User manual WEED EATER 4000

[. . . ] Veuillez ne pas retourner l'outil au détaillant. 1-800-554-6723 www. weedeater. com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'Instructions ESPAÑOL 4000C NOT DESIGNED FOR USE WITH ELECTRIC POWERHEADS NO ESTA DISEÑADO PARA EL USO CON CABEZAS DE MOTOR ELÉCTRICO NON CONÇU POUR L'USAGE AVEC BLOC-- MOTEURS ÉLECTRIQUES DANGER: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. PELIGRO: Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. DANGER: Lire le manuel d'instructions et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves. Electrolux Home Products, Inc. [. . . ] Position the handlebar with the mounting bracket at the end of the arrow. Be sure the handlebar is installed correctly; then, tighten each screw securely with the hex wrench. Upper Shoulder Strap Clamp POWERHEAD END Lower Shoulder Strap Clamp 3. 4. ATTACHMENT END Screws WARNING: Proper shoulder strap and handlebar adjustments must be made with the engine completely stopped before using unit. The shoulder strap clamp must be installed as shown above the handlebar on the upper shaft (powerhead end of unit). These tabs are provided to adapt this attachment for use with powerheads that have a 1 diameter upper shaft (the shoulder strap clamp will not tighten down securely on the 1 diameter upper shaft without using these spacer tabs). The tabs must be broken off completely before use and placed over the screw holes on the lower shoulder strap clamp. These tabs are not needed for powerheads with a 7/8 upper shaft. LOWER SHOULDER STRAP CLAMP Spacer Tabs Insert two screws into the screw holes. 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. Upper Shaft Coupler Lower Attachment LOOSEN INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS 1. 2. While securely holding the upper shaft, pull the attachment straight out of the coupler. Position locking/release button of attachment into guide recess of upper shaft coupler. 4. Locking/ Attachment Release Button Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole. Before using the unit, tighten the knob securely by turning clockwise. Upper Shaft 6 An attachment hanger is provided for storage when attachment is not in use. Push hanger onto the attachment until the locking/release button snaps into the hole. INSTALLING ATTACHMENT HANGER 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. OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS WEAR: Eye Protection Heavy, Long Pants Boots Cut from your left to your right. S Cut only grass, weeds, and woody brush up to 1/2 inch in diameter with weed blade. Do not let blade contact material it cannot cut such as stumps, rocks, fences, metal, etc. , or clusters of hard, woody brush with a diameter greater than 1/2 inch. The blade will have maximum cutting power and is less likely to bind or stall. Cutting on right side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator. [. . . ] Install new blade and retaining washer onto the threaded shaft extending from the gearbox (blade must be between the dust cup and the retaining washer). 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. While holding the screwdriver in position, remove blade nut by turning clockwise as you are facing the nut. Cupped Washer Threaded Shaft Blade Nut 8 6. Place the cupped washer onto the shaft. [. . . ]