Weed Eater Blower 530163349 User Manual

R
Trademark  
Please do not return unit to retailer.  
Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra.  
Veuillez ne pas retourner l’outil au détaillant.  
1-800-554-6723  
Instruction Manual  
Manual de Instrucciones  
Manuel d’Instructions  
FL1500 LE  
For Household Use Only  
WARNING:  
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before  
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.  
ADVERTENCIA:  
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e  
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones  
graves.  
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.  
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.  
250 Bobby Jones Expressway  
Augusta, GA 30907  
Copyright E2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.  
530163349  
11/20/02  
 
D Do not use any accessory or attachment  
other than those recommended by the  
manufacturer for use with your unit.  
BLOWER TUBE  
D
Push the blower tube into the blower out-  
let until it snaps into place.  
D Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area  
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an  
open flame from water heaters, electric mo-  
tors or switches, furnaces, etc.  
Blower Outlet  
D Store in a dry area out of reach of children.  
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-  
tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow-  
ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or  
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and  
joints of people prone to circulation disorders  
or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold  
weather has beenlinked to blood vessel dam-  
age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms  
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of  
strength, change in skin color or texture, or  
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,  
discontinue the use of this tool and seek  
medical attention. An anti- vibration system  
does not guarantee the avoidance of these  
problems. Users who operate power tools on  
a continual and regular basis must monitor  
closely their physical condition and the condi-  
tion of this tool.  
Blower Tube  
USING YOUR UNIT  
WARNING: You MUST make sure  
the tube is secure before using the unit.  
OPERATING  
POSITION  
tion  
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped  
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark  
arresting screen which meets the require-  
ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All  
U.S. forest land and the states of California,  
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-  
gon, and Washington require by law that  
many internal combustion engines be  
equippedwith aspark arresting screen. If you  
operate ina locale wheresuch regulations ex-  
ist, you are legally responsible for maintaining  
the operating condition of theseparts. Failure  
to do so is a violation of the law. For normal  
homeowner use, the muffler and spark arrest-  
ing screen will not require any service. After  
50 hours of use, we recommend that your  
muffler be serviced or replaced by your autho-  
rized service dealer.  
OPERATING TIPS  
S To reduce the risk of hearing loss  
associated with sound level(s), hearing  
protection is required.  
S Operate power equipment only at reasonable  
hours--not early in the morning or late at night  
when people might be disturbed. Comply with  
times listed in local ordinances. Usual recom-  
mendations are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,  
Monday though Saturday.  
S To reduce noise levels, operate power  
blowers at the lowest possible throttle  
speed to do the job.  
S To reduce noise levels, limit the number of  
pieces of equipment used at any one time.  
S Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris be-  
fore blowing.  
S In dusty conditions, slightly dampen sur-  
faces when water is available.  
S Conserve water by using power blowers  
instead of hoses for many lawn and garden  
applications, including areas such as gutters,  
screens, patios, grills, porches, and gardens.  
S Watch out for children, pets, open windows,  
or freshly washed cars. Blow debris away  
safely.  
S Use the full blower tube extension so the air  
stream can work close to the ground.  
S After using blowers and other equipment,  
CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris in trash re-  
ceptacles.  
ASSEMBLY  
NOTE: It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in  
the empty fuel tank.  
ASSEMBLY  
WARNING: If received assembled,  
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly  
assembled and all fasteners are secure.  
Follow all safety information in the manual  
and on the unit.  
D
No tools are required for assembly.  
-- 3 --  
 
WARNING: When starting engine,  
hold the unit as illustrated. Do not set unit on  
any surface except a clean, hard area when  
starting engine or while engine is running.  
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc.  
could be picked up by the air intake and  
thrown out through the discharge opening,  
damaging the unit or property, or causing  
serious injury to bystanders or the operator.  
FUELING  
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly  
when refueling.  
This engine is certified to operate on un-  
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline  
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic  
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 gas-  
oline and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is  
obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil  
with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline.  
DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil.  
These oils will cause engine damage. When  
mixing fuel, follow instructions printed oncon-  
tainer. Once oil is added to gasoline, shake  
container momentarily to assure that the fuel  
is thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow  
the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling  
your unit.  
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a  
warm engine after running out of  
fuel)  
1. Move throttle lever to the  
position.  
2. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE  
position.  
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.  
Primer  
Bulb  
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 system before stor-  
age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,  
start the engine and let it run untilthe fuellines  
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next  
season. Never use engine or carburetor  
cleaner products in the fueltank or permanent  
damage may occur.  
Throttle  
Choke Lever  
Lever  
4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine at-  
tempts to run, but no more than 5 pulls.  
5. Move choke lever to 1/2 CHOKE. Pull  
starter rope sharply until engine runs.  
NOTE: If engine has not started after 5 pulls,  
repeat all of the above steps.  
6. After a 10 second warm-up, move the  
choke lever to CHOKE OFF.  
NOTE:Move throttle lever to the  
position  
STARTING  
for low speed.  
7. To stop engine, move the throttle lever to  
the STOP position.  
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE  
D To stop the engine, move the throttle lever  
to the STOP position.  
NOTE: If engine does not stop, move choke  
lever to FULL CHOKE.  
STARTING A WARM ENGINE  
STARTING YOUR ENGINE  
1. Move throttle lever to the  
position.  
D
D
Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 me-  
ters) away from the fueling site.  
2. Move the choke lever to the CHOKE OFF  
position.  
Hold the unit in the starting position as  
shown. Make sure the blower end is di-  
rected away from people, animals, glass,  
and solid objects.  
3. Pull starter handle sharply until engine  
runs.  
NOTE: If engine does not run after 5 pulls,  
repeat STARTING A COLD ENGINE proce-  
dure.  
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a  
flooded engine)  
G  
N  
Flooded engines can be started by placing the  
choke lever in the CHOKE OFF position and the  
throttle lever to the  
position; then, pull the  
starter handle sharply to clear the engine of ex-  
cess fuel. This could require pulling the starter  
handle many times depending on how badly the  
unit is flooded. If the unit still does not start, refer  
to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call  
1-800-554-6723.  
-- 4 --  
 
5. Apply a few drops of oil to the filter;  
squeeze filter to distribute oil.  
6. Replace parts.  
MAINTENANCE  
REPLACE SPARK PLUG  
We recommend all maintenance, service and  
adjustments not listed in this manual be per-  
formed by an authorized service dealer.  
Replace spark plug each year to ensure the  
engine starts easier and runs better. Set  
spark plug gap at 0.025 inch. Ignition timing is  
fixed, nonadjustable.  
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS  
The warranty on this unit does not cover items  
that have been subjected to operator abuse  
or negligence. To receive full value from the  
warranty, the operator must maintain unit as  
instructed in this manual. Various adjust-  
ments will need to be made periodically to  
properly maintain your unit.  
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.  
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis-  
card.  
3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark  
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch  
socket wrench.  
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.  
CHECK FOR LOOSE  
FASTENERS AND PARTS  
S Spark Plug Boot  
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK  
ARRESTING SCREEN  
S Air Filter  
WARNING: The muffler on this  
product contains chemicals known to the  
State of California to cause cancer.  
As your unit is used, carbon deposits build up  
on the muffler and spark arresting screen and  
must be removed to avoid creating a fire haz-  
ard or affecting engine performance.  
For normal homeowner use, the muffler and  
spark arresting screen will not require any  
service. After 50 hours of use, we recom-  
mend that your muffler be serviced or re-  
placed by your authorized service dealer.  
S Housing Screws  
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR  
WORN PARTS  
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-  
placement of damaged or worn parts.  
S Throttle Lever -- Ensure throttle lever func-  
tions properly by moving the throttle lever to  
the STOP position. Make sure engine  
stops; then restart engine and continue.  
S Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel  
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.  
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND  
DECALS  
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS  
There is no screw for idle adjustment on your  
blower. The throttle lever is used to control  
engine speed. The throttle lever can be  
placed in one of four positions: STOP, IDLE  
S After each use, inspect complete unit for  
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit  
using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.  
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.  
or  
, FULL THROTTLE or  
, and one  
intermittent position. If your enginewill not run  
properly or you require further assistance,  
contact an authorized service dealer or call  
1--800--554--6723.  
CLEAN AIR FILTER  
Air Filter  
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 heat-  
ers, electric motors or switches, furnaces,  
etc.  
S Store unit with all guards in place. Posi-  
tion unit so that any sharp object cannot  
accidentally cause injury.  
S Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of  
children.  
Screw  
Air Filter Cover  
Cleaning the air filter:  
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-  
ance and increases fuel consumption and  
harmful emissions. Always clean after every  
5 hours of operation.  
1. Clean the cover and the area around it to  
keep debris from falling into the carbure-  
tor chamber when the cover is removed.  
2. Remove parts as illustrated.  
NEED ASSISTANCE?  
NOTE: Do not clean filter in gasoline or other  
flammable solvent. Doing so can create a fire  
hazard or produce harmful evaporative emis-  
sions.  
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.  
4. Allow filter to dry.  
NEED ASSISTANCE?  
Call 1-800-554-6723 for assistance.  
NEED SERVICE PART?  
Contact your dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.  
-- 5 --  
 
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE  
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the  
recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.  
TROUBLE  
Engine will not  
start.  
CAUSE  
1. Engine flooded.  
REMEDY  
1. See “Starting a Flooded Engine”  
in Operation section.  
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.  
3. Install new spark plug.  
2. Fuel tank empty.  
3. Spark plug not firing.  
4. Fuel not reaching  
carburetor.  
4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.  
Check for kinked or split fuel line;  
repair or replace.  
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
5. Compression low.  
1. Fuel not reaching  
1. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.  
Check for kinked or split fuel line;  
repair or replace.  
Engine will not  
idle properly.  
carburetor.  
2. Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
3. Crankshaft seals worn.  
4. Compression low.  
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
3. Contact an authorized service dealer  
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
1. Clean or replace air filter.  
2. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.  
Check for kinked or split fuel line;  
repair or replace.  
1. Air filter dirty.  
2. Fuel not reaching  
carburetor.  
Engine will not  
accelerate,  
lacks power, or  
dies under a  
load.  
3. Clean or replace spark plug  
and re-gap.  
3. Spark plug fouled.  
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
4. Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
5. Carbon build up.  
6. Compression low.  
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
6. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
1. Choke partially on.  
1. Adjust choke.  
Engine smokes  
excessively.  
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.  
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with  
correct fuel mixture.  
3. Air filter dirty.  
4. Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
3. Clean or replace air filter.  
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
Engine runs hot.  
1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation  
section.  
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.  
2. Replace with correct spark plug.  
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
2. Spark plug incorrect.  
3. Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
4. Carbon build up.  
-- 6 --  
 
designed, built, and equipped to meet the  
State’s stringent anti--smog standards.  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,  
must warrant the emission control system on  
your small off--road engine for the periods of  
time listed below provided there has been no  
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of  
your smalloff--road engineengine. Your emis-  
sion control system includes parts such as  
the carburetor and theignition system. Where  
a warrantable condition exists, ELECTRO-  
LUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., will repair  
your small off--road engine engine at no cost  
to you. Expenses covered under warranty in-  
cludediagnosis, parts andlabor. MANUFAC-  
TURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any  
emissions related part on your engine (as  
listed under Emissions Control Warranty  
Parts List) is defective or a defect in the mate-  
rials or workmanshipof the engine causes the  
failure of such an emission related part, the  
part will be repaired or replaced by ELEC-  
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC. OWN-  
ER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:  
As the small off--road engine engine owner,  
you are responsible for the performance of  
the required maintenance listed in your in-  
struction manual. ELECTROLUX HOME  
PRODUCTS, INC., recommends that you re-  
tain all receipts covering maintenance on  
your small off--road engine, but ELECTRO-  
LUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., cannot deny  
warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for  
your failure to ensure the performance of all  
scheduled maintenance. As the small off--  
road engine engine owner, you should be  
aware that ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-  
UCTS, INC., may deny you warranty cover-  
age if your small off--road engine engine or a  
part of it has failed due to abuse, neglect, im-  
proper maintenance, unapproved modifica-  
tions, or the use of parts not made or ap-  
proved by the original equipment manufactur-  
er. You are responsible for presenting your  
small off--road engine to an ELECTROLUX  
HOME PRODUCTS, INC., authorized repair  
center as soon as a problem exists. Warranty  
repairs should be completed in a reasonable  
amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you  
have any questions regarding your warranty  
rights andresponsibilities, you shouldcontact  
your nearest authorized service center or call  
ELECTROLUX HOMEPRODUCTS, INC., at  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,  
warrants to the original purchaser that each new  
Weed Eater brand gasoline tool or attachment  
is free from defects in material and workman-  
ship and agrees to repair or replace under this  
warranty any defective gasoline product or at-  
tachment as follows from the original date of  
purchase.  
2 YEARS--Parts and Labor, when used for  
household purposes.  
90 DAYS--Parts and Labor, when used for com-  
mercial, professional, or income producing pur-  
poses.  
30 DAYS--Parts and Labor, if used for rental  
purposes.  
This warranty is not transferable and does not  
cover damage or liability caused by improper  
handling, improper maintenance, or the use of  
accessories and/or attachments not specifically  
recommended by ELECTROLUX HOME  
PRODUCTS, INC., for this tool. Additionally,  
this warranty does not cover tune-ups, spark  
plugs, filters, etc., that will wear and require re-  
placement with reasonable use during the war-  
ranty period. This warranty does not cover pre-  
delivery setup or normal adjustments explained  
in the instruction manual.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC  
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE  
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM  
STATE TO STATE.  
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR  
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,  
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS  
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-  
PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-  
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-  
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR  
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-  
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE  
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT  
APPLY TO YOU.  
The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-  
UCTS, INC., is to continuously improve its prod-  
ucts. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME PRO-  
DUCTS, INC., reserves the right to change,  
modify, or discontinue models, designs, specifi-  
cations, and accessories of all products at any  
time without notice or obligation to any pur-  
chaser.  
1--800--554--6723.  
WARRANTY COM-  
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period  
begins on the date the small off--road engine  
is purchased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE:  
This warranty shall be for a period of two  
years fromthe initial date of purchase. WHAT  
IS COVERED: REPAIR OR REPLACE-  
MENT OF PARTS. Repair or replacement of  
any warranted part will be performed at no  
charge to the owner at an approved ELEC-  
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., servic-  
ing center. If you have any questions regard-  
ing your warranty rights and responsibilities,  
you should contact your nearest authorized  
service center or call ELECTROLUX HOME  
PRODUCTS, INC., at 1--800--554--6723  
WARRANTY PERIOD: Any warranted part  
U.S. EPA/CALIFORNIA  
EMISSION CONTROL  
WARRANTY STATEMENT  
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-  
LIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental  
Protection Agency/California Air Resources  
Board and ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-  
UCTS, INC., are pleased to explain the emis-  
sions control system warranty on your year  
2002--2004 small off--road engine. In Califor-  
nia, all new small off--road engines must be  
-- 7 --  
 
which is not scheduled for replacement as re-  
quired maintenance, or which is scheduled  
only for regular inspection to the effect of “re-  
pair or replace as necessary” shall be war-  
ranted for 2 years. Any warranted part which  
is scheduled for replacement as required  
maintenance shallbe warranted for the period  
of time up to the first scheduled replacement  
point for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner  
shall not be charged for diagnostic labor  
which leads to the determination that a war-  
ranted part is defective if the diagnostic work  
is performed at an approved ELECTROLUX  
HOME PRODUCTS, INC., servicing center.  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: ELEC-  
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., may be  
liable for damages to other engine compo-  
nents caused by the failure of a warranted  
part still under warranty. WHAT IS NOT COV-  
ERED: All failures caused by abuse, neglect,  
or improper maintenance are not covered.  
ADD-ON OR MODIFIED PARTS: The use  
of add--on or modified parts can be grounds  
for disallowing a warranty claim. ELECTRO-  
LUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., is not liable  
to cover failures of warrantedparts causedby  
the use of add--on or modifiedparts. HOWTO  
FILE A CLAIM: If you have any questions re-  
garding your warranty rights and responsibili-  
ties, you should contact your nearest autho-  
rized service center or call ELECTROLUX  
HOME  
PRODUCTS,  
INC.,  
at  
1--800--554--6723. WHERE TO GET WAR-  
RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re-  
pairs shall be provided at all ELECTROLUX  
HOME PRODUCTS, INC., service centers.  
Call: 1--800--554--6723 MAINTENANCE,  
REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMIS-  
SION RELATED PARTS: Any ELECTRO-  
LUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., approved re-  
placement part used in the performance of  
any warranty maintenance or repair on emis-  
sion related parts will be provided without  
charge to the owner if the part is under war-  
ranty. EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY  
PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System:  
Spark Plug (covered up to maintenance  
schedule), Ignition Module, Muffler including  
catalyst. MAINTENANCE STATEMENT:  
The owner is responsible for the performance  
of all required maintenance as defined in the  
instruction manual.  
This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use:  
Moderate (50 hours)  
Intermediate (125 hours)  
Extended (300 hours)  
-- 8 --  
 

Toshiba DVD Player SD 4900 User Manual
Toshiba Flat Panel Television 26AV52R User Manual
Transcend Information Computer Hardware TS4GSDOM22H User Manual
Triarch Fan CF 29270 User Manual
Tripp Lite Flat Panel Television DL510PC User Manual
Tripp Lite Network Card N252 012 User Manual
UMAX Technologies Scanner 2000U P User Manual
Uniden Cordless Telephone DSS 7805WP User Manual
Unisys Printer EFP9800 User Manual
Vantec Range NST 530U2 User Manual