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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.
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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, basicsafetyprecautions mustal- S Securehairaboveshoulder length. Secure waysbefollowed toreducetheriskoffireand 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! Operatoris S Being fully cove
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SAFETYNOTICE: Exposure tovibrations CUTTINGSAFETY through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could causebloodvesselornerve 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 byorbecome entangled in line. Hard objects weatherhasbeenlinkedtobloodvesseldam- can damage thetrimmer head and bethrow
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OPERATION KNOWYOURTRIMMER READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofthevariouscontrols 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/STOPSWITCH CHOKE The ON/STOP switch is used to stop the The CHOKE helps to supply fuelto theen
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to run for 30 more seconds at OFF Engine Choke Lever CHOKEbefore 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. STARTINGAWARMENGINE HOWTOSTARTYOURUNIT 1. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. 2. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. The trimmer head will WARNING: Keep throttle trigger full
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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 assmall posts, trees orfence TRIMMERLINEADVANCE wire. Thetrimmerlinewilladvanceapproximately 2 S Formowingorsweeping, usefullthrottlefor in.(5cm)eachtimethebottom ofthetrimmer a good clean job. head istapped onthe ground with theengine running at full throttle. TRIMMING -- Hold the bottom of the trimmer Themost efficient line length isthemaximum head about 3in.(8cm)abovet
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SWEEPING -- Thefanning actionoftherotat- 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 CLEANAIRFILTER 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. CHECKFORLOOSE 1. Clean thecover
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 6. Pushthelines into thenotches, leaving 3 REPLACINGTHELINE to 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound. 1. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap 7. Insert the lines into the the exit holes in button. the hub as shown in the illustration. 2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool. 8. Align the notches with the line exitholes. 3. Replacewithapre-woundspool,orcuttwo 9. Push spool into hub until it snaps into lengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080! (2 mm) di- place. ameter Weed Eaterr brand li
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S At the beginning of the next season, use OTHER onlyfreshfuelhavingthepropergasolineto S Do not store gasoline from one season to oil ratio. another. S Replaceyourgasoline canifitstartstorust. TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLE WARNING: Alwaysstopunitanddisconnectsparkplugbeforeperformingallofthe 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 emp
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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 orat- THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC tachment is free from defects in material and LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE workmanship andagrees torepair orreplace OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM under this warranty any defective gasoline STATE TO STATE. product or attachment as follows from th
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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
