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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
XT300
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 to
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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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OPERATION KNOWYOURTRIMMER READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofthevariouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Assist Handle Tube Trimmer Head Throttle Trigger Muffler ON/OFF Shield Switch Spark Plug Starter Choke Lever Handle Line Limiter Blade Primer Bulb Fuel Mix Fill Cap ON/STOPSWITCH CHOKE TheON/STOPswitchisusedtostopengine.To The CHOKE helps to supply fuelto theeng
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8. Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 Engine Choke Lever seconds, then move the choke lever to ON/STOP the OFF CHOKE position. Allow the unit Switch to run for 30 more seconds at OFF CHOKEbefore releasing the throttle trig- ger. HALF FULL OFF NOTE: If engine dies with the choke le- ver in the OFF CHOKE position, move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the rope until engine HOWTOSTARTYOURUNIT runs, but no more than 6 pulls. STARTINGAWARMENGINE WARNING: The trimmer head wi
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S For trimming or scalping, use less than full TRIMMERLINEADVANCE throttle to increase line life and decrease Thetrimmerlinewilladvanceapproximately 2 head wear, especially: in.(5cm)eachtimethebottom ofthetrimmer S During light duty cutting. head istapped onthe ground with theengine S Near objects around which the line can running at full throttle. wrap such as small posts, trees or fence The most efficient line length is the maximum wire. length allowed by the line limiter.Always keep S Formowi
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MAINTENANCE 1. Clean the cover and the area around it to keep dirt from falling into the carburetor WARNING: Disconnect the spark chamber when the cover is removed. plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. 2. Remove parts as illustrated. NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or CHECKFORLOOSE producing harmful evaporative emissions, do FASTENERSANDPARTS not clean filter in gasoline orother flammable S Spark Plug Boot solvent. S Air Filter 3. Wash the filter in soap an
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CARBURETORADJUSTMENT Yourcarburetor isequipped with limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment isacomplicated task. We recommend that you take your unit to an authorized servicedealer. Damagewilloccur if you turn the needles beyond the limiter stops. STORAGE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in WARNING: Perform the following minimizing theformation offuel gumdeposits steps after each use: during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container.Fol- S Allow e
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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
