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EarthQuake 600050V Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
Rolling String
Trimmer
600050V
600050B
OM600050V/OM600050B
R091109
© 2009 Ardisam, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual Rolling String Trimmer 600050V 600050B OM600050V/OM600050B R091109 © 2009 Ardisam, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 2 1-YEAR LimitEd WARRAntY terms and Conditions Ardisam, Inc., a manufacturing company, warrants this EARthquAkE® RoLLing StRing tiRimmER to be free from defects in the material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. During the one year warranty of this product, Ardisam will furnish 100% parts and labor to correct any defect caused by faulty material or workmanship.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Ardisam, Inc. We have worked to ensure that the string trimmer meets the highest standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your string trimmer will provide many years of service. Earthquake reserves the right to change, alter or improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice.

  • Page 4: Operation Safety

    Keep this manual for future reference. NOTE: All images shown in this manual of your rolling string trimmer are of 600050V. The this is the safety alert symbol. 600050B model has slight variations. it is used to alert you to potential personal injury The responsibility of the owner is to follow the instruc- hazards.
  • Page 5 Operator's Manual Rolling String Trimmer 600050V, 600050B 11. It is advisable to wear protective headgear to SAfEtY WARning SYmboLS prevent the possibility of being struck by small flying Pictured below are safety and hazard symbols on the unit particles, or being struck by low hanging branches, or in this manual.
  • Page 6 Operator's Manual Rolling String Trimmer 600050V, 600050B Slope operation E. If the fuel has to be drained, this should be done outdoors. The drained fuel should be stored in a Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents container specifically designed for fuel storage or it which can result in severe injury.

  • Page 7: Assembly

    Operator's Manual Rolling String Trimmer 600050V, 600050B ASSEmbLY waRning tools Required: ALWAYS WEAR SAfEtY gLASSES oR EYE ShiELdS WhiLE ASSEmbLing thE tRimmER. 1 Knife to cut carton 1 T-handle Wrench 1 Wrench to assemble tires waRning ContEntS of PARtS bAg bEfoRE doing AnY ASSEmbLY oR mAintE- 1 - Owner’s Manual;...

  • Page 8: Engine Preparation

    Operator's Manual Rolling String Trimmer 600050V, 600050B how to Raise the handle waRning 1. Hold the handle with one hand and loosen both handle adjustment knobs until the ratchet teeth are foLLoW thE EnginE mAnufACtuRER’S in- disengaged. Do not remove the handle adjustment StRuCtionS foR thE tYPE of gASoLinE knobs.

  • Page 9: Know Your String Trimmer

    Operator's Manual Rolling String Trimmer 600050V, 600050B knoW YouR StRing tRimmER Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your trimmer. Take time to compare the following illustration with the washer to familiarize yourself with the product and its controls. Save this manual for future reference.

  • Page 10: Operation

    Operator's Manual Rolling String Trimmer 600050V, 600050B oPERAtion waRning how to Stop the trimmer head thE tRimmER hEAd WiLL ContinuE to Ro- Release the control bail. It will return to its open position tAtE foR SEVERAL SECondS AftER thE En- and disengage the trimmer head.
  • Page 11 Operator's Manual Rolling String Trimmer 600050V, 600050B how to Start the Engine waRning NOTE: DO NOT BE ALARMED, your engine will smoke the first time it is started. It is burning nEVER LEAVE thE tRimmER unAttEndEd off the protective coating that is on the internal WhiLE thE EnginE iS Running.

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    2 - Clean daily if used in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. note 3 - Change more often if used in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. * To service the air filter and change the oil in the 600050V model, you must remove the wheels on the string trimmer.
  • Page 13 SEE figuRES 10 and 11. NOTE: In order to change the oil in the 600050V string trimmer model, you must remove the wheel. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustment

    Operator's Manual Rolling String Trimmer 600050V, 600050B SERViCE And AdJuStmEnt waRning how to Replace the trimmer Line bEfoRE You inSPECt, CLEAn oR SERViCE thE tRimmER, StoP thE EnginE. mAkE SuRE For the best performance, use a heavy gauge (0.155” thAt ALL moVing PARtS hAVE StoPPEd.
  • Page 15 Operator's Manual Rolling String Trimmer 600050V, 600050B how to Adjust the height of the handle waRning Use the knobs on each side of the handle to adjust the height of the handle. SEE figuRE 15. bEfoRE You SEt thE hEight of thE Cut, 1.
  • Page 16 Operator's Manual Rolling String Trimmer 600050V, 600050B how to Replace the drive belt waRning To replace the drive belt, the trimmer head and shield must be removed as explained below. SEE figuRES bEfoRE You REmoVE thE dRiVE bELt, diS- 17 and 18.

  • Page 17: Ordering Replacement Parts

    Earthquake String Trimmer. Most repairs will be minor, and easily fixed by follow- ing the suggestions in the troubleshooting guide in this section.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Operator's Manual Rolling String Trimmer 600050V, 600050B tRoubLEShooting guidE trouble Cause Correction Engine does not start Spark plug wire disconnected Connect spark plug wire Engine not primed Prime engine Defective or incorrectly gapped Inspect or replace spark plug spark plug...
  • Page 19 Operator's Manual Rolling String Trimmer 600050V, 600050B trouble Cause Correction Engine overheats Engine cooling system clogged Clean debris screen and engine cooling fins Carburetor out of adjustment For carburetor adjustment, take the unit to an authorized service center Oil level is low...
  • Page 20 Operator's Manual Rolling String Trimmer 600050V, 600050B Use this guide and do not trim on a slope greater than 15 degrees. A 10 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 1.76 feet in 10 feet. A 15 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately .68 feet in 10 feet.
  • Page 21 Operator's Manual Rolling String Trimmer 600050V, 600050B MAIN ASSEMBLY PARTS Base Unit Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
  • Page 22 Operator's Manual Rolling String Trimmer 600050V, 600050B MAIN ASSEMBLY PARTS Trimmer Unit Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
  • Page 23 Operator's Manual Rolling String Trimmer 600050V, 600050B MAIN ASSEMBLY PARTS base unit trimmer PART PART KEY # NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 60005060 LEVER, STOP 60005036 60005042 SCREW 60005001 SCREW 60005019 CABLE, CONTROL LATChING 60005058 DECk 60005048 TIE, CABLE...
  • Page 24 Earthquake™, Division of Ardisam, Inc. 1160 8th Avenue, PO Box 666 Cumberland, WI 5489 800-345-6007 | Fax 715-8-3 Email: info@ardisam.com Check for parts online at www.earthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...

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