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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
SST25
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 adv
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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 Trimmer Shaft Head Safety Label Shaft Mark or Arrow Shield Throttle Primer Spark Plug Trigger Bulb Line Limiter STOP Blade Switch ChokeLever FuelMix FillCap Starter Handle STOPSWITCH CHOKE TheSTOPswitchisusedtostoptheengine.To The CHOKE hel
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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 ALWAYSWEAR: Eyeprotection cuttingandbecomeadangerousmissilethat cancause serious injury. CUTTINGMETHODS WARNING: Use minimum s
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SCALPING -- The scalping technique re- moves unwanted vegetationdown to the ground. Holdthebottomof the trimmer head about 3inches (8 cm) abovethegroundand atanangle.Allowthetipofthelinetostrikethe groundaroundtrees,posts,monuments,etc. This techniqueincreases line wear. SWEEPING-- Thefanningactionoftherotat- ing line can be used for a quick and easy cleanup. Keepthelineparalleltoandabove the surfaces being swept and move the tool fromsidetoside. MOWING -- Yourtrimmer isideal formowing in places
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Button For normal homeowner use, however, the mufflerandsparkarrestingscreenwillnotre- quire any service. After 50 hours of use, we Air Filter recommend that your muffler be serviced or replaced by your authorizedservicedealer. REPLACESPARKPLUG Replace the spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better.Set spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Igni- Air Filter Cover tiontiming is fixed andnonadjustable. MUFFLERANDSPARKARREST- 1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot. ING
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IdleSpeed Adjustment Ifyourequirefurtherassistanceorareunsure about performing this procedure, contact an Allowenginetoidle.Adjustspeeduntilengine authorized service dealer or call runs without stalling(idle speedtooslow). 1--800--554--6723. S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in- creaseenginespeedifenginestallsordies. S Turnidlespeedscrewcounterclockwiseto decreaseengine speed. IdleSpeed Screw Air Filter Cover STORAGE HELPFULTIP WARNING: Perform the following Duringstorageofyourgas/ steps afte
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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
