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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
FeatherLitet
25 HO SST
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 instru
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SAFETY RULES S Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, WARNING: When using gardening boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards appliances, basic safety precautions must al- is recommended. ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and S Always wear foot protection. Do not go bare- serious injury. Read and follow all instruc- foot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning tions. line. S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is remove loose
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CUTTING SAFETY SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations 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 Tube Trimmer Head Shield Throttle Trigger Spark Plug ON/STOP Line Limiter Switch Blade Starter Choke lever Rope Handle Primer Bulb Fuel Mix Fill Cap ON/STOP SWITCH CHOKE The ON/STOP switch is used to stop engine. To The C
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engine still doesn’t start, it is probably S If engine does not stop, move choke to the flooded. Proceed to STARTING A FULL CHOKE position. FLOODED ENGINE. 8. Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 Engine Choke Lever seconds, then move the choke lever to the ON/STOP OFF CHOKE position. Allow the unit to run Switch for 30 more seconds at OFF CHOKE be- fore releasing the throttle trigger. HALF FULL OFF NOTE: If engine dies with the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position, move the choke lever to
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To stop engine: S For trimming or scalping, use less than full throttle to increase line life and decrease S Release the throttle trigger. head wear, especially: S Push and release the engine ON/STOP S During light duty cutting. switch. S Near objects around which the line can TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE wrap such as small posts, trees or fence The trimmer line will advance approximately 2 wire. in. (5 cm) each time the bottom of the trimmer S For mowing or sweeping, use full throttle for head is tappe
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SWEEPING -- The fanning action of the rotat- Sweeping 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
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 10.Pull the lines extending outside of the hub to LINE REPLACEMENT release the lines from the notches. 1. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap button. 2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT 3. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two lengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080! (2 mm) diam- WARNING: Keep others away when eter Weed Eaterr brand line. making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer head will be spinning during this procedure. WARNING: Never use w
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S At the beginning of the next season, use ENGINE only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of oil ratio. 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil. OTHER S Replace spark plug with new one of recom- S Do not store gasoline from one season to mended type and heat range. another. S Clean air filter. S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. S Check entire uni
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LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., not cover predelivery setup or normal warrants to the original purchaser that each new adjustments explained in the instruction manual. Weed Eaterr brand gasoline tool or attachment 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 fro
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warranted part which is not scheduled for re- use of add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE placement as required maintenance, or which is ACLAIM: If you have any questions regarding scheduled only for regular inspection to the ef- your warranty rights and responsibilities, you fect of “repair or replace as necessary” shall be should contact your nearest authorized service warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part which center or call ELECTROLUX HOME PROD- is scheduled for replacement as require
