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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
SST25C
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 0.095 inch(2.4 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. Read the operator’s manual before use. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury. Save operator’s manua
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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 hangingties,straps,tassels,etc.Theycanbe meters)away.Bystandersshouldbeencour- 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. sweeping
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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. LockingSleeve Assist Handle Muffler Assembly Trimmer Shaft Head Shield Throttle Trigger Primer Bulb Spark Plug Line Limiter Blade STOP Switch Choke Lever Starter Handle FuelMix FillCap STOPSWITCH CHOKE TheSTOPswitchisusedtostoptheengine.To The CHOKE helps to sup
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FUELREQUIREMENTS 1. Set unit on a flat surface. 2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times. This engine requires the use of minimum87 3. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE octane[R+M]/2cleangasoline. position. IMPORTANT 4. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold Useofalcoholblended fuels (called gasoholor through all remaining steps. usingethanolormethanol)cancausemajoren- gine performance and durability problems. Primer Bulb WARNING: Alternativefuels(notgas- oline)suchas E--15(15%alcohol),E--2
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STARTINGAFLOODEDENGINE Tip of linedoes Linecrowded into the cutting. work area. Flooded engines can be started by placing the choke lever in the RUN position; then, pull the rope to clear the engine of excess fuel. This could require pulling the starter handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded. If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Right Wrong Itisrecommendedthat theengine notbe operated for longer than
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SWEEPING-- Thefanningactionoftherotat- ing line can be used for a quick and easy clean up. Keep the lineparallelto andabove the surfaces being swept and move the tool fromsideto side. MAINTENANCE CLEANAIRFILTER 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. 1. Clean the air filter cover and the
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REPLACESPARKPLUG 1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot. 2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis- Replace the spark plug each year toensure card. the engine starts easier and runs better. Set 3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Igni- plugandtighten securely witha3/4inch tiontimingis fixedand nonadjustable. (19 mm) socket wrench. 4. Reinstall the spark plug boot. SERVICEANDADJUSTMENTS LINEREPLACEMENT REPLACINGTHECUTTINGHEAD For unit to operate properly
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Ifyourequirefurtherassistanceorareunsure about performing this procedure, contact an IdleSpeed Screw 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
