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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
FL26
ForOccasionalUseOnly
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this produ
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS DANGER: Useonly specifiedtrimmer head, spool, and 0.080inch(2mm) recommendedtrim- mer line. Never useblades,flailingdevices, wire, rope, string,etc. Unit is designed for linetrimmer use only. Failuretofollow these instructions may result in serious injury. WARNING: This unit canbe dangerous! Careless or improper use cancauseserious injury. WARNING: Read the operator’s manualbeforeuse. Failure to follow instructions couldresult in serious injury totheoperator and/or
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS Storeunit indoors ina high, dry place out of the reachof children. Whenservicing unit, use only identicalreplace- ment parts. Always stopunit anddisconnect spark plugbefore cleaningor servicing. WARNING: Firehazard. Never mix, pour, or storegasoline or usethe unit near aflame or sparks (including smoking, open flames, or work that cancausesparks). Useunleadedgasolineandtwo--strokeoil mixed at aratioof 40:1(2.5%). SAFETYRULES WARNING: When using gardening DANGER:Neve
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S Securehairaboveshoulderlength. Secureor S Keep others including children, animals, removelooseclothingorclothingwithloosely bystanders,andhelpersatleast50feet(15 hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can meters)away.Bystandersshouldbeencour- be caught in moving parts. aged to wear safety glasses. Stop engine S Being fully covered also helps protect you immediately if you areapproached. fromdebris andpieces oftoxic plantsthrown S Use only for trimming, scalping, mowingand by spinning line. s
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For normal homeowner use, the muffler and After50hoursofuse,werecommendthatyour spark arresting screen will not require any muffler be serviced or replaced by your autho- service. rized service dealer. ASSEMBLY ATTACHING SHIELD WARNING: If received assembled, repeatallstepstoensureyourunitisproperly WARNING: Theshieldmustbeprop- assembledand allfasteners aresecure. erlyinstalled.Theshieldprovidespartialprotec- Examineparts fordamage. Donot usedam- tionfromtheriskofthrownobjectstotheopera- agedpa
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OPERATION KNOWYOURTRIMMER READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofthevariouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Muffler Assist Handle Shaft Mark Shaft or Arrow Safety Label Throttle Primer Spark Plug Trigger Bulb Trimmer STOP Head Shield Switch ChokeLever FuelMix FillCap LineLimiter Blade Starter Handle STOPSWITCH CHOKE TheSTOPswitchisusedtostoptheengine.To The CHOKE help
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moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixture 5. Pullstarterropehandlesharplyuntilengine leadingtooil andfuelseparation. sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not pull rope more than 6 times. 6. Assoonasenginesoundsasifitistryingto HELPFULTIP start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE Ifyourengineswitchreads position. “push to stop”, it is always 7. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, in the ON position. but no more than 6 pulls. NOTE:Iftheenginedoesn’tstartafter6 HOWTOSTOP YOURUNIT pul
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OPERATINGPOSITION string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during cuttingandbecomeadangerousmissilethat ALWAYS WEAR: Eyeprotection cancause serious injury. CUTTINGMETHODS WARNING: Use minimum speed anddonotcrowdthelinewhencuttingaround hardobjects(rock,gravel,fenceposts,etc.), whichcandamagethetrimmerhead,become entangledin theline, or bethrown causing a serious hazard. Long pants S Thetipofthelinedoes thecutting. Youwill achieve the best performance and mini- mumlinewearbynotcrowdingthelineinto th
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MOWING -- Yourtrimmer isideal formowing SWEEPING-- Thefanningactionoftherotat- in places conventional lawn mowers cannot ing line can be used for a quick and easy reach. In the mowing position, keep the line cleanup. Keepthelineparalleltoandabove parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the the surfaces being swept and move the tool head into the ground as this can scalp the fromsidetoside. groundand damagethetool. Sweeping Mowing MAINTENANCE 1. Clean the air filter cover and the area around it to
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SERVICEANDADJUSTMENTS 2. Remove trimmer head by turning counter- LINEREPLACEMENT clockwise (looking from bottom of unit). 1. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap 3. Threadreplacementtrimmerheadontothe button. shaft by turning clockwise. Only tighten 2. Clean entire surfaceof huband spool. 3. Replacewithapre-woundspool,orcuttwo hand tight! lengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080 ″ (2 mm) di- CARBURETORIDLESPEED ameter WEED EATER brand line. ADJUSTMENT WARNING: Never use wire, rope, WARNING: Keepothersaw
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STORAGE HELPFULTIP WARNING: Perform the following Duringstorageofyourgas/ steps after eachuse: oilmixture,theoilwillsepa- S Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit rate from the gas. beforestoringor transporting. We recommend that you S Storeunit and fuelinawell ventilatedarea shake the gas can weekly where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or toinsureproperblendingof open flames from water heaters, electric the gas and oil. motors or switches, furnaces, etc. S Storeunit withallguardsinplace.Pos
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TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLE WARNING: Alwaysstopunitanddisconnectsparkplugbeforeperformingallofthe recommended remedies below except remedies that requireoperationof the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1. Engineflooded. 1. See“Startinga Flooded Engine” in start. Operation Section. 2. Fueltank empty. 2. Filltank withcorrect fuel mixture. 3. Spark plugnot firing. 3. Install new spark plug. 4. Fuelnot reaching 4. Check for dirty fuelfilter; replace. carburetor. Check for kinkedor split fuel line
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In Canada, contact: SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW WEED EATER LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED 850Matheson Blvd. West WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4 OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE Giving the model number, serial number and ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY dateofpurchaseofyourproductandthename NOT APPLY TO YOU. and address of the authorized dealer from whom it was purchased. This is a limitedwarranty withinthe meaningof thattermasdefinedi
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ADD--ONORMODIFIEDPARTS:Theuseof MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND add--on or modified parts can be grounds for REPAIROFEMISSIONRELATEDPARTS: disallowingawarranty claim.WEED EATER is Any WEED EATER approved replacement not liable to cover failures of warranted parts partusedintheperformanceofanywarranty causedbytheuseofadd--onormodifiedparts. maintenance or repair on emission related HOW TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have any parts will be provided without charge to the questionsregardingyourwarrantyrightsa
