Weed Eater 530087638 Trimmer User Manual
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1. S MovechokelevertoO FF CHOKEposition S Pull starter rope handle until engine runs S Ifengine does notstartin 5 pulls follow in structionsinSTARTINGACOLDENGINE KE posi USING YOUR UNIT OPERATING POSITION S Left arm extended with hand holding the handlebar grip S Righthand holding throttle grip with finger on throttle trigger S Engine below waist level S apouluerswappad centeredon lefts houl er S Danger sign centered on your back S Full weight of tool on left shoulder S Withoutoperator bending over the bladeor trimmer head is near and parallel to the ground and easily contacts material to be cut OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD Beforetrimming bringengine toa s peeds uffi cient to cut material to be trimmed Donotrunengineatahighers peedthanneces sary hecuttinglinewillcuteffic iently whenthe engineis runatless than fullthrottle Atlower speeds thereiles sengnenoi eandibr aton The cutting line will las tlonger and will be less likely to weld onto the spool Iftimmerheaddoes notturnwhentheengineis in operation make sure the tube is properly seated in engine shroud Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting To stop engine S Move the switch to STOP S If engine does not stop move choke to the FULL CHOKE position ADVANCING THE TRIMMER LINE Trimmerlinewilladvanceapproximately 2in 5 cm eachtimethebottomo2. WEED EATER Trademark Operator s Manual Manual del Operador Manuel de L utilisateur BC 2400 For Occasional Use Only DANGER 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 instrucciones de seguridad El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves AVERTIS SEMENT Lire le manuel de l utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertissements 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 530087638 2 22 00 HSITMONA IONVWdS3 SIVSNVYS SAFETY RULES DANGER This power toolcan be danger ous T his unitc anc aus es eriousinjuryinc luding amputationorblindnesstotheoperatorandoth ers Thewarnings ands afetyins truc tionsirthis manualmus tbefollowedtoprovidereas onable safety andefficiency inusing theunit T heop eratoris res pons ibleforfollowingthewarnings andinstructions inthismanualandontheunit R eadtheentire O perator s Manualbeforeas semblingandus ingtheunit R estrictthe us eof this unittopers ons whoread unders tand and followthewarningsandins tructionsinthisman Helene ontheunitNeveralowchiliren touse is unit a WARNING Follow all warnings and instructions F ailuretodosocanresultins eri ous injury DANGER
3. Blade canthrust violently away from materialitdoes notcut Blade thrustcan cause amputation of arms or legs Keep people andanimals 50feet 15 meters away ALWAYS WEAR Thrown Eye n Protection Objects HH Leg Guards z Boots HE WARNING Trimmer line can throw ob jects violently You can be blinded or injured ear eye and leg protection Hazard Zone WARNING Hazard zone for thrown ob jects Blade T rimmer line can throw objects violently Others can be blinded or injured Keep people and animals 50 feet 15 meters away fe et WARNING Do notuse trimmer head as a fastening device for the blade blade by contaci a La Tiy with cut material E D e WARNING Theblade continues tos pinaf terthethrottleis releasedor engineisturnedoff Thecoasting blade canthrow objects ors eri ouslycutyouifaccidentallytouched Stopthe blade by contacting the left hand side ofthe coasting blade with material already cut OPERATOR SAFETY S Dress properly Always wear safety asses orsimilar eye protection when op rating orperformingmaintenanceonyour nit Safetyglassesare available Always earfaceordustmask ifoperationis dusty ways wear heavy long pants long leeves boots andgloves Donotgobare foot or wear sandals S Securehairaboveshoulderlength Secure r remove loose clothing and jewelry or othing with loosely hanging ties straps tassels etc They canbecaughtin moving arts S Being fully covere
4. SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion RCJ 8Y plug Spark plug gap is 025 in IGNITION TIMING Ignition timing is fixed non adjustable TROUBLESHOOTING Engine will not start S Fuel tank empty S Engine flooded S Spark plug not firing S Fuel not reaching carburetor S Carburetor requires adjustment Engine will not idle properly S Carburetor requires adjustment S Throttle trigger screw too tight Engine will not accelerate lacks power or dies under a load S Air filter dirty S Spark plug fouled S Carburetor requires adjustment Engine smokes excessively S Air filter dirty S Too much oil mixed with gasoline S Carburetor requires adjustment Line does not advance or breaks while cutting S Line improperly routed in head S Line improperly wound on spool S Line size incorrect Line welds onto spool S Line size incorrect S Line improperly wound on spool S Crowding line on material being cut Line pulls back into head S Too little line outside of head S Line size incorrect NEED ASSISTANCE Call 1 800 554 6723 NEED SERVICE PART Contact your dealer LIMITED WARRANTY FRIGIDAIREHO MEPRODUCTSwarrantsto theoriginalpurchas erthateachnewWeedEat erorPoulan PRO brand gasoline tool orat tachmentis free from defects in materialand workmanship andagrees torepairorreplace underthiswarrantyanydefec tiv egas olingrod uctorattachmentas follows from the original date of pur
5. 1 800 554 6723 WHERE TO GET WAR RANTY SERVICE Warranty services orre pairs shall be provided at all POULAN WEED EATER service centers call 1 800 554 6723 MAINTENANCE RE PLACEMENTANDREPAIR OFEMISSION RELATED PARTS Any POULAN WEED EATER approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty mainte nanceorrepairon emis sionrelated parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the partis underwarranty EMISSIONCON TROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST C arbure tor Ignition System Spark Plug coveredup to maintenance schedule Ignition Module MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the performance of all re quired maintenance as defined in the own er s manual 10
6. Makesure thedanger signis on your back and the hook is to the right side of your waist NOTE Aone halftwis tis builtinthes houlder RDA Sep Or SN thesnoui er S Adjustthe strap allowing the hook to be about 6 inches below the waist S Fastenthestraphooktothe clamplocated betweenthetrigger handle and the mount ing block and lift the tool to the operating position CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT You can configure your unit using a cutting head for grass and light weeds or a weed bladeforcutting grass weeds and brushup to 1 2 inchin diameter To assemble yourunit gotothesectionforthe desired configuration and follow the instructions ASSEMBLY INFORMATION TRIMMER HEAD TRIMMER EAD a TE NOTE If your unithas been assembled for weed blade use refer to the section AS SEMBLYINFORMATIONFORUSINGYOUR UNIT WITH AWEED BLADEandreversethe stepstoremovethemetals hieldand bladebe fore you mountthe plastic s hield andtrimmer head ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD AND TRIMMER HEAD WARNING The shield must be properly installed T heshieldprovidespartiaprotection fromtheriskofthrownobjects totheoperator and others and is equipped with a line limiter whichcuts excesslinetotheproperlengthT he linelimiter onunders ideofs hield is sharpand can cut you S Remove wing nut from shield S Insert bracket into slot on shield S Pivots hield untilboltpass esthrough holein bracket S Tighten the wing nut securely S If your unit has a pla
7. Owner s Manual POULAN WEED EATER recommends that you retain all re ceipts covering maintenance on your lawn and garden equipmentengine butP O ULAN 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 equipment engine owner you should be aware that POULAN WEED EATER may deny youwarranty coverageifyourlawnand garden equipment engine or a partof ithas failed due to abuse neglect improper main tenance unapproved modifications or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer You are responsible for presenting your lawn and garden equipment engine to a POULAN WEED EATER authorized repair center as soon as a problem exists Warranty repairs shouldbe completed inareasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If youhave any questions regardingyourwarrantyrights andres ponsibilities youshouldcontactyour nearest authorized service center or call POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WARRANTY COM MENCEMENT DATE The warranty period begins on the date the lawn and garden equipment engine is purchased LENGTH OF COVERAGE This warranty shall befor a period of two years from the initial date of purchase WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR ORREPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved POULAN WEED EATER servic ingcenter Ifyouhave
8. any questions regard ingyourwarranty rights andres ponsibilities you should contactyour nearestauthorized servicecenter orcallPOULAN WEEDEAT ER at 1 800 554 6723 WARRANTY PE RIOD Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of repair or replaceas necessary shallbe warrantedfor 2years Any warranted partwhich is sched uled for replacement as required mainte nance shall be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement pointfor that part DIAGNOSIS Theowner Shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a war ranted partis defective ifthe diagnostic work is performed at an approved POULAN WEED EATER Servicing center CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES POULAN WEED EATER may be liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted partstillunder warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse neglect or improper maintenance are not covered ADD ON OR MODIFIED PARTS Theuseofadd onormodified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim POULAN WEED EATER is notliable 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 regardingyourwarranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN WEED EATER at
9. blade contacts anobjectthatitdoes not cut This contactcaus esthebladetos topforannstant and then suddenly move or thrust away fromtheobjectthatwashit T he thrus ting te actioncanbeviolentenoughtoc aus etheop eratortobepropelledinanydirectionandose controloftheunit T heuncontrolled unitcan causes erious injuryifthebladecontacts the operator or others S WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS Blade thrust can occur without warning if the blade snags stalls or binds This is more likely tooccurinareas where itis diffi cultto see the material being cut By using the unit properly the occurrence of blade thrust willbe reduced andthe operator will be less likely to lose control NY Z S Cutonlygrass weeds andwoody brushup to 1 2 inch indiameter withthe weed blade Do notlet the blade contactmaterial itcan not cut such as stumps rocks fences metal etc orclusters ofhard woodybrush having a diameter greater than 1 2 inch S Keep the blade sharp A dull blade is more likely to snag and thrust S Cutonly atfull throttle The blade will have maximumcutting powerandis less likelyto bind or stall S Feed the blade deliberately and nottoo rapidly The blade canthrustawayifitis fed too rapidly S Cutonly from yourrightto your left Swing ing the unit in the same direction as the blade spins increases the cutting action S Usetheshoulderstrapandkeepafirmgrip on the unit with both hands A properly ad justed shoulder strap will
10. chase 2YEARS Parts and Labor when used for household purposes 60 DAYS Parts and Labor when used for commercialprofes sionalorincom roducing purposes 30 DAYS Parts andLabor ifus ed forrental purposes This warrantyis nottrans ferableand doesnot coverdamage orliability caused byimproper handling impropermaintenance orthe us eof D RL ir A de aL recommendedyF RIG IDAIR EHO MPROD UCTS forthis tool Additionally this warranty does notcovertune ups s park plugs fiters starterropes starters prings cuttingline orro tatinghead parts thatwillwearand requirere placementwithreasonableus eduringthewar ranty period This warranty does notcover predelivery setupornormaladjustments ex plained in the operator s manual HIS 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 TIONSONHOWLONG AN IMPLIED WAR RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIO NSO FINCIDENTALORCONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIO NS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU FRIGIDAIREHOMEPRODUCTSpolic yisto continuouslyimproveitsproducts Therefore FRIGIDAIREHOME PRODUCTSreserves therighttochange modify ordis continuemod els designs specifications andccessoriesof allproducts atanytimewithoutnoticeorobliga tion to any
11. chcanfly offandcausese rious injury S Besurebladeortrimmerhead stops turning when engine idles S Disconnectthes parkplug beforeperform ingmaintenance exceptarburetoradjust ments S Makecarburetor adjus tments with thelow er end supported to prevent blade ortrim mer line from contacting any object Hold unitby hand donotusethe shoulderstrap for support S Keepotners awaywhenmakingcarburetor adjustments S Use only recommended Weed Eater ac cessories and replacement parts S Have all maintenance and service notex plainedinthis manualperformedbyyourAu thorized Service Dealer FUEL SAFETY S Mix and pour fuel outdoors S Keep away from sparks or flames S Use a container approved for fuel S Do nots moke orarow s mokmgneariueior the unit or while using the unit S Wipe upallfuels pills before startingengine S Moveatleastl0feet 3meters awayfrontu eling site before starting engine S Stop engine and allow it to cool before re moving fuel cap S Empty the fueltank beforestoring the unit Useupfuelleftin the carburetor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops S Store unitandfuelin areawhere fuelvapors cannotreach sparks or open flames from waterheaters electricmotors orswitches furnaces etc CUTTING SAFETY S Inspectthearea to becutbefore eachuse Remove objects rocks broken glass nails wire string etc whichcanbethrown or become entangled in the blade or trim mer head S Keepothe
12. d alsohelps protectyou from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line S Stay Alert Do notoperate unitwhenyouare tired ill orunderinfluenceofalcohol drugs or medication Watch whatyou are doing use common sense S Wear hearing protection if youuse theunit for more than 1 1 2 hours per day S Never start or run the engine inside a closedroomorbuilding Breathingexhaust fumes can kill S Keep handles free of oil and fuel S Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted shoulder strap with a blade See ASSEMBLY UNIT MAINTENANCE SAFETY S Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before eachuse Look for andrepair fuel leaks before use Keep unit in good working condition S Throw away blades thatare bent warped cracked broken or damagedin any other way Replace trimmer head parts thatare cracked chipped broken or damaged in any other way before using the unit S Maintainunitac cordingorecommendedro cedures Keepblades harp Keepc uttingine at the proper length Stop coasting c oR ups ao S Useonly 080 2 mm diameter Weed Eat er brandline Neverusewire rope string etc S Installrequireds hieldproperly beforeusing the unit Use the metal shield for all metal blade use Use the plastic shield for allline trimmer use S Use only specified blade or trimmer head make sure itis properly installed and se curely fastened S Never start engine with clutch shroud re moved Theclut
13. ed parts NOTE If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged call 1 800 554 6723 Itis normalforthefuelfilterto rattleintheempty fuel tank Finding fuelor oilresidue on muffler is normal duetocarburetoradjustmentsancestinglone by the manufacturer ASSEMBLY WARNING Ifreceivedassembled repeat allsteps to ensure your unitis properly as sembled and all fasteners are secure TOOLS REQUIRED S 2 hex wrenches provided S adjustable wrench S phillips screwdriver ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR DANGER Thebarrierportionofthchandlebar mus tbeins talledass hown toprovide abarrier between operator and the spinning blade S Locate the decalonthe handlebar This de calincludes two arrows Position thehan dlebar with the mounting bracketbetween these arrows S Position thebracketcoveroverthehandle bar Again make sure the handlebar is be tween the arrows S Insert screws and hand tighten only Be sure the handlebar is installed correctly then tighteneach screwsecurely withthe short hex wrench Handlebar F Screw oe a L T BracketC over Mounting 7 Re Bracket a ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP WARNING P ropers houlderstrapandhan dlebaradjus tments befores tarting theengine are required S Try onshoulder strapand adjustfor fitand balancebefores tarting theengine orbegin ning a cutting operation S Insertyour rightarm andhead through the shoulder strap and allow it to rest on your lefts houlder
14. fthetrimmerheadis tappedonthegroundwiththeenginerunningat full throttle The mos tefficientline length is the maximum length allowed by line limiter Always keeptheshieldin placewhen the tool is being operated To Advance Line S Operate the engine at full throttle S Holdthetrimmerheadparallelto andabove the grassy area S Tap bottom of trimmer head lightly on the groundonetime Approximately 2in 5cm of line will be advanced with each tap A blade on the shield will cut the line to the correct length Alwaystapthetrimmerheadonagrassyarea Tapping onsurfaces suchas concrete oras paleanc aus eexcessiveweartothetrimmer ead Ifline is worn downto 2in 5cm orless more thanonetap willbe required toobtainthemost efficient line length WARNING Useonly 080 2 mm diame ter line Other sizes of line will notadvance properly andcancauseseriousinjury Donot us eother materials suchas wire string rope etc Wire can break off during cutting and be comeadangerousmissilethatcancausese rious injury OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WITH WEED BLADE S BladeThrustis a reactionthat only occurs whenus inga bladed unit This reactioncan cause serious injury such as amputation Carefullystudythiss ection lisimportanthat youunderstandwhatcauses blade thrust howyoucanreducethechanceofits occur ring andhowyoucanremaininc ontrolofunit if blade thrust occurs S WHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST Blade Thrustcanoccur whenthe spinning
15. g washer Make sure the raised part of the retaining washer is facing the gearbox andthe rais ed area fits into the hole in the center of the blade S Slide the blade and retaining washer onto the shaft of the gearbox S Now place the cupped washer onto the shaft Make sure the cupped side of the washer is toward the blade S Install the blade nut by threading onto the shaft counterclockwise Soe re eS Shield l DustCup ThreadedShafi a d o o re torse PEP Retaining Washer gt Blade Cupped Washer WARNING Do notuse any blades orfas tening hardware other than the washers andnutsillus trated T hes epartsmust be provided by Weed Eater and installedas shown below F ailure to us eproper parts can caus ethebladetofly offands eriously hurtyou or others NOTE Makesureallparts areinplaceasillus trated andthe bladeis sandwiched between thedustcupand the retaining washer There shouldbenospacebetween theblade andthe dust cup or the retaining washer S Align hole in dust cup with hole in side of earbox by rotating the blade S Insert a small screwdriver into aligned holes This will keep thes haft fromturning while tightening the blade nut S Tighten blade nutfirmly witha wrenchwhile holding screwdriver in position S Remove the screwdriver S Turn blade by hand If the blade binds agains ttheshield orappearsto beuneven the bladeis notcentered and you mustre install NOTE Toremove blade in
16. nlinkedtobloodvesseldam ageinotherwisehealthypeople lfsymptoms occur such as numbness pain loss of strength change in skin color or texture or loss of feeling in the fingers hands orjoints dis continue the us eof this toolands eekmed icalattention An anti vibration systemdoes not guarantee the avoidance of these prob lems Users who operate power tools ona continual and regular basis must monitor closely theirphys icalconditionand thecondi tion of this tool SPECIAL NOTICE This unit is not equipped with a temperature limiting muffler ands park arresting Screenwhich meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443 All U S forestland and the states of California Idaho Maine Minnesota New ersey Oregon andWashington require by aw thatmany internalcombustionenginesto be equipped with a spark arrestor screen If you operate in a locale where such regula tions exist you are legally responsible for installing and maintaining the operating con dition ofthes e parts F ailure to do sois aviola tion of the law ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents for the following S brushcutter S handlebar screws 2 S blade shield screws 4 S cupped washer S large nut for installing blade S long hex wrench S short hex wrench S bracket cover S metal shield S plastic shield S shoulder strap with warning S weed blade S trimmer head S handlebar S container of oil Sa fordamage Donotusedam ag
17. orthe blade turning to avoids eri ous injury Stop engine and blade before re moving materials wrapped around blade or e REPLACING THE LINE S Pushandholdthe engine stops witch inthe stop off position until the unit has fully stopped S Disconnect the spark plug lead wire S Remove the spoolby firmly pulling on the tap button S Clean entire surface of hub and spool S Replacewithapre wounds pool orcuttwo lengths of 12 1 2 feetof 080 2 mm diam eterWeed E aterbrandline Neverusewire rope string etc which can break off and become a dangerous missile S Insertends oflineabout1 2 inch 1cm into the small hole inside spool A Line in Notch S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the spool Wind in the direction of the arrows found on the spool S Pushtheline into the notches leaving 3to 5 inches 7 12 cm unwound S Insert the line into the the exitholes in the hub as shown in the illustration S Align notches with the line exit holes S Push the spool into the hub until it snaps into place S Pull the line extending outs ide ofthe hubto release it from the notch SERVICE Werecommendallservice andadjustments notlisted in this manual be performed by an Authorized Service Dealer CARBURETOR ADJ USTMENT Yourcarburetoris cquippeo ed or A Damage willoccurifyouturn the needles be yondthelimiterc aps Adjus tingthecarburetoris acomplicatedtask Werecommendthatyou takeyourunittoanAuthorizedS erviceDealer
18. purchaser U S EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB LIGATIONS The U S Environmental Protection Agency and POULAN WEED EATER DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are pleased to explain the emissions controlsystem warranty onyour lawn and garden equipmentengine Allnew utility and lawn and garden equipment en gines mustbe designed built and equipped to meet the stringent anti smog standards POULAN WEED EATER must warrant the emission control system on your lawn and garden equipmentengine for the periods of time listed below provided therehas beenno abuse neglect or improper maintenanceof your lawn and garden equipment engine Youremissioncontrolsystemincludes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition sys tem Where a warrantable condition exits POULAN WEED EATER will repair your lawn and garden equipment engine at no costto you Expenses covered under war ranty include diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY COV ERAGE If any emissions related part on yourengine as listedunder Emissions Con trol Warranty Parts List is defective or a de fect in the materials or workmanship of the engine causes the failure of such an emis sion related part the part willbe repaired or replaced by POULAN WEED EATER OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILI TIES As thelawnand garden equipmenten gine owner you are responsible for the per formanceof the required maintenance lis ted in your
19. rs includingchildren animals by standers andhelpersatleas t50feet 15me ters away S topengineimmediatelyify oure approac ned l l S Always keepengine onthe right handside of your body S Hold the unit firmly with both hands S Keepfirm footing andbalance Donotover reach S Keep blade or trimmer head below waist evel S Do not raise engine above your waist S Keep all parts of your body away from blade trimmer head and muffler when en gine is running S Cut from your right to your left S Use only for jobs explainedin this manual TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE S Stop the unit before carrying S Keep muffler away from your body S Allow the enginetocoolandsecure theunit befores toring ortrans porting itin avehicle S Empty the fueltank befores toring or trans porting the unit Us eupfuelleftin thecarbu retor by starting the engine andletting itrun until it stops S Store unitandfuelinan area where fuelva pors cannotreach sparks or openflames from water heaters electric motors or Switches furnaces etc S Storeunitso the blade orline limitercannot accidentally cause injury The unit canbe hung by the tube S Store unit out of reach of children SPECIAL NOTICE Exposure to vibra tions through prolongeduse ofgas olinepow ered hand tools could cause blood vesselor nerve damage in the fingers hands and joints ofpeople prone to circulation dis orders orabnormals wellings Prolongeduse in cold weatherhas bee
20. s erts crewdriver into aligned holes Un thread the nut andre moveparts Besuretos toreparts andins truc tions for future use FUEL YOUR UNIT This engine is certified tooperate onunleaded gasoline Gasoline mus tbe mixedwith agood quality 2 cycleair cooledengineoides ignecto be mixedataratio 0f40 1 P oulan WeedE ater brandoilis recommended A 40 1 ratiois ob tainedbymixing3 2ouncesofoilwith1gallonof unleadedgas oline W henmixingfuefollowthe instructions printedonthe container Always read and follow the safety rules underF UEL SAFETY STARTING STOPPING YOUR ENGINE S Move the ON STOP switch to STOP S If engine does notstop move choke to the FULL CHOKE position STARTING YOUR ENGINE WARNING The trimmer head will turn while starting the engine Avoid any contact with the muffler A hot mufflercan causeseri ous burns S Restengineandshieldonground s upport ing trimmer head off ground COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL S Move the switch to the ON position S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times SMove choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi tion Starter Primer Bulb S Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times S Move choke lever to HALF C tion S Pull starter rope handle no more than 6 pulls until engine runs S Allow enginetorun10seconds thenmove choke lever to OFF CHOKE position RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE
21. stic cover over the threads onthe threadedshaft remove the covering to expose the threads S Before installing the trimmer head make sure the dustcupand retaining washerare positioned onthe gearboxas shownbelow Bracket Shield Dust Cup a Retaining Washer amp NOTE Make sure all parts are properly installed as illustrated in the illustrationbefore installing the trimmer head S Alignholeinthe dustcup with the hole inthe sideofthe gearboxby rotatingthe dustcup S Insert a small screwdriver into aligned holes This will keep thes haft fromturning while tightening trimmer head S While holding the screwdriver in position thread trimmer head onto the shaft in the direction shown on the decal Tighten until secure NOTE The retaining was her must be posi tionedwiththerais eds ectionfacingtowardthe gearbox ASSEMBLY INFORMATION WEED BLADE NOTE If your unithas been assembled for trimmerheadus e refertothes ec tiorAT TACH ING THE PLASTIC SHIELD ANDTRIMMER HEAD and reverse the steps to remove the plastic shield and trimmer head before you mountthe metals hieldandblade Storethese parts forfutureuse Neverus etherimmeihead with the metal blade installed ASSEMBLY OF THE METAL SHIELD DANGER The metal shield mustbe prop erly installed on the tool anytime the tool is used with the blade The forward top of the metals hield helps toreduce the occurrence ofblade thrus twhichcancauseseriousinjury
22. such as amputation to the operator or by standers Failure to install the shield in the position shown canresultinserious injury to the operator The length of the s hield mustbe aligned with the length of the tube The blade is sharp and can cut you Be sure to wear gloves while working with blades S If your unit has a plastic cover over the threads onthe shaft remove the covering to expose the threads S Turnunitover threads onshaftfacingup place the metal shield over the gearbox and align the screw holes Metal shield gar Gearbox S Insertthe 4 mounting screws through the bottom of the shield Thread them into the gearbox Tightenevenly andsecurelywith One of the hex wrenches provided ASSEMBLY OF THE METAL BLADE WARNING Do notuse any blades orfas Eningnardware otier thantie washers and nuts illustrated in the following illustrations Theseparts mustbe providedby WeedEater and installed as shown below F ailure to use properparts cancausethe blade to fly offand seriously hurt you or others NOTE Thedustcupandretainingwasherare locatedonthegearboxandnotintheparts bag S Removetheretainer was herfromthegear box andleave thedustcuponthegearbox NOTE Itmay be necessary to remove a plastic protective covering from the threadedshaftbeforeremovingtheretain ing washer wv Retaining Dust Cup Es Washer S Installthe blade overthethreadedshaftex tending from the gearbox between thedust cup and the retainin
23. support the weight of the unit freeing your arms and hands to control and guidethe cutting mo tion S Keep feet comfortably spread apart and bracedforapossibles udden rapidthrus tof unit Donotoverreach Keepfirmfootingand balance S Keep blade below waistlevel itwill be eas ier to maintain control of unit S Donotraise theengine aboveyourwais tas the blade can come dangerously close to our body S Do notswing unit with such force that you are in danger of losing your balance Bring the engine to cutting speed before en tering the material to be cut If the blade does notturnwhen yous queeze the throttle trigger make sure tubeis fully in serted into the engine Always release the throttle trigger and allow engine to return to idle speed when not cut ting The blade should not turn while the en gineis running atidle Ifthe blade turns atidle do notuse yourunit R efer to theC arburetor adjustment section or contact your Autho rized Service Dealer S Maintain good firm footing while using the unit Do this by planting feet firmly in a com fortable apart position S Cut while swinging the upper part of your body from right to left S As youmoveforwardtothe nextarea tocut be sure to maintain your balance andfoot ing 10 o clock w Cut using the 8 o clock to 10 o clock position off the blade 8 o clock WARNING The operator or others must nottry to clear away cut materialwith the en gine running
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