SAFETY INFORMATION MANUAL ON THE UNIT DANGER: Never use blades or flailing devices. This unit is designed for line trimmer use only. Use of any other accessories or at- tachments will increase the risk of injury. WARNING: Trimmer line throws ob- jects violently.
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. Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing and sweeping.
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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...
S If engine does not stop, move choke to the FULL CHOKE position. HOW TO START YOUR UNIT WARNING: The trimmer head will turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con- tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE The trimmer line will advance approximately 2 inches (5 cm) each time the bottom of the trimmer head is tapped on the ground with the engine running at full throttle. The most efficient line length is the maximum length allowed by the line limiter.Always keep...
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Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc. This technique increases line wear. MOWING - - Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach. In the mowing position, keep the line parallel to the ground.
Screwdriver 3. While holding the screwdriver in position, remove trimmer head by turning clockwise. 4. Thread replacement trimmer head onto the shaft by turning counterclockwise. Tighten until secure. 5. Remove the screwdriver. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT...
Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without stalling (idle speed too slow). S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in- crease engine speed if engine stalls or dies. S Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to decrease engine speed. Idle Speed Screw Air Filter Cover STORAGE...
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WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE Engine will not 1. Engine flooded. start. 2. Fuel tank empty. 3. Spark plug not firing. 4.
LIMITED WARRANTY WEED EATER warrants to the original purchaser that each new WEED EATER brand gasoline tool or attachment is 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.
WEED EATER at 1- -800- -554- -6723. WAR- RANTY 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 re- place as necessary” shall be warranted for 2 years.