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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
PE550
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 advertencias
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S Always use the handle. S Keep hands and feet away from cutting SAFETYRULES area. S Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material to be cut when engine isrun- WARNING: When using gardening ning or when cutting member is moving. appliances, basicsafetyprecautions mustal- S Make sure spark plug is disconnected waysbefollowed toreducetheriskoffireand when cleaning jammed material from cut- serious injury. Read and follow all instruc- ting member. tions. S Never direct discharge of materi
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S Allow unit to cool, run fuel out of the fuel EDGINGSAFETY tank, and secure the unit before storing or S Inspect the area to be edged before each transporting it in a vehicle. use. Removeobjects(rocks,brokenglass, S Before storing, useupfuel left in thecarbu- nails,wire,string,etc.)whichcanbethrown retorbystarting theunitandlettingitrunun- by the blade or can wrap around the shaft. tilitstops. Alwaysallow theunit to coolbe- S Keep others including children, animals, fore storage. bystanders, an
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ASSEMBLY NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts Cable Clamp missing or damaged, call 1-800-554--6723. ASSEMBLY Throttle cable WARNING: If received assembled, repeatallstepstoensure yourunit isproperly assembled and all fasteners are secure. This instruction manual has been developed to help you assemble the unit and to provide itssafeoperation. Itisimportantthatyouread FUELYOURUNIT the entire manual to become familiar with the unit before you begin assembly. Read your instruction manual. Too
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STARTINGAWARMENGINETHAT STARTING HASNOTRUNOUTOFFUEL: POSITION S Make sure switch is in ONposition. S Movethechokelevertothe HALFCHOKE position. S Squeeze andhold thethrottle trigger.Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until the en- gine runs smoothly. S Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls. S Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move thechokelevertoOFFCHOKEposition. Re- STARTINGACOLDENGINEORA lease the throttle trigger. WARMENGINEAFTERRUNNING NOTE: If engine has
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SETTINGTHEEDGINGDEPTH IGNITION TIMING Ignition timing is fixed, nonadjustable. WARNING: Never attempt to adjust SPARKPLUG the depth adjusting skid when the engine is Replace thesparkplug yearlyusing aCham- running. Always release the throttle trigger, pion RCJ--8Yplug. Spark plug gap is0.025”. wait until the blade stops turning, move the BLADEMAINTENANCE ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, anddis- connect spark plug before making adjust- ments. Your edger is equipped with several WARNING:Theblade
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TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLE WARNING: Alwaysstopunitanddisconnect sparkplugbefore performing any oftherecommended remediesbelowother thanremedies thatrequire operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not S Engine flooded. S See “Starting.” start. S Fuel tank empty. S Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. S Spark plug not firing. S Install new spark plug. S Fuel not reaching S Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. carburetor. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or replace. S Carburet
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WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723. WAR- U.S.EPA RANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE: The war- ranty period begins on the date the lawn and EMISSIONCONTROL garden equipment engine is purchased. LENGTHOFCOVERAGE:Thiswarrantyshall WARRANTYSTATEMENT beforaperiodof twoyearsfromtheinitial date of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR YOURWARRANTY RIGHTS ANDOBLIGA- ORREPLACEMENTOFPARTS.Repairorre- TIONS: The U. S. Environmental Protection placement of any warranted part will be per- Agency and POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVI- f
