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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
WT3100
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 t
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SAFETY RULES S Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards WARNING: When using gardening ap- is recommended. pliances, basic safety precautions should al- S Always wear foot protection. Do not go bare- ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and foot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning serious injury. Read and follow all instructions. line. This power unit can be dangerous! Operator S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or is responsibl
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S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from S Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va- fueling site before starting engine. pors cannot reach sparks or open flames S Stop engine and allow to cool before remov- from water heaters, electric motors or ing fuel cap. switches, furnaces, etc. S Always store gasoline in a container ap- S Store the unit out of the reach of children proved for flammable liquids. SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not CUTTING SAFETY equipped with a temperature limiting mu
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7. Align one cable clamp above the tube bolts NOTE: When performing the following step, and the other below the starter rope han- be sure the starter rope is not caught under the cable clamps. The starter rope must dle. Install the cable clamps one at a time around the tube and throttle cable. hang freely to operate properly. NOTE: Ensure throttle cable is in groove of clamps and lies flat against the upper handle tube after installation (see illustration above). Cable clamps Starter rope Thrott
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tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause BEFORE STARTING ENGINE serious burns. WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a information in the safety rules before you be- warm engine after running out of gin. If you do not understand the safety rules, fuel) do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call 1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position. 1-800-554-6723. 2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times. FUELING ENGINE 3. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position. WARNING: Remove f
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Always wear eye protec- OPERATING POSITION tion. Never lean over the trimmer head. ALWAYS USE: Eye Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into Protection eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury. Heavy Long Do not run the engine at a higher speed than Pants necessary. The cutting line will cut efficiently Heavy when the engine is run at less than full throttle. Shoes At lower speeds, there is less engine noise and vibration. Always release the
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1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot. REPLACE SPARK PLUG 2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis- Replace the spark plug each year to ensure card. the engine starts easier and runs better. Set 3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark plug spark plug gap at 0.025 inch. Ignition timing is and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch socket fixed and nonadjustable. wrench. 4. Reinstall the spark plug boot. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING THE LINE CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS For unit to operate properly, th
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STORAGE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in WARNING: Perform the following minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline steps after each use: in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Fol- S Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit low the mix instructions found on stabilizer before storing or transporting. container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area adding stabilizer. where fuel vap
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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 1. Engine flooded. 1. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in start. Operation Section. 2. Fuel tank empty. 2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. 3. Spark plug not firing. 3. Install new spark plug. 4. Fuel not reaching 4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. carburetor. Check for k
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LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., up or normal adjustments explained in the op- warrants to the original purchaser that each erator’s manual. new Weed Eater brand gasoline tool or at- THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC tachment is free from defects in material and LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE workmanship and agrees to repair or replace OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM under this warranty any defective gasoline STATE TO STATE. product or attachment as follows from the NO CLAIMS FOR CON
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rights and responsibilities, you should contact LUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., is not liable to your nearest authorized service center or call cover failures of warranted parts caused by the ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., at use of add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE 1--800--554--6723. WARRANTY PERIOD: Any ACLAIM: If you have any questions regarding warranted part which is not scheduled for re- your warranty rights and responsibilities, you placement as required maintenance, or which is should con
