Weed Eater Trimmer 530088954 User Manual

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Trademark  
Operator’s Manual  
Manual del Operador  
Manuel de L’utilisateur  
FeatherLitetSST LE  
For Occasional 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 del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instruc-  
ciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones  
graves.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur 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  
530088954  
4/24/02  
Copyright E2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.  
 
S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or  
requirements of California Codes 4442 and  
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of  
the unit.  
S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New  
spills.  
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by  
law that many internal combustion engines be  
equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you  
operate in a locale where such regulations  
exist, you are legally responsible for  
maintaining the operating condition of these  
parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law.  
For normal homeowner use, the muffler and  
spark arresting screen will not require any  
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from  
fueling site before starting engine.  
S Stop engine and allow to cool before  
removing fuel cap.  
S Always store gasoline in  
a
container  
approved for flammable liquids.  
CUTTING SAFETY  
service.  
After 50 hours of use, we  
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 trimmer head and be thrown  
causing serious injury.  
recommend that your muffler be serviced or  
replaced by your Authorized Service Dealer.  
ASSEMBLY  
S Use only for trimming, mowing, and  
sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning,  
or hedge trimming.  
WARNING: Make sure your unit is  
properly assembled and all fasteners are  
secure.  
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not  
overreach.  
S Keep all parts of your body away from  
spinning line and muffler. Keep engine  
below waist level. A hot muffler can cause  
serious burns.  
S Cutting with the line on left side of the shield  
will throw debris away from the operator.  
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.  
ADJUST THE HANDLE  
S Loosen wing nut on handle.  
S Rotate handle to upright position and  
tighten in a comfortable position between  
the trigger and the safety label on the tube.  
Tighten handle securely.  
ATTACH THE SHIELD  
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE  
S Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before  
storing or transporting in vehicle.  
WARNING: The shield must be  
properly installed. The shield provides partial  
protection from the risk of thrown objects to  
the operator and others and is equipped with  
a line limiter blade which cuts excess line to  
the proper length. The line limiter blade (on  
underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.  
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or  
transporting the unit. Use up fuel left in the  
carburetor by starting the engine and letting  
it run until it stops.  
S Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel  
vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames  
from water heaters, electric motors or  
switches, furnaces, etc.  
S Assemble parts as shown; Tighten wing nut  
securely.  
Shield  
S Store unit so line limiter blade cannot  
accidentally cause injury. Unit can be hung  
by the tube.  
S Store the unit out of the reach of children.  
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations  
through prolonged use of gasoline powered  
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve  
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of  
people prone to circulation disorders or  
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold  
weather has been linked to blood vessel  
damage 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 condition of this tool.  
NOTE: Remove  
and use washer and  
wing nut from this  
bolt for assembling  
shield.  
Line Limiter  
Blade  
Wing Nut  
Washer  
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped  
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark  
arresting  
screen which  
meets the  
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S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position.  
S Pull starter rope handle no more than 6  
pulls, until engine runs.  
FUEL YOUR UNIT  
S Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move  
choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.  
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly  
STARTING A WARM ENGINE  
when refueling.  
S Move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.  
S Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.  
S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow  
instructions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE.  
This engine is certified to operate on  
unleaded gasoline. 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. (A 40:1 ratio is  
obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1  
gallon of unleaded gasoline). When mixing  
fuel follow the instructions printed on the  
container. Always read and follow the safety  
rules under FUEL SAFETY.  
USING YOUR UNIT  
It is recommended that the engine not be  
operated for longer than 1 minute at full  
throttle.  
OPERATING POSITION  
ALWAYS WEAR:  
Eye  
Protection  
STARTING  
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT  
Long Pants  
To stop the engine, push and release the  
engine STOP switch. The switch will  
automatically return to the ON position. Wait  
5 seconds before attempting to restart unit to  
allow switch to reset.  
Heavy Shoes  
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT  
Cut from your right to your left.  
Starting Positio
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE  
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the  
cutting head lightly on the ground while  
engine is running at full speed. A metal blade  
attached to the shield will cut the line to the  
proper length.  
Choke Lever  
Trigger  
REPLACING THE LINE  
S Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap  
button.  
S Clean entire surface of hub and spool.  
S Replace with pre--wound spool, or cut two  
lengths of 15 ft (5 m) of 0.065” (1.6 mm)  
diameter Weed Eater! brand line. Never  
use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break  
off and become a dangerous missile.  
S Insert ends of line about 1/2 inch (1 cm)into  
the small holes on the inside of the spool.  
S Wind line evenly and tightly onto spool.  
Wind in the direction of the arrow on the  
spool.  
Primer Bulb  
Muffler  
WARNING: The trimmer head will  
turn while starting the engine. Avoid any  
contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can  
cause serious burns.  
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a  
warm engine after running out of  
fuel)  
S Push the line into the notches, leaving 3 to 5  
inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.  
S Set unit on a flat surface.  
S Insert the line into the exit holes in the hub  
as shown in the illustration.  
S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.  
S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position.  
S Align the notches with the line exit holes.  
S Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold S Push spool into hub until it snaps into place.  
through all remaining steps.  
S Pull the lines extending outside of the hub to  
release them from the notches.  
S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.  
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Spool  
SERVICE  
Small  
Holes  
WARNING: The muffler on this  
product contains chemicals known to the  
State of California to cause cancer.  
We recommend all service and adjustments  
not listed in this manual be performed by an  
an authorized service dealer.  
Line exit holes  
Line in Notch  
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS  
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.  
Adjusting the carburetor is a complicated  
task. We recommend that you take your unit  
to an an authorized service dealer. Damage  
will occur if you turn the needles beyond the  
limiter stops.  
Line in Notch  
Hub  
IGNITION TIMING  
The ignition timing is fixed, non--adjustable.  
SPARK PLUG  
Replace the spark plug yearly using  
a
Champion RCJ--7Y plug. Spark plug gap is  
0.025”.  
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  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
S See “Starting.”  
Engine will not S Engine flooded.  
S Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.  
S Install new spark plug.  
S Fuel tank empty.  
S Spark plug not firing.  
S Fuel not reaching carburetor.  
start.  
S Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.  
Check for kinked or split fuel line;  
repair or replace.  
S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
S Carburetor requires adjustment.  
Engine will not S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
S Throttle trigger screw too  
tight.  
S Loosen screw.  
idle properly.  
Engine will not S Air filter dirty.  
S Clean or replace air filter.  
S Spark plug fouled.  
S Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.  
accelerate,  
lacks power,  
or dies under  
a load.  
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
Engine  
S Fuel mixture incorrect.  
S Air filter dirty.  
S Empty fuel tank and refill with  
correct fuel mixture.  
smokes  
S Clean or replace air filter.  
excessively.  
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
Line does not  
advance or  
breaks while  
cutting.  
S Check line routing.  
S Line improperly routed in head.  
S Line improperly wound on  
spool.  
S Rewind line tightly and evenly.  
S Use only 0.065” (1.65 mm) dia. line.  
S Line size incorrect.  
S Use only 0.065” (1.65 mm) dia. line.  
S Replace with correct spool.  
S Cut with tip of line fully extended.  
Line welds  
onto spool.  
S Line size incorrect.  
S Incorrect spool.  
S Line is being crowded against  
material being cut.  
S Remove spool and pull 4 inches  
(10 cm) of line outside of head.  
S Use only 0.065” (1.65 mm) dia. line.  
Line pulls  
back into  
head.  
S Too little line outside of head.  
S Line size incorrect.  
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U.S. EPA/CALIFORNIA  
EMISSION CONTROL  
WARRANTY STATEMENT  
NEED ASSISTANCE?  
Need Assistance?  
Call 1--800--554--6723  
Need Service Part?  
Contact your dealer.  
YOUR  
WARRANTY  
RIGHTS  
AND  
OBLIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental  
Protection Agency/California Air Resources  
Board  
and  
POULAN/WEED  
EATER,  
DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS  
are pleased to explain the emissions control  
system warranty on your year 2000--2003 small  
off--road engine. In California, all new small  
off--road engines must be designed, built, and  
equipped to meet the State’s stringent  
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  
workmanship and agrees to repair or replace  
under this warranty any defective gasoline  
product or attachment as follows from the  
original date of purchase  
2 YEARS -- Parts and Labor, when used for  
household purposes.  
60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for  
commercial, professional, or income producing  
purposes.  
anti--smog  
standards.  
POULAN/WEED  
EATER 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 small off--road engine  
engine. Your emission control system includes  
parts such as the carburetor and the ignition  
system. Where a warrantable condition exists,  
POULAN/WEED EATER will repair your small  
off--road engine engine at no cost to you.  
Expenses covered under warranty include  
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental  
purposes.  
diagnosis,  
parts  
and  
labor.  
WARRANTY  
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  
MANUFACTURER’S  
COVERAGE: If any emissions related part on  
your engine (as listed under Emissions Control  
Warranty Parts List) is defective or a defect in  
the materials or workmanship of the engine  
causes the failure of such an emission related  
part, the part will be repaired or replaced by  
specifically  
recommended  
by  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,  
for this tool. Additionally, this warranty does  
not cover tune--ups, spark plugs, filters,  
starter ropes, starter springs, cutting line, or  
rotating head parts that will wear and require  
replacement with reasonable use during the  
warranty period. This warranty does not  
POULAN/WEED EATER.  
OWNER’S  
WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the  
small off--road engine engine owner, you are  
responsible for the performance of the required  
maintenance listed in your Owner’s Manual.  
POULAN/WEED EATER recommends that  
you retain all receipts covering maintenance on  
cover predelivery  
setup or normal  
adjustments explained in the operators  
manual.  
your  
small  
off--road  
engine,  
but  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC  
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE  
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM  
STATE TO STATE.  
POULAN/WEED EATER 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  
POULAN/WEED EATER may deny you  
warranty coverage if your small off--road engine  
engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse,  
neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved  
modifications, or the use of parts not made or  
approved by the original equipment  
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR  
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,  
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS  
WARRANTIES  
EXCEPT  
THOSE  
EXPRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW  
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED  
WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION  
OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE  
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION  
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
manufacturer.  
You are responsible for  
presenting your small off--road engine to a  
POULAN/WEED EATER 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 and responsibilities, you should contact  
your nearest authorized service center or call  
POULAN/WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723.  
The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME  
PRODUCTS, INC., is to continuously  
improve  
its  
products.  
Therefore,  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,  
reserves the right to change, modify, or  
discontinue models, designs, specifications, WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE: The  
and accessories of all products at any time  
warranty period begins on the date the small  
without notice or obligation to any purchaser. off--road engine is purchased. LENGTH OF  
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COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a  
failures caused by abuse, neglect, or improper  
period of two years from the initial date of maintenance are not covered. ADD--ON OR  
purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR  
REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or  
MODIFIED PARTS: The use of add--on or  
modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a  
replacement of any warranted part will be warranty claim. POULAN/WEED EATER is not  
performed at no charge to the owner at an liable to cover failures of warranted parts  
approved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing  
caused by the use of add--on or modified parts.  
center. If you have any questions regarding your HOW TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have any  
warranty rights and responsibilities, you should questions regarding your warranty rights and  
contact your nearest authorized service center responsibilities, you should contact your  
or call  
POULAN/WEED EATER at  
nearest authorized service center or call  
POULAN/WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723.  
1--800--554--6723 WARRANTY PERIOD: Any  
warranted part which is not scheduled for WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:  
replacement as required maintenance, or which Warranty services or repairs shall be provided  
is scheduled only for regular inspection to the at all POULAN/WEED EATER service centers.  
effect of “repair or replace as necessary” shall call:  
be warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part  
which is scheduled for replacement as required EMISSION  
maintenance shall be warranted for the period of POULAN/WEED  
1--800--554--6723  
MAINTENANCE,  
REPLACEMENT  
AND  
REPAIR  
OF  
RELATED  
PARTS:  
Any  
EATER  
approved  
time up to the first scheduled replacement point replacement part used in the performance of  
for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not any warranty maintenance or repair on  
be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to emission related parts will be provided without  
the determination that a warranted part is charge to the owner if the part is under warranty.  
defective if the diagnostic work is performed at  
an approved POULAN/WEED EATER  
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS  
LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark Plug  
(covered up to maintenance schedule), Ignition  
servicing  
center.  
CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES: POULAN/WEED EATER may be  
Module,  
Muffler  
including  
catalyst.  
liable for damages to other engine components MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner is  
caused by the failure of a warranted part still responsible for the performance of all required  
under warranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: All  
maintenance as defined in the owner’s manual.  
This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use:  
Moderate (50 hours)  
Intermediate (125 hours)  
Extended (300 hours)  
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