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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
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FX26SC
ForOccasionalUseOnly
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this pro
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS DANGER: Useonly specifiedtrimmer head, spool, and 0.080 inch(2 mm) recommended trim- 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/
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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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ASSEMBLY NOTE: If locking sleeve assembly will not WARNING: If received assembled, tighten, theshafts arenot fully seated. repeatallstepstoensureyourunitisproperly ADJUSTINGTHEHANDLE assembledand allfasteners aresecure. Examineparts fordamage. Donot usedam- WARNING: Whenadjustingtheassist agedparts. handle,besureitremainsabovethesafetylabel NOTE: If youneedassistanceor findparts and below the mark or arrow on the shaft. missingor damaged, call 1-800-554-6723. 1. Loosen wing nut on handle. It is
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Shield Wing Nut Bracket Slot OPERATION KNOWYOURTRIMMER READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofthevariouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Muffler AssistHandle Locking Sleeve Assembly Shaft Trimmer Head ThrottleTrigger Shield Primer Bulb Spark Plug LineLimiter Blade STOP Switch Choke Lever Starter Handle Fuel Mix FillCap STOPSWITCH CHOKE TheSTOPswitchisusedtostoptheengi
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BEFORE STARTINGENGINE HOWTOSTARTYOURUNIT WARNING: Besuretoreadthefuel WARNING: The trimmer head will information in the safety rules before you turnwhilestartingtheengine. Avoidanycon- begin. If you do not understand the safety tact withthemuffler. A hot muffler cancause rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call serious burns. 1-800-554-6723. HELPFULTIP FUELINGENGINE Ifyour enginestill does not start after following these WARNING: Removefuelcapslowly instructions, please call when refueling.
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ginedoesn’tstartafter6pulls(attheHALF CHOKEposition),movethechokeleverto WARNING: Always wear hearing the FULL CHOKE position and press the protection and eye protection. Never lean primerbulb6times.Squeezeand holdthe over the trimmer head. Rocks or debris can throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2 ricochet orbe thrownintoeyesandfaceand more times. Move the choke lever to the causeblindness or other serious injury. HALFCHOKEpositionandpull thestarter Do not run the engine at a higher speed
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Tip of theLine LineCrowded Into SCALPING -- The scalping technique re- Does TheCutting Work Area moves unwanted vegetationdown to the ground. Hold the bottomof thetrimmer head about 3 inches (8 cm) above thegroundand atanangle.Allowthetipofthelinetostrikethe groundaroundtrees,posts,monuments,etc. This technique increases linewear. Scalping Right Wrong S The line will easily remove grass and weedsfromaroundwalls,fences,treesand flower beds, but it also can cut the tender barkoftreesorshrubsandsca
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1. Clean the air filter cover and the area MUFFLERANDSPARKARREST- aroundit tokeepdirt fromfallingintothe INGSCREEN carburetor chamber when the cover is opened. WARNING: The muffler on this prod- 2. Open air filter cover by pushing button uct contains chemicals known to the State of (see illustration). Remove air filter. California to cause cancer. NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or Asyourunitisused,carbondepositsbuildup producingharmfulevaporativeemissions,do on the muffler andspark arrest
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Toadjustidlespeed: Allowenginetoidle.Adjustspeeduntilengine DustCup runs without stalling (idlespeed too slow). S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in- creaseenginespeedifenginestallsordies. S Turnidlespeedscrewcounterclockwiseto decrease enginespeed. Idle SpeedScrew 2. Remove trimmer head by turning counter- clockwise (looking from bottom of unit). 3. Threadreplacementtrimmerheadontothe shaft by turning clockwise. Only tighten hand tight! CARBURETORIDLESPEED ADJUSTMENT WARNING: Keepothersawayw
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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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LIMITEDWARRANTY WEED EATER, a division of Husqvarna In Canada, contact: Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., WEED EATER warrants to the original consumer purchaser 850 Matheson Blvd. West that each new WEED EATER brand gasoline Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4 tool or attachment is free from defects in Giving the model number, serial number and materialandworkmanshipandagrees torepair dateofpurchaseofyourproductandthename or replace under this warranty any defective and address of the authorized de
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failedduetoabuse,neglect,impropermainte- thedeterminationthatawarrantedpartisde- nance,unapproved modifications,or theuse fectiveif the diagnostic work is performedat ofpartsnotmadeorapprovedbytheoriginal anapprovedWEEDEATERservicingcenter. equipmentmanufacturer.Youareresponsible CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: WEED for presenting your small off--road engine toan EATER may be liable for damages to other WEED EATER authorized repair center as enginecomponentscausedbythefailureofa soon as a problem exists.
