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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
FL26
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 adve
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SAFETYRULES S Alwayswearfootprotection. Donotgobare- foot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning WARNING: When using gardening appliances,basicsafetyprecautionsmustal- line. S Securehairaboveshoulderlength. Secureor waysbefollowedtoreducetheriskoffireand serious injury. Read and follow all instruc- removelooseclothingorclothingwithloosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can tions. This power unit can bedangerous! Operator is be caught in moving parts. S Being fully covered also helps p
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CUTTINGSAFETY SAFETYNOTICE:Exposuretovibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered WARNING: Inspect the areabefore handtoolscouldcausebloodvesselornerve 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 byorbecomeentangledinline. Hardobjects normal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weatherhasbeenlinkedtobloodvesseldam- candamagethetrimmerheadandbethrown causing serio
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OPERATION KNOWYOURTRIMMER READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofthevariouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Muffler Assist Handle Shaft Mark Shaft or Arrow Safety Label Throttle Primer Spark Plug Trigger Bulb Trimmer STOP Head Shield Switch ChokeLever FuelMix FillCap LineLimiter Blade Starter Handle STOPSWITCH CHOKE TheSTOPswitchisusedtostoptheengine.To The CHOKE help
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5. Pullstarterropehandlesharplyuntilengine HELPFULTIP sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not pull rope more than 6 times. Ifyourengineswitchreads 6. Assoonasenginesoundsasifitistryingto “push to stop”, it is always start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE in the ON position. position. 7. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, HOWTOSTOPYOURUNIT but no more than 6 pulls. S Tostoptheengine,pushandholdtheSTOP NOTE:Iftheenginedoesn’tstartafter6 switchintheSTOPpositionuntiltheengine pulls (
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Useonly0.080 ″(2mm) Itisrecommendedthat theengine notbe diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad- operated for longer than 1 minute at full vanceproperlyandwillresultinimpropercut- throttle. tingheadfunctionorcancauseseriousinjury. OPERATINGPOSITION Do not use other materials such as wire, string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during ALWAYS WEAR: Eyeprotection cuttingandbecomeadangerousmissilethat cancause serious injury. CUTTINGMETHODS WARNING: Use minimum
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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 LINEREPLACEMENT CARBURETORADJUSTMENT 1. Remove spool by firmly pulli
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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 recommendedremedies below except remedies that require operationof theunit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1. Engineflooded. 1. See“Startinga Flooded Engine in start. Operation Section. 2. Fuel tank empty. 2. Filltank with correct fuel mixture. 3. Spark plug not firing. 3. Install new spark plug. 4. Fuel not reaching 4. Check for dirty fuelfilter; replace. carburetor. Check for kinkedor split fuel li
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LIMITEDWARRANTY WEED EATER warrants to the original THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC purchaserthateachnewWEEDEATERbrand LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE gasolinetoolor attachmentis free fromdefects OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM in material and workmanship and agrees to STATE TO STATE. repair or replace under this warranty any NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR defective gasoline product or attachment as OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED, follows from the original date of purchase. AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EX
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nearest authorized service center or call ures of warranted parts caused by the use of WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723. WAR- add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A RANTYPERIOD: Any warranted partwhich CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding isnotscheduledforreplacement asrequired your warranty rights and responsibilities, you maintenance, or which is scheduled only for shouldcontactyournearestauthorizedservice regularinspectiontotheeffectof“repairorre- center or call WEED EATER at placeas n
