Weed eater gas powered trimmer user manual (25 pages)
Summary of Contents for Weed Eater XT260
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Lire le manuel d'instructions et bien respecter tous Ies avertisse- ments et toutes Ies instructions de securit& Tout defaut de te faire pourrait entraTner des blessures graves. WEED EATER WEED EATER 1030 Stevens Creek Road 6150 McLaughlin Road Augusta, GA 30907...
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• Always wear foot protection. Do not go bare- dabWARNING: When using gardening foot or wear sanba_s. Stay clear of spinning line. appliances, basic safety precautions must al- • SecurehairebovesbeuIderlength. Secureor ways be folfewed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury.
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CUTTING SAFETY 4_,WAHNINr_: engine exhaust ,_ WARNING: Inspect the area before from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth each Remove objects (rocks, broken defects or other reproductive harm. g_ass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure...
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SIot Shield Bracket PIVOT B_ade [_¢iu_ g KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THISINSTRUCTION MANUAL ANDSAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURUNIT Compare the illustrabonswith your unit to familiarizeyourself with the IocefJon of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Assist Handle Muffler ""_ i...
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oil a t a ratio of40:fA40:1 r atio isobtained Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold mixing 3 2ounces (95 m I) ofoil with 1 gatlon through all remaining steps. liters) ofunleaded gasoline. DO NOT U SE automotive oilormarine oilThese oils will Primer Bulb cause engine damage.
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STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE • Tap the bottom of the trimmer head Iightly on the ground one time. Approximately Flooded engines can be started by placing the inches (5 cm) of lille will be advanced with choke Iever in the RUN posff]on; then, puff the each tap.
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MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal for mowing Trimming in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach. In the mowing position, keep the line para}lel to the ground. Avoid pressing head into the ground as this can scalp the ground and damage the tool.
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Iengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080" (2 mm) di- Wear your protective equipment and observe ameter WEED EATER brand line aII safety precautions. The carburetor has been carefully set at the £',, ...__..,A _WAHI_IIBI_: Never use wire, rope, factory.
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IIWAt-ININLi: Perform the feflowing steps after each use: • Allow engine to coef, and secure the unit before storing or transporting • Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches,...
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE ,,_k WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing al_of the recommended remedies betow except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1. Engine flooded 1. See "Starting a Flooded Engine in start.
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Magnuson-Moss This warranty does not cover pre-delivery of 1975 setup or normal adjustments explained in the The peficy of WEED EATER is to continuously instruction manual. This warranty does not improve products Therefore, WEED cover transportation costs.
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WEED EATER is not liable to cover fail- rights and responsibi_kies, you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call ures of warranted parts caused by the use of WEED EATER at 1-800-554-8723.