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Warranty

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Always specify model number when contacting the factory.
We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard 

written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. 

MAT Engine Technologies, LLC

 warrants this Trimmer 

and any parts thereof, to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year (90 days for reconditioned unit) from 

the date of first purchase from an authorized dealer, provided that the product has been properly maintained and operated in 

accordance with all applicable instructions. This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. The bill of sales or 

proof of purchase must be presented at the time a claim is made under this warranty. This warranty does not cover commercial, 

industrial, or rental usage, nor does it apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear, or parts 

that  fail  or  become  damaged  as  a  result  of  misuse,  accident,  lack  of  proper  maintenance,  tampering,  or  alteration.  Travel, 

handling, transportation, and incidental costs associated with warranty repairs are not reimbursable under this warranty and 

are the responsibility of the owner. To the full extent allowed by the law of the jurisdiction that governs the sale of the product, 

this express warranty excludes any and all other expressed warranties and limits the duration of any and all implied warranties, 

including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose to two years from the date of first purchase, and 

MAT 

Engine Technologies, LLC’s

  liability is hereby limited to the purchase price of the product and 

MAT Engine Technologies, 

LLC

 shall not be liable for any other damages whatsoever including indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. Some states 

do not allow limitation of how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, 

so the above limitation of damages may not apply to you. This warranty provides the original purchaser with specific rights. 
For information regarding those rights, please consult the applicable state laws.

METL Corporate Office - CORRESPONDENCE ONLY

ATTN: Technical Service – METL

6700 Wildlife Way

Long Grove, IL  60047

This 

MAT Engine Technologies, LLC (METL)

 outdoor power equipment engine complies with the emissions regulations of:

Southland® Model No.

Regulatory Agency

S-HLT-2515-CB-E

United States Environmental Protection Agency (“U.S. EPA”)

S-HLT-2515-CB

State of California

To the extent there is any conflict between this Emissions Control Warranty and the 

METL

 Limited Warranty, this Emissions Control 

Warranty shall apply except where the 

METL

 Limited Warranty may provide a longer warranty period.

Please read your warranty rights and obligations carefully. Some sections of the warranty may not apply to the specific 

model  you  purchased.  Unless  specifically  noted  otherwise,  the  terms  below  shall  apply  to  all  Southland®  products 

covered within this manual.

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

State of California (Applies only to Model No. S-HLT-2515-CB):

The California Air Resources Board and 

MAT Engine Technologies, LLC (METL)

 are pleased to explain the emissions 

control system warranty on your 2010 small off-road engine (SORE). In California, new SOREs must be designed, built 

and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards.

 METL

 must warrant the emissions control system on 

your SOREs for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of 

your SOREs.

 

12 

Southland® TRIMMER Limited Warranty

A

Federal and California Emissions Control Warranty Statement

B

Summary of Contents for S-HLT-2515-CB

Page 1: ...mer Read and save these instructions Refer to this manual each time before using your Trimmer Record the following for future reference Mfg Date Code __________________ Date of Purchase Attach a copy...

Page 2: ...for a short time after the unit is turned off Do not use rigid blades Safety Definitions Save all instructions Safety Warning Symbols Control and Operating Symbols Choke Control Cold Start Run Warm St...

Page 3: ...g outside d Always wear protective hair covering to contain long hair 5 Always wear a face or dust mask if operation is dusty 6 Always wear eye protection that meets or exceeds the requirements of ANS...

Page 4: ...l or oil Wipe up all fuel spills 5 Move at least 10 feet 3 meters away from fueling site before starting engine 6 Stop engine and allow to cool before removing fuel cap Remove fuel cap slowly Maintena...

Page 5: ...g Product Specifications Save all instructions Parts Features Front Handle with Bolt and Nut Trimmer Guard with Bolt and Wing Nut Spark Plug Wrench 40 1 2 Cycle Engine Oil 3 2 fl oz Operator s Manual...

Page 6: ...assembled To remove the Trimmer Head Assembly a Remove the bump knob from the trimmer head by turning the knob counter clockwise see Fig 1 b Remove trimmer line spool and Spool Housing see Fig 2 2 Dis...

Page 7: ...and any debris from around the fuel cap 9 Remove fuel cap slowly and use a funnel to pour the mixture into the tank and replace the fuel cap 10 Avoid spilling fuel or oil Wipe up all fuel spills 11 Mo...

Page 8: ...f Trimmer Head parallel to grassy surface see Figure 11 2 With the engine at full throttle firmly tap or bump the Trimmer Head on the ground 3 Trimmer line will be advanced with each tap or bump 4 Con...

Page 9: ...cause excessive wear on the Trimmer line Use a sweeping motion from right to left see Fig 12a to move the Trimmer line into the grass or vegetation to be cut By using the trimming line on the left si...

Page 10: ...Fig 15 8 Hook the bend of the loop onto one of the slots in the center of the spool see Fig 16 9 With your finger between the Trimmer lines of the loop wrap the lines keeping the lines taut with firm...

Page 11: ...0 7mm 4 Replace any worn plug with a recommended replacement see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Clean and adjust the spark plug gap to 0 024 0 028 in 0 6 0 7mm 5 Install the Spark Plug finger tight in the cyl...

Page 12: ...tment 1 Empty Fuel Tank and refill with correct fuel mixture 2 Clean or replace air filter 3 Contact a qualified service center Engine runs hot 1 Fuel mixture incorrect 2 Spark Plug incorrect 3 Carbur...

Page 13: ...e Technologies LLC shall not be liable for any other damages whatsoever including indirect incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow limitation of how long an implied warranty lasts...

Page 14: ...o years If any emissions related part on your engine is defective the part will be repaired or replaced by METL Owner s Warranty Responsibilities As the SORE owner you are responsible for the performa...

Page 15: ...re the first scheduled replacement the part will be repaired or replaced by METL according to Subsection 4 below Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remainder o...

Page 16: ...carburetor assembly and its internal components if so equipped b Fuel filter if so equipped c Carburetor gaskets d Fuel pump if so equipped 2 Air Induction System including a Intake pipe manifold b A...

Page 17: ...ssion control system is warranted for two years If any evaporative emission related part on your equipment is defective the part will be repaired or replaced by METL Owner s Warranty Responsibilities...

Page 18: ...d of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement the part must be repaired or replaced by METL Any such part repaired o...

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