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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.

S

Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing and
sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or
hedge trimming.

S

Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.

S

Keep all parts of your body away from muffler
and spinning line. Keep engine below waist
level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

S

Cut from your right to your left. Cutting on left
side of the shield will throw debris away from
the operator.

S

Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

S

Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

S

Allow engine to cool; secure unit before stor-
ing or transporting in vehicle.

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Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-
porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbure-
tor by starting the engine and letting it run until
it stops.

S

Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from wa-
ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-
naces, etc.

S

Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acci-
dentally cause injury. The unit can be hung
by the tube.

S

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 your 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 label.
1.

Loosen wing nut on handle.

2.

Rotate the handle on the tube to an upright
position; retighten wing nut.

ATTACHING SHIELD

WARNING:

The shield must be prop-

erly installed. The shield provides partial

protection from the risk of thrown objects to
the operator and others and is equipped with
a line limiter 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.

Slot

Shield

Wing
Nut

Bracket

Line Limiter Blade

Summary of Contents for 530163512

Page 1: ...s les instructions de sécurité Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 530163512 12 5 02 Please do not return unit to retailer Por favor no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra Veuillez ne pas retourner l outil au détaillant 1 800 554 6723 www weedeater com Electrolux Home Products I...

Page 2: ...hing or clothing with loosely hanging ties straps tassels etc They can be caught in moving parts S Being fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line S Stay Alert Do not operate this unit when you are tired ill upset or under the influence of al cohol drugs or medication Watch what you are doing use common sense S Wear hearing protection S Nev...

Page 3: ... 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 comb...

Page 4: ... certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Before operation gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2 cycle air cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40 1 Poulan Weed Eater brand synthetic oil is recommended Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40 1 A 40 1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3 2 ounces 95 ml of oil with 1 gallon 4 liters of unleaded gasoline DO NOT USE automotive...

Page 5: ...e ver in the OFF CHOKE position move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the rope until engine runs but no more than 6 pulls STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1 Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position 2 Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until the en gine runs smoothly 3 Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs but no more than 5 pulls 4 Allo...

Page 6: ...y not crowding the line into the cutting area The right and wrong ways are shown below Tip of the Line Does The Cutting Right Wrong Line Crowded Into Work Area S The line will easily remove grass and weeds from around walls fences trees and flower beds but it also can cut the tender bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences To help avoid damage especially to delicate vegetation or trees with tender ...

Page 7: ...n 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 Air Filter Screws 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 nonadjustabl...

Page 8: ... flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc S Store unit with all guards in place Position unit so that any sharp object cannot acci dentally cause injury S Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of children SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more If your unit is to be stored for a period of time S Clean th...

Page 9: ...sion low Engine will not accelerate lacks power or dies under a load 1 Clean or replace air filter 2 Clean or replace plug and regap 3 Contact an authorized service dealer 4 Contact an authorized service dealer 5 Contact an authorized service dealer Engine smokes excessively 1 Choke partially on 2 Fuel mixture incorrect 3 Air filter dirty 4 Carburetor requires adjustment 1 Adjust choke 2 Empty fue...

Page 10: ...been no abuse neglect or improper mainte nance of your small off road engine Your emis sion control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system Where a warrantable condition exists ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC will repair yoursmall off road engine at no cost to you Expenses covered under warranty include diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S WAR RANTY COVERAGE If any em...

Page 11: ...ailures of warranted parts caused by the use of add on ormodified parts HOW TOFILE A CLAIM If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call ELECTROLUX HOME PROD UCTS INC at 1 800 554 6723 WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty ser vices or repairs shall be provided at all ELEC TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC se...

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