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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
XT700
MX550
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 0.080inch(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. Read the operator’s manual before use. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury. Save operator’s manual. Ha
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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: Nev
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S Securehairaboveshoulderlength. Secure S Keep others including children, animals, or remove loose clothing or clothing with bystanders,andhelpersatleast50feet(15 loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. meters)away.Bystandersshouldbeencour- They canbe caught inmovingparts. aged to wear safety glasses. Stop engine S Being fully covered also helps protect you immediately if you areapproached. from debris and pieces of toxic plants S Use only for trimming, scalping, mowingand thrown by spinning
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For normal homeowner use, the muffler and After 50 hours of use, we recommend that spark arresting screen will not require any yourmufflerbeservicedorreplacedbyanau- service. thorizedservicedealer. ASSEMBLY ATTACHING SHIELD WARNING: If received assembled, repeatallstepstoensureyourunitisproperly WARNING: Theshieldmustbeprop- assembledand allfasteners aresecure. erlyinstalled.Theshieldprovidespartialprotec- tion to the operator and others from the risk of Examineparts fordamage. Donot usedam- thr
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STOPSWITCH CHOKE TheSTOPswitchisusedtostoptheengine.To The CHOKE helps to supply fuelto theengine stoptheengine,pushandholdtheswitchinthe toaidincoldstarting.Activatethechokeby STOP position until the engine stops. moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.Aftertheengineattemptstostart,move PRIMERBULB the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. ThePRIMERBULBremovesairfromthecar- Onceenginehasstarted,movethechokelever buretor andfuel lines andfillsthemwithfuel. to the RUN position. Thisal
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STARTINGAFLOODEDENGINE Primer Bulb Flooded engines can be started by placing thechokeleverintheRUNposition;then,pull the rope to clear the engine of excess fuel. This could require pulling the starter handle manytimesdependingon howbadly theunit isflooded.Iftheunitstilldoesn’tstart,referto TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554--6723. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Itisrecommendedthat theengine notbe operated for longer than 1 minute at full Choke throttle. Lever OPERATINGPOSITION ALWAYSWEAR: Eye prote
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Always tapthetrimmerheadonagrassyarea. SCALPING -- The scalping technique re- Tapping on surfaces such as concrete or as- movesunwantedvegetation.Holdthebottom phaltcancauseexcessive wearto thetrimmer of the trimmer head about 3 inches (8 cm) head.Ifthelineisworndownto2inches(5cm) abovethe ground andat anangle. Allow the orless,morethanonetapwillberequiredtoob- tipofthelinetostrikethegroundaroundtrees, tain the most efficient line length. posts, monuments, etc. This technique in- creases line we
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MAINTENANCE 1. Clean the air filter cover and the area around it to keepdirt fromfallingintothe WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except carburetor chamber when the cover is for carburetor adjustments. opened. 2. Open air filter cover by pushing button (seeillustration). Removeair filter. HELPFULTIP NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or IMPORTANT: Have all producingharmfulevaporativeemissions,do repairs other than the rec- notcleanfilteringasolineorotherflammabl
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SERVICEANDADJUSTMENTS 3. Whileholdingthescrewdriverinposition, REPLACINGTHELINE remove trimmer head by turning clock- 1. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap wise (looking from bottom of unit). button. 4. Thread replacement trimmer head onto 2. Clean entire surfaceof huband spool. 3. Replacewithapre-woundspool,orcuttwo the shaft by turning counterclockwise. Tightenuntilsecure. lengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080 ″ (2 mm) di- 5. Remove the screwdriver. ameter WEED EATER brand line. CARBURETORIDLESPE
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STORAGE HELPFULTIP WARNING: Perform the following Duringstorageofyourgas/ steps after eachuse: oilmixture,theoilwillsepa- S Allowenginetocoolbeforestoringortrans- rate from the gas. porting. 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.Position ENGINE unit so tha
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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 Con- In Canada, contact: sumerOutdoorProducts N.A.,Inc.,warrantsto WEED EATER theoriginalconsumerpurchaserthateachnew 850 MathesonBlvd. West WEED EATER brand gasoline tool or attach- Mississauga, OntarioL5V 0B4 ment is free fromdefects inmaterial andwork- Giving the model number, serial number and manship and agrees to repair or replaceunder dateofpurchaseofyourproductandthename this warranty any defectivegasoline productor and address of the a
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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 ablefordamagestootherenginecomponents WEED EATER authorized repair center as causedbythefailureofawarrantedpartstillun- soon as a problem
