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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. WEED EATER 1030 Stevens Creek Road Augusta, GA 30907 545186832 Rev. 3 Trademark Instruction Manual SST25 WEED EATER 850 Matheson Blvd. West...
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IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS DANGER: 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. WARNING: This unit can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious injury.
IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of the reach of children. When servicing unit, use only identical replace- ment parts. Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before cleaning or servicing. WARNING: Fire hazard. Never mix, pour, or store gasoline or use the unit near a flame or sparks (including smoking, open flames, or work that can cause sparks).
S Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments. S Use only recommended WEED EATER ac- cessories and replacement parts. S Have all maintenance and service not ex- plained in this manual performed by an autho- rized service dealer.
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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. ASSEMBLY WARNING: If received assembled, repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
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 mixing 3.2 fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1...
Primer Bulb Choke Lever Starter Handle 5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not pull rope more than 6 times. 6. As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position.
Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy area. Tapping on surfaces such as concrete or asphalt can cause excessive wear to the trimmer head. If the line is worn down to 2 inches (5 cm) or less, more than one tap will be required to ob- tain the most efficient line length.
If any dealer other than an authorized service dealer performs work on the product, WEED EATER may not pay for repairs under warranty. It is your re- sponsibility to maintain and perform general maintenance.
Line in Notch 5. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows found on the spool. 6. Push the lines into the notches, leaving 3 to 5 inches (7 - - 12 cm) unwound. 7.
HELPFUL TIP During storage of your gas/ oil mixture, the oil will sepa- rate from the gas. We recommend that you shake the gas can weekly to insure proper blending of the gas and oil. ENGINE S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through the spark plug opening.
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,...
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COVERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved WEED EATER servicing center. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsi-...