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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
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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
PE550
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
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SAFETYRULES charge to avoid glass enclosures, automo- WARNING: When using gardening biles, and the like. Don’t overreach or stand on unstable sup- appliances, basic safety precautions must al- S ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and port. Keep good footing and balance atall serious injury. Read andfollow allinstructions. times. UNITSAFETY This power unit can bedangerous! Operator S Inspect entire unit before each use. Re- is responsible for following instructions and placedamaged parts
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WARNING: Thrown Blade can throw objects violently. objects D You can be blinded or injured. D Wears safety glasses or similar eye Safety protection. Glasses Boots WARNING: Hazard zone for thrown objects. D Blade can throw objects violently. D Others can be blinded or injured. D Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. 50 pieds (15 m) Blade rotates Allow blade to stop WARNING: momentarily before removing after the it from the cut. Blade rotates momentarily after the trigger is trigger is
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discontinue theuseofthistoolandseekmed- closelytheirphysicalcondition andthecondi- ical attention. An anti-vibration system does tion of this tool. not guarantee the avoidance of these prob- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS lems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor ASSEMBLY 3. Thread one locknut onto each screw and WARNING: If received assembled, tighten securely. repeatallstepstoensure yourunit isproperly assembled and all fasteners are secure. Examine partsfor da
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OPERATION KNOWYOUREDGER READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Comparetheillustrations withyourunit tofamiliarize yourself withthelocation of thevari- ous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Starter Rope Handle ON/OFF Fuel/Oil Mix Cap Switch Throttle Trigger Choke Depth Control Lever Spark Plug Air Filter Primer Bulb Muffler and Depth Guard Blade Guard Adjusting Skid Blade position.Aftertheengineattemptstostart,move ON/OFFSWITCH the
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5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en- STOPPINGYOURENGINE gine sounds asifit istrying tostart, butdo S To stop a running engine, move the switch not pull rope more than 6 times. to the OFF position. 6. Assoon asengine sounds as if it istrying S If engine does not stop, move choke lever to start, move choke lever to the HALF to FULL CHOKE position. CHOKE position. ON/OFF Switch 7. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine doesn’t start after 6 pul
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S Keep you edging path straight by aligning NOTE: If the area to be edged has never the blade guide rib on the rear of the blade beencutorseveralweekshavepassedsince guard with the edge of the sidewalk. Keep thelastcut,thefirstedging should bedone at all wheels flat on the walkway. no more than half depth. Tosetthedepth: Blade S Move the depth control lever forward for shallower edging. Guide Rib S Move the depth control lever backward for deeper edging. Depth Control Lever S Always work going a
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to spin after the engine stops or after the CLEANAIRFILTER throttle triggerhasbeen released. Makesure A dirty air filter decreases the life and perfor- the blade has stopped coasting and discon- mance of the engine and increases fuel con- nectthesparkplugbeforeperforming workon sumption and harmful emissions. the blade. Alwayscleanyourairfilterafter5tanksoffuel or 5 hours of operation, whichever comes first. Clean more frequently in dusty condi- WARNING: Wear protective gloves tions. It is advis
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STORAGE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing theformation offuel gumdeposits WARNING: Perform the following during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline steps after each use: in the fuel tank or fuel storage container.Fol- S Allowengine tocoolbeforestoring ortrans- low the mix instructions found on stabilizer porting. container.Runengine atleast5minutesafter S Store unit and fuel in awell ventilated area adding stabilizer. where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open fla
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TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLE WARNING: Alwaysstopunitanddisconnectsparkplugbeforeperformingallofthe recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1.ON/OFF switch in OFF 1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON start or will run position. position. only a few 2. Engine flooded. 2. See “Difficult Starting” in seconds after Operation Section. starting. 3. Fuel tank empty. 2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. 4. Spark plug not firing. 3. Install
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LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC warrantstotheoriginalpurchaserthateachnew LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE Weed Eaterr brand gasoline tool or attach- OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM ment is free fromdefects inmaterial andwork- STATE TO STATE. manship and agrees to repair or replaceunder NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR this warranty any defectivegasoline product or OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED, attachment as follows from the original date of AND THERE
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replace as necessary” shall bewarranted for2 CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding years. Any warranted part which is scheduled your warranty rights and responsibilities, you for replacement as required maintenance shall shouldcontact yournearest authorizedservice bewarrantedfortheperiodoftimeuptothefirst center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at scheduled replacement point for that part. 1--800--554--6723. WHERE TO GET WAR- DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be charged RANTY SERVICE: Warranty servic
