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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
XT600
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 Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of WARNING: When using gardening spinning line. appliances, basic safety precautions must al- S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and or remove loose clothing or clothing with serious injury. Read and follow all instruc- loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. tions. They can be caught in moving parts. This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is S B
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SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations CUTTING SAFETY through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve 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 by or become entangled in line. Hard objects weather has been linked to blood vessel dam- can damage the trimmer
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Assist Handle Trimmer Tube Head Throttle Trigger Muffler Shield ON/OFF Switch Spark Plug Starter Line Limiter Choke Lever Blade Handle Primer Bulb Fuel Mix Fill Cap ON/OFF SWITCH CHOKE The ON/OFF switch is used to stop engine. The CHOK
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9. Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 Engine Choke Lever seconds, then move the choke lever to ON/OFF the OFF CHOKE position. Allow the unit Switch to run for 30 more seconds at OFF CHOKE before 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 HOW TO START YOUR UNIT runs, but no more than 6 pulls. STARTING A WARM ENGINE WARNING: The trimmer
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Always release the throttle trigger and allow flower beds, but it also can cut the tender the engine to return to idle speed when not bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences. cutting. S For trimming or scalping, use less than full throttle to increase line life and decrease To stop engine: head wear, especially: S Release the throttle trigger. S During light duty cutting. S Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF posi- S Near objects around which the line can tion. wrap such as small posts, trees or f
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SWEEPING -- The fanning action of the rotat- ing line can be used for a quick and easy clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above the surfaces being swept and move the tool from side to side. MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR FILTER WARNING: Disconnect the spark A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- plug before performing maintenance except ance and increases fuel consumption and for carburetor adjustments. harmful emissions. Always clean after every 5 hours of operation. CHECK FOR LOOSE 1. Clean
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 6. Push the lines into the notches, leaving 3 REPLACING THE LINE to 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound. 1. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap 7. Insert the lines into the the exit holes in button. the hub as shown in the illustration. 2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool. 8. Align the notches with the line exit holes. 3. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two 9. Push spool into hub until it snaps into lengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080! (2 mm) di- place. ameter Weed Ea
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S At the beginning of the next season, use OTHER only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to S Do not store gasoline from one season to oil ratio. another. S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1. ON/OFF switch in OFF 1. Move ON/OFF switch to ON. start. position. 2.
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LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., er predelivery setup or normal adjustments warrants to the original purchaser that each explained in the instruction manual. new Weed Eater" " " " brand gasoline tool or at- THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC tachment 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 fr
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replace as necessary” shall be warranted for 2 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 should contact your nearest authorized service be warranted for the period of time up to the first 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:
