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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de l’utilisateur
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DANGER:
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-
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Hazard Zone SAFETY RULES WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire andseriousinjury. Readandfollowallinstruc- 50 Feet tions. Failure todosocanresult inserious in- (15 Meters) jury. DANGER:Thispowertool canbedan- gerous! This unit can cause serious injury in- Donotusetrimmerhead cluding amputation orblindness to the opera- WARNING: as a fastening device for the blade. tor and others. The warnings and safety instructions
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S Always use the handlebar and a properly CUTTINGSAFETY adjusted shoulder strap with a blade (see ASSEMBLY). WARNING: Inspecttheareatobecut beforeeachuse.Removeobjects(rocks,bro- UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY ken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can bethrownorbecomeentangled inthebladeor WARNING: Stopunitanddisconnect trimmer head. the spark plug before performing mainte- S Keep others including children, animals, by- nance (except carburetor adjustments). standers,andhelpersatleast 50feet (15m
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ingcondition oftheseparts. Failure todosois S Insert the2tube assembly screwsandnuts aviolation of the law. For normal homeowner as illustrated. Keep loose at this time, you use, the muffler and spark arresting screen will tighten them during a later step. will not require any service. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your muffler be ser- viced orreplaced byyour Authorized Service Dealer. ASSEMBLY CARTONCONTENTS Check carton contents for the following: S brushcutter S tube mounting screw
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S Insert screwsand hand tighten only.These S Insert your right arm and head through the screws will be tightened later. shoulderstrapandallowittorestonyourleft Screw shoulder. Make sure the danger sign is on Bracket Cover yourbackandthehookistotheright sideof your waist. NOTE:Aone-half twistisbuiltintheshoulder straptoallowthestraptorestflatontheshoul- der. Handlebar S Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be Mounting about 6 inches below the waist. Bracket S Fasten the strap hook to the clamp
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S Before installing the trimmer head, make sure the dust cup and retaining washer are The metal shield must be DANGER: positioned on the gearbox asshownbelow. properly installed on the tool anytime the tool is used with the blade. The forward tip of the Bracket metalshieldhelpstoreducetheoccurrenceof blade thrust which can cause serious injury Slot Wing Nut such as amputation to the operator or by- standers. Failure to install the shield in the position shown can result in serious injury to the
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plastic protective covering from the threaded shaft before removing the retain- ing washer. Hex Wrench S Tighten the blade nut firmly with a wrench while holding hex wrench in position. S Remove the hex wrench. S Turn blade by hand. If the blade binds against theshield, orappearstobeuneven, Retaining thebladeisnotcentered, andyoumustrein- Washer Dust Cup stall. NOTE: To remove blade, insert hex wrench into aligned holes. Un-thread nut and remove S Install the blade over thethreaded shaft ex- par
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S Before releasing the throttle trigger, press the lock button. While this button is still de- USING YOURUNIT pressed release the throttle trigger. NOTE: This should allow the throttle trigger OPERATINGPOSITION to remain in the depressed position for start- ing. You maywant topractice thisafewtimes before you first start the unit. S DO NOT squeeze throttle trigger during starting; otherwise, it will be necessary to reset the throttle lock. Sta Starrte terr Control Handle Chok Choke e Handl Handl
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S Do not swing unit with such force that you OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS FOR are in danger of losing your balance. USEWITH BRUSHBLADE Bringtheenginetocuttingspeedbeforeenter- S Blade Thrust is a reaction that only occurs ing the material to be cut. when using a bladed unit. This reaction can cause serious injury such as amputation. If the blade does not turn when you squeeze Carefullystudythissection.Itisimportantthat the throttle trigger, make sure tube is fully in- you understand what causes blade t
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S Pull the line extending from the trimmer NOTE: A metal insert is located in the exit head. This will allow the spool to release hole. Asyourunit wearsfromuse,youcanre- from the locked position. install thisinsertupsidedowntoprovideanew surface fortheexitofthelinefromthetrimmer SPOOLREPLACEMENT head. Replace the spool when the square cornerson thelugsareroundedoff,reducedinsize,orbro- WARNING: Wheninstallingthemetal ken. Follow instructions under REPLACING insert,youmustinstallfromtheinsideofth
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TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLE WARNING: Alwaysstopunitanddisconnectsparkplugbeforeperforminganyofthe 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 Fuel tank empty. start. S Install new spark plug. S Spark plug not firing. S Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. S Fuel not reaching carburetor. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or replace. S See “Ca
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1--800--554--6723. WARRANTY U.S. EPA COMMENCEMENT DATE: The warranty periodbeginsonthedatethelawnandgarden EMISSION CONTROL equipment engine is purchased. LENGTH WARRANTY STATEMENT OFCOVERAGE:Thiswarranty shall be fora period of two years from the initial date of YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or Protection Agency and POULAN/WEED replacement of any warranted part will be EATER, DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOO
