Weed Eater WT3100 Manual De Instrucciones página 6

3.Squeeze and h old t he throttle trigger. Keep
throttle trigger fully squeezed until the e ngine
runs smoothly.
4.Pull starter rope s harply until engine runs,
but no more than 5 pulls.
5.Allow e ngine torun 15 seconds, then move
the choke lever toOFF C HOKE.
NOTE: Ifengine has c ot s tarted, pull starter
rope 5more pulls. Ifengh_e still does not run, it
isprobably flooded.
STARTING AFLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can bestarted byplacing
the choke lever inthe OFF C HOKE position;
then, pull the rope toclear the engine ofex-
cess fuel. This could require pulling the s tarter
handle many times depending on how badly
the unit isflooded.
If theunit s tilldoesn't start, r efer t o
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS USE: ._. Eye
Protection
Heavy Long
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Pants _ Heavy
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!_ Shoes
Cut from your right to your left.
NOTE: Keep left and right hands on grips
during operation of unit as shown above to
avoid covering air intake holes located on un-
derside of upper handle.
WARNING: Alwayswear
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.
Do not run the engine at a higher speed than
necessary. The cutting tine will cut efficiently
when the engine is run at less than full throttle.
At lower speeds, there is less engine noise and
vibration.
Always retease the throttle trigger and allow the
engine to return to idle speed when not cutting.
To stop engine:
• Release the throttle trigger.
• Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
,&
r=WARNING:
Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORTANT:
Have all
repairs Other than the rec-
) ommended maintenance
described in the instruction
manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.
If any dealer other than an authorized
Service dealer performs work on the
product, WEED EATER may not pay for
repairs under warranty. It is your re-
sponsibility to maintain and perform
general maintenance.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing Screws
• Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
• 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.
• Fuel Tank - Discontinue use of unit if fuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
• Debris Shield - Discontinue use of unit if
debris shietd is damaged.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
LABELS
• After each use. inspect complete unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
labels using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN THE AIR INTAKE SCREEN
The air intake screen allows air to circulate to
keep the engine functioning properly and pre-
vents debris from entering the engine.