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Weed Eater Featherlite SST25 Instruction Manual

Summary of Featherlite SST25

  • Page 1

    Sst25 r trademark 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 resultar en les...

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    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. Read and follow all instruc- tions. This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is responsible for following instructions and warn- ings on unit a...

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    3 cutting safety warning: inspect the area before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by or become entangled in line. Hard objects can damage the trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury. S use only for trimming, scalping, mowing and sweepin...

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    4 operation know your trimmer read this instruction manual and safety rules before operating your unit. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Primer bulb line limiter blade fu...

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    5 helpful tip if your engine switch reads “push to stop”, it is always in the on position. How to stop your unit s to stop the engine, push and hold the stop switch in the stop position until the engine stops. S if engine does not stop, move choke to the full choke position. How to start your unit w...

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    6 operating instructions it is recommended that the engine not be operated for longer than 1 minute at full throttle. Operating position cut from your left to your right. Always wear: eye protection long pants heavy shoes warning: always wear eye protec- tion. Never lean over the trimmer head. Rocks...

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    7 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. Mo...

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    8 air filter cover air filter button muffler and spark arrest- ing screen 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, ho...

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    9 idle speed adjustment allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without stalling (idle speed too slow). S turn idle speed screw clockwise to in- crease engine speed if engine stalls or dies. S turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to decrease engine speed. Air filter cover idle speed s...

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    10 trouble cause remedy engine will not start. 1. Engine flooded. 2. Fuel tank empty. 3. Spark plug not firing. 4. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 5. Carburetor requires adjustment. 1. See “starting a flooded engine in operation section. 2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. 3. Install new spark plu...

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    11 limited warranty weed eater 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 ...

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    12 nearest authorized service center or call weed eater at 1--800--554--6723. War- ranty period: any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance, or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of “repair or re- place as necessary” shall be warranted...