Weed Eater 530086312 Blower User Manual
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1. WEED EATER Trademark Please do not return unit to retailer 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 L utilisateur FL1500 LE For Household Use Only WARNING Read and folow 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 entra ner des blessures graves Electrolux Home Products Inc 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta GA 30907 E From the Electrolux Group The worlds No choice Copyright 2002 Electrolux Home Products Inc s3oo86312 4 2 02 N HSITSNA ONVdS3a SIVONVYS SAFETY RULES A WARNING Failure to follow al Safely Rules and Precautions can result in Serious injury KNOW YOUR UNIT Read your Operator s Manual carefully until You completely understand and can follow Zi waing and safety rules before operat ing the unt Restrict unit to users who understand and wiil follow al warnings and safely rules in this manual WARNING inspect the area before2. Starting the unit Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks glass wire etc that can ricochet be thrown or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation 2 Use your unit as a blower for Sweeping debris or grass clippings from diveiays sidewalks patios etc Blowing grass clippings straw or leaves into piles around joints or between bricks PLAN AHEAD Always wear eye protection when operating Servicing or performing maintenance on uni Wearing eye protection wil help to preveni rocks of debris rom being blow or 1iochet into eyes and face which can result in blindness and or serious injury Eye prote tion should be marked ANSI 287 Always moar foot protection barefoot or wear sandals Always wear respirator or face mask when Working with uni in dusty environments Secure hair above shoulder length Secure or remove jewelry loose clothing or cioth with loosely Hanging straps ties tas sels etc They can be caught in moving ans Bonot operate uni when you are tired it up sel or you are under the influence of aico hol drug or medication Keep chidren bystanders and animals away from work area a minimum of 30 feet i meters when staring or operating un jo not point blower nozzle in the direction of people or pets HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION IT IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame i eluding smoking pan famas or wonk tat can cause sparks in
3. Codes 4442 and 4443 All US forest land and the states of California Idaho Maine Minnesota New Jersey Ore gon and Washington require by law that many intemal combustion engines be equipped with a spark arresting screen Ifyou operate in alocale 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 Au thorized Service Dealer ASSEMBLY NOTE It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank ASSEMBLY WARNING f received assembled repeat al steps to ensure your unit is propery assembled and all fasteners are secure Follow all safety information in the manual and on the unit No tools are required for assembly BLOWER TUBE Push the blower tube into the blower outlet Until it snaps into place B Blower Outlet ye B 6 Blower Tube USING YOUR UNIT You MUST make sure the tube is secure be fore using the unit OPERATING Eye Protection OPERATING TIPS To reduce the tisk of hearing loss associated with sound level s hearing protection is required Operate power equipment only at reasonable hhours not early in the moming or late at night when people might be dis
4. PLUG Replace 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 nonadjustable Tist then pull off sparkplug boot Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis card Replace with Champion RGJ 7Y spark plug and tighten with a 3 4 inch socket wrench 10 12 filbs Reinstall the spark plug boot INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN A WARNING The muffer on this oduct contains chemicals known to the tate of California to cause cancer As your unit is used carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spark arresting screen and must be removed to avoid creating a fre haz ard or afecting engine performance For normal homeowner use the muffler and Spark arresting screen will not require any Service After 50 hours of use we recom mend that your muffer be serviced or re placed by your Authorized Service Dealer SERVICE We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an Authorized Service Dealer CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps Damage wil occur if ygu tum the needles be yond the limiter caps Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task We recommend that you take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer STORAGE WARNING Perform the following Steps after each use Allow engine to cool and secure the unit before storing or transporting
5. Store uni and fuel in amp well entlated area where fuel vapors cannot reach Sparks or open flames from water heat e s electric motors or switches furnaces ete Store unit with all guards in place Post tion unt so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of children NEED ASSISTANCE NEED ASSISTANCE Call 1 800 554 6723 for assistance NEED SERVICE PART Contact your dealer or call 1 800 554 6723 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start Engine flooded Fuel tank empty Spark plug not firing Compression low Fuel not reaching carburetor See Starting Instructions Pitan with correct fuel mixture ital new spark plug Check for diiy foe er replace Check for kinked or spi fel tne repair or replace Contact Authorized Service Dealer idle properly Crankshaft seals worn Compression low Engine will not Carburetor requires adjustment See Carburetor Adjustments Contact Authorized Service Dealer Contact Authorized Service Dealer Engine wil not Air fiter diny Clean or replace air filter accelerate Spark plug fouled Clean or replace spark plug re gapl lacks power or Carburetor requires
6. wil need to be made periodically to property maintain your unit Choke Lever 4 CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS Plug Boot Alir Filter Housing Screws CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for re placement of damaged or worn parts Throttle Lever Ensure throttle lever funo tions properly by moving the throttle lever to the STOP position Make sure engine stops then restart engine and continue Fuel Tank Discontinue use of unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS After each use inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth CLEAN AIR FILTER Air Filter Screw Air Filter Cover Cleaning the air filter A ditty air filer decreases engine perform ance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions Always clean after every 5 hours of operation Clean the cover and the area around it to Keep debris from falling into the carbure tor chamber when the cover is removed Remove parts as illustrated NOTE Do not clean fiter in gasoline or other flammable solvent Doing so can create a fire hazard or produce harmful evaporative emissions Wash the filter in soap and water Allow filter to dry Apply a few drops of oil to the fiter squeeze filter to distribute oil Replace parts REPLACE SPARK
7. Pull starter rope sharply until engine at tempts to run but no more than 5 pulls Move choke lever to 1 2 CHOKE Pul start er rope sharply until engine runs NOTE Irengine has not started afier 5 pulls repeat all of the above steps After a 10 second warm up move the choke lever to CHOKE OFF NOTE Move thot lever to the posi tion for low speed To stop engine move the throttle lever to the STOP postion NOTE If engine does not stop move choke lever to FULL CHOKE STARTING A WARM ENGINE Move throttle lever to the position Move the choke lever to the CHOKE OFF ston Pul starter handle sharply until engine runs NOTE If engine does not run after 5 pulls repeat STARTING A COLD ENGINE proce dure DIFFICULT STARTING or starting a flooded engine Flooded engines can be started by placing the choke lever in the CHOKE OFF position and the throttle lever to the position then pull the starter handle sharply to clear the engine of ex cess fuel This could require puling the starter handie many times depending on how badly the unitis flooded I the unit stil does not start refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1 800 554 6723 MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual Various adjust ments
8. ad engine In California all new small off road engines must be designed built and equipped to meet the State s stringent anti smog standards POULANWEED EATER 6 must warrant the emission control system on Your smal off road engine for the periods of tine listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintenance of Your smali ofi road engine engine Your emis ion control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system Where a warrantable condition eusis POULAN WEED EATER wil repair your small off road engine engine at no cost fo you Expenses Covered under warranty include diagnosi pars ana labor MANUFACTURER S WAR RANTY COVERAGE If any emissions re lated part on your engine as isted under Emissions Control Waranty Parts Lis is de fective or defect in the materials or work manship of iha engine causes the failure of Such an emission related part the part wil be repaire or replaced by POULANWEED EATER OWNER S WARRANTY RESPON SIBILITIES As the small off road engine er jine owner you are responsible forthe per formance ofthe required maintenance sted in your Owner Manual POULANIWEED EATER recommends that you retain all re ceipts covering maintenance on your smali off road engine but POULANWWEED EAT ER cannot deny warranty solely forthe lack of receipts or for your falre fo ensure the Pet formance of all scheduled maintenance As the smali off road en
9. adjustment See Carburetor Adjustments tacks power Carbon build up Contact Authorized Service Dealer es Compression low Contact Authorized Service Dealer Engine Choke partially on Adjust choke perai Fuel mixture incorrect Empty fuel tank and refill with excessively correct fuel mixture Air filter dirt Clean or replace air filter Carburetor requires adjustment See Carburetor Adjustments Engine gt Fuel mixture incorrect See Fueling Your Unit ling hot Spark plug incorrect Replace with correct spark plug Carburetor requires adjustment See Carburetor Adjustments Carbon build up Contact Authorized Service Dealer LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC warrants to the original purchaser that each new Weed Eater brand gasoline tool or attachment is free from defects in material and workman ship and agrees to repair or replace under this waranty any defective gasoline product or at tachment 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 produc ing 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 specifically reco
10. ary shall be warranted for 2 years Any war ranted part which is scheduled for replace ment as required maintenance shall be war ranted 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 de fective if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved POULAN WEED EATER serv icing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES POULANWEED EATER may be li able for damages to other engine compo nents caused by the failure of a warranted Bart under warranty WHAT IS NOT COV ERED All failures caused by abuse neglect or improper maintenance are not covered ADD ON OR MODIFIED 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 CLAIM If you have any questions regarding your war ranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service cen ter or call POULANWEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WHERE TO GET WAR RANTY SERVICE Warranty services or re pairs shall be provided at all POULANWEED EATER service centers cal 1 800 554 6723 MAINTENANCE RE PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS Any POULANWEED EATER approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty mainte panee or repair o
11. gine engine owner you should be aware that POULANWWEED ET EA may deny you warranty coverage if your Small offroad engine engine ora pan of thas failed due to abuse neglect improper mainte nance unapproved modification or the use of paris not made or approved by the orginal equipment manufacturer You are respon bi presenting your sal fat engine 10 a POULANIWEED EATER authorized re pair center as soon as a problem exists War Fay repaire should be completed ina rea sonable amount of time not lo exceed 80 days If you have any questions regarding Your warranty rights and fesponsibiiies you Should contact your nearest authorized ser ice center or cal POULANIWEED EATER at 200 554 6723 WARRANTY COM MENCEMENT DATE The warranty period begins on the date the small offroad engine ig purchased LENGTH OF COVERAGE This warranty shall be for period of two ears rom th initial date of purchase WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR OR REPLACE MENT OF PARTS Repair or replacement of any warranted part wil be performed at no LANWEED EATER servicing center If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact jour nearest authorized service center or call OULANWEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WARRANTY PERIOD 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 replace as neces s
12. led gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during stor age Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems empty the fuel system before stor age for 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel ines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season STARTING STOPPING YOUR ENGINE To stop the engine move the throttle lever to the STOP position Remove fuel cap slowly STARTING YOUR ENGINE Fuel engine Move at least 10 feet 3 me ters away from the fueling site Hold the unit in the starting position as shown Make sure the blower end is di rected away from people animals glass and solid objects STARTING POSITION When starting engine hold the unit as illustrated Do not set unit on any surface except a clean hard area when starting engine or while engine is running Debris such as gravel sand dust grass etc could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through the discharge opening damaging the unit or property or causing serious injury to bystanders or the operator STARTING A COLD ENGINE or a warm engine after running out of fuel Move throttle lever to the 4 position Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE sition Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times Primer a Throttle I Lever
13. mmended by ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC for this tool Additionally this warranty does not cover tune ups sp plugs fiters etc that will wear and require re placement with reasonable use during the war ranty period This warranty does not cover pre delivery setup or normal adjustments explained 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 CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PROD ICTS INC is to continuously improve its roducts Therefore ELECTROLUX HOME RODUCTS INC reserves the right to change modify or discontinue models de signs specifications and accessories of all products at any time without notice or obliga tion to any purchaser U S EPA CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB LIGATIONS The U S Environmental Protection Agency Califommia Air Resources Board and POULANIWEED EATER DIVI SION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are pleased to explain the emissions control sys em warranty on your year 2000 2003 small off ro
14. n emission related parts wil be provided without charge to the owner ifthe part is under warrenty EMISSION CON ROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Carbure tor Ignition System Spark Plug covered up to maintenance schedule Ignition Module Muffler including catalyst MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the performance of all required maintenance charge to the owner at an approved POU as defined in the owner s manual This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use Bk Moderate 60 hours intermediate 125 hours Extended 300 hours
15. ny other parts may void your war fanly and cause damage to your unt Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit Use up fuel left in carburetor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops 2 Do not use any accessory or attachment other than those recommended by the manufacturer for use with your unit Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an open flame from water heaters electric mo tors or switches furnaces etc Store in a dry area out of reach of children SPECIAL NOTICE Exposure to vibra tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers hands and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swelling 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 medical attention An anti vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems Users who operate power tools on 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
16. pors or carbon monoxide build up could be present Do no overreach or use from unstable sur faces such as ladders trees steep slopes rooftops etc Keep firm footing and balance at all times Never place objects inside the blower tubes always direct the blowing debris away from people animals glass and solid objects such as trees automobiles walls etc The force of air can cause rocks dit or sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt people or animals break glass or cause other damage Never run unit without the proper equip ment attached When using your unit as a blower always install blower tube Check air intake opening and blower tube frequently always with engine stopped and spark plug disconnected vents and discharge tubes free from debris which can accumulate and restrict proper air flow and cause damage to the unit Never use for spreading chemicals fertiliz ers or other substances which may contain toxic materials To avoid spreading fre donot use near leat or brush fires fireplaces barbecue pits ashtrays ete Use only for jobs explained in this manual MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY Have all maintenance other than the rec ommended procedures described in the Operator s Manual performed by an Autho rized Service Dealer Disconnect spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjust ments Use only recommended Weed Eater parts use of a
17. the areas where fuelis mixed poured or stored Moc and pour fuel in an outdoor area store uelin a cool dry well ventilated place use an approved marked container for al fuel pur poses a Do not smoke while handling fuel or white operating the unit Make sure the uni is properly assembled ard n goed operating eordhion Do not i fuel tank while engine is running Avoid spiling fuel or oil Wipe up fuel spils be fore stering engine Do not go Move at least 10 feet 3 meters away from fuel and fueling site before starting engine Always store gasoline in a container ap proved for flammable liquids OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY Inspect unit before each use for worn loose missing or damaged parts Do not use until unit is in proper working order Keep outside surfaces free from oll and fuel Never start or run engine inside a closed room building or other unventilated area Breathing exhaust fumes can kill To avoid static electricity shock do not wear rubber gloves or any other insulated gloves while operating unt jo not set unit on any surface except a clean hard area while engine is running Debris such as gravel sand dust grass etc could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through discharge opening damaging unit property or causing serious injury to bystanders or operator Avoid dangerous environments Do not use in unventilated areas or where explosive va
18. turbed Comply with times istedin local ordinances Usual recom mendations are 9 00 am to 5 00 pm Monday though Saturday To reduce noise levels operate power blowers at the lowest possible throttle speed to do the job To reduce noise levels limit the number of pieces of equipment ued at any one time jse rakes and brooms to loosen debris be fore blowing In dusty conditions slightly dampen sur faces when water is available Conserve water by using power blowers instead of hoses for many lawn and garden applications including areas such as gutters Screens palios ils porches and gardens Watch out for chidren pets open windows or freshly washed cars Blow debris away safel Use the full blower tube extension so the air stream can work close to the ground Alter using blowers and other equipment CLEAN UP Dispose of debris in trash re ceptacles FUELING Awarnine Sen refueling This engine certified to operate on un leaded gasoline Gasoline must De mied win a good quaity synthetic 2 cyele air Tooled angine oii designed to be mied at a fatio ot 401 Poulan eed Eater brand syn tetic oii recommended A 461 ratio is 90 tained by mixing 2 ounces of ot wit galon of unleaded gasoline Wen mixing fuel fol fow the instr ctions printed on the container Always read and alow ine safety rules under HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels cal
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