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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. Electrolux Home Products, Inc. 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta, GA 30907 Copyright E2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. Trademark XT 400 530086927 4/24/02...
Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments. Use only recommended Weed Eater" ac- cessories and replacement parts. Have all maintenance and service not ex- plained in this manual performed by an autho- rized service dealer.
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CUTTING SAFETY WARNING: Inspect the area before each use. 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.
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 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of...
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IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called 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 sys- tem before storage for 30 days or longer.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS WEAR: Eye Protection 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.
angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc. This technique increases line wear. Scalping 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.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS LINE REPLACEMENT 1. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap button. 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 Eaterr brand line.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 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.
As the small off--road engine owner, you should be aware that POULAN/ WEED EATER may deny you warranty cover- age if your small off--road engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper main- tenance, unapproved modifications, or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer.
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POULAN/WEED EATER servicing center. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: POULAN/ WEED EATER may be liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: All failures caused by abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are covered.