Weed Eater Trimmer 530087877 User Manual

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Operators Manual  
Manual del Operador  
Manuel de Lutilisateur  
FeatherLitet  
25 HO SST  
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 del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instruc-  
ciones de seguridad. El no hacerlopuede resultaren lesiones graves.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
Lire le manuel de lutilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertisse-  
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire  
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.  
Frigidaire Home Products, Augusta, GA 30907  
WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.  
530087877  
2/15/00  
 
S Rotate handle to upright pos ition and  
tighten in a comfortable pos ition between  
the triggerand the s afety labelon the tube.  
Tighten handle s ecurely.  
TRANSPORTING AND  
STORAGE  
S Allowthe engine tocool;s ecure unitbefore  
s toring or trans porting in vehicle.  
ATTACH THE SHIELD  
S Empty the fuel tank before s toring or  
trans porting the unit. Us e up fuelleft inthe  
carburetorbys tartingtheengine andletting  
it run until it s tops .  
S Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel  
vapors cannotreachs parks oropenflames  
from water heaters , electric motors or  
s witches , furnaces , etc.  
WARNING:The s hieldmus tbeproperly  
ins talled.  
The s hield provides partial  
protection from the ris k of thrown objects to  
the operator andothers andis equippedwith  
a line limiter which cuts exces s line. The line  
limiter (on unders ide of s hield) is s harp and  
can cut you.  
S Store units oline limitercannotaccidentally  
caus e injury. Unit canbe hungby the tube.  
S Store the unit out of the reach of children.  
S As s emble parts as s hown  
S Tighten parts s ecurely  
If s ituations occur which are not covered in  
this manual, us e care and goodjudgment. If  
youneedas s is tance,call1-800-554-6723.  
Shield  
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not  
equipped with a temperature limiting muffler  
ands parkarres ting s creenwhich meets the  
requirements of California Codes 4442 and  
4443. All U.S. fores t land and the s tates of  
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnes ota, New  
J ers ey,Oregon, andWas hington require by  
lawthatmanyinternalcombus tionengines to  
be equipped with a s park arres tors creen. If  
Wing Nut  
NOTE: Remove  
andus e was herand  
wing nut from this  
bolt for as s embling  
s hield.  
you operate in  
a
locale where s uch  
regulations exis t,youare legallyres pons ible  
for ins talling and maintaining the operating  
condition of thes e parts . Failure to dos o is a  
violation of the law. If a s park arres tor is  
required in your area, contact your  
Authorized Service Dealer forthe properkit.  
Was her  
FUEL YOUR UNIT  
SPECIAL NOTICE: Expos ure to  
vibrations throughprolongedus e ofgas oline  
poweredhandtools couldcaus e bloodves s el  
or nerve damage in the fingers , hands , and  
joints ofpeople prone tocirculationdis orders  
orabnormals wellings . Prolongedus e incold  
weather has been linked to blood ves s el  
damage in otherwis e healthy people. If  
s ymptoms occur s uch as numbnes s , pain,  
los s of s trength, change in s kin color or  
texture,orlos s offeelinginthe fingers ,hands ,  
or joints , dis continue the us e of this tool and  
s eek medical attention. An anti-vibration  
s ys temdoes notguarantee the avoidance of  
thes e problems . Us ers who operate power  
tools on a continual and regular bas is mus t  
monitor clos ely their phys ical condition and  
the condition of this tool.  
This engine is certified to operate on  
unleaded gas oline. Gas oline mus t be mixed  
witha goodquality2-cycle air-cooledengine  
oil des igned to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.  
Poulan/Weed  
Eater  
brand  
oil is  
recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by  
mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of  
unleaded gas oline). Whenmixing fuelfollow  
the ins tructions printed on the container.  
Always readandfollowthes afetyrules under  
FUEL SAFETY.  
STARTING  
STARTING  
POSITION  
ASSEMBLY  
WARNING: Make s ure your unit is  
properly as s embled and all fas teners are  
s ecure.  
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT  
Pus handholdengine s top s witchin the STOP  
or OFFpos ition untilthe unithas fullys topped.  
ADJUST THE HANDLE  
S Loos en wing nut on handle.  
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HOW TO START YOUR UNIT  
REPLACING THE LINE  
S Pus handholdthe engine s tops witch inthe  
STOP/OFF pos ition until the unit has fully  
s topped.  
Choke Lever  
Muffler  
S Dis connect the s park plug lead wire.  
S Remove s pool by firmly pulling on tap  
button.  
Trigger  
Primer Bulb  
S Clean entire s urface of hub and s pool.  
S Replace witha pre-wounds pool,orcuttwo  
lengths of 12-1/2 feet of .080” (2 mm)  
diameter Weed Eater r brand line. Never  
us ewire,rope,s tring,etc.,whichcanbreak  
off and become a dangerous mis s ile.  
S Ins ertends ofthe line about 1/2inch (1cm)  
into the s mall hole on the ins ide of s pool.  
WARNING: The trimmer head will turn  
while s tarting the engine. A hot muffler can  
caus e s erious burns .  
COLD ENGINE STARTING OR  
STARTING AFTER REFUELING  
S Set unit on a flat s urface.  
Spool  
Small  
Holes  
S Slowly pres s the primer bulb 6 times .  
S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE  
pos ition.  
S Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold  
through all remaining s teps .  
S Pull s tarter rope handle s harply 6 times .  
S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE  
pos ition.  
Line exit holes  
Line in Notch  
S Pull s tarter rope handle no more than 6  
pulls , until engine runs .  
S Allowengine torun10s econds ,thenmove  
choke lever to OFF CHOKE pos ition.  
RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE  
S MovechokelevertoOFF CHOKEpos ition.  
S Pull s tarter rope handle until engine runs .  
S If engine does not s tart in 5 pulls , follow  
Line in Notch  
ins tructions in STARTING  
ENGINE.  
A
COLD  
Hub  
S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the  
s pool. Wind in the direction of the arrows  
found on the s pool.  
USING YOUR UNIT  
S Pus hthe line intothe notches ,leaving3to5  
inches (7 - 12 cm) unwound.  
OPERATING POSITION  
S Ins ert the line into the the exit holes in the  
hub as s hown in the illus tration.  
S Align the notches with the line exit hole.  
S Pus hs poolintohubuntilits naps intoplace.  
S Pull the line extendingouts ide ofthe hubto  
releas e it from the notch.  
ALWAYS W
tection  
SERVICE  
We recommend alls ervice andadjus tments  
not lis ted in this manual be performed by an  
Authorized Service Dealer.  
Long Pa
Heavy Sh
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS  
Yourcarburetoris equippedwithlimitercaps .  
Adjus ting the carburetor is a complicated  
tas k. We recommendthat youtake yourunit  
toanAuthorizedService Dealer.Damagewill  
occur if you turn the needles beyond the  
limiter s tops .  
Cut from your right to your left.  
ADVANCING THE CUTTING  
IGNITION TIMING  
LINE  
The ignition timing is fixed, non-adjus table.  
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the  
cutting head lightly on the ground while  
engine is runningat fulls peed. A metalblade  
attached to the s hield will cut the line to the  
proper length.  
SPARK PLUG  
Replace the s park plug yearly us ing a  
Champion RCJ -8Y plug. Spark plug gap is  
.025.  
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This warrantyis nottrans ferableanddoes not  
coverdamage orliabilitycaus edbyimproper  
handling, improper maintenance, or the us e  
of acces s ories and/or attachments not  
s pecifically recommended byFRIGIDAIRE  
HOME PRODUCTS for this tool.  
Additionally, this warranty does not cover  
tune -ups ,s park plugs ,filters , s tarterropes ,  
s tarter s prings , cutting line, or rotating head  
parts that will wear and require replacement  
with reas onable us e during the warranty  
period. This warranty does not cover  
predelivery s etup or normal adjus tments  
explained in the operators manual.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Engine will not s tart.  
S Fuel tank empty.  
S Engine flooded.  
S Spark plug not firing.  
S Fuel not reaching carburetor.  
S Carburetor requires adjus tment.  
Engine will not idle properly.  
S Carburetor requires adjus tment.  
S Throttle trigger s crew too tight.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC  
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE  
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM  
STATE TO STATE.  
Engine will not accelerate, lacks  
power, or dies under a load  
S Air filter dirty.  
S Spark plug fouled.  
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR  
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,  
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS  
S Carburetor requires adjus tment.  
Engine s mokes exces s ively.  
S Air filter dirty.  
WARRANTIES  
EXCEPT  
THOSE  
S Too much oil mixed with gas oline.  
S Carburetor requires adjus tment.  
EXPRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW  
LIMITATIONS ONHOWLONG ANIMPLIED  
WARRANTY LASTS OR THEEXCLUSION  
OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE  
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION  
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
Line does not advance or breaks while  
cutting.  
S Line improperly routed in head.  
S Line improperly wound on s pool.  
S Line s ize incorrect  
Line welds onto s pool.  
S Line size incorrect.  
FRIGIDAIRE HOMEPRODUCTS’ policyis  
S Line improperly wound on s pool.  
S Crowding line on material being  
cut.  
to continuous ly improve its products .  
Therefore,  
FRIGIDAIRE  
HOME  
PRODUCTS res erves the right to change,  
modify, or dis continue models , des igns ,  
s pecifications , and acces s ories of all  
products at any time without notice or  
obligation to any purchas er.  
Line pulls back into head.  
S Too little line outs ide of head.  
S Line s ize incorrect  
NEED ASSISTANCE?  
U.S. EPA  
EMISSION CONTROL  
WARRANTY STATEMENT  
Need As s is tance?  
Call 1-800-554-6723.  
Need Service Part?  
Contact your dealer.  
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND  
OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental  
Protection Agency and POULAN/WEED  
EATER, DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR  
PRODUCTS are pleas ed to explain the  
emis s ions control s ys tem warranty onyour  
lawn and garden equipment engine. All new  
utility and lawn and garden equipment  
engines mus t be des igned, built, and  
equipped to meet the s tringent anti-s mog  
s tandards . POULAN/WEED EATER mus t  
warrantthe emis s ioncontrols ys temonyour  
lawn and garden equipment engine for the  
periods of time lis ted below provided there  
has been no abus e, neglect, or improper  
maintenance of your lawn and garden  
equipment engine. Your emis s ion control  
s ys temincludes parts s uchas thecarburetor  
andthe ignitions ys tem.Where awarrantable  
condition exits ,POULAN/WEED EATER will  
repair your lawn and garden equipment  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
FRIGIDAIREHOMEPRODUCTS,Div.WCI  
OutdoorPowerProducts ,Inc.,warrants to  
the original purchas er that each new Weed  
Eaterbrandgas olinetoolorattachmentis free  
fromdefects inmaterialandworkmans hipand  
agrees torepairorreplaceunderthis warranty  
anydefectivegas olineproductorattachmentas  
follows from the original date of purchas e  
2 YEARS - Parts and Labor, when us ed for  
hous ehold purpos es .  
60 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when us ed for  
commercial,profes s ional,orincomeproducing  
purpos es .  
30 DAYS - Parts andLabor, ifus ed forrental  
purpos es .  
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engine at nocos t toyou. Expens es covered  
underwarranty include diagnos is , parts and  
labor. MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY  
COVERAGE: If any emis s ions related part  
on your engine (as lis ted under Emis s ions  
ControlWarrantyParts Lis t) is defective ora  
defectinthe materials orworkmans hip ofthe  
engine caus es thefailure ofs uchanemis s ion  
related part, the part will be repaired or  
replaced by POULAN/WEED EATER.  
s ervice center or call POULAN/WEED  
EATER at 1-800-554-6723 WARRANTY  
PERIOD: Any warranted part which is not  
s cheduled for replacement as required  
maintenance, or which is s cheduled onlyfor  
regular ins pection to the effect of repair or  
replace as neces s ary”s hallbe warrantedfor  
2 years . Any warranted part which is  
s cheduled for replacement as required  
maintenances hallbewarrantedfortheperiod  
of time upto the firs t s cheduledreplacement  
point for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner  
s hall not be charged for diagnos tic labor  
which leads to the determination that a  
warranted part is defective if the diagnos tic  
work is performed at an approved  
POULAN/WEED EATER s ervicing center.  
OWNER’S  
WARRANTY  
RESPONSIBILITIES: As the lawn and  
garden equipment engine owner, you are  
res pons ible for the performance of the  
requiredmaintenance lis tedin yourOwners  
Manual.  
POULAN/WEED  
EATER  
recommends that you retain all receipts  
covering maintenance on your lawn and  
CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES:  
garden  
equipment  
engine,  
but  
POULAN/WEED EATER may be liable for  
damages to other engine components  
caus ed by the failure of a warranted parts till  
under warranty. WHATIS NOTCOVERED:  
All failures caus ed by abus e, neglect, or  
improper maintenance are not covered.  
ADD -ONORMODIFIEDPARTS:Theus eof  
add-onor modifiedparts canbe grounds for  
dis allowingawarrantyclaim.POULAN/WEED  
EATER is not liable to cover failures of  
warrantedparts caus edbytheus e ofadd-on  
ormodifiedparts .HOWTO FILEACLAIM:If  
you have any ques tions regarding your  
warranty rights and res pons ibilities , you  
s hould contact your neares t authorized  
s ervice center or call POULAN/WEED  
EATER at 1-800-554-6723. WHERE TO  
GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty  
s ervices or repairs s hall be provided at all  
POULAN/WEEDEATERs ervicecenters .call:  
POULAN/WEED EATER cannot deny  
warranty s olely for the lack ofreceipts orfor  
your failure to ens ure the performance of all  
s cheduled maintenance. As the lawn and  
gardenequipmentengine owner, yous hould  
be aware thatPOULAN/WEED EATER may  
denyyouwarrantycoverage ifyourlawnand  
garden equipment engine or a part of it has  
failed due to abus e, neglect, improper  
maintenance, unapproved modifications ,or  
the us e ofparts notmade orapproved bythe  
original equipment manufacturer. You are  
res pons ible for pres enting your lawn and  
garden  
equipment  
engine  
to  
a
POULAN/WEED EATER authorized repair  
centeras s oonas aproblemexis ts .Warranty  
repairs s houldbe completedin a reas onable  
amountoftime,notto exceed30 days . Ifyou  
have anyques tions regardingyourwarranty  
rights andres pons ibilities ,yous houldcontact  
yourneares tauthorizeds ervicecenterorcall  
1-800-554-6723  
MAINTENANCE,  
REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF  
POULAN/WEED  
1-800-554-6723.  
EATER  
at  
EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any  
POULAN/WEED  
WARRANTY  
EATER  
approved  
COMMENCEMENT DATE: The warranty  
periodbegins onthedate thelawnandgarden  
equipment engine is purchas ed. LENGTH  
OF COVERAGE: This warrantys hallbe fora  
period of two years from the initial date of  
purchas e. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR  
OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repairor  
replacement of any warranted part will be  
performed at no charge to the owner at an  
approvedPOULAN/WEEDEATERs ervicing  
center. If you have any ques tions regarding  
yourwarrantyrights andres pons ibilities ,you  
s hould contact your neares t authorized  
replacementpartus edinthe performance of  
any warranty maintenance or repair on  
emis s ion related parts will be provided  
withoutcharge tothe ownerifthepartis under  
warranty.  
EMISSION CONTROL  
WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor,  
Ignition Sys tem: Spark Plug (covered up to  
maintenance s chedule), Ignition Module.  
MAINTENANCESTATEMENT:Theowneris  
res pons ible for the performance of all  
required maintenance as defined in the  
owners manual.  
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