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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
MX557
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 instrucciones y siga todas las adv
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SAFETYRULES S Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of WARNING: When using gardening appliances,basicsafetyprecautionsmustal- spinning line. waysbefollowedtoreducetheriskoffireand S Securehairaboveshoulderlength. Secure serious injury. Read and follow all instruc- or remove loose clothing or clothing with tions. loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can becaught in moving parts. This power unit can bedangerous! Operator is S Being fully covered al
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CUTTINGSAFETY SAFETYNOTICE:Exposuretovibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered handtoolscouldcausebloodvesselornerve WARNING: Inspect the areabefore 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 byorbecomeentangledinline. Hardobjects weatherhasbeenlinkedtobloodvesseldam- candamagethetrimmerheadandbethrown ageinotherwis
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OPERATION KNOWYOURTRIMMER READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofthevariouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Muffler Assist Handle Trimmer Shaft Head Safety Label Shaft Mark or Arrow Shield Spark Plug Primer Bulb ThrottleTrigger Line Limiter Blade FuelMix Fill Cap STOP Switch ChokeLever Starter Handle bulbby pressingit andallowingittoreturnto STOPSWITCH its original fo
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HOWTOSTOPYOURUNIT 5. Pullstarterropehandlesharplyuntilengine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not S Tostoptheengine,pushandholdtheSTOP pull rope more than 6 times. switchintheSTOPpositionuntiltheengine 6. Assoonasenginesoundsasifitistryingto stops. start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE S If engine does not stop, move chokelever position. to FULL CHOKE position. 7. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, HOWTOSTARTYOURUNIT but no more than 6 pulls. NOTE:Iftheenginedoesn’tstartafter
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vanceproperlyandcancauseseriousinjury. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Do not use other materials such as wire, Itisrecommendedthat theengine notbe string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during operated for longer than 1 minute at full cuttingandbecomeadangerousmissilethat throttle. cancause serious injury. OPERATINGPOSITION ALWAYSWEAR: Eyeprotection CUTTINGMETHODS WARNING: Use minimum speed anddonotcrowdthelinewhencuttingaround hardobjects(rock,gravel,fenceposts,etc.), whichcandamagethetrimmerhead,become
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SWEEPING-- Thefanningactionoftherotat- ing line can be used for a quick and easy cleanup. Keepthelineparalleltoandabove the surfaces being swept and move the tool fromsidetoside. MOWING -- Yourtrimmer isideal formowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach. In the mowing position, keep the line parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the head into the ground as this can scalp the groundand damagethetool. MAINTENANCE S Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel WARNING: Disconnect the
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Button Asyourunitisused,carbondepositsbuildup Air Filter on the muffler andspark arresting screen. For normal homeowner use, however, the mufflerandsparkarrestingscreenwillnotre- quire any service. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your muffler be serviced or replaced by your authorizedservicedealer. REPLACESPARKPLUG Replace the spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better.Set Air Filter Cover spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Igni- tiontiming is fixed andn
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Makeadjustmentswiththeunitsupportedso the cutting attachment is off the ground and will not make contact with any object. Hold theunitbyhandwhilerunningandmakingad- justments. Keep allparts ofyour bodyaway Screwdriver fromthe cuttingattachment and muffler. IdleSpeedAdjustment Allowenginetoidle.Adjustspeeduntilengine runs without stalling (idlespeed too slow). S Turn idle speed screw clockwise toincrease engine speed if engine stalls or dies. 3. Whileholdingthescrewdriverinposition, S Turnidlespe
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TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLE WARNING: Alwaysstopunitanddisconnectsparkplugbeforeperformingallofthe recommendedremedies below except remedies that require operationof theunit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1. Engineflooded. 1. See“Startinga Flooded Engine” in start. Operation Section. 2. Fuel tank empty. 2. Filltank with correct fuel mixture. 3. Spark plug not firing. 3. Install new spark plug. 4. Fuel not reaching 4. Check for dirty fuelfilter; replace. carburetor. Check for kinkedor split fuel l
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LIMITEDWARRANTY WEED EATER warrants to the original pur- notcoverpredeliverysetupornormaladjust- chaser that each new WEED EATER brand ments explained inthe instruction manual. gasoline tool or attachment is free from de- THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC fects in material and workmanship and LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE agrees to repair or replace under this war- OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM ranty any defective gasoline product or at- STATE TO STATE. tachment as follows from theoriginal dateof
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WARRANTY PERIOD: Any warranted part HOWTOFILEACLAIM:Ifyouhaveanyques- whichisnotscheduledforreplacementasre- tionsregardingyourwarrantyrightsandrespon- quired maintenance, or which is scheduled sibilities,youshouldcontactyournearestautho- onlyforregularinspectiontotheeffectof“re- rized service center or call WEED EATER at pair or replace as necessary” shall be war- 1--800--554--6723. WHERE TO GET WAR- rantedfor2years. Anywarranted partwhich RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re- is scheduled fo
