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WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before

using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

ADVERTENCIA:

Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e

instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones

graves.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-

ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire

pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

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545186796

Rev. 5 3/1/10 BRW

WEED EATER

7349 Statesville Road

Charlotte, NC 28269

For Occasional Use Only

WEED EATER

850 Matheson Blvd. West

Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

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Page 1: ...an result in serious injury ADVERTENCIA Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves AVERTISSEMENT Lire le manuel d instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 5451867...

Page 2: ...ght in moving parts DANGER Use only specified trimmer head spool and 0 080 inch 2 mm recommended trim mer line Never use blades flailing devices wire rope string etc Unit is designed for line trimmer use only Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury Hazard zone for thrown objects S Trimmer line throws objects violently S You and others can be blinded injured S Keep childre...

Page 3: ...and the proper use of the unit Restrict the use of this unit to persons who have read understand and will follow the instructions and warnings on the unit and in the manual Never allow children to operate this unit SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT INSTRUCTION MANUAL DANGER Never useblades orflailing devices This unit is designed for line trimmer use only Use of any other accessories or at tachments ...

Page 4: ... away Bystanders should beencour aged to wear safety glasses Stop engine immediately if you are approached 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 fr...

Page 5: ...not tighten the shafts are not fully seated ADJUSTING THE HANDLE WARNING When adjusting the assist handle besureitremains abovethe safety label and below the mark or arrow on the shaft 1 Loosen wing nut on handle 2 Rotate the handle on the shaft to an upright position retighten wing nut NOTE Your unit is equipped with a special accessory attached to the assist handle that can store an extra replac...

Page 6: ...WITCH The STOP switch is used to stop the engine To stop the engine push and hold the switch in the STOP position until the engine stops PRIMER BULB The PRIMER BULB removes airfrom thecar buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel This allows you to start the engine with fewer pulls on the starter rope Activate the primer bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to its original form CHOK...

Page 7: ... Alternative fuels not gas oline such as E 15 15 alcohol E 20 20 alcohol E 85 85 alcohol are NOTclassified as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in 2 stroke gasoline engines Use of alternative fuels will cause problems such as improper clutch engagements overheating vapor lock power loss lubrication deficiency deterioration of fuel lines gaskets and internal carburetor components etc Alternativ...

Page 8: ...ce and cause blindness or other serious injury Do not run the engine at a higher speed than necessary The cutting line will cut efficiently when the engine is run at less than full throttle At lower speeds there is less engine noise and vibration The cutting line will last longer and will be less likely to weld onto the spool Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to id...

Page 9: ... damage the tool Mowing SWEEPING The fanning action of the rotat ing line can be used for a quick and easy clean up Keep the line parallel to and above the surfaces being swept and move the tool from side to side Sweeping MAINTENANCE WARNING Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments HELPFUL TIP IMPORTANT Have all repairs other than the rec ommended m...

Page 10: ...tem complies with the Canadian standard ICES 002 1 Twist then pull off spark plug boot 2 Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis card 3 Replace with Champion RCJ 6Y spark plug and tighten securely with a 3 4 inch 19 mm socket wrench 4 Reinstall the spark plug boot SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS LINE REPLACEMENT 1 Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap button 2 Clean entire surface of hub and spool 3 Repla...

Page 11: ...open 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 Clea...

Page 12: ...ler outlet screen 5 Compression 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 Fuel mixture incorrect 2 Air filter dirty 3 Carburetor requires adjustment 1 Empty fuel tank an...

Page 13: ...TIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This is a limited warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson Moss Act of 1975 The policy of WEED EATER is to continuously improve its products Therefore WEED EATER reserves the right to change modify or discontinue models designs specifications and accessories of all pro...

Page 14: ...agnostic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted part is de fective if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved WEED EATER servicing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WEED EATER may be liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse neglect or improper maintenance are not...

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