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Operator’s Manual
LT31, LT31C
LT31CS
2-Cycle Petrol
Trimmer /
Trimmers
Brushcutter
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
PART NO. 769-01389 (12/04)
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INTRODUCTION THANK YOU TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to- Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 understand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your SYMBOL MEANING attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by Failure to obey a DANGER: themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or safety warning will warnings they give are not substitutes for proper result in serious injury to yourself or to accident prevention measures. others. Always follow the safety p
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before • Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. filling the feul tank. Never remove the feul tank cap or Keep a firm grip on both handles or grips. add fuel when the engine is hot. Never operate the unit • Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all without the fuel cap securely in place. Loosen the fuel moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the cutting tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the ta
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade when it is After Use rotating. • Clean cutting blades with a household cleaner to remove any gum buildup. Oil the blade with machine •A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to oil to prevent rust. spin after the engine is stopped or the throttle trigger is released. Maintain proper control until the blade has • Lock up and store the cutting blade in an appropriate completely stopped rotating. area to protect the b
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL • WEAR HEAD PROTECTION Indicates danger, warning, or WARNING: Falling objects can caution. May be used in conjunction cause severe head injury. Wear head with other s
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KNOW YOUR UNIT Take the time to identify the configuration of your unit, which is either a Trimmer Model LT31, LT31C or LT31CS. Use this page, and the two that follow, to identify which unit is yours, then familiarize yourself with it. LT31 Fuel Cap APPLICATIONS Starter Rope Grip As a trimmer: • Cutting grass and light weeds • Edging • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. Shaft Grip D-Handle Throttle Control On/Off Stop Control Blue Choke Lever Shaft Tube Primer Bulb Muffler Air Filte
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KNOW YOUR UNIT APPLICATIONS Trimmer Model As a trimmer: LT31C • Cutting grass and light weeds • Edging • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. Fuel Cap On/Off Stop Control Starter Rope Grip Support Fitting Shaft Grip Throttle Control Throttle D-Handle Control Blue Choke Lever Shaft Housing Primer Bulb Cutting Attachment Shield Muffler Air Filter/Muffler Spark Plug Cover Cutting Attachment Line Cutting Blade 8
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KNOW YOUR UNIT APPLICATIONS Brushcutter As a trimmer: Model LT31CS • Cutting grass and light weeds • Edging • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. As a brushcutter: • Cutting weeds and light bush of up to 1/2 inch in diameter Fuel Cap On/Off Stop Control Starter Rope Grip Throttle Lock-Out Support Fitting Shaft Grip Throttle Control J-Handle Throttle Control Blue Choke Lever Blade Shield / Shield Mount Primer Bulb Shaft Housing Cutting Blade Muffler Cutting Attachment Shield Gear Ho
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3. Start screws with a large Flat-head or T-25 Torx INSTALL AND ADJUST THE HANDLE screwdriver. Do not tighten until you make the Use the following information to install or adjust the handle adjustment. handle onto your trimmer. Follow the instructions that 4. If the D-handle was pre-installed, loosen the screws apply to your type of handle. on the handle just enough to move it. LT31: Small D-handle 5. While holding the unit in the operating position 1. Push the D-handle d
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD LT31C Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment 1. Place the cutting attachment shield onto the shaft shield on your unit is not installed. Use only the housing above the clamp assembly (Fig. 8). instructions that apply to the type of shaft and shield that 2. Push the cutting attachment shield down to the top of your unit is equipped with. the cutting attachment assembly and then rotate the To prevent serious cutting attachme
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BRUSHCUTTER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS LT31CS ONLY: INSTALL THE HARNESS LT31CS ONLY: REMOVE AND INSTALL THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD Always use the The cutting WARNING: shoulder harness WARNING: attachment shield when using the cutting blade to avoid should NOT be installed when operating the serious personal injury. unit with a blade. Remove the cutting attachment shield before removing or 1. Push the strap through the center of the buckle. installing the blade. 2. Pull the strap over the cross bar
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BRUSHCUTTER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Remove the Cutting Attachment Install the Cutting Blade 1. Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking rod slot and To avoid serious insert the locking rod into the shaft bushing hole (Fig. 15). WARNING: personal injury, always wear gloves while handling or Output Shaft installing the blade. Shaft Bushing Hole 4. Place the cutting blade on the output shaft bushing (Fig. 18). Blade Retainer Locking Rod Slot Nut Cutting Blade Output Shaft Bushing Shield Mount Lo
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BRUSHCUTTER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2. Hold the locking rod in place by grasping it next to 6. Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking rod the boom of the unit (Fig. 21). slot and insert the locking rod into the bushing hole (Fig. 15). 3. While holding the locking rod, loosen the nut on the blade by turning it clockwise with a 5/8 inch closed- 7. Put the blade retainer and nut on the output shaft. end or socket wrench (Fig. 21). Make sure that the blade is installed correctly. 8. Tighten
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OIL AND PETROL INFORMATION Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil OIL AND PETROL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS with unleaded petrol in a separate fuel can. Use a 40:1 Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reasons petrol/oil ratio. Do not mix them directly in the engine for the unit not running properly. Be sure to use fresh, fuel tank. See the table below for specific petrol and oil clean unleaded petrol. Follow the instructions carefully mixing ratios. for the proper petrol/oil mix
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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS Stop/Off (O) Operate this unit only in a WARNING: well- ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. Avoid accidental starting. WARNING: Make sure you are in the Start/On (I) starting position when pulling the starter rope LT31 (Fig. 26). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit Fig. 23 must be in a stable position while starting. Start/On (I) Stop/Off (O) Throttle STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Lock-Out 1. Mix petrol with o
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOLDING THE TRIMMER Do not remove or alter CAUTION: the line cutting blade Always wear eye, assembly. Excessive line length will make the WARNING: hearing, foot and clutch overheat. This may lead to serious body protection to reduce the risk of injury personal injury or damage to the unit. when operating this unit. Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig. 27). Check for the following: • The operator is wearing eye protection and proper clothing • Wi
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DECORATIVE TRIMMING The blade continues WARNING: to spin after the Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all engine is turned off. The coasting blade can vegetation around trees, posts, fences and more. seriously cut you if accidentally touched. Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a 30° angle to the ground (Fig. 29). • Swing the unit in the opposite direction as the blade spins, which increases the cutting action. • After the return swing,
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be Perform these required maintenance procedures at the performed by any non-road engine repair frequency stated in the table. These procedures should establishment, individual or authorized service also be a part of any seasonal tune-up. dealer. NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require In order to assure peak performance of your engine, special t
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 3. Remove spring from the inner reel (Fig. 32). 4. Use a clean cloth to clean the the inner reel, spring, shaft, and inner surface of the outer spool. 5. Check the indexing teeth on the inner reel and outer spool for wear (Fig. 33). If necessary, remove burrs or replace the reel and spool. For Use with Single For Use with SplitLine™ Line ONLY or Single Line Fig. 36 Slotted SplitLine™ Installation Holes 8. Take approximately 3 m (10 feet) of new trimming line.
