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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
XT400
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:
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SAFETY RULES S Alwayswearheavy,longpants,longsleeves, WARNING: When using gardening boots,andgloves. Wearingsafetylegguards appliances, basicsafetyprecautions mustal- is recommended. waysbefollowed toreducetheriskoffireand S Alwayswearfootprotection. Donotgobare- serious injury. Read and follow all instruc- foot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning tions. line. S Securehairaboveshoulderlength. Secureor This power unit can be dangerous! Operatoris removelooseclothingorclothingwithloosely respo
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CUTTINGSAFETY SAFETYNOTICE: Exposure tovibrations 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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1. Remove wing nut from shield. 2. Insert bracket into slot as shown. Slot 3. Pivotshielduntilboltpassesthroughholein Shield bracket. 4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt. Bracket Wing Nut Line Limiter Blade OPERATION KNOWYOURTRIMMER READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofthevariouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Assist Handle Tube Trimmer Head Throttle Trigger ON/
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Starter Handle IMPORTANT Choke Experience indicates that alcohol blended Lever fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) canattractmoisturewhichleadsto separation andformation ofacidsduringstor- age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. Toavoidengineproblems, emptythefuelsys- 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 next season. Neve
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If the line is worn down to 2 inches (5 cm) or OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS less,morethan onetapwillberequired toob- OPERATINGPOSITION tain the most efficient line length. ALWAYS WEAR: WARNING: Use only 0.080” (2mm) Eye Protection diameter line. Other sizes and shapes of line willnotadvance properly andwillresult inim- proper cutting headfunction orcancausese- rious injury. Do not use other materials such Long Pants as wire, string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during cutting and become adangerous mi
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angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the the surfaces being swept and move the tool ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc. from side to side. This technique increases line wear. Sweeping Scalping MOWING -- Your trimmer isideal for mowing EDGING-- Adjust trimmer to the edging posi- in places conventional lawn mowers cannot tion (see TWIST ANDEDGEsection). Allow reach. In the mowing position, keep the line onlythetipofthelinetomakecontact. Donot parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing th
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 5. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the LINEREPLACEMENT spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows 1. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap found on the spool. button. 6. Pushthelinesintothenotches,leaving3to 2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool. 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound. 3. Replacewithapre-woundspool,orcuttwo 7. Insertthelinesintotheexitholesinthehub lengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080!(2 mm) di- as shown in the illustration. ameter Weed Eaterr brand line. 8. A
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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 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 kinked or spl
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LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., not cover predelivery setup or normal warrantstotheoriginalpurchaserthateachnew adjustmentsexplainedintheinstructionmanual. WeedEaterrbrandgasolinetoolorattachment 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 from the NO CLAIMS FO
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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
