Weed Eater TE475 Instruction Manual

Manual is about: Electrolux

Summary of TE475

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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 warnings on unit and...

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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, edging and...

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

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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 right to your left. 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 vegetation down 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. S...

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    8 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, d...

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    9 line through guide ring replacement spool slot 3. Rest guide ring on spool and place line through slot. Allow line to extend 4 -- 6 inch- es (10 -- 15 cm) from center of spool. 4. Ensure line remains in slot while screwing cap on to the shaft. Only tighten cap hand tight! Carburetor adjustment war...

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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 electrolux home products, inc., warrants to the original purchaser that each new weed eaterr 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 foll...

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    12 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 r...