Weed Eater Trimmer 530086828 User Manual

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Instruction Manual  
Manual de Instrucciones  
Manuel d’Instructions  
BC2500 LE  
For Occasional Use Only  
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.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-  
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le  
faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.  
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.  
250 Bobby Jones Expressway  
Augusta, GA 30907  
Copyright E2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.  
530086828 4/25/02  
 
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.  
S Always use the handlebar and a properly  
adjusted shoulder strap with a blade (see  
ASSEMBLY).  
S Always store gasoline in a container ap-  
proved for flammable liquids.  
CUTTING SAFETY  
WARNING: Inspect the area to be  
cut before each use. Remove objects (rocks,  
broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which  
can be thrown or become entangled in the  
blade or trimmer head.  
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY  
WARNING: Stop unit and disconnect  
the spark plug before performing mainte-  
nance (except carburetor adjustments).  
S Look for and replace damaged or loose  
parts before each use. Look for and repair  
fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good  
working condition.  
S Keep others including children, animals,  
bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15  
meters) away. Stop engine immediately if  
you are approached.  
S Always keep engine on the right--hand side  
of your body.  
S Throw away blades that are bent, warped,  
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other  
way. Replace trimmer head parts that are  
cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in  
any other way before using the unit.  
S Maintain unit according to recommended  
procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut-  
ting line at the proper length.  
S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.  
S Keep firm footing and balanc.e Do not  
overreach.  
S Keep blade or trimmer head below waist level.  
Do not raise engine above your waist.  
S Keep all parts of your body away from  
blade, trimmer head, and muffler when en-  
gine is running. Keep all of your body away  
from the muffler when it is hot. A hot muffler  
can cause serious burns.  
S Use only 0.080! (2 mm) diameter Weed  
Eater" brand replacement line. Never use  
wire, rope, string, etc.  
S Install required shield properly before using  
the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal  
blade use. Use the plastic shield for all line  
trimmer use.  
S Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on  
right side of the shield will throw debris  
away from the operator.  
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.  
S Use only specified blade or trimmer head;  
make sure it is properly installed and se-  
curely fastened.  
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.  
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE  
S Stop the unit before carrying.  
S Keep muffer away from your body.  
S Never start engine with clutch shroud re-  
moved. The clutch can fly off and cause se-  
rious injury.  
S Allow the engine to cool and secure the unit  
before storing or transporting it in a vehicle.  
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-  
porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbu-  
retor by starting the engine and letting it run  
until it stops.  
S Be sure blade or trimmer head stops turning  
when engine idles.  
S Make carburetor adjustments with the low-  
er end supported to prevent blade or trim-  
mer line from contacting any object. Hold  
unit by hand; do not use the shoulder strap  
for support.  
S Store unit so the blade or line limiter blade  
cannot accidentally cause injury. The unit  
can be hung by the tube.  
S Keep others away when making carburetor  
adjustments.  
S Store unit out of reach of children.  
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations  
through prolonged use of gasoline powered  
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve  
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of  
people prone to circulation disorders or ab-  
normal swellings. Prolonged use in cold  
weather has been linked to blood vessel dam-  
age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms  
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of  
strength, change in skin color or texture, or  
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,  
discontinue the use of this tool and seek med-  
ical attention. An anti--vibration system does  
not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-  
lems. Users who operate power tools on a  
continual and regular basis must monitor  
closely their physical condition and the condi-  
tion of this tool.  
S Use only recommended Weed Eaterr ac-  
cessories and replacement parts.  
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-  
plained in this manual performed by your  
authorized service dealer.  
FUEL SAFETY  
S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.  
S Keep away from sparks or flames.  
S Use a container approved for fuel.  
S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or  
the unit or while using the unit.  
S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel  
spills before starting engine.  
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from  
the fueling site before starting engine.  
S Stop engine and allow it to cool before re-  
moving fuel cap.  
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans- SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped  
porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the car- with a temperature limiting muffler and spark  
buretor by starting the engine and letting it arresting screen which meets the require-  
run until it stops.  
ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All  
S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors U.S. forest land and the states of California,  
cannot reach sparks or open flames from  
water heaters, electric motors or switches,  
furnaces, etc.  
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-  
gon, and Washington require by law that  
many internal combustion engines be  
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equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you After 50 hours of use, we recommend that  
operate in a locale where such regulations ex- your muffler be serviced or replaced by your  
ist, you are legally responsible for maintaining authorized service dealer.  
the operating condition of these parts. Failure  
to do so is a violation of the law. For normal  
homeowner use, the muffler and spark arrest-  
ing screen will not require any service.  
WARNING: The muffler on this prod-  
uct contains chemicals known to the State of  
California to cause cancer.  
ASSEMBLY  
Screw  
CARTON CONTENTS  
Check carton contents against the following  
list:  
Handlebar  
S Brushcutter  
S Handlebar screws (2)  
S Blade shield screws (4)  
S Cupped washer  
Bracket Cover  
S Large nut for installing blade  
S Long hex wrench  
Mounting  
Bracket  
S Short hex wrench  
S Bracket cover  
S Metal shield  
S Plastic shield  
ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP  
S Shoulder strap with warning  
S 4--point weed blade  
S Trimmer head (assembled on unit)  
S Handlebar  
WARNING: Proper shoulder strap  
and handlebar adjustments are required before  
starting the engine.  
1. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and  
balance before starting the engine or begin-  
ning a cutting operation.  
2. Insert your right arm and head through  
the shoulder strap and allow it to rest on  
your left shoulder. Make sure the danger  
sign is on your back and the hook is to the  
right side of your waist.  
NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the shoulder  
strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the shoul-  
der.  
3. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be  
about 6 inches below the waist.  
4. Fasten the strap hook to the clamp located  
between the trigger handle and the handle-  
bar clamp base and lift the tool to the oper-  
ating position.  
S Wing nut (screwed onto shield)  
S Container of oil  
WARNING: Always stop unit and dis-  
connect spark plug before performing any as-  
sembly procedures.  
WARNING: If received assembled,  
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly  
assembled and all fasteners are secure.  
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-  
aged parts.  
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts  
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.  
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the  
empty fuel tank.  
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal  
due to carburetor adjustments and testing CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT  
done by the manufacturer.  
You can configure your unit using a cutting  
head for grass and light weeds, or a weed  
blade for cutting grass, weeds, and brush up  
to 1/2 inch in diameter. To assemble your unit,  
go to the section for the desired configuration  
and follow the instructions.  
TOOLS REQUIRED  
S 2 Hex wrenches (provided)  
S Adjustable wrench or large pliers  
S Phillips screwdriver  
ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR  
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION --  
TRIMMER HEAD  
WARNING: During blade usage, the  
barrier portion of the handlebar must be  
installed as shown to provide a barrier be-  
tween operator and the spinning blade.  
1. Locate the decal on the handlebar. This  
decal includes two arrows. Position the  
handlebar with the mounting bracket be-  
tween these arrows.  
2. Position the bracket cover over the han-  
dlebar. Again make sure the handlebar is  
between the arrows.  
3. Insert screws and hand tighten only. Be  
sure the handlebar is installed correctly;  
then, tighten each screw securely with  
the short hex wrench.  
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NOTE: Remove the blade and metal shield  
before attaching the plastic shield and trim-  
mer head. To remove blade, push in locking  
8. Thread trimmer head onto the shaft in the  
direction shown on the decal. Tighten un-  
til secure.  
lever and hold. Rotate blade nut until the lock- 9. Release locking lever.  
ing lever falls into one of the grooves in the  
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -- WEED  
BLADE  
dust cup. Continue to hold the locking lever.  
This will keep the shaft from turning while  
loosening the blade nut. Remove blade nut  
by turning clockwise. Release locking lever.  
Remove both washers and blade. To remove  
metal shield, loosen and remove the four  
mounting screws. See ATTACHING THE  
METAL SHIELD and INSTALLATION OF  
THE METAL BLADE for illustrations. Be sure  
to store all parts and instructions for future use.  
EED  
ADE  
ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD  
AND TRIMMER HEAD  
WARNING: The shield must be prop-  
erly installed. The shield provides partial  
protection to the operator and others from the  
risk of thrown objects, and is equipped with a  
line limiter blade which cuts excess line to the  
proper length. The line limiter blade (on un-  
derside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.  
NOTE: Remove the trimmer head and plas-  
tic shield before attaching the metal shield  
and installing one of the weed blades. To re-  
move the trimmer head, push in locking lever  
and hold. Rotate trimmer head until the lock-  
ing lever falls into one of the grooves in the  
dust cup. Continue to hold in locking lever.  
This will keep the shaft from turning while  
loosening the cutting head. To remove the  
plastic shield, loosen and remove wing nut.  
Pivot shield to release bracket from slot. See  
INSTALLATION OF THE CUTTING HEAD  
and ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD for  
1. Remove wing nut from shield.  
2. Insert bracket into slot on shield.  
3. Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole  
in bracket.  
4. Tighten the wing nut securely.  
NOTE: If your unit has a plastic cover over the  
threads on the threaded shaft, remove the cov-  
ering to expose the threads. Before installing  
the trimmer head, make sure the dust cup is illustrations. Be sure to store all parts and in-  
structions for future use. Never use the trim-  
mer head with the metal blade installed.  
ATTACHING THE METAL SHIELD  
positioned on the gearbox as shown below.  
Bracket  
Slot  
Wing Nut  
WARNING: The metal shield must  
be properly installed on the tool anytime the  
tool is used with a blade. The forward tip of the  
metal shield helps to reduce the occurrence  
of blade thrust which can cause serious injury  
such as amputation to the operator or by-  
standers. Failure to install the shield in the  
position shown can result in serious injury to  
the operator. The length of the shield must be  
aligned with the length of the tube.  
Gearbox  
Dust Cup  
Shield  
1. Place the metal shield under the gearbox,  
and align the screw holes.  
NOTE: Make sure all parts are properly  
installed as shown in the illustration before  
installing the trimmer head.  
5. Push in locking lever and hold.  
6. Rotate dust cup until the locking lever  
falls into one of the grooves.  
Gearbox  
Shield  
Locking Lever  
2. Insert and thread the 4 mounting screws  
through the holes of the gearbox and the  
metal shield. Tighten evenly and secure-  
ly with the hex wrench provided.  
7. Continue to hold in locking lever. This will  
keep the shaft from turning while tighten-  
ing the trimmer head.  
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INSTALLATION OF THE METAL  
BLADE  
Gearbox  
WARNING: Wear protective gloves  
when handling or performing maintenance on  
the blade to avoid injury. The blade is sharp and  
can cut you even when it is not moving.  
Shield  
WARNING: Do not use any blades, or  
fastening hardware other than the washers and  
nuts shown in the following illustrations. These  
parts must be provided by Poulan/Weed Eater  
and installed as shown below. Failure to use  
proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and  
seriously hurt you or others.  
Dust Cup  
Threaded Shaft  
de  
NOTE: The dust cup and retaining washer are  
located on the gearbox shaft and not in the parts  
bag. All other fasteners mentioned in the follow-  
ing assembly steps are in the parts bag.  
1. Remove the retaining washer from the  
threaded shaft of the gearbox. Leave the  
dust cup on the shaft.  
Retaining  
Washer  
Cupped  
Washer  
Nut  
NOTE: Make sure all parts are in place as il-  
lustrated, and the blade is sandwiched between  
the dust cup and the retaining washer. There  
should be no space between the blade and the  
dust cup or the retaining washer.  
7. Push in locking lever and hold.  
8. Rotate blade nut until the locking lever  
falls into one of the grooves in the dust  
cup.  
2. Install the blade and the retaining washer  
over the threaded shaft.  
3. Make sure the raised part of the retaining  
washer is facing the gearbox and the  
raised area fits into the hole in the center  
of the blade.  
4. Slide the blade and retaining washer onto  
the shaft of the gearbox.  
5. Place the cupped washer onto the shaft.  
Make sure the cupped side of the washer  
is toward the blade.  
Locking Lever  
6. Install the blade nut by threading onto the  
shaft counterclockwise.  
9. Continue to hold in locking lever. This will  
keep the shaft from turning while tightening  
the blade nut.  
10. Tighten blade nut firmly with a wrench.  
11. Release locking lever.  
12. Turn blade by hand. If the blade binds  
against the shield, or appears to be uneven,  
the blade is not centered, and you must re-  
install.  
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OPERATION  
KNOW YOUR BRUSHWACKER  
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.  
ON/OFF  
Switch  
Trigger Handle  
Starter Handle  
Handlebar  
Trimmer head  
Choke  
Lever  
Shield  
Muffler  
Primer Bulb  
ON/OFF SWITCH  
CHOKE  
The ON/OFF switch is used to stop the engine.  
To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF switch to  
the OFF position.  
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine  
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by  
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE  
position. After the engine attempts to start, move  
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.  
Once engine has started, move the choke lever  
to the OFF CHOKE position.  
PRIMER BULB  
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-  
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.  
This allows you to start the engine with fewer  
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer  
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to  
its original form.  
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE  
IMPORTANT  
Experience indicates that alcohol blended  
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or  
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to  
separation and formation of acids during stor-  
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system  
of an engine while in storage.  
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel  
information in the safety rules before you be-  
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,  
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call  
1-800-554-6723.  
To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel sys-  
tem before storage for 30 days or longer.  
Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it  
run until the fuel lines and carburetor are  
empty. Use fresh fuel next season.  
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-  
ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage  
may occur.  
FUELING ENGINE  
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly  
when refueling.  
This engine is certified to operate on un-  
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline  
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic  
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We recommend  
Poulan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil. Mix  
gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1 . A 40:1 ratio  
is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1  
gallon of unleaded gasoline.  
DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil.  
These oils will cause engine damage. When  
mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on con-  
tainer. Once oil is added to gasoline, shake  
container momentarily to assure that the fuel  
is thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow  
the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling  
your unit.  
See the STORAGE section for additional in-  
formation.  
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT  
S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF  
switch to the OFF position.  
S If engine does not stop, move choke lever  
to FULL CHOKE position.  
Switch  
Thro
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HOW TO START YOUR UNIT  
STARTING A WARM ENGINE  
1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.  
2. Move the choke lever to the HALF  
CHOKE position.  
WARNING: The trimmer head will  
turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con-  
tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause  
serious burns.  
3. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.  
Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until  
the engine runs smoothly.  
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a  
warm engine after running out of  
fuel)  
4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,  
but no more than 5 pulls.  
5. Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then  
move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE  
position.  
NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter  
rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it  
is probably flooded.  
Starting Position  
Starter Handle  
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE  
Flooded engines can be started by placing  
the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position;  
then, pull the rope to clear the engine of ex-  
cess fuel. This could require pulling the starter  
handle many times depending on how badly  
the unit is flooded.  
If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to  
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call  
1-800-554-6723.  
Choke  
Lever  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
It is recommended that the engine not be  
operated for longer than 1 minute at full  
throttle.  
Primer Bulb  
Muffler  
OPERATING POSITION  
ALWAYS WEAR:  
1. Set unit on a flat surface.  
2. Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-  
tion.  
Eye Protection  
Long Pants  
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.  
4. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE  
position.  
5. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold  
through all remaining steps.  
6. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-  
gine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do  
not pull rope more than 6 times.  
7. As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying  
to start, move choke lever to the HALF  
CHOKE position.  
8. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,  
but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine  
doesn’t start after 6 pulls (at the HALF  
CHOKE position), move the choke lever to  
the FULL CHOKE position and press the  
primer bulb 6 times. Squeeze and hold the  
throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2  
more times. Move the choke lever to the  
HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter  
rope until the engine runs, but no more than  
6 pulls. NOTE: If engine still doesn’t start,  
it is probably flooded. Proceed to START-  
ING A FLOODED ENGINE.  
Boots  
Cut from your left to your right.  
When operating unit, clip shoulder strap onto  
clamp, stand as shown and check for the fol-  
lowing:  
S Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.  
S Extend your left arm and hold handlebar  
grip with your left hand.  
S Hold throttle grip with your right hand with  
finger on throttle trigger.  
9. Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 se-  
conds, then move the choke lever to the  
OFF CHOKE position. Allow the unit to run  
for 30 more seconds at OFF CHOKE be-  
fore releasing the throttle trigger. NOTE: If  
S Keep unit below waist level.  
S Keep shoulder strap pad centered on your  
left shoulder and danger sign centered on  
your back.  
engine dies with the choke lever in the OFF S Maintain full weight of tool on your left  
CHOKE position, move the choke lever to  
the HALF CHOKE position and pull the  
rope until engine runs, but no more than 6  
pulls.  
shoulder.  
S Without bending over, keep the blade or  
trimmer head near and parallel to the ground  
and not crowded into material being cut.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR  
USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD  
WARNING: Always wear eye protec-  
tion. Never lean over the trimmer head. Rocks  
or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes  
and face and cause blindness or other serious  
injury.  
Before trimming, bring engine to a speed suffi-  
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 full throttle.  
At lower speeds, there is less engine noise and  
vibration. The cutting line will last longer and will  
be less likely to “weld” onto the spool.  
Always release the throttle trigger and allow  
the engine to return to idle speed when not  
cutting.  
S The line will easily remove grass and  
weeds from around walls, fences, trees and  
flower beds, but it also can cut the tender  
bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences.  
S For trimming or scalping, use less than full  
throttle to increase line life and decrease  
head wear, especially:  
S During light duty cutting.  
S Near objects around which the line can  
wrap such as small posts, trees or fence  
wire.  
S For mowing or sweeping, use full throttle for  
a good clean job.  
To stop engine:  
S Release the throttle trigger.  
S Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-  
tion.  
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE  
TRIMMING -- Hold the bottom of the trimmer  
head about 3 in. (8 cm) above the ground and  
at an angle. Allow only the tip of the line to  
make contact. Do not force trimmer line into  
work area.  
The trimmer line will advance approximately 2  
in. (5 cm) each time the bottom of the trimmer  
head is tapped on the ground with the engine  
running at full throttle.  
The most efficient line length is the maximum  
length allowed by the line limiter.Always keep  
the shield in place when the tool is being oper-  
ated.  
Trimming  
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.  
Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy  
area. Tapping on surfaces such as concrete  
or asphalt can cause excessive wear to the  
trimmer head.If the line is worn down to 2  
inches (5 cm) or less, more than one tap will  
be required to obtain the most efficient line  
length.  
SCALPING -- The scalping technique removes  
unwanted vegetation down to the ground. Hold  
the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 in. (8  
cm) above the ground and at an angle. Allow the  
tip of the line to strike the ground around trees,  
posts, monuments, etc. This technique in-  
creases line wear.  
WARNING: Use only 0.080! (2 mm)  
diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad-  
vance properly and can cause serious injury.  
Do not use other materials such as wire,  
string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during  
cutting and become a dangerous missile that  
can cause serious injury.  
CUTTING METHODS  
WARNING: Use minimum speed  
and do not crowd the line when cutting around  
hard objects (rock, gravel, fence posts, etc.),  
which can damage the trimmer head, become  
entangled in the line, or be thrown causing a  
serious hazard.  
MOWING -- Your trimmer is ideal for mowing  
S The tip of the line does the cutting. You will in places conventional lawn mowers cannot  
achieve the best performance and mini-  
reach. In the mowing position, keep the line  
mum line wear by not crowding the line into parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the  
the cutting area. The right and wrong ways head into the ground as this can scalp the  
are shown below.  
ground and damage the tool.  
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S Cut only grass, weeds, and woody brush up  
to 1/2 inch in diameter with the weed blade.  
Do not let the blade contact material it  
cannot cut such as stumps, rocks, fences,  
metal, etc., or clusters of hard, woody brush  
having a diameter greater than 1/2 inch.  
S Keep the blade sharp. A dull blade is more  
likely to snag and thrust.  
S Cut only at full throttle. The blade will have  
maximum cutting power and is less likely to  
bind or stall.  
S “Feed” the blade deliberately and not too  
rapidly. The blade can thrust away if it is fed  
too rapidly.  
SWEEPING -- The fanning action of the rotating  
line can be used to blow away loose debris from  
an area. Keep the line parallel to and above the  
area surface and swing the tool from side to  
side.  
S Cut only from your left to your right. Cutting on  
right side of the shield will throw debris away  
from the operator.  
S Use the shoulder strap and keep a firm grip  
on the unit with both hands. A properly  
adjusted shoulder strap will support the  
weight of the unit, freeing your arms and  
hands to control and guide the cutting motion.  
S Keep feet comfortably spread apart and  
braced for a possible sudden, rapid thrust of  
unit. Do not overreach. Keep firm footing and  
balance.  
S Keep blade below waist level; it will be  
easier to maintain control of unit.  
S Do not raise the engine above your waist as  
the blade can come dangerously close to  
your body.  
S Do not swing unit with such force that you  
are in danger of losing your balance.  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR  
USE WITH WEED BLADE  
Bring the engine to cutting speed before en-  
tering the material to be cut.If the blade does  
not turn when you squeeze the throttle trigger,  
make sure tube is fully inserted into the en-  
gine.  
S Blade Thrust is a reaction that only occurs  
when using a bladed unit. This reaction can  
cause serious injury such as amputation.  
Carefully study this section. It is important that  
you understand what causes blade thrust,  
how you can reduce the chance of its  
occurring, and how you can remain in control  
of unit if blade thrust occurs.  
Always release the throttle trigger and allow  
engine to return to idle speed when not cut-  
ting. The blade should not turn while the en-  
gine is running at idle. If the blade turns at idle,  
do not use your unit. Refer to the CARBURE-  
TOR ADJUSTMENT section or contact your  
authorized service dealer.  
S WHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST -- Blade  
Thrust can occur when the spinning blade  
contacts an object that it does not cut. This  
contact causes the blade to stop for an instant  
and then suddenly move or “thrust” away  
from the object that was hit. The “thrusting”  
reaction can be violent enough to cause the  
operator to be propelled in any direction and  
lose control of the unit. The uncontrolled unit  
can cause serious injury if the blade contacts  
the operator or others.  
S Maintain good firm footing while using the  
unit. Do this by planting feet firmly in a  
comfortable apart position.  
S Cut while swinging the upper part of your  
body from left to right.  
S As you move forward to the next area to cut,  
be sure to maintain your balance and  
footing.  
S WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS --  
Blade Thrust can occur without warning if  
the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is  
more likely to occur in areas where it is  
difficult to see the material being cut. By  
using the unit properly, the occurrence of  
blade thrust will be reduced and the  
operator will be less likely to lose control.  
RECOMMENDED CUTTING POSITION  
2 o’clock  
Cut using the 2  
o’clock to 4 o’clock  
position of the  
blade  
4 o’clock  
WARNING: The operator or others  
must not try to clear away cut material with the  
engine running or the blade turning to avoid  
serious injury. Stop engine and blade before  
removing materials wrapped around blade or  
tube.  
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MAINTENANCE  
NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or  
producing harmful evaporative emissions, do  
not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable  
solvent.  
WARNING: Disconnect the spark  
plug before performing maintenance except  
for carburetor adjustments.  
CHECK FOR LOOSE  
FASTENERS AND PARTS  
S Spark Plug Boot  
S Air Filter  
S Housing Screws  
S Assist Handle Screw  
S Debris Shield  
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.  
4. Allow filter to dry.  
5. Add a few drops of oil to the filter;  
squeeze the filter to distribute oil.  
6. Replace parts.  
Air filter  
Screws  
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR  
WORN PARTS  
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-  
placement of damaged or worn parts.  
S ON/OFF Switch -- Ensure ON/OFF switch  
functions properly by moving the switch to  
the OFF position. Make sure engine stops;  
then restart engine and continue.  
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK  
ARRESTING SCREEN  
S Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel  
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.  
S Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if  
debris shield is damaged.  
As your unit is used, carbon deposits build up  
on the muffler and spark arresting screen.  
For normal homeowner use, the muffler and  
spark arresting screen will not require any  
service. After 50 hours of use, we recom-  
mend that your muffler be serviced or re-  
placed by your authorized service dealer.  
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DE-  
CALS  
S After each use, inspect complete unit for  
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and  
decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter-  
gent.  
REPLACE SPARK PLUG  
Replace the spark plug each year to ensure  
the engine starts easier and runs better. Set  
spark plug gap at 0.025 in. Ignition timing is  
fixed and nonadjustable.  
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.  
CLEAN AIR FILTER  
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-  
ance and increases fuel consumption and 1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.  
harmful emissions. Always clean after every  
5 hours of operation.  
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and  
discard.  
1. Clean the cover and the area around it to 3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark  
keep dirt from falling into the carburetor  
chamber when the cover is removed.  
2. Remove parts as illustrated.  
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 in.  
socket wrench.  
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.  
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS  
5. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the  
REPLACING THE LINE  
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows  
found on the spool.  
1. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap  
button.  
6. Push the lines into the notches, leaving 3  
to 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.  
7. Insert the lines into the the exit holes in  
the hub as shown in the illustration.  
8. Align the notches with the line exit holes.  
9. Push spool into hub until it snaps into  
place.  
2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool.  
3. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two  
lengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080! (2 mm) dia-  
meter Weed Eaterr brand line.  
WARNING: Never use wire, rope,  
string, etc., which can break off and become a  
dangerous missile.  
4. Insert ends of the lines about 1/2 inch (1  
cm) into the small holes on the inside of  
spool.  
10. Pull the lines extending outside of the hub  
to release the lines from the notches.  
BLADE REPLACEMENT  
Refer to the ASSEMBLY section for blade re-  
placement instructions and illustrations.  
Spool  
Small  
Holes  
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT  
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.  
Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task.  
We recommend that you take your unit to an  
authorized service dealer. Damage will occur  
if you turn the needles beyond the limiter  
stops.  
Line exit holes  
Line in Notch  
Line in Notch  
Hub  
STORAGE  
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in  
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits  
during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline  
in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Fol-  
low the mix instructions found on stabilizer  
container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after  
adding stabilizer.  
WARNING: Perform the following  
steps after each use:  
S Allow engine to cool before storing or trans-  
porting.  
S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area  
where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or  
open flames from water heaters, electric  
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.  
S Store unit with all guards in place. Position  
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-  
dentally cause injury.  
ENGINE  
S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of  
40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through  
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the  
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.  
S Replace spark plug with new one of recom-  
mended type and heat range.  
S Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of  
children.  
SEASONAL STORAGE  
S Clean air filter.  
S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,  
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,  
or worn parts.  
Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if  
it will not be used for 30 days or more.  
If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:  
S Clean the entire unit before lengthy  
storage.  
S At the beginning of the next season, use  
only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to  
oil ratio.  
S Store in a clean dry area.  
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces.  
OTHER  
FUEL SYSTEM  
S Do not store gasoline from one season to  
another.  
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-  
TION section of this manual, see message la-  
beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga-  
sohol in your engine.  
S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.  
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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  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Engine will not  
start.  
1. Move ON/OFF switch to ON position.  
1.ON/OFF switch in OFF  
position.  
2. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in  
Operation Section.  
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.  
4. Install new spark plug.  
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.  
Check for kinked or split fuel line;  
repair or replace.  
6. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in  
Service and Adjustments Section.  
2. Engine flooded.  
3. Fuel tank empty.  
4. Spark plug not firing.  
5. Fuel not reaching  
carburetor.  
6. Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
Engine will  
not idle  
properly.  
1. Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
2. Crankshaft seals worn.  
3. Compression low.  
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in  
Service and Adjustments Section.  
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
1. Air filter dirty.  
1. Clean or replace air filter.  
2. Clean or replace plug  
Engine will not  
accelerate,  
lacks power,  
or dies under  
a load.  
2. Spark plug fouled.  
and regap.  
3. Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
4. Carbon build-up on  
muffler outlet screen.  
5. Compression low.  
3. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in  
Service and Adjustments Section.  
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
Engine  
1. Choke partially on.  
1. Adjust choke.  
smokes  
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.  
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with  
correct fuel mixture.  
excessively.  
3. Air filter dirty.  
4. Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
3. Clean or replace air filter.  
4. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in  
Service and Adjustments Section.  
1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation  
section.  
2. Replace with correct spark plug.  
3. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in  
Service and Adjustments Section.  
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
Engine runs  
hot.  
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.  
2. Spark plug incorrect.  
3. Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
4. Carbon build-up on  
muffler outlet screen.  
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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 Eaterr brand gasoline tool or at-  
tachment is free from defects in material and  
workmanship and agrees to repair or replace  
under this warranty any defective gasoline  
product or attachment as follows from the  
original date of purchase.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC  
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE  
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM  
STATE TO STATE.NO CLAIMS FOR CON-  
SEQUENTIAL OROTHER DAMAGES WILL  
BE ALLOWED, AND THERE ARE NO  
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EX-  
CEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY STIPULATED  
HEREIN.  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-  
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-  
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR  
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-  
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE  
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT  
APPLY TO YOU.  
2 YEARS-- Parts and Labor, when used for  
household purposes.  
90 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for  
commercial, professional, or income produc-  
ing purposes.  
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental  
purposes.  
This warranty is not transferable and does not  
cover damage or liability caused by improper  
handling, improper maintenance, or the use  
of accessories and/or attachments not spe- The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-  
cifically recommended by ELECTROLUX  
HOME PRODUCTS, INC., for this tool. Addi-  
UCTS, INC., is to continuously improve its  
products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME  
tionally, this warranty does not cover tune- PRODUCTS, INC., reserves the right to  
ups, spark plugs, filters, cutting line, or rotat- change, modify, or discontinue models, de-  
ing head parts that will wear and require  
signs, specifications, and accessories of all  
replacement with reasonable use during the products at any time without notice or obliga-  
warranty period. This warranty does not cov- tion to any purchaser.  
U.S. EPA/CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL  
WARRANTY STATEMENT  
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-  
maintenance on your small off--road engine,  
but POULAN/WEED EATER cannot deny  
warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for  
your failure to ensure the performance of all  
scheduled maintenance. As the small off--  
LIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental  
Protection Agency/California Air Resources  
Board and POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVI-  
SION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are  
pleased to explain the emissions control sys- road engine owner, you should be aware that  
tem warranty on your year 2001--2004 small  
POULAN/WEED EATER may deny you war-  
off--road engine. In California, all new small ranty coverage if your small off--road engine  
off--road engines must be designed, built, and or a part of it has failed due to abuse, neglect,  
equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-- improper maintenance, unapproved modifi-  
smog standards. POULAN/WEED EATER  
cations, or the use of parts not made or ap-  
must warrant the emission control system on proved by the original equipment manufactur-  
your small off--road engine for the periods of er. You are responsible for presenting your  
time listed below provided there has been no small off--road engine to a POULAN/WEED  
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of EATER authorized repair center as soon as a  
your small off--road engine. Your emission problem exists. Warranty repairs should be  
control system includes parts such as the  
completed in a reasonable amount of time,  
carburetor and the ignition system. Where a not to exceed 30 days. If you have any ques-  
warrantable condition exists, POULAN/  
WEED EATER will repair your small off--road  
engine at no cost to you. Expenses covered  
tions regarding your warranty rights and re-  
sponsibilities, you should contact your near-  
est authorized service center or call  
under warranty include diagnosis, parts and POULAN/WEED  
EATER  
at  
labor. MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY  
COVERAGE: If any emissions related part  
on your engine (as listed under Emissions  
1--800--554--6723.  
WARRANTY COM-  
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period  
begins on the date the small off--road engine  
Control Warranty Parts List) is defective or a is purchased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE:  
defect in the materials or workmanship of the This warranty shall be for a period of two  
engine causes the failure of such an emission years from the initial date of purchase. WHAT  
related part, the part will be repaired or re- IS COVERED: REPAIR OR REPLACE-  
placed by POULAN/WEED EATER. OWN-  
ER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:  
MENT OF PARTS. Repair or replacement of  
any warranted part will be performed at no  
As the small off--road engine owner, you are charge to the owner at an approved POU-  
responsible for the performance of the re- LAN/WEED EATER servicing center. If you  
quired maintenance listed in your instruction have any questions regarding your warranty  
manual. POULAN/WEED EATER recom-  
rights and responsibilities, you should contact  
mends that you retain all receipts covering your nearest authorized service center or call  
14  
 
POULAN/WEED  
EATER  
at  
claim. POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable  
to cover failures of warranted parts caused by  
1--800--554--6723 WARRANTY PERIOD:  
Any warranted part which is not scheduled for the use of add--on or modified parts. HOW TO  
replacement as required maintenance, or FILE A CLAIM: If you have any questions re-  
which is scheduled only for regular inspection  
to the effect of “repair or replace as neces-  
sary” shall be warranted for 2 years. Any war-  
ranted part which is scheduled for replace-  
garding your warranty rights and responsibili-  
ties, you should contact your nearest autho-  
rized service center or call POULAN/WEED  
EATER at 1--800--554--6723. WHERE TO  
ment as required maintenance shall be GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty ser-  
warranted for the period of time up to the first vices or repairs shall be provided at all POU-  
scheduled replacement point for that part. LAN/WEED EATER service centers. call:  
DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be  
1--800--554--6723 MAINTENANCE, RE-  
charged for diagnostic labor which leads to PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION  
the determination that a warranted part is de- RELATED PARTS: Any POULAN/WEED  
fective if the diagnostic work is performed at EATER approved replacement part used in  
an approved POULAN/WEED EATER serv-  
icing center. CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-  
AGES: POULAN/WEED EATER may be li-  
able for damages to other engine  
the performance of any warranty mainte-  
nance or repair on emission related parts will  
be provided without charge to the owner if the  
part is under warranty. EMISSION CON-  
components caused by the failure of a war- TROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carbure-  
ranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS  
NOT COVERED: All failures caused by  
tor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up  
to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module,  
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are Muffler including catalyst. MAINTENANCE  
not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED  
PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts the performance of all required maintenance  
can be grounds for disallowing a warranty as defined in the instruction manual.  
STATEMENT: The owner is responsible for  
This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use:  
Moderate (50 hours)  
Intermediate (125 hours)  
Extended (300 hours)  
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