Assembly – Electrolux 131 User Manual

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CUTTING SAFETY

WARNING:

Inspect the area before

each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken

glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown

by or become entangled in line. Hard objects

can damage the trimmer head and be thrown

causing serious injury.
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Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing and

sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or

hedge trimming.

Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-

reach.

Keep all parts of your body away from muffler

and spinning line. Keep engine below waist

level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on

right side of the shield will throw debris away

from the operator.

Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

Allow engine to cool before storing or trans-

porting in vehicle.

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.

Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors

cannot reach sparks or open flames from

water heaters, electric motors or switches,

furnaces, etc.

Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acci-

dentally cause injury. The unit can be hung

by the tube.

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.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

This unit is equipped

with a temperature limiting muffler and spark

arresting screen which meets the require-

ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All

U.S. forest land and the states of California,

Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-

gon, and Washington require by law that

many internal combustion engines be

equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you

operate in a locale where such regulations ex-

ist, you are legally responsible for maintaining

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. After

50 hours of use, we recommend that your

muffler be serviced or replaced by an autho-

rized service dealer.

ASSEMBLY

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

done by the manufacturer.

ADJUSTING THE HANDLE

WARNING:

When adjusting the han-

dle, be sure it remains between the trigger

and the safety decal.

1. Loosen handle by turning T--handle/

screw counterclockwise.

2. Rotate the handle on the tube to an upright

position.

3. Adjust handle to a comfortable position

between the trigger and the safety label

on the tube.

4. Retighten handle by turning T--handle/

screw clockwise.

ATTACHING SHIELD

WARNING:

The shield must be prop-

erly installed. The shield provides partial protec-

tion to the operator and others from the risk of

thrown objects, and is equipped with a line limit-

er blade which cuts excess line to the proper

length. The line limiter blade (on underside of

shield) is sharp and can cut you.

For proper orientation of shield, see KNOW

YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OPERATION

section.

1. Remove wing nut from shield.

2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.

3. Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole

in bracket.

4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.

Wing Nut

Bracket

Slot

Shield

Gearbox