Weed Eater 530163351 Instruction Manual Download Page 11

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Cut using the 2

o’clock to 4 o’clock

position of the

blade

2 o’clock

4 o’clock

RECOMMENDED CUTTING POSITION

WARNING:

The operator or others

must not try to clear away cut material with the

engine running or the blade turning to avoid

serious injury. Stop engine and blade before

removing materials wrapped around blade or

tube.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

Disconnect the spark

plug before performing maintenance except

for carburetor adjustments.

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS AND PARTS

S

Spark Plug Boot

S

Air Filter

S

Housing Screws

S

Assist Handle Screw

S

Debris Shield

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR

WORN PARTS

Contact an authorized service dealer for re-

placement of damaged or worn parts.

S

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.

S

Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel

tank shows signs of damage or leaks.

S

Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if

debris shield is damaged.

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DE-

CALS

S

After each use, inspect complete unit for

loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and

decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter-

gent.

S

Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

CLEAN AIR FILTER

A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-

ance and increases fuel consumption and

harmful emissions. Always clean after every

5 hours of operation.

1. Clean the cover and the area around it to

keep dirt from falling into the carburetor

chamber when the cover is removed.

2. Remove parts as illustrated.

NOTE:

To avoid creating a fire hazard or

producing harmful evaporative emissions, do

not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable

solvent.

3. Wash the filter in soap and water.

4. Allow filter to dry.

5. Add a few drops of oil to the filter;

squeeze the filter to distribute oil.

6. Replace parts.

Air filter cover

Screws

Air filter

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK

ARRESTING SCREEN

WARNING:

The muffler on this prod-

uct contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer.

WARNING:

Muffler is very hot during

and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al-

low combustible material such as dry grass or

fuel to do so.

As your unit is used, carbon deposits build up

on the muffler and spark arresting screen.

For normal homeowner use, however, the

muffler and spark arresting screen will not re-

quire any service.

After 50 hours of use, we recommend that

your muffler be serviced or replaced by your

authorized service dealer.

REPLACE SPARK PLUG

Replace the spark plug each year to ensure

the engine starts easier and runs better. Set

spark plug gap at 0.025 inch. Ignition timing is

fixed and nonadjustable.

1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.

2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and

discard.

3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark

plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 in.

socket wrench.

4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.

Summary of Contents for 530163351

Page 1: ...bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de s curit Tout d faut de le faire pourrait entra ner des blessures graves Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instr...

Page 2: ...e blinded or injured Keep people and animals 50 feet 15 meters away Hazard Zone 50 Feet 15 Meters WARNING Do not use trimmer head as a fastening device for the blade WARNING The blade continues to spi...

Page 3: ...for flammable liquids CUTTING SAFETY WARNING Inspect the area to be cut before each use Remove objects rocks broken glass nails wire string etc which can be thrown or become entangled in the blade or...

Page 4: ...NG During blade usage the barrier portion of the handlebar must be installed as shown to provide a barrier be tween operator and the spinning blade 1 Locate the decal on the handlebar This decal inclu...

Page 5: ...D AND TRIMMER HEAD WARNING The shieldmust beprop erly installed The shield provides partial protection to the operator and others from the risk of thrown objects and is equipped with a line limiter bl...

Page 6: ...ure ly with the hex wrench provided INSTALLATION OF THE METAL BLADE WARNING Wear protective gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the blade to avoid injury The blade is sharpand can cut yo...

Page 7: ...CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine to aid in cold starting Activate the choke by moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position After theengineattempts to start move the choke lever to the H...

Page 8: ...queeze and hold the throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2 more times Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter rope until the engine runs but no more than 6 pulls NOT...

Page 9: ...S Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly on the ground one time Approximately 2 in 5 cm of line will be advanced with each tap Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy area Tapping on surfaces such...

Page 10: ...contact material it cannot cut such as stumps rocks fences metal etc or clusters ofhard woody brush having a diameter greater than 1 2 inch S Keep the blade sharp A dull blade is more likely to snag a...

Page 11: ...Always clean after every 5 hours of operation 1 Clean the cover and the area around it to keep dirt from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed 2 Remove parts as illustrated NOT...

Page 12: ...f the following conditions S Engine will not idle when the throttle is released S The trimmer head or blade moves spins at idle Make adjustments with the unit supported so the cutting attachment is of...

Page 13: ...in Operation Section 2 Fill tank with correct fuel mixture 3 Install new spark plug 4 Check for dirty fuel filter replace Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace 5 Contact an authorized...

Page 14: ...dards ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC must warrant the emission control system on your small off road engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper main...

Page 15: ...covered ADD ON OR MODIFIED PARTS The use of add on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts ca...

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