginalpurchaserthat maintenance of your lawn and garden each newWeed Eater!!!!brand gasoline toolor equipment engine. Your emission control attachmen
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scheduled for replacement as required ofadd--on ormodified parts.HOWTOFILEA maintenance, or which is scheduled only for CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding regular inspection to the effect of “repair or your warranty rights and responsibilities, you replaceasnecessary”shallbewarranted for2 should contact your nearest authorized years.Anywarranted partwhichisscheduled service center or call POULAN/WEED for replacement as required maintenance EATER at 1--800--554--6723. WHERE TO shall be wa
