Weed Eater 530083927 Operator's Manual
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1. Keep all parts of your body away from spin ning line and muffler Keep engine below waist level A hot muffler can cause serious burns Cutting with the line on left side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE e Allow the engine to cool secure unit before storing or transporting in vehicle e Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans porting the unit Use up fuel left in the carbu retor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va pors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Store unit so line limiter cannot accidentally cause injury Unit can be hung by the tube Store the unit out of the reach of children SPECIAL NOTICE This unit is not equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the re quirements 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 to be equipped with a spark arrestor screen If you operate in a locale where such regulations exist you are legally responsible for installing and maintain ing the operating condition of these parts Fail ure to do so is a violation of the law If a spark arrestor is required in your area contact your Authorized Service Deale2. free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective gasoline product or attachment as follows from the original date of purchase 2 YEARS Parts and Labor when used for household purposes 90 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 specifical ly recommended by FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS for this tool Additionally this war ranty does not cover tune ups spark plugs fil ters starter ropes starter springs cutting line or rotating head parts that will wear and require replacement with reasonable use during the warranty period This warranty does not cover predelivery setup or normal adjustments ex plained in the operator s manual THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPL
3. 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 Cham pion RCJ8Y plug Spark plug gap is 025 TROUBLESHOOTING Engine will not start e Fuel tank empty e Engine flooded e Spark plug not firing e Fuel not reaching carburetor e Carburetor requires adjustment Engine will not idle properly e Carburetor requires adjustment e Throttle trigger screw too tight Engine will not accelerate lacks power or dies under a load e Air filter dirty e Spark plug fouled e Carburetor requires adjustment Engine smokes excessively e Air filter dirty e Too much oil mixed with gasoline e Carburetor requires adjustment Line does not advance or breaks while cutting e Line improperly routed in head e Line improperly wound on spool e Line size incorrect Line welds onto spool e Line size incorrect e Line improperly wound on spool e Crowding line on material being cut Line pulls back into head Too little line outside of head e Line size incorrect Need Assistance Call 1 800 554 6723 Need Service Part Contact your dealer or place of purchase LIMITED WARRANTY FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS Div WCI Outdoor Products Inc warrants to the origi nal purchaser that each new Weed Eater brand gasoline tool or attachment is
4. FIED PARTS The use of add on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim POULAN WEED EATER is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add on or modified parts HOW TO FILE A CLAIM If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WHERE TO GET WAR RANTY SERVICE Warranty services or repairs shall be provided at all POULAN WEED EATER service centers call 1 800 554 6723 MAINTE NANCE REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS Any POULAN WEED EATER approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty main tenance or repair on emission related parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Carburetor Igni tion System Spark Plug covered up to mainte nance schedule Ignition Module MAINTE NANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the performance of all required maintenance as defined in the owner s manual
5. WEED EATER P Please do not return unit to retailer Trademark Por favor no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra Veuillez ne pas retourner l outil au d taillant 1 800 554 6723 www weedeater com Operator s Manual Manual del Operador Manuel de Lutilisateur TWIST N EDGE XT 35 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 del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instruc ciones de seguridad El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves AVERTISSEMENT Lire le manuel de l utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de s curit Tout d faut de le faire pourrait entrainer des blessures graves Frigidaire Home Products Augusta GA 30907 WCI Outdoor Products Inc 530083927 05 03 99 JOEPIE m Y gt Zz e F SIVONVHYS SAFETY RULES WARNING when using gardening ap pliances basic safety precautions should al ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury Read and follow all instructions This power unit can be dangerous Operator is responsible for following unit and manual instructions and warnings Read entire Opera tor s Manual before using unit Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read understand and fol
6. Y TO YOU FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS policy is to continuously improve its products Therefore FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS reserves the right to change modify or discontinue mod els designs specifications and accessories of all products at any time without notice or obli gation to any purchaser U S EPA CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA TIONS The U S Environmental Protection Agency California Air Resources Board and POULAN WEED EATER DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are pleased to ex plain the emissions control system warranty on your lawn and garden equipment engine All new utility and lawn and garden equipment en gines must be designed built and equipped to meet the stringent anti smog standards POU LAN WEED EATER must warrant the emission control system on your lawn and garden equip ment engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintenance of your lawn and garden equipment engine Your emission control sys tem includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system Where a warrantable condition exits POULAN WEED EATER will repair your lawn and garden equipment engine at no cost to you Expenses covered under warranty include diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY COVER AGE If any emissions related part on your en gine as listed under Emissions Control War ranty Parts List is defecti
7. ained by mixing 3 2 ounces of oil with 1 gal lon of unleaded gasoline When mixing fuel fol low the instructions printed on the container Al ways read and follow the safety rules under FUEL SAFETY OPERATION For occasional use only HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT Push and hold engine stop switch in the STOP or OFF position until the unit has fully stopped WARNING The trimmer head will turn while starting the engine A hot muffler can cause serious burns HOW TO START YOUR UNIT WARNING The trimmer head will turn while starting the engine A hot muffler can cause serious burns Starting Position y Trigger Ny Primer Bulb Y COLD ENGINE STARTING OR STARTING AFTER REFUELING Set unit on a flat surface Slowly press the primer bulb 6 to 8 times Move knob to FULL CHOKE position Squeeze and hold trigger through all remain ing steps Pull starter handle until engine attempts to start but no more than 5 pulls Move knob to HALF choke position Pull starter handle until engine runs Allow engine to run 10 seconds then move knob to OFF choke position RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE e Move knob to OFF choke position e Pull starter handle until engine starts e If engine does not start in 5 pulls follow instructions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS WEAR Eye Protection Long Pants a reel Heavy Shoes a Cut from your right to your left ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE Advance li
8. g exhaust fumes can kill e Keep handles free of oil and fuel UNIT MAINTENANCE SAFETY e Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except carburetor adjust ments Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use Look for and repair fuel leaks before use Keep in good working condition Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped cracked broken or damaged in any other way before using the unit Make sure unit is assembled correctly as shown in this manual Make carburetor adjustments with lower end supported to prevent line from contacting any object Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments Use only recommended WEED EATER ac cessories and replacement parts FUEL SAFETY Mix and pour fuel outdoors Keep away from sparks or flames Use a container approved for fuel Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit Wipe up all fuel spills Move at least 10 feet 3 meters away from fueling site before starting engine Stop engine and allow to cool before remov ing fuel cap CUTTING SAFETY e Use only for trimming mowing and sweep ing Do not use for edging pruning or hedge trimming 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 trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury Keep firm footing and balance Do not over reach
9. iod 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 RE PAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Re pair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved POULAN WEED EATER servicing center If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WARRANTY PERIOD Any warranted part which is not scheduled for re placement as required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of repair or replace as necessary shall be warranted for 2 years Any warranted part whichis scheduled for replacement as required maintenance shall be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part DIAGNOSIS The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted part is defective if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved POULAN WEED EATER serv icing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES POULAN WEED EATER may be liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under war ranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse neglect or improper mainte nance are not covered ADD ON OR MODI
10. low unit and manual instructions and warnings Never al low children to operate this unit EE Safety information on the unit DANGER never use blades wire or flailing devices Unitis designed for line trimmer use only Use of any other accessories or at tachments will increase the risk of injury SOO WARNING trimmer line throws objects violently You and others can be blinded in jured Wear safety glasses and leg protection Keep body parts clear of rotating line Safety Glasses or similar eye protection Keep children bystanders and animals 50 feet 15 meters away If approached stop unit immediately If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgement If you need assistance contact your Authorized Service Dealer or call 1 800 554 6723 OPERATOR SAFETY e Always wear safety eye protection Always wear long pants long sleeves boots and gloves Wearing safety leg guards is rec ommended Do not go barefoot or wear san dals Stay clear of spinning line Secure hair above shoulder length Secure or remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging ties straps tassels etc They can be caught in moving parts e Donot operate this unit when you are tired ill upset or under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication e Wear hearing protection if you use this unit for more than 1 1 2 hours per day e Never start or run inside a closed room or building Breathin
11. ne by tapping the bottom of the cut ting 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 TWIST N EDGE e Pull the tab toward the engine e Twist the tube to the edging position release the tab Tab _ REPLACING THE LINE e Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap button e Clean entire surface of hub and spool Replace with a pre wound spool or cut a length of 20 feet of 080 2 mm diameter Weed Eater brand line Never use wire rope string etc which can break off and be come a dangerous missile Insert one end of the line about 1 2 inch 1 cm into the small hole on the inside of spool Small Hole Line exit hole Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the spool Wind in the direction of the arrow found on the spool Push the line into the notch leaving 3 to 5 in ches 7 12 cm unwound Insert the line into the the exit hole in the hub as shown in the illustration Align the notch with the line exit hole Push spool into hub until it snaps into place Pull the line extending outside of the hub to release it from the notch MAINTENANCE We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an Au thorized Service Dealer CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task We recommend that you take your unit
12. r for the proper kit SPECIAL 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 abnor mal swellings Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage 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 medical attention An anti vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems Users who oper ate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE SHIELD WARNING The shield helps to protect the operator and others from thrown objects and is equipped with a line limiter blade which cuts ex cess line This blade on underside of shield is sharp and can cut you e Remove wing nut from shield e Insert bracket into slot as shown e Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt FUELING ENGINE This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2 cycle air cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40 1 Poulan Weed Eater brand oil is recommended A 40 1 ratio is obt
13. ve or a defect in the materials or workmanship of the engine causes the failure of such an emission related part the part will be repaired or replaced by POULAN WEED EATER OWNER S WARRANTY RE SPONSIBILITIES As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner you are responsible for the performance of the required mainte nance listed in your Owner s Manual POU LAN WEED EATER recommends that you re tain all receipts covering maintenance on your lawn and garden equipment engine but POU LAN WEED EATER cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance As the lawn and garden equip ment engine owner you should be aware that POULAN WEED EATER may deny you war ranty coverage if your lawn and garden equip ment engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse neglect improper maintenance unap proved modifications or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer You are responsible for present ing your lawn and garden equipment engine to a POULAN WEED EATER authorized repair center as soon as a problem exists Warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE The warranty per
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