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HOW TO START YOUR UNIT

Starting Position

Primer Bulb

Trigger

Choke Lever

Muffler

WARNING:

The trimmer head will turn

while starting the engine. A hot muffler can

cause serious burns.

COLD ENGINE STARTING OR

STARTING AFTER REFUELING

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Set unit on a flat surface.

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Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

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Move choke lever to

FULL CHOKE

position.

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Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold

through

all remaining steps.

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Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.

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Move choke lever to

HALF CHOKE

position.

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Pull starter rope handle no more than 6

pulls, until engine runs.

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Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move

choke lever to

OFF CHOKE

position.

RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE

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Move choke lever to

OFF CHOKE

position.

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Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.

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If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow

instructions in

STARTING A COLD ENGINE.

USING YOUR UNIT

For occasional use only.

OPERATING POSITION

Eye

Protection

Long Pants

Heavy Shoes

ALWAYS WEAR:

Cut from your right to your left.

ADVANCING THE CUTTING

LINE

Advance line by tapping the bottom of the

cutting head lightly on the ground while

engine is running at full speed. A metal blade

attached to the shield will cut the line to the

proper length.

REPLACING THE LINE

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Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap

button.

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Clean entire surface of hub and spool.

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Replace with pre--wound spool, or cut a

length of 18 feet of .065” (1.6 mm) diameter

Weed Eater

!

brand line. Never use wire,

rope, string, etc., which can break off and

become a dangerous missile.

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Insert one end of line about 1/2 inch (1 cm)

into the small hole on the inside of the spool.

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Wind line evenly and tightly onto spool.

Wind in the direction of the arrow on the

spool.

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Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5

inches ( 7 -- 12 cm) unwound.

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Insert the line into the exit hole in the hub as

shown in the illustration.

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Align the notch with the line exit hole.

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Push spool into hub until it snaps into place.

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Pull the line extending outside of the hub to

release it from the notch.

Small
Hole

Spool

Hub

Line exit hole

Line in Notch

SERVICE

We recommend all service and adjustments

not listed in this manual be performed by an

Authorized Service Dealer.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS

Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.

Adjusting the carburetor is a complicated

task. We recommend that you take your unit

to an Authorized Service Dealer. Damage will

occur if you turn the needles beyond the

limiter stops.

IGNITION TIMING

The ignition timing is fixed, non--adjustable.

SPARK PLUG

Replace the spark plug yearly using a

Champion RCJ--8Y plug. Spark plug gap is

.025”.

Summary of Contents for 530087310

Page 1: ...uede resultar en lesiones graves AVERTISSEMENT Lire le manuel de l utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves Operator s Manual Manual del Operador Manuel de L utilisateur Frigidaire Home Products Augusta GA 30907 WCI Outdoor Products Inc 530087310 2 16 00 Please do not return unit to...

Page 2: ... Do not operate this unit when you are tired ill or under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication S Wear hearing protection if you use this unit for more than 1 1 2 hours per day S Never start or run inside a closed room or building Breathing exhaust fumes can kill S Keep handles free of oil and fuel UNIT MAINTENANCE SAFETY S Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except carb...

Page 3: ...e 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 medical attention An anti vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition...

Page 4: ... to the proper length REPLACING THE LINE S Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap button S Clean entire surface of hub and spool S Replace with pre wound spool or cut a length of 18 feet of 065 1 6 mm diameter Weed Eater brand line Never use wire rope string etc which can break off and become a dangerous missile S Insert one end of line about 1 2 inch 1 cm into the small hole on the inside of the s...

Page 5: ...EARS Parts and Labor when used for household purposes 60 DAYS Parts and Labor when used for commercial professional or income producing purposes 30 DAYS Parts and Labor if used for rental purposes This warranty is not transferable and does not cover damage or liability caused by improper handling improper maintenance or the use of accessories and or attachments not specifically recommended by FRIG...

Page 6: ...est authorized service center or call POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE The warranty period begins on the date the lawn and garden equipment engine is purchased LENGTH OF COVERAGE This warranty shall be for a period of two years from the initial date of purchase WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed...

Page 7: ...7 The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified Example Year EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and or CALIFORNIA ...

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