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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
PL500
ForOccasionalUseOnly
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 to
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SAFETY RULES S Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of WARNING: When using gardening spinning line. appliances, basic safety precautions must al- S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and or remove loose clothing or clothing with serious injury. Read and follow all instruc- loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. tions. They can be caught in moving parts. This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is S B
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SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations CUTTING SAFETY through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve WARNING: Inspect the area before damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken people prone to circulation disorders or ab- glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown normal swellings. Prolonged use in cold by or become entangled in line. Hard objects weather has been linked to blood vessel dam- can damage the trimmer
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Assist Handle Trimmer Tube Head Throttle Trigger Muffler Shield ON/OFF Switch Spark Plug Line Limiter Starter Blade Choke Lever Handle Primer Bulb Fuel Mix Fill Cap ON/STOP SWITCH CHOKE The ON/STOP switch is used to stop the The CHOKE
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to run for 30 more seconds at OFF Engine Choke Lever CHOKE before releasing the throttle trig- ON/STOP ger. Switch NOTE: If engine dies with the choke le- ver in the OFF CHOKE position, move HALF the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE FULL OFF position and pull the rope until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. STARTING A WARM ENGINE HOW TO START YOUR UNIT 1. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. 2. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. The trimmer head will WARNING: Keep throttle trig
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S Push and release the engine ON/STOP S During light duty cutting. switch. S Near objects around which the line can wrap such as small posts, trees or fence TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE wire. The trimmer line will advance approximately 2 S For mowing or sweeping, use full throttle for in. (5 cm) each time the bottom of the trimmer a good clean job. head is tapped on the ground with the engine running at full throttle. TRIMMING -- Hold the bottom of the trimmer The most efficient line length is the maxim
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SWEEPING -- The fanning action of the rotat- ing line can be used for a quick and easy clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above the surfaces being swept and move the tool from side to side. MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR FILTER WARNING: Disconnect the spark A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- plug before performing maintenance except ance and increases fuel consumption and for carburetor adjustments. harmful emissions. Always clean after every 5 hours of operation. CHECK FOR LOOSE 1. Clean
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Line exit holes Line in Notch CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING: Keep others away when making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer head will be spinning during this procedure. Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety precautions. The carburetor has been carefully set at the Line in Notch factory. Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the following conditions: Hub S Engine will not idle when the throttle is 5. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the released. spool. Wind in
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S Replace spark plug with new one of recom- OTHER mended type and heat range. S Do not store gasoline from one season to S Clean air filter. another. S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts. S At the beginning of the next season, use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio. TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of th
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LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., er predelivery setup or normal adjustments warrants to the original purchaser that each explained in the instruction manual. new Weed Eater" " " " brand gasoline tool or at- THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC tachment is free from defects in material and LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE workmanship and agrees to repair or replace OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM under this warranty any defective gasoline STATE TO STATE. product or attachment as follows fr
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warranted part which is not scheduled for re- use of add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE placement as required maintenance, or which is ACLAIM: If you have any questions regarding scheduled only for regular inspection to the ef- your warranty rights and responsibilities, you fect of “repair or replace as necessary” shall be should contact your nearest authorized service warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part which center or call ELECTROLUX HOME PROD- is scheduled for replacement as require
