Eng l is h esp aÑo l f ranÇais 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 advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede re...
2 safety rules warning: when using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions must al- ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury. Danger: this power tool can be dangerous! This unit can cause serious injury including amputation or blindness to the op- erator and others. The ...
3 s keep handles free of oil and fuel. S always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted shoulder strap with a blade (see assembly). Unit/maintenance safety warning: stop unit and disconnect the spark plug before performing mainte- nance (except carburetor adjustments). S look for and replace damag...
4 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...
5 4. Insert two screws into the screw holes. 5. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten- ing screws with a hex wrench. 30 inches harness adjustment for balance 4 -- 12 inches above ground 6 inches below waist 30 inches configuring your unit you can configure your unit using a cutting head for grass a...
6 assembly information -- weed blade weed blade note: remove the trimmer head and plastic shield before attaching the metal shield and installing the weed blade. To remove the trim- mer head, align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by rotating the dust cup. Insert a small...
7 8. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned holes. This will keep the shaft from turn- ing while tightening the blade nut. Screwdriver 9. Tighten blade nut firmly with a wrench while holding screwdriver in position. 10. Remove the screwdriver. 11. Turn blade by hand. If the blade binds against the ...
8 to avoid engine problems, empty the fuel sys- tem before storage 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 cleaner prod- ucts in the fuel tank or permanent dam...
9 when operating unit, clip shoulder strap onto clamp, stand as shown and check for the fol- lowing: s wear eye protection and heavy clothing. S extend your left arm and hold handlebar grip with your left hand. S hold throttle grip with your right hand with finger on throttle trigger. S keep unit be...
10 mowing -- your trimmer is ideal for mowing 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 ground and damage the tool. Sweeping -- the fanning action of the rotating line c...
11 cut using the 2 o’clock to 4 o’clock position of the blade 2 o’clock 4 o’clock recommended cutting position warning: the operator or others must not try to clear away cut material with the engine running or the blade turning to avoid serious injury. Stop engine and blade before removing materials...
12 service and adjustments replacing the line 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) dia- meter weed eaterr brand line. Warning: never use wire, rope, string, etc...
13 if your unit is to be stored for a period of time: s clean the entire unit before lengthy storage. S store in a clean dry area. S 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 g...
14 limited warranty electrolux home products, inc., warrants to the original purchaser that each new weed eaterr brand gasoline tool or at- tachment is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective gasoline product or attachment as fo...
15 ucts, 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 repla...
