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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
FL20C
ForOccasionalUseOnly
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS DANGER: Useonly specifiedtrimmer head, spool, and 0.065 inch(1.65mm) recommended trimmer line. Never useblades, flailingdevices, wire, rope, string, etc. Unit is designed for linetrim- mer use only. Failuretofollow theseinstructions may result in serious injury. WARNING: This unit canbe dangerous! Careless or improper use cancauseserious injury. Read the operator’s manual before use. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury. Save operator’s manu
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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 assembledand allfasteners aresecure. ADJUSTINGTHEHANDLE Examineparts fordamage. Donot usedam- agedparts. WARNING: Whenadjustingtheassist NOTE: If youneedassistanceor findparts handle,besureitremainsabovethesafetylabel missingor damaged, call 1-800-554-6723. and below the mark or arrow on the shaft. It is normal for the fuel filter to
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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 TheSTOPswitchisusedtostoptheengine.To The CHOKE helps to supp
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CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in 1. Set unit on a flat surface. your unit. This will cause permanent engine 2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times. damage and void the limited warranty. 3. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position. FUELREQUIREMENTS 4. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold This engine requires the use of minimum87 through all remaining steps. octane[R+M]/2cleangasoline. IMPORTANT Primer Useofalcoholblended fuels (called gasoholor Bulb usingethanolormethanol)cancau
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STARTINGAFLOODEDENGINE S Holdthetrimmerheadparalleltoandabove the grassy area. Flooded engines can be started by placing the S Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly choke lever in the RUN position; then, pull the on the ground one time. Approximately 2 rope to clear the engine of excess fuel. This inches (5cm) of line will beadvancedwith could require pulling the starter handle many each tap. times depending on how badly the unit is Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy flooded. If the un
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reach. In the mowing position, keep the line Trimming parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the head into the ground as this can scalp the ground anddamage the tool. Mowing 3inches (8cm) aboveground SCALPING -- The scalping technique re- moves unwanted vegetationdown to the SWEEPING-- Thefanningactionoftherotat- ground. Holdthebottomof the trimmer head ing line can be used for a quick and easy about 3inches (8 cm) abovethegroundand cleanup. Keepthelineparalleltoandabove atanangle.Allowthetipoft
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MUFFLERANDSPARKARREST- REPLACESPARKPLUG Replace the spark plug each year to ensure INGSCREEN the engine starts easier and runs better.Set spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Igni- WARNING: The muffler on this prod- tiontiming is fixed andnonadjustable. uct contains chemicals known to the State of 1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot. California to cause cancer. 2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis- Asyourunitisused,carbondepositsbuildup card. onthemuffler and spark arrestingscreen. 3
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Ifyourequirefurtherassistanceorareunsure IdleSpeed Screw about performing this procedure, contact an authorized service dealer or call 1--800--554--6723. Air Filter Cover 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
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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- warranted part is defective if the diagnostic nance,unapproved modifications,or theuse work is performed at an approved WEED ofpartsnotmadeorapprovedbytheoriginal EATER servicing center. CONSEQUEN- equipmentmanufacturer.Youareresponsible TIALDAMAGES: WEED EATER may be li- for presenting your small off--road engine toan able for damages to other engine compo- WEED EATER authorized repair center as nents caused by the failure of a warranted soon as a proble
