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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.
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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
TWIST--N--EDGEt
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
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SAFETY RULES S Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, WARNING: When using gardening boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards appliances, basic safety precautions must al- is recommended. ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and S Always wear foot protection. Do not go bare- serious injury. Read and follow all instruc- foot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning tions. line. S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is remove loose
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CUTTING SAFETY SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations 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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1. Remove wing nut from shield. Slot 2. Insert bracket into slot as shown. 3. Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in Shield bracket. 4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt. Bracket Wing Nut Line Limiter Blade 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 Tube
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Starter Handle IMPORTANT Choke Experience indicates that alcohol blended Lever fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during stor- age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel sys- tem before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it Muffler run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel ne
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If the line is worn down to 2 inches (5 cm) or OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS less, more than one tap will be required to ob- OPERATING POSITION tain the most efficient line length. ALWAYS WEAR: WARNING: Use only 0.080” (2 mm) Eye Protection diameter line. Other sizes and shapes of line will not advance properly and will result in im- proper cutting head function or can cause se- rious injury. Do not use other materials such Long Pants as wire, string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during cutting and be
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about 3 in. (8 cm) above the ground and at an the surfaces being swept and move the tool angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the from side to side. ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc. Sweeping This technique increases line wear. Scalping MOWING -- Your trimmer is ideal for mowing EDGING-- Adjust trimmer to the edging posi- in places conventional lawn mowers cannot tion (see TWIST AND EDGE section). Allow reach. In the mowing position, keep the line only the tip of the line to make
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 5. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the LINE REPLACEMENT spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow 1. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap found on the spool. button. 6. Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5 2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool. inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound. 3. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut a 7. Insert the line into the exit hole in the hub as length of 20 feet of 0.080! (2 mm) diameter shown in the illustration. Weed Eaterr brand
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1. Engine flooded. 1. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in start. Operation Section. 2. Fuel tank empty. 2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. 3. Spark plug not firing. 3. Install new spark plug. 4. Fuel not reaching 4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. carburetor. Check for k
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LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., not cover predelivery setup or normal warrants to the original purchaser that each new adjustments explained in the instruction manual. Weed Eaterr brand gasoline tool or attachment THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC 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 fro
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fect of ”repair or replace as necessary” shall be CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part which your warranty rights and responsibilities, you is scheduled for replacement as required main- should contact your nearest authorized service tenance shall be warranted for the period of time center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at up to the first scheduled replacement point for 1--800--554--6723. WHERE TO GET WAR- that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be RA
