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Weed Eater MX557 Instruction Manual

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    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 lesiones ...

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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 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 lever to full choke position. How to start your unit warning: the trimmer head will turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con- tact with ...

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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 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 rotat- ing line ...

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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 screwdriver 3. While holding the screwdriver in position, remove trimmer head by turning clock- wise. 4. Thread replacement trimmer head onto the shaft by turning counterclockwise. Tighten until secure. 5. Remove the screwdriver. Carburetor adjustment warning: keep others away when making idle spe...

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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 pl...

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    11 limited warranty weed eater warrants to the original pur- chaser that each new weed eater brand gasoline tool or attachment is free from de- fects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this war- ranty any defective gasoline product or at- tachment as follows from the o...

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    12 warranty period: any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as re- quired maintenance, or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of “re- pair or replace as necessary” shall be war- ranted for 2 years. Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as re...