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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 545186834 Rev. 3 3/4/09 BRW Trademark Instruction Manual XT700 MX550 WEED EATER 850 Matheson Blvd.
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 au- thorized service dealer.
spark arresting 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. Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam- aged parts. NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
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 gallon...
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.
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Tapping on surfaces such as concrete or as- phalt 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. WARNING: Use only 0.080″...
MAINTENANCE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. HELPFUL TIP IMPORTANT: Have all repairs other than the rec- ommended maintenance described in the instruction manual performed by an authorized service dealer. If any dealer other than an authorized service dealer performs work on the product, Electrolux Home Products, Inc., may not pay for repairs under war-...
2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool. 3. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two lengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080″ (2 mm) di- ameter WEED EATER brand line. WARNING: Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile.
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STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: S Allow engine to cool before storing or trans- porting. S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
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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.
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 EAT- ER reserves the right to change, modify, or...
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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-...