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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
FL20
FL23
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 todas las
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS DANGER: Useonly specifiedtrimmer head, spool, and 0.065inch(1,65 mm) recommended trimmer line. Never useblades, flailingdevices, wire, rope, string, etc. Unit is designed for linetrim- mer use only. Failuretofollow theseinstructions may result in serious injury. WARNING: This unit canbe dangerous! Careless or improper use cancauseserious injury. Read the operator’s manual before use. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury. Save operator’s manu
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS Storeunit indoors ina high, dry place out of the reachof children. Whenservicing unit, use only identicalreplace- ment parts. Always stopunit anddisconnect spark plugbefore cleaningor servicing. WARNING: Firehazard. Never mix, pour, or storegasoline or usethe unit near aflame or sparks (including smoking, open flames, or work that cancausesparks). Useunleadedgasolineandtwo--strokeoil mixed at aratioof 40:1(2.5%). SAFETYRULES WARNING: When using gardening DANGER:Neve
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S Securehairaboveshoulderlength. Secureor S Keep others including children, animals, removelooseclothingorclothingwithloosely bystanders,andhelpersatleast50feet(15 hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can meters)away.Bystandersshouldbeencour- be caught in moving parts. aged to wear safety glasses. Stop engine S Being fully covered also helps protect you immediately if you areapproached. fromdebris andpieces oftoxic plantsthrown S Use only for trimming, scalping, mowingand by spinning line. s
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For normal homeowner use, the muffler and After 50 hours of use, we recommend that spark arresting screen will not require any your muffler beservicedor replaced by your service. authorizedservicedealer. ASSEMBLY ATTACHING SHIELD WARNING: If received assembled, repeatallstepstoensureyourunitisproperly WARNING: Theshieldmustbeprop- assembledand allfasteners aresecure. erlyinstalled.Theshieldprovidespartialprotec- Examineparts fordamage. Donot usedam- tionfromtheriskofthrownobjectstotheopera- aged
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OPERATION KNOWYOURTRIMMER READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofthevariouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Assist Handle Muffler Shaft Mark Shaft Safety Label or Arrow Primer Spark Plug Throttle Trimmer Bulb Trigger Head STOP Shield Switch ChokeLever LineLimiter FuelMix FillCap Blade Starter Handle STOPSWITCH CHOKE TheSTOPswitchisusedtostoptheengine.To The CHOKE help
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cause highmoisture absorption into thefuel/ 5. Pullstarterropehandlesharplyuntilengine oil mixtureleading to oiland fuel separation. sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not pull rope more than 6 times. HELPFULTIP 6. Assoonasenginesoundsasifitistryingto start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE Ifyourengineswitchreads position. “push to stop”, it is always 7. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, in the ON position. but no more than 6 pulls. HOWTOSTOPYOURUNIT NOTE:Iftheenginedoesn’tstar
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Use only 0.065 ″ (1.65 Itisrecommendedthat theengine notbe mm)diameterline.Othersizesoflinewillnot operated for longer than 1 minute at full advance properly and will result in improper throttle. cutting head function or can cause serious OPERATINGPOSITION injury. Do not use other materials such as wire,string,rope,etc.Wirecanbreakoffdur- ALWAYS WEAR: Eyeprotection ing cuttingand becomea dangerous missile that cancauseserious injury. CUTTINGMETHODS WARNING: Use mi
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Scalping SWEEPING-- Thefanningactionoftherotat- ing line can be used for a quick and easy cleanup. Keepthelineparalleltoandabove the surfaces being swept and move the tool fromsidetoside. Sweeping MOWING -- Yourtrimmer isideal formowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach. In the mowing position, keep the line parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the head into the ground as this can scalp the groundand damagethetool. Mowing MAINTENANCE CLEANAIRFILTER WARNING: Disconnect the spark A
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REPLACESPARKPLUG 1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot. 2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis- Replace the spark plug each year toensure card. the engine starts easier and runs better. Set 3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Igni- plugandtighten securely witha3/4inch tiontimingis fixedand nonadjustable. (19 mm) socket wrench. 4. Reinstall the spark plug boot. SERVICEANDADJUSTMENTS 2. Remove trimmer head by turning counter- LINEREPLACEMENT clockwise
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STORAGE HELPFULTIP WARNING: Perform the following Duringstorageofyourgas/ steps after eachuse: oilmixture,theoilwillsepa- S Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit rate from the gas. beforestoringor transporting. We recommend that you S Storeunit and fuelinawell ventilatedarea shake the gas can weekly where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or toinsureproperblendingof open flames from water heaters, electric the gas and oil. motors or switches, furnaces, etc. S Storeunit withallguardsinplace.Pos
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TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLE WARNING: Alwaysstopunitanddisconnectsparkplugbeforeperformingallofthe recommended remedies below except remedies that requireoperationof the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1. Engineflooded. 1. See“Startinga Flooded Engine” in start. Operation Section. 2. Fueltank empty. 2. Filltank withcorrect fuel mixture. 3. Spark plugnot firing. 3. Install new spark plug. 4. Fuelnot reaching 4. Check for dirty fuelfilter; replace. carburetor. Check for kinkedor split fuel line
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In Canada, contact: SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW WEED EATER LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED 850Matheson Blvd. West WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4 OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE Giving the model number, serial number and ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY dateofpurchaseofyourproductandthename NOT APPLY TO YOU. and address of the authorized dealer from whom it was purchased. This is a limitedwarranty withinthe meaningof thattermasdefinedi
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not liabletocover failuresof warrantedparts MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND caused by the use of add--on or modified REPAIROFEMISSIONRELATEDPARTS: parts. HOW TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have Any WEED EATER approved replacement any questions regarding your warranty rights partusedintheperformanceofanywarranty and responsibilities, you should contact your maintenance or repair on emission related nearestauthorizedservicecenter,callWEED parts will be provided without charge to the EATER at 1--800--554--67
