Weed Eater FL26 Manuel utilisateur

Marque: Weed Eater

Modèle: FL26

Taper: Manuel utilisateur

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d'lnstructions

FL26 /

For Occasional Use Only

&WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before

using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

ADVERTENOIA:

Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e

instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones

graves.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Lire le manuel d'instructions et bien respecter tousles avertisse-

ments et toutes les instructions de securit& Tout defaut de lefaire

pourrait entraTner des blessures graves.

Electrolux Home Products, Inc. Electrolux Canada Corporation

250 Bobby Jones Expressway 6150 McLaughlin Road

Augusta, GA 30907 Mississauga, Ontario L5R4C2

[_ 77_e Electrolux Group. The wodd's No. 1 choice.

KITCHEN, CLEANING AND OUT.OR APPU*4_C_S COMBINED

WARNING: When using gardening

appliances, basic safety precautions must al-

ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and

serious injury. Read and follow all instruc-

tions.

This power unit eat? be dangerous! Operator is

responsible for following instructions and warn-

ings on unit and in manual. Read entire instruc-

tion manuaI before using unit! Be tt_oroughty fa-

miliar with the controls and the proper use of the

unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons who

have read, understand, and will follow the

instructions and warnings on the unit and in the

manual. Never allow children to operate this

unit.

INSTRUCTION SAFETY INFORMATION

MANUAL ON THE UNIT

_ DANGER: Never use blades or flailing

devices. This unit is designed for line trimmer

use only. Use of any other accessories or at-

tachments will increase the risk of injury.

QQO

AWARNING: Trimmer line throws ob-

jects violently. You and others can be blinded/in-

jured. Wear eye and leg protection. Keep body

parts clear of rotating line.

Eye Protection

_ _t_/V _iZa zard zone

lm* Boots

Keep children, bystanders, and animats 50 feet

(15 meters) away. if approached stop unit im-

mediately.

if situations occur which are not covered in

this manual, use care and good judgment. If

you need assistance, contact your authorized

service dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.

OPERATOR SAFETY

•Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses

or similar eye protection when operating, or

performing maintenance, on your unit (safety

glasses are available). Eye protection should

be marked Z87.

• Always wear face or dust mask if operation is

dusty.

• Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves,

beets, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards

is recommended.

•Always wear foot protection. Do not go bare-

foot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning

line.

• Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or

remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely

hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can

be caught in moving parts.

• Being fully covered also helps protect you

from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown

by spinning line.

• Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you

are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of al-

cohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you

are doing; use common sense.

• Wear hearing protection.

• Never start or run inside a closed room or

building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill

• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

UNIT /MAINTENANCE SAFETY

• Disconnect the spark plug before performing

maintenance except carburetor adjustments.

• Look for and replace damaged or loose parts

before each use. Look for and repair fuel

leaks before use. Keep in good working

condition.

• Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped,

cracked, broken, or damaged in any other

way before using the unit.

• Maintain unit according to recommended pro-

cedures. Keep cutting line at proper length.

• Use oniy 0.O8O" (2 mm) diameter Weed

Eater@ brand line. Never use wire, rope,

string, etc.

• install required shield properly before using

the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;

make sure itis properly installed and securely

fastened.

• Make sure unit is assembled correctly as

shown in this manual.

• Make carburetor adjustments with lower end

supported to prevent line from contacting any

object.

• Keep others away when making carburetor

adjustments.

• Use only recommended Weed Eater@ ac-

cessories and replacement parts.

• Have all maintenance and service not ex-

plained in this manual performed by an autho-

rized service dealer.

FUEL SAFETY

• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.

• Keep away from sparks or flames.

• Use a container approved for fuel.

• Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or

the unit.

• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills.

• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

fueling site before starting engine.

• Stop engine and allow to cool before remov-

ing fuel cap.

• Always store gasoline in a container ap-

proved for flammable liquids.

CUTTINGSAFETY

_ WARNING: Inspect the area before

each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken

glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown

by or become entangled h_ line. Hard objects

can damage the trimmer head and be thrown

causing serious injury.

•Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing and

sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or

hedge trimming.

• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-

reach.

• Keep aft parts of your body away from muffler

and spinning fine. Keep engine below waist

level. A hot muffler can cause serious bums.

• Cut from your right to your teft. Cutting on left

side of the shield will throw debris away from

the operator.

• Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

• Allow engine to cool; secure unit before stor-

ing or transporting in vehicle,

• Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-

porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbure-

tor by starting the engine and letting it run until

it stops.

• Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors

cannot reach sparks or open flames from wa-

ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-

naces, etc.

• Store unit so line Hmiter blade cannot acciden-

tally cause injury. The unit can be hung by the

shaft.

• Store unit out of reach of children.

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations

through prolonged use of gasoline powered

hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve

damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of

people prone to circulation disorders or ab-

normal swellings. Proionged use in cold

weather has been linked to blood vessel dam-

age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms

occur such as numbness, pain, loss of

strength, change in skin color or texture, or

loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,

discontinue the use of this tool and seek med-

ical attention. An anti-vibration system does

not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-

lems. Users who operate power tools on a

continual and regular basis must monitor

closely their physical condition and the condi-

tion of this tool

SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped

with a temperature limiting muffler and spark

arresting screen which meets the require-

ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All

U.S. forest land and the states of California,

Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-

gon, and Washington require by law that

many internal combustion engines be

equipped with a spark arresting screen. Ifyou

operate in a locale where such regulations ex-

ist, you are legally responsible for maintaining

the operating condition of these parts. Failure

to do so is a violation of the law. For normal

homeowner use, the muffler and spark arrest-

ing screen will not require any service. After

50 hours of use, we recommend that your

muffler be serviced or replaced by your autho-

rized service dealer.

£A

_IWARNING: If received assembled,

repeat alt steps to ensure your unit is properly

assembled and all fasteners are secure.

Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-

aged parts.

NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts

missing or damaged, carl 1-800-554-6723.

It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the

empty fuel tank.

Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal

due to carburetor adjustments and testing

done by the manufacturer.

ADJUSTING THE HANDLE

WAR NIN G: When adjusting the assist

handle, be sure it remains above the safety label

and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.

1. Loosen wing nut on handle.

2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an upright

position; retighten wing nut.

ATTACHING SHIELD

WARNING: The shield must be prop-

erly installed. The shield provides partiai protec-

tion from the risk of thrown objects to the opera-

tor and others and is equipped with a line limiter

blade which cuts excess line to the proper

length. The line limiter blade (on underside of

shield) is sharp and can cut you.

For proper orientation of shield, see KNOW

YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OPERATION

section.

1. Remove wing nut from shield.

2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.

3. Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in

bracket.

4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.

Shield

pTV_T "_- Lin_lL_eiter

Slot

Bracket

_ing

Nut

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER

READTHIS INSTRUCTION MANUALAND SAFETY RULESBEFORE OPERATINGYOUR UNIT

Compare the illustrationswith your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls

and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Assist Handle Muffler

Shaft Mark

Shaft or Arrow

Safety Label

Trimmer

Head Shield

Primer _ Throttle

Spark Plug X_ Bulb Trigger

Choke Lever

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Line Limiter

Blade Starter Handle

STOP SWITCH

The STOP switch is used to stop the engine. To

stop the engine, push and hoId the switch in the

STOP position until the engine stops.

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-

buretor and fuel lines and fflis them with fuel.

This allows you to start the engine with fewer

pulis on the starter rope. Activate the primer

bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to

its original form.

CHOKE

The CHOKE he_ps to supply fue_ to the engine

to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by

moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE

position. After the engine attempts to start, move

the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position,

Once engine has started, move the choke lever

to the RUN position,

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

_l_ WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel

information in the safety rutes before you

begin, if you do not understand the safety

rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit, Call

1-800-554-6723,

FUELING ENGINE

_WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly

when refueling. HELPFUL TIP I

Toobtain the correct oil mix I

pJratio, pour 3.2 ounces of I

'/2-cycle synthetic oil into I

one gallon of fresh gas. I

is certified to operate on unleaded

gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be

mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle

air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a

ratio of 40:t. Poulan/Weed Eater brand

synthetic oil is recommended, Mix gasoline and

oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by

This engine

mixing 3,2 ounces (95 ml) ofoii with 1 gallon (4

liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE

automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will

cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow

instructions printed on container. Once oil is

added to gasoline, shake container momentarily

to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed,

Always read and follow the safety rules relating

to fuel before fueling your unit.

IMPORTANT

Experience indicates that alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or

methanol) can attract moisture which leads to

separation and formation of acids during stor-

age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system

of an engine while in storage, To avoid engine

problems, empty the fuel system before stor-

age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,

start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next

season, Never use engine or carburetor c}ean-

er products in the fuel tank or permanent dam-

age may occur, See the STO RAG E section for

additional information.

If your engine switch reads

"push to stop'!; it is a!ways

the ON position.

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

• To stop the engine, push and hold the STOP

switch h_the STOP position until the engine

stops.

• If engine does not stop, move choke to the

FULL CHOKE position.

HOW TO START YOUR UNIT

_WARNING: The trimmer head will

turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con-

tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause

serious burns.

HELPFUL I

!f your engine still does not

Istart after feflowing these I

instructions, please Carl

1-800-554-5728.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a

warm engine after running out of

fuel)

_ Starting Position

,, |

1. Set unit on a fiat surface.

2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

3. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE

position.

4. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold

through all remaining steps.

Primer Bulb

Lever

Starter Handle

5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine

sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not

pull rope more than 6 times.

6. As soon as engine sounds as ifit is trying to

start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE

position.

7. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,

but no more than 6 pulls.

NOTE: If the engine doesn't start after 6

pulls (at the HALF CHOKE position),

move the choke lever to the FULL

CHOKE position and press the primer

bulb 6 times. Squeeze and hoid the

throttle trigger and pul_ the starter rope 2

more times. Move the choke lever to the

HALF CHOKE position and pull the start-

er rope until the engine runs, but no more

than 6 pulls. If the engine still doesn't

start, it is probably flooded. Proceed to

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.

8. Once the engine starts, allow itto run 10 se-

conds, then move the choke _ever to the

RUN position. Allow the unit to run for 30

more seconds at RUN before releasing the

throttle trigger.

NOTE: If engine dies with the choke le-

ver in the RUN position, move the choke

lever to the HALF CHOKE position and

pull the rope until engine runs, but no

more than 6 pulls.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE

position.

2. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep

throttle trigger fully squeezed until the en-

gine runs smoothly.

3. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,

but no more than 6 pulls.

4. Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then move

the choke lever to RUN.

NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter

rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it

is probably flooded.

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE

Rooded 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

It is recommended that the engine not be

operated for longer than 1 minute at full

throttle.

OPERATING POSITION

ALWAYS WEAR:

Long pa_ /

Heavyshoes

Cut from your right to your left.

4_ WAR NIN G: Alwaysweareye protec-

tion. Never lean over the trimmer head.

Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into

eyes and face and cause blindness or other

serious injury.

Do not run the engine at a higher speed than

necessary. The cutting line wiII cut efficiently

when the engine is run at less than full throttle.

At lower speeds, there is less engine noise and

vibration. The cutting line will last longer and wiII

be less likely to %reid" onto the spool.

Always release the throttie trigger and allow the

engine to return to idle speed when not cutting.

To stop engine:

• Release the throttle trigger.

• Push and hold the STOP switch in the

STOP position until the engine stops.

TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE

The trimmer line will advance approximately 2

inches (5 cm) each time the bottom of the

trimmer head is tapped on the ground with the

engine running at full throttle.

The most efficient line length is the maximum

length allowed by the line limiter.AIways keep

the shield in place when the tool is being oper-

ated,

To advance line:

• Operate the engine at full throttle.

• Holdthetrimmerhead paralieltoandabove

the grassy area.

• Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly

on the ground one time. Approximately 2

inches (5 cm) of line will be advanced with

each tap.

Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy

area. Tapping on surfaces such as concrete

or asphalt can cause excessive wear to the

trimmer head.

If the line is worn down to 2 inches (5 cm) or

less, more than one tap will be required to ob-

tain the most efficient line length.

AWARNING: use only0,080"(2mm)

diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad-

vance properly and will result in improper cut-

ting head function or can cause serious injury.

Do not use other materials such as wire,

string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during

cutting and become a dangerous missile that

can cause serious injury.

CUTTING METHODS

_WARNING: use minimum speed

and do not crowd the line when cutting around

hard objects (rock, gravel, fence posts, etc.),

which can damage the trimmer head, become

entangled in the line, or be thrown causing a

serious hazard.

•The tip of the line does the cutting. You will

achieve the best performance and mini-

mum line wear by not crowding the line into

the cutting area. The right and wrong ways

are shown below.

Tip of the Line I Line Crowded Into

Does The Cutting Work Area

Right Wrong

• The line will easily remove grass and

weeds from around walls, fences, trees and

flower beds, but it also can cut the tender

bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences. To

help avoid damage especially to delicate

vegetation or trees with tender bark,

shorten line to 4-5 inches (10-13 cm) and

use at less than full throttle.

• For trimming or scalping, use less than full

throttle to increase line life and decrease

head wear, especially:

• During light duty cutting.

• Near objects around which the line can

wrap such as small posts, trees or fence

wire.

• Formowingorsweeping, usefullthrottIefor

a good clean job.

TRIMMING - Hold the bottom of the trimmer

head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground

and at an angle. Allow oniy the tip of the line to

make contact. Do not force trimmer line into

work area.

Trimming / • ..

i." j._

3 inches (8 cm) A"-_._._\

above ground ._ "_'_,

SCALPING - The scalping technique re-

moves unwanted vegetationdown to the

ground. Hold the bottom of the trimmer head

about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground and

at an angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the

ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc.

This technique increases line wear.

Scalping ,.

MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal for mewing

in places conventional lawn mowers cannet

reach, in the mowing position, keep the line

parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the

head into the ground as this can scalp the

ground and damage the tool.

Mowing !i

.-. -- _,_

SWEEPING - The fanning action of the rotat-

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.

Swe_.. .....

,="=WARNING: Disconnect the spark

plug before performing mah_tenance except

for carburetor adjustments.

HELPFUL TIP

IMPORTANT: Have all

the rec-

ommended maintenance

performed by an

authorized service dealer.

If any dealer Other than an authorized

service dealer performs work on the

product, Electrolux Home Products,

Ine., may not pay forrepairs under war-

ranty, ltis your responsibility to maintain

and perform general maintenance.

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS AND PARTS

•Spark Plug Boot

• Air Filter

• Housing Screws

• Assist Handle Screws

• Debris Shield

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR

WORN PARTS

Contact an authorized service dealer for re-

placement of damaged or worn parts,

• STOP Switch - Ensure STOP switch func-

tions properly by pushing and holding the

switch in the STOP position, Make sure en-

gine stops, Restart engine and continue.

• Fuel Tank - Discontinue use of unit if fuel

tank shows signs of damage or leaks.

• Debris Shield - Discontinue use of unit if

debris shield is damaged.

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND

LABELS

• After each use, inspect complete unit for

loose or damaged parts, Clean the unit and

labels using a damp cloth with a mild deter-

gent.

• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

CLEAN AIR FILTER

A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-

ance and increases fuel consumption and

harmful emissions. Always clean after every

5 hours of operation.

1. Clean the air filter cover and the area

around it to keep dirt from falling into the

carburetor chamber when the cover is

opened.

2. Open air filter cover by pushing button

(see illustration). Remove air filter.

NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or

producing harmful evaporative emissions, do

not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable

solvent.

3. Wash the filter in soap and water.

4. Allow filter to dry.

5. Replace air filter and close cover.

Button

Air Filter

Air Filter Cover

MUFFLER AND SPARK ARREST-

ING SCREEN

,10&WARNING: The muffler on this prod-

uct contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer,

As your unit is used, carbon deposits build up

on the muffler and spark arresting screen,

For normal homeowner use, however, the

muffler and spark arresting screen will not re-

quire any service. After 50 hours of use, we

recommend that your muffler be serviced or

replaced by your authorized service dealer.

REPLACE SPARK PLUG

Replace the spark plug each year to ensure

the engine starts easier and runs better. Set

spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Igni-

tion timing is fixed and nonadjustable.

1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.

2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis-

card.

3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark

plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch

(19 mm) socket wrench.

4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.

LINE REPLACEMENT

1. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap

button.

2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool.

3. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two

lengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080" (2 mm) di-

ameter Weed Eater _ brand line.

&WARNING: Never use wire. rope,

string, etc.. which can break offand become a

dangerous missile.

4. Insert ends of the lines about 1/2 inch (1

cm) into the small holes on the inside of

spool.

spoo,//I/_'_ Holes

Line exit holes

\Line in Notch

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

'_ WARNING: Keep others away when

making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer

head will be spinning during this procedure.

Wear your protective equipment and observe

all safety precautions.

The carburetor has been carefully set at the

factory. Adjustments may be necessary ifyou

notice any of the following conditions:

• Engine will not idle when the throttle is re-

leased.

Make adjustments with the unit supported so

the cutting attachment is off the ground and

will not make contact with any object. Hold

the unit by hand while running and making ad-

justments. Keep all parts of your body away

from the cutting attachment and muffler.

Idle Speed Adjustment

Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine

runs without stalling (idle speed too slow).

• Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in-

crease engine speed if engine stalls or dies.

• Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to

decrease engine speed.

Line in Notch

Hub

5. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the

spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows

found on the spool.

6. Push the lines into the notches, leaving 3

to 5 inches (7 - 12 cm) unwound.

7. Insert the lines into the the exit holes in

the hub as shown in the illustration.

8. Align the notches with the line exit holes.

9. Push spoo_ into hub until it snaps into

place.

10. Pull the lines extending outside of the hub

to release the lines from the notches.

Air Filter Cover

If you require further assistance or are unsure

about performing this procedure, contact an

authorized service dealer or call

1-800-554-6723.

_WARNING: Perform the following

steps after each use:

• Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit

before storing or transporting.

• Store unit and fuel in aweH ventilated area

where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or

open flames from water heaters, electric

motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

• Store unit with all guards in place. Position

unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-

dentally cause injury.

• Store unit and fuel well out of the_reach of

children.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if

it will not be used for 30 days or more.

If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:

• Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage.

• Store in a clean dry area.

• Lightly oil external metal surfaces.

FUEL SYSTEM

Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-

TION section of this manual, see message la-

beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga-

sohol in your engine.

Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in

minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits

during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline

in the fuel tank or fueI storage container. Fol-

low the mix instructions found on stabilizer

container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after

adding stabilizer.

HELPFUL TIP I

During storage of your gas/ I

_A_1_'4_ oil mixture, the oil will sepa- I

_L._lm_ rate from the gas.

_J We recommend that you

_'_IR_j ahakethegascanweekly I

to insure proper blending of

the gas and oil. I

ENGINE

•Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of

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.

• Replace spark plug with new one of recom-

mended type and heat range.

• Clean air filter.

• Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,

and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,

or worn parts,

• At the beginning of the next season, use

only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to

oil ratio.

OTHER

• Do not store gasoiine from one season to

another.

• Replace your gasoline can if itstarts to rust.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

,_, WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performh_g all ofthe

recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.

TROUBLE

Engine will not

start.

CAUSE

1. Engh_eflooded.

2. Fuel tank empty.

3. Spark plug not firing.

4. Fuel not reaching

carburetor.

5. Carburetor requires

adjustment.

Engine will 1. Carburetor requires

not idle adjustment.

properly. 2. Crankshaft seals worn.

3. Compression low.

1. Air filter dirty.

2. Spark plug fouled.

Engine wilt not

accelerate,

lacks power,

or dies under

a load.

Engine

smokes

excessively.

Engine runs

hot.

3. Carburetor requires

adjustment.

4. Carbon build-up on

muffler outlet screen.

5. Compression low.

1. Choke partially on.

2. Fuel mixture incorrect.

3. Air filter dirty.

4. Carburetor requires

adjustment.

1. Fuel mixture incorrect.

2. Spark plug incorrect.

3. Carburetor requires

adjustment.

4. Carbon build-up on

muffler outlet screen.

REMEDY

1. See "Starting a Flooded Engine in

Operation Section.

2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.

3. install new spark plug.

4. Check for dirty fuel fiiter; replace.

Check for kinked or split fuel line;

repair or replace.

5. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in

Service and Adjustments Section.

2. Contact an authorized service dealer.

3. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. Clean or replace air filter.

2. Ctean or reptace plug

and regap.

3. Contact an authorized service dealer.

4. Contact an authorized service dealer.

5. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. Adjust choke.

2. Empty fuel tank and refill with

correct fuel mixture.

3. Clean or replace air filter.

4. Contact an authorized service dealer.

See "Fueting Engine" in Operation

section.

Replace with correct spark plug.

Contact an authorized service dealer

Contact an authorized service dealer.

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,

warrants to the original purchaser that each new

Weed Eater ® brand gasoline tool or attachment

is free from defects in material and

workmanship and agrees to repair or replace

under this warranty any defective gasoline

product or attachment as follows from the

original date of purchase.

1 YEAR - Parts and Labor, when used for

household purposes.

60 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for

commercial, professional, or income producing

purposes.

30 DAYS - Parts and Labor, if used for rental

purposes.

This warranty is not transferable and does not

cover damage or liability caused by improper

handling, improper maintenance, or the use of

accessories and/or attachments not specifically

recommended by ELECTROLUX HOME

PRODUCTS, INC., for this tool. Additionally,

this warranty does not cover tune-ups, spark

plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs,

cutting line, or rotating head parts that will wear

and require replacement with reasonable use

during the warranty period. This warranty does

not cover predelivery setup or normal

adjustments explained in the instruction manual.

THiS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC

LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE

OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM

STATE TO STATE.

NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR

OTHER DAMAGES WiLL BE ALLOWED,

AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS

WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE

EXPRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW

LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED

WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION

OR LiMiTATiONS OF INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE

ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION

MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

The policy of ELEOTROLUX HOME

PRODUCTS, INC., is to continuously

improve its products. Therefore,

ELEOTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,

reserves the right to change, modify, or

discontinue models, designs, specifications,

and accessories of all products at any time

without notice or obligation to any purchaser.

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBUGA-

TIONS: The U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency, California Air Resources Board, Envi-

ronment Canada and ELECTROLUX HOME

PRODUCTS, INC., are pleased to explain the

emissions control system warranty on your year

2002-2004 small off-road engine. In California,

a_l small off-road engines must be designed,

built, and equipped to meet the State's stringent

anti-smog standards. ELECTROLUX HOME

PRODUCTS, INC., must warrant the emission

control system on your small off-road engine for

the periods of time listed below provided there

has been no abuse, neglect, or improper main-

tenance of your small off-toed engine. Your

emission control system includes parts such as

the carburetor and the ignition system. Where a

warrantable condition exists, ELECTROLUX

HOME PRODUCTS, INC., will repair your small

off-road engine engine at no cost to you. Ex-

penses covered under warranty include diagno-

sis, parts and labor. MANUFACTURER'S

WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions

related part on your engine (as listed under

Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is defec-

tive or a defect in the materials or workmanship

of the engine causes the failure of such an emis-

sion re_ated part, the part will be repaired or re-

placed by ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-

UCTS, INC. OWNER'S WARRANTY

RESPONSIBIUTIES: As the small off-road en-

gine engine owner, you are responsible for the

performance of the required maintenance listed

in your instruction manual. ELECTROLUX

HOME PRODUCTS, INC., recommends that

you retain all receipts covering maintenance on

your small off-road engine, but ELECTROLUX

HOME PRODUCTS, INC., cannot deny war-

ranty soiely for the lack of receipts or for your

failure to ensure the performance of a_lsched-

uled maintenance. As the small off-toed en-

gine engine owner, you should be aware that

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,

may deny you warranty coverage if your small

off-road engine engine or a part of it has failed

due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance,

unapproved modifications, or the use of parts

not made or approved by the original equipment

manufacturer. You are responsible for present-

ing your small off-road engine to an ELECTRO-

LUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., authorized re-

pair center as soon as a problem exists.

Warranty repairs should be completed in a rea-

sonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.

If you have any questions regarding your war-

ranty rights and responsibilities, you should con-

tact your nearest authorized service center or

call ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,

at 1-800-554-6723. WARRANTY COM-

MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period be-

gins on the date the small off-road engine is

purchased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This

warranty shall be for a period of two years from

the initial date of purchase. WHAT IS COV-

ERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF

PARTS. Repair or replacement of any war-

ranted part wiII be performed at no charge to the

owner at an approved ELECTROLUX HOME

PRODUCTS, INC., servicing center. If you

have any questions regarding your warranty

rights and responsibilities, you should contact

your nearest authorized service center or call

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., at

1-800-554-6723. WARRANTY PERIOD: Any

warranted part which is not scheduled for re-

placement as required maintenance, or which is

scheduled only for regular inspection to the ef-

fect of "repair or replace as necessary" shall be

warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part which

is scheduled for replacement as required main-

tenance shall be warranted for the period of time

up to the first scheduled replacement point for

that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be

charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the

determination that a warranted part is defective

if the diagnostic work is performed at an ap-

proved ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,

iNC., servicing center. CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES: ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-

UCTS, INC., may be liable for damages to other

engine components caused by the failure of a

warranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS

NOT COVERED: All failures caused by abuse,

neglect, or improper maintenance are not cov-

ered. ADD-ON OR MODIFIED PARTS: The

use of add-on or modified parts can be grounds

for disallowing a warranty claim. ELECTRO-

LUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., is not liable to

cover failures of warranted parts caused by the

use of add-on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE

A CLAIM: if you have any questions regarding

your warranty rights and responsibilities, you

should contact your nearest authorized service

center or call ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-

UCTS, INC., at 1-800-554-6723. WHERE TO

GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty ser-

vices or repairs shall be provided at all ELEC-

TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., service

centers. Call: 1-800-554-6723. MAINTE-

NANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF

EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any ELEC-

TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., approved

replacement part used in the performance of

any warranty maintenance or repair on emis-

sion related parts will be provided without

charge to the owner ifthe part is under warranty.

EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS

LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark Plug

(covered up to maintenance schedule), ignition

Module, Muffler including catalyst. MAINTE-

NANCE STATEMENT: The owner is responsi-

ble for the performance of all required mainte-

nance as defined in the instruction manual.

The information on the product label indicates to which standard your engine is certified.

Example: (Year) EPA Phase I or Phase II and/or CALIFORNIA.

41 I GI I al 1

This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use:

[] Moderate (50 hours)

[] intermediate (125 hours)

[] Extended (300 hours)

m_,ADVERTENClA: AI usar cuaIquier

herramieeta de fuerza de jardieeria, deberarl ob-

servarse precauciones basicas de seguirdad en

rode memento para reducir el riesgo de incendio

y graves heridas. Lea y cumpla con todas las

instrucciones.

iEeta herramienta de fuerza puede ser peli-

grosat Cabe al usuario le responsabilidad de

cumptir con todas las advertencias e instruc-

clones, iLea el manual de instrucciones en su

totalidad antes de usar el aparato! Este com-

pletamente familiarizado con los controles y

con el uso correcto del aparato. Umite el uso

de este aparato a aquellas personas que hay-

an leido y comprendido, y que vayan a ob-

edecer, todas las advertencias e h_struc-

clones tanto en el aparato come en et manual,

No permita nunca a los ni_os que usen este

aparato.

MANUAL DE iNFORMACION

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

DEL APARATO

dli PELIGRO: Nunca use cuehillas ni dis-

positivos desgranadores. El aparato fue disei%-

do para ser usado exclusivamente como corta-

dora line& El uso de cuatquier otra pieza o

accesorio incrementar&, et peligro de heridas.

Este aparato ha sido disei%do exclusivamente

como cortador a line&

G-QQ

,iX

dE_ADVERTENClA: La linea de torte

arroja objetos violentamente. Ustes, al igual que

otras personas, puede quedar ciego o herido.

Use anteojos de seguridad y proteccion en las

piemas. Mantenga todas las partes del cuerpo

alejadas de la lieea girante.

Use anteojos de seguridad

Mantenga a los nif_os, los espectadores y

animales a una distancia minima de t5 metros

(50 pies), Pare el motor inmediatamente si

alguien se le acerca,

Si acontece alguna situaci6n no prevista en este

manual, tenga cuidado y use buen criterio, Si

necesita ayuda, entre ee oof_taeto con su

distribuidor autorizado del servicio o Ilame al

1-800-554-6723.

SEGURIDAD DEL USUARIO

• Vistase apropiadamente, Siempre use an-

teojos de seguridad o similar protecci6n

para los ojos cuando use o de mantenimien-

to a este aparato (anteojos de seguridad

est#tn disponibles). La proteccion para los

ojos debe estar marcada Z87.

• Siempre utilize mascarilla para la cara o

mascarilla a prueba de polvo si se va a tra-

bajar en condiciones donde hay polvo.

• Siempre utilize pantalones pesados y lar-

gos, mangas largas, botas y guantes, Se re-

comienda el uso de pantorrilleras de seguri-

dad.

• Siempre utilize protecci6n para los pies. No

trabaje descalzo ni en sandaHas. Evite la

linea girante.

• Maetenga el cabello por encima de los hom-

bros, atandoio para tal efecto si es necesa-

rio, No use ropa suelta ni ropa con corbatas,

tiras, bodas, etc, que cuelgan libremente.

Pueden enredarse en las piezas en movi-

miento,

• Siesta completament tapado, estar_t mas

protegido de los escombros y pedazos de

plantas t6xicos arrojados per la lieea gi-

rante.

• Mantengasealerta, Nohagausodelapara-

to estando cansado, enfermo, trastornado o

bajo la influencia del alcohol, de drogas ode

remedios, Vigile bien Io que est#t haciendo;

use del sentido comt_n.

• Use protecci6n de oidos.

• Nunca ponga el aparato en marcha ni Io

deje en marcha dentro de un recinto cerra-

do. Respirar los vapores del combustible Io

puede matar.

• Mantenga las manijas libres de aceite y de

combustible,

SEGURIDAD DEL APARATO Y EN

EL MANTENIMIENTO

• Desconecte la bujia antes de hacer cualqui-

er mantenimiento meeos los ajustes al oar-

burador,

• Inspeccione el aparato y cambie las piezas

da_adas o flojas antes de cada uso. Repare

toda fuga de combustible antes de usar el

aparato. Mantenga el aparato en buenas

condiciones de use,

• Cambie todas las piezas del cabezal que

esten descantiltadas, resquebrajadas, que-

bradas o daf_adas de cualquier otro modo,

antes de usar el aparato,

• Haga el mantenimiento del aparato de

acuerdo a los procedimientos recomend-

ados, Mantenga la linea de corte el largo

aprodiado.

• Use solamente linea de diametro 2 mm (0,080

de pulgada) de la marca Weed Eater_X Nun-

ca use alambre, soga, hito, etc,

• Instale la protector requerida antes de usar

su aparato, Use la bobina especificada.

Aseg0rese que ta bobina este correcta-

mente instalada y este bien fijo.

• AsegQrese que el aparato este correcta-

mente armado como se muestra en el

manual.

• Haga los ajustes al carburador con el cabe-

zal apoyado de modo que ta linea no pueda

tocar nada.

• Mantenga alejadas a las demas personas

siempre que haga ajustes al carburador.

• Use exclusivamente los accesorios y repues-

tos Weed Eater_ recomendados.

• Todo servicio y mantinimiento no explicado

en este manual debera ser efectuado por un

distdbuidor autorizado del servicio.

SEGURIDAD CON EL COMBUSTIBLE

• Mezcle y vierta el combustible al aire libre.

• Mantengalo alejado de las chispas y de las

llamas.

• Use recipiente aprobado para el combus-

tible.

• No fume ni permita que se fume cerca de1

combustible ni del aparato ni mientras este

este en uso.

• Evite derramar e} combustible o el aceite.

Umpie rode el combustible derramado.

• AIAjese a per Io menos 3 metros (10 pies)

de1lugar de abastecimiento antes de poner

en marcha el motor.

• Pare el motor y permita que se enfrie el apa-

rato antes de retirar la tapa del tanque.

• AlmacAne siempre combustible en un reci-

piente aprobado para los liquidos inflama-

bles.

SEGURIDAD AL CORTAR

_ADVERTENCIA: Inspeccione el

Area antes de cada uso. Retire los objetos (pie-

dras, vidrio roto, clavos, alambre, etc.) que se

puedan enredar en la linea o que esta pueda ar-

rojar. Los objetos duros pueden da(_ar el cabezal

y este los puede arrojar, causando graves heri-

das.

•Use et aparato exclusivamente para recortar,

para cortar cesped y para barrer. No Io use

para cortar bordes, para podar ni para recortar

seto.

• Mantenga el equilibrio, con los pies en una

superficie estable. No se extienda demasia-

do.

• Mantenga todas las partes del cuerpo aleja-

das de la linea girante y del silenciador.

Mantenga el motor por debajo del nivel de la

cintura. El silenciador puede causar graves

quemaduras cuando esta caliente.

• Corte siempre de derecha a izquierda. Si se

corta con la linea del lado izquierdo del protec-

tor, los escombros volaran en sentido opuesto

at usuario.

• Use el aparato Qnicamente de dia o en luz

artificial fuerte.

• Utilice el aparato solamente para las tareas

explicadas en este manual.

TRANSPORTE YALMACENAMIENTO

• Espere que el motor se enfrie y fije bien el

aparato antes de quardarlo o de transpor-

tado en un vehicuio.

• Vacie eltanque de combustible antes de guar-

dar el aparato o de transportarIo. Consuma

todo el combustible restante en el carburador

poniendo el motor en marcha y dejandolo en

marcha hasta que le motor se pare solo.

• Guarde el aparato y el combustible en un lu-

gar donde los vapores del combustible no

puedan alcanzar chispas ni llamas prove-

nientes de los termotanques, los motores o

interruptores elActricos, los calefactores

centrales, etc.

• Guarde el aparato de modo que el limitador

de linea no pueda causar heridas acciden-

tales. Se puede colgar el aparato por la caja

el eje de propulsiAn.

• Guarde el aparato fuera del alcance de los

nti_os.

AVlSO DE SEGURIDAD: El estar expuesto

alas vibraciones a traves del uso prolongado de

herramientas de fuerza a gasolina puede causar

da_os a los vasos sanguineos o a los nervios de

los dedos, las manos y las coyunturas en aqueF

las personas que tienen propensidad a los tras-

tornos de la circulaci6n o alas hinchazones

anormales. El uso prolongado en tiempo frio ha

sido asociado con daAos a los vasos san-

guineos de personas que por otra parte se en-

cuentran en perfecto estado de salud. Si ocurren

sintomas tales como el entumecimiento, el dolor,

la fatta de fuerza, los cambios en et color o la tex-

tura de la pieto fatta de sentido en los dedos, las

manos o las coyunturas, deje de usar esta

maquina inmediatamente y procure atenciAn

medica. Los sistemas de anti-vibraciAn no ga-

rantizan que se eviten tales problemas. Los

usuarios que hacen uso continuo y prolongando

de las herramientas de fuerza deben fiscalizar

atentamente su estado fisico y el estado del

aparato.

AVlSO ESPECIAL: Su aparato viene equi-

pada con silenciador limitador de temperatura

y con rejilla antichispa que cumpla los requisi-

tos de los CAdigos de California 4442 y 4443.

Todas las tierras forestadas federales, mas

los estados de California, Idaho, Maine, Min-

nesota, Nueva Jersey, Washington y OregAn,

requieren por ley que muchos motores de

combustion interna esten equipados con rejiF

la antichispa. Si usted el aparato en un estado

y otra Iocalidad donde existen tales reglamen-

tos, usted tiene la responsabilidad juridica de

mantener estas piezas en correcto estado de

funcionamiento. De Io contrario, estara en in-

fraccion de la ley. Para el uso normal del

due_o de la casa, el silenciador y la rejilla

antichispa no requeriran ning0n servicio.

Despues de 50 horas de uso, recomendamos

que al silenciador se le de servicio o sea

substituido por un distribuidor autorizado del

servicio.

m_ADVERTENClA:Si recibio el apa-

rato ya armado, repita todos los pasos para

asegurar que el mismo se eeoueetre correcta-

mente armado y que todos los fijadores se en-

cuentren bien ajustados.

Examine 1as piezas para verificar que no haya

da[fios. No use piezas da[fiadas.

AVISO: Si eecesita ayuda, si faltan piezas o

si hay piezas da[fiadas. Ilame al n0mero

1-800-554-6723.

Es normal escuchar que el filtro de combustible

golpetee en el tanque vacio.

Es normal encoetrar residuos de aceite o de ga-

solina en el silenciador, debido a los ajustes al

carburador y alas pruebas efectuadas pot el

fabricante.

AJUSTE DEL MANGO

_ ADVERTENClA: AI ajustar la man-

go auxHiar, aseg0rese que este se maetenga

sobre la etiqueta de seguridad y debajo la

marca o la flecha en el eje.

1. Afloje la tuerca mariposa en el mango.

2. Gire el mango en posici6n vertical. Vuelva

a apretar la tuerca mariposa firmemente.

INSTALAClON DE LA PROTECTOR

_l_ ADVERTENClA: Elprotectordeb-

er&. ser instalado correctamente. El protector

CONOZCASUAPARATO

provee protecci6n parcial coetra el riesgo de

los objetos arrojados hacia el usuario y otras

personas y viene equipado con un cuchilla

limitadora de linea que corta el exceso de

lieea. El cuchilla limitadora de _inea (en la

parte inferior del protector) es fiioso y puede

cortar.

Para conseguir la orientacion apropiada para el

protector, vea la ilustracion CONOZCA SU

APARATO que se encuentra en la secci6n de

USO.

1. Remueva la tuerca mariposa de la protector.

2. Introduzca el soporte dentro de la ranura

como se muestra.

3. Haga girar la protector hasta que eitornillo

pase a traves del hueco en el soporte.

4. Apriete firmemente la tuerca mariposa en

el torniilo.

Ranura

Protector _____

GIRE de Lieea_['a_'°_a _ Tuaelp°asa

LEA ESTE MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE

PONER EL APARATO EN MARCHA. Compare las ilustraciones con su aparato para familiari-

zarse con la ubicacion de los diversos controles y ajustes. G uarde este manual para uso futuro.

Mango Auxiliar

"""_ ' Marca/Flecha

Eje en el Eje

Etiqueta de Seguridad

Cabezal Bujia

de Corte

Cuchiila

Limitadora

de Linea

Protector

Gatillo

Bombeador Acelerador

Palaeca del

Tapa del Tanque

de Mezcla de

Combustible

Mango de la

Cuerda de Arranque

INTERRUPTORSTOP

Se usa et interruptor STOP para detener el mo-

tor. Para detener el motor, empuje y sostenga el

ieterruptor en la posici6n STOP hasta que el mo-

tor se haya detenido por compieto.

BOMBEADOR

El BOMBEADOR retira el aire de el carbura-

dory de las lineas de combustible y las Ilena

de mezcla de combustible, permitiendole pon-

er e_motor en marcha con menos tirones de la

cuerda de arranque. Accione el bombeador

oprimiendolo y luego dejando que este re-

cobre su forma original.

CEBADOR

El CEBADOR ayuda a suministrar combus-

tible al motor para facilitar el arranque cuando

el motor est#t frio. Acione el cebador colocan-

do la palanca en ia posici6n FULL CHOKE.

Despues que el motor intente arrancar, mue-

va la palanca del cebador a la posici6n HALF

CHOKE. Despues que el motor se haya

puesto en marcha, ponga la palanca del ceba-

dor en la posici6n RUN.

ANTES DE PONER EN MARCHA EL

MOTOR

'_ ADVERTENCIA: Lea atentamente

la informaci6n sobre el combustible en iaas

reglas de seguddad antes de comenzar. Si no

comprende las reglas de seguridad, no

intente abastecer el aparato de combustible.

Llame al nQmero 1-800-554-6723.

ABASTECIMIENTO DEL MOTOR

_ ADVERTENCIA: Remueva la tapa

del tanque de combustible lentamente al rea-

bastecer combustible.

AINFORMACION UTIL

Para obtener la proporcion [

€orrecta de mezcla de [

aceite vierka 8,2 onzas de [

aceite eintetioo de 2 ciclos

dentro de gaeolina freeca.

Este motor est& habilitado para funcionar con

gasolina sin plomo. Antes de comenzar con el

uso, se deber& mezclar la gasolina con un aceite

de sintetico de buena calidad para motores de 2

tiempos enfriados a aire. Recomendamos el

aceite de sintetico de la marca Poulan/Weed

Eater. Mezcie la gasolina con el aceite en ta

proporci6n 40:1. Se obtiene una proporci6n de

40:1 mezclando 3.2 onzas (95 ml) de aceite

con cada galon (4 litros) de gasolina sin

plomo. NO USE aceite para automoviles ni para

barcas. Estos aceites daSar&n el motor. Ai

mezciar el combustible, siga las instrucciones

impresas en el recipiente. Una vez haya

aSadido el aceite a la gasolina, agite al recipiente

brevemente para asegurar que el combustible

este completamente mezclado. Siempre lea y

siga las instrucciones de seguridad que tienen

que ver con el combustible antes de abastecer

el aparato.

IMPORTANTE

La experiencia indica que los combustible

mezclados con alcohol (los Ilamados gasohoi

o los que contienen etanol o metanol) pueden

atraer ia humedad, Ioque puede causar la se-

paracion y la formacion de &.cidos durante eI

almacenaje. La gasolina &cida puede daSar el

sistema de combustible del motor durante el

almacenaje.

Para evitar problemas con el motor, deber_t

vaciarse el sistema de combustible antes de

almacenar el aparato por 30 dias o mas. Vacie

el tanque de combustible, ponga el motor en

marcha y dejelo en marcha hasta que las

lineas de combustible y el carburador queden

vacios. Use combustible fresco para la pr6xi-

ma temporada.

Nunca use productos de limpieza de motor o

carburador en el tanque de combustible ya

que de hacerla puede provocar da[_os perma-

nentes.

Vea la secci6n de ALMACENAJE para infor-

macion adicionaL

OINFORMACION UTIL

Si su interruptor indica opri-

ma para detener el motor,

este siempre se eneuentra

en la posiciSn ON.

PARA DETENER EL MOTOR

• Para detener el motor, empuje y sostenga el

interruptor STOP en la posici6n STOP has-

ta que el motor se haya detenido por com-

pleto.

• Si el motor no se detiene, mueva el cebador

en la posici6n FULL CHOKE (estrangula-

miento total de aire).

PARA PONER EN MARCHA

EL MOTOR

_lkADVERTENCIA: El cabezal de

corte girar&, mientras se este intentando poner

en marcha el motor. Evite el hacer nieg0n tipo

de contacto con el silenciador. Un silenciador

caliente podria provocar quemaduras de gra-

vedad si se toca.

_INFORMACION UTIL I

Sie I motor de su aparato I

n° se pusiera en marcha [

despu#s de haber seguido [

estas instrucciones, llame

al 1-800-554-6723.

PARA ARRANCAR CON MOTOR

FRIO (o motor caliente despues de

quedar sin combustible)

Posicion de Arranque

1. Ponga et aparato en una superficie plana.

2. Oprima tentamente el bombeador 6

yeses.

3. Mueva la palanca del cebador a la posi-

ci6n FULL CHOKE.

4. Aprieteysujeteelgatillodurantetodoslos

Dasos eiguientes.

Bombeador

Palanca

del

Cebador

Mango de la Cuerda

de Arranque

5. Tire firmemente del mango de la cuerda

de arranque hasta que el motor suene

como si este intentando arrancar, pero no

tire de la cuerda mas de 6 veces.

6. Tan pronto como et motor suene como si

fuera a arrancar, mueva la palanca de oeba-

dor a la posicion HALF CHOKE.

7. Tire firmemente del mango de la cuerda de

arranque hasta que el motor arranque, pero

no m&.sde 6 tirones. AVISO: Si el motor no

arranca despues del sexto tir6n de la cuerda

de arranque (con la palanca del cebador en

la posicion HALF CHOKE), mueva la palan-

ca del cebador a la posici6n FULL CHOKE y

optima et bombeador 6 veces. Apriete y

sostenga el gatillo acelerador y tire de la

ouerda de arranque otras 2 veces. Mueva la

palanca de1 cebador a la posici6n HALF

CHOKE y tire de la cuerda de arranque has-

ta que el motor se ponga en marcha, pero no

mas de 6 veces. Si el motor no arranca, pro-

bablemente se encuentre ahogado. Proce-

da con tasecciTn ARRANQUE DE MOTOR

AHOGADO.

8. Una vez que el motor arranca, permita

que el motor marche por 10 segundos,

luego mueva la palancea del cebador en

la posici6n RUN. Permita que el motor

marcha por 30 segundos con la palanca

del cebador en la posiciTn RUN antes de

soltar el gatillo acelerador. AVlSO: Si el

motor se apaga con la palanca del ceba-

dor en la posici6n RUN, mueva la palanca

a la posici6n HALF CHOKE y tire de ta

cuerda de arranque hasta que el motor se

ponga en marcha, pero no m&.s de 6 tiro-

nes.

PARA ARRANCAR CON EL MOTOR

CALIENTE

1. Mueva la palanca del cebador a la posi-

ci6n HALF CHOKE.

2. Oprima y sostenga el gatillo acelerador.

Mantenga el gatillo totalmente oprimido

hasta que el motor marche sin preblemas.

3. Tire firmemente del mango de la cuerda

de arranque hasta que el motor se ponga

en marcha, pero no mAs de 8 tirones.

4. Permita que el motor marche por 15 segun-

dos, entonces mueva la palanca del ceba-

dora la posici6n RUN.

AVISO: Si el motor no arranca, tire de la cuer-

da otras 5 veces. Si el motor no arranca, pro-

bablemente este ahogado.

ARRANQUE DE MOTOR AHOGADO

Lors motores ahegades pueden ponerse en

marcha moviendo la patanca del cebador a la

posici6n RUN; luego, tire de la cuerda para

aclarar el exceso de combustible. Esto podrA

requerir que se tire del mango de la cuerda

muchas veces dependiendo cuan ahogado

se encuentre el motor.

Si el aparato sigue sin ponerse en marcha,

vea la TABLA DIAGNOSTICA o liame al

nOmero 1-800-554-6723.

INSTRUCClONES DE USO

se recomienda que no opere el motor pot

mas de un minuto a la velocidad maxima.

POSlClON DE USO

USE SIEMPRE: i.._ Protecci6n

de Ojos

Pantalo "_

Largos -......_[i

Zapatos II

Grueses _

Corte derecha a izauierda.

_k ADVERTENClA: Usesiemprepro-

tecciTn para los ojos. Nunca se incline per en-

cima del cabezal. La linea puede arrojar o

hacer rebotar piedras o desechos hacia los

ojos y la cara, pudiendo causar la perdida de

la vista u otras graves heridas.

No haga marchar el motor a revoluciones mas

altas que tas necesarias. La linea de corte

cortara de una forma mas eficiente sin que el

motor este acelerado a fondo. A revoluciones

mas bajas, habr&, menos ruido y menor vibra-

cion del motor. La linea de corte durara m&.s

tiempo y tendra menor probabilidad de "fun-

dirse" en la bobina.

Siempre que no se halle cortando, suelte el

gatiflo acelerador y permita que el motor vuel-

va a marcha lenta.

Para detener el motor:

• Suelte el gatillo acelerador.

• Empuje y sostenga el interrupter STOP en la

posici6n STOP hasta que e} motor se haya

detenido por completo.

AVANCE DE LA LJNEA DE CORTE

La linea de corte avanza aproximadamente 5

cm (2 pulgadas) cada vez que se toca el cabe-

zal contra el suelo con el motor acelerado a

foedo.

E} largo mrs eficiente de la linea es el largo

mbximo permitido por el limitador de {_nea.

Siempre mantenga la cubierta protectora en su

tugar siempre que el aparato este en uso.

Para avanzar la Iieea:

• Acelere el motor a fondo.

• Sostenga el cabezal paralelo al suelo, por en-

eima de un Area con eesped.

• Toque el cabezal de corte contra el suelo le-

vemente una vez. Con cada toque, la linea

avanzarA aproximadamente 5 cm (2 pulga-

das).

Toque el cabezal contra el suelo siempre en

un Area con cesped. Si se hace tocar contra

superficies como el cemento o el asfalto, el

cabezal podria sufrir desgaste excesivo.

Si la linea se ha gastado y cuenta con 5 cm (2

pulgadas) o menos, hara falta mAs de un toque

para obtener el largo de lieea mrs eficiente.

_ADVERTENCIA: Use Onioamente

lieea con diametro de 2 mm (0,080 de pulgada).

Las lineas de otros diametros no avanzarae de-

bidamente y pueden causar graves heridas. No

use otros materiales, tales, como el alambre, el

hilo, la cuerda, etc. El alambre se puede quebrar

al cortar, convirtiendose en un misil muy peligro-

so y causando heridas de gravedad.

METODOS DE CORTE

_ADVERTENCIA: use la velocidad

minima y no acerque el aparato demasiado al

cortar cerca de objetos sAlidos (piedra, graviIla,

postes, etc.): estos pueden dafiar e{ cabezal,

pueden enredarse en la linea o ta linea los

puede arrojar violentamente al aire, causando

serio peligro.

•La punta de la linea es la que corta. Se con-

seguira mejor rendimiento y el minimo des-

gaste si no se mete la linea dentro del mate-

rial que se esta cortando. La ilustracion a

continuaciAn muestra la forma correcta e in-

correcta de cortar.

La punta de la La linea esta meti-

linea es la que da dentro deI ma-

corta terial de trabajo

Correcto Incorrecto

• La linea retira f&cilmente el cAsped y las malas

hierbas de alrededor de paredes, cercados,

Arboles y macizos de flores; pero tambiee es

capaz de cortar la corteza tierna de arboles y

arbustos y de marcar las cercas. Para evitar

dafios, especialmente a la vegetaci6n delica-

da o a los Arboles con corteza fin& acorte la

linea a unos 10 a 13 cm (4 a 5 pulgadas) y use

el aparato sin acelerar a fondo.

• Para recortar o escalpar, use el aparato sin

acelerar a fondo, para incrementar la vida

Litilde la linea y disminuir el desgaste del ca-

bezal, especialmente:

• AI hacer trabajos livianos.

• Cerca de objetos con los cuales ta linea se

puede enredar, como son los postes o

Arboles de poco diametro y el alambre de

las oercas.

• Para cortar cesped y barrer, aceiere el mo-

tor a fondo para lograr un buen trabajo de

limpieza.

PARA REOORTAR - Sostenga el cabezal

unos 8 cm (3 pulgadas) det suelo yen Angulo.

Unicamente la punta de ta linea deberA hacerel

contacto con el material a cortar. No meta la

linea dentro del Area que se estA cortando.

Para Recortar /•..

!_'Z-

das) del suelo _ " "_-'_.

PARA ESOALPAR - La tecnica del ascalpa-

do retira la vegetaci6n no deseada abajo a la

tierra. Sostenga el cabezal unos 8 cm (3 puF

gadas) del suelo yen Angulo. Deje que la

punta de la linea golpee coetra el suelo cerca

de los Arboles, los postes, los monumentos,

etc. Esta tecnica incrementa el desgaste de la

linea.

Para Escalpar

PARA CORTAR CESPED - Este parato es

}deal para cortar cesped en lugares donde las

cortadoras convencionales no Ilegan. En po-

siciAn de cortar cesped, mantenga la linea pa-

ralela at suelo. Evite presionar el cabezal con-

tra el suelo, ya que de hacerlo podria escalpar

la vegetaci6n y dafiar el aparato.

Para Cortar ||

Cesped J |, ,_

PAPA BARRER - Se puede usar ia acci6n

ventiladora de ia linea girante para barrer rApi-

day facilmente un Area determinada, Manten-

gala linea paralela al sueio directamente enci-

ma de las superficies que se quiera barrer y

meuva el aparato de un lado al otro rapida-

mente.

_ ADVERTENClA: Desconecte la

bujia antes de hacer cualquier mantenimiento,

con la excepcion de los ajustes al carburador.

INFORMACION UTIL

!MPORTANTE: Permita

lfl_l_#_'k quetodareparacidnqueno

[_ I_ _]_'1 sea el mantenimiento re-

_, .,,/,_J comendado en el manual

de instrucciones sea efec-

tuada pot un distribuidor

autorizado del servicio.

Si un distribuidor NO autodzado efec-

tuara cualquier trabajo en el producto,

Electrolux Home Products, Inc., no pa-

gar& reparaciones bajo la garant[a. Es su

responsabilidad el mantener y efectuar el

mantenimiento general de/producto.

VERIFIQUE QUE NO HAYA FIJA-

DOPES NI PIEZAS SUELTAS

• Cubierta de _aBujia

• Filtro de Aire

• Tornillos de la Caja

• Tornillo del Mango Auxiliar

• Protector

VERIFIQUE QUE NO HAYA PIEZAS

DAI_IADAS O GASTADAS

Entre en contacto con el distribuidor autoriza-

do del servicio para el reemplazo de piezas

da_fiadas o desgastadas,

• Interruptor STOP - AsegOrese de que el inter-

ruptor STOP este funcionando correctamente

empujaedo y sosteniendo el interrupter en la

posici6n STOP Asegt_rese de que el motor se

haya detenido por completo. Ponga el motor

en marcha nuevamente y oontinLie,

• Tanque de Combustible - Deje de usar el

aparato si hay seSales de da{_os o perididas

en el tanque de combustible,

• Protector- Dejedeusarelaparatosielpro-

tector estA da[_ado.

INSPECCIONE Y LIMPIE EL APARA-

TO Y SUS PLACAS

• Despues de que cada use, inspeccione la

aparato completa para saber si hay piezas

flojas o da[_adas. Limpie el aparato y ias

placas usando un trapo hLimedo con un de-

tergente suave,

• Seque el aparato usando un trapo seco y

limpio.

LIMPIE EL FILTRO DEL AIRE

Los fi_tros de aire sucios disminuyen la vida

Otily el rendimiento del motor e incrementan el

consumo de combustible yde emiciones noci-

vas, Limpie siempre el filtro de aire despues

de cada 5 horas de uso.

1. Limpie la tapa del filtro de aire y el Area al-

rededor de la tapa para evitar que caiga

suciedad o desechos en el carburador

cuando se abre la tapa,

2. Abra la tapa del filtro de aire presionando el

boton (vea la ilustraci6n), Remueva el filtro.

AVISO: Para evitar peligro de incendio y de

emiciones evaporativas nocivas, no limpie el

filtro de aire con gasolina ni cualquier otro sol-

vente inflamable.

3. Limpie el fiitro con agua y jabon,

4. Permita que el filtro se seque,

5. Instale el filtro de aire y cierra la tapa,

Bot6n

Filtro de Aire

Tapa del Fiitro de Aire

SILENCIADOR YLA REJILLA ANTI-

CHISPAS

_L, ADVERTENCIA: El silenoiador en

este producto contiene las substancias quimi-

casque el estado de California reconoce

como causantes de cancer.

A medida que se use el aparato, el silenciador

y la rejilla antichispas se van carbonizando,

Para el uso normal del dueSo de la casa, sin

embargo, et silenciador y la rejilla antichispa no

requeriran ningOn servicio, Despues de 50

horas de use, recomendamos que al siienciador

se le de servicio o sea substituido pot un distri-

buidor autorizado del servicio.

CAMBIE LA BUJIA

Debera cambiarse la bujia anualmente para

asegurar que el motor arranque facilmente y

tenga un mejor rendimeinto, Ajuste la separa-

cion de los electrodos a0,6 mm (0,025 de pul-

gada). El encendido es fijo e inaJterabie,

1. Gire y saque la cubierta de la bujia.

2. Retire la bujia del cilindro y des6cheta.

3. CAmbiela por una bujia Champion RCJ-6Y

y ajuste firmemente la bujia nueva con una

tlave de cube de 19 mm (3/4 de pulgada),

4. Instate nuevamente la cubierta de la bujia.

REEMPLAZO DE LA LINEA

1. Retire la bobina tirando del boton de toque

firmemente.

2. Limpie per entero la superficie del cube y

de la bobina.

3. Reemplace le bobina per una previa-

mente enrollada, o core dos pedazos de

aproximadamente 3,8 metros (12-1/2

pies) de largo de linee de 2 mm (0,080 de

pulgada) de la merca Weed Eater _.

_'ADVERTENCIA: Nunce use

alambre, cuerda, hi]o, etc., los cuales puedee

romperse y coevertirse en proyectiles peIigro-

SOS,

4. Introduzca ies puntas de ia linea, alrede-

dor de 1 cm (1/2 pulgada), dentro de1hue-

cos pequeSo que se encuentra en la perte

interior de la bobina.

Bob,no

Huecos de selida de la linea

Linee dentro de la muesca

AJUSTE AL CARBURADOR

'_ ADVERTENCIA: Mantenga a otras

personas aiejadas de la zona en donde se en-

cuentre haciendo ajustes de marcha lenta. El

cabezal de corte se mantendra girando du-

raete este procedimiento. Use su equipo pro-

tector y observe todas las precauciones de

seguridad.

El carburador ha sido ajustado cuidadosa-

mente en la fabric& Posiblemente sea nece-

sario hacer ajustes si se note cualquiera de

las siguientes condiciones:

• El motor no funciona en marcha lente cuan-

do se suelte el acelerador.

Haga los ajustes sosteniendo el equipo de

manera que el aooesorio de oorte se ee-

cuentre alejado det suelo y no haga contacto

con ningQn objeto. Sostenga el aparato man-

uaimente mientras el motor se encuentre en-

cendido y mientras usted se encuentre ha-

ciendo los ajustes. Mantengatodas tas pertes

de su cuerpo alejadas de los accesorios de

corte y del silenciador.

Marcha Lenta

Deje el motor en marcha lent& Ajuste las re-

voluciones hasta que el motor se mantenga

en marcha sin calarse (la marcha lenta es de-

masiado lenta).

• Gire el tornillo de marcha lenta hacia la dere-

cha para aumentar tas revoluciones si el mo-

tor se ahoga o se par&

• Gire el tornillo de marche lenta hacia la iz-

quierda para reducir las revoluciones.

Tornillo de Ajuste de

la Mercha Lente

5. Enrolle la lieea en le bobina de forma pare-

jay ajustada. Enrolle la linea en la direc-

ciSn en que apuntan las flechas que se en-

cuentran en la bobina.

6. Introduzca latinea dentro de las muescas.

dejando de 7 a t2 cm (3 a 5 pulgadas) sin

enrollar.

7. Introduzca la lineas dentro de los huecos

de selida en el cubo como se muestra en

la ilustraci6n.

8. Alinee tas muescas con el los huecos de

salida de la linea.

9. Presione la bobina dentro del cubo hasta

que esta encaje en su tugar.

10. Tire de la linees que se extiende fuera del

cubo para soltarla de la muesces.

Tape del Filtro de Aire

Si requiriera ayuda adicional o no se sintiera

seguro al desempe[_ar este procedimiento,

entre en contecto con el distribuidor autoriza-

do del servicio o Ilame al 1-800-554-6723.

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