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FRANÇAIS
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
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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 del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instruc-
ciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones gra-
ves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
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Eye protection should be marked ANSI Z87.1. SAFETY RULES S Alwayswearfaceordustmaskifoperation is dusty. S Always wear heavy, long pants, long WARNING: When using gardening sleeves,boots,andgloves. Wearingsafety appliances, basic safety precautions should leg guards is recommended. always be followed to reduce the risk of fire S Always wear foot protection. Do not go andseriousinjury.Readandfollowallinstruc- barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of tions. spinning line. S Securehairaboveshoulder
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S Move atleast 10feet (3meters) awayfrom U.S. forest land and the states of California, fueling site before starting engine. Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore- S Stop engine and allow to cool before re- gon, and Washington require by law that moving fuel cap. many internal combustion engines be equipped withasparkarresting screen. Ifyou CUTTINGSAFETY operateinalocalewheresuchregulations ex- ist,youarelegallyresponsible formaintaining WARNING: Inspect the area before theoperating condition
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S Remove wing nut from shield. STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a S Insert bracket into slot on shield. warm engine after running out of S Pivotshielduntilboltpassesthrough holein fuel) bracket. S Set unit on a flat surface. S Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt. S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times. Wing Nut S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi- Bracket tion. S Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold Slot through all remaining steps. S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times. Shield S Move ch
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Spool SERVICE Small Holes We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an Authorized Service Dealer. CARBURETORADJUSTMENTS Line exit holes Line in Notch Yourcarburetor isequipped with limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment isacomplicated task. We recommend that you take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer. Damage will oc- cur if you turn the needles beyond the limiter stops. IGNITION TIMING The ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable. Line in Notch SPARK
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TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLE WARNING: Alwaysstopunitanddisconnectsparkplugbeforeperforminganyofthe recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY S See “Starting.” Engine will not S Engine flooded. S Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. S Fuel tank empty. start. S Install new spark plug. S Spark plug not firing. S Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. S Fuel not reaching carburetor. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or replace. S See “Ca
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U.S. EPA LIMITED WARRANTY EMISSION CONTROL ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS WARRANTY STATEMENT NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Out- doorProducts, Inc., warrants to theoriginal YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB- purchaser that each new Snappert t t t brand LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental gasoline tool or attachment is free from de- Protection Agency and POULAN/WEED fects in material and workmanship and EATER, DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR agrees to repair or replace under this war- PRODUCTSarepleased toexplain the
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beginsonthedatethelawnandgardenequip- ranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS ment engine is purchased. LENGTH OF NOT COVERED: All failures caused by COVERAGE: Thiswarrantyshallbeforape- abuse, neglect, orimproper maintenance are riod of two years from the initial date of pur- not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED chase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or re- canbegroundsfordisallowingawarrantyclaim. placement of any warranted part
