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AVERTISSEMENT: 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 7349 Statesville Road Charlotte, NC 28269 545186831 Rev. 4 Trademark...
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.
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...
leading to oil and fuel separation. HELPFUL TIP If your engine switch reads “push to stop”, it is always in the ON position. HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT S To stop the engine, push and hold the STOP switch in the STOP position until the engine stops.
It is recommended that the engine not be operated for longer than 1 minute at full throttle. OPERATING POSITION Eye protection ALWAYS WEAR: Long pants Heavy shoes Cut from your right to your left. WARNING: Always wear eye protec- tion. Never lean over the trimmer head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury.
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.
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, and secure the unit before storing or transporting. 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 EATER reserves the right to change, modify, or...
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WEED EATER at 1- -800- -554- -6723, or send e-mail correspondence to emission.warranty @HCOP- -emission.com. WARRANTY PE- RIOD: Any warranted part which is not...