Weed Eater 1700 Operator's Manual

Rules, Precautions and Operating Instructions. Failure To Do So Can Result In Serious Personal Injury. Model: 1700 High Performance Trimmer Always Wear Eye Protection When Operating This Unit k\ MANUFACTURED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING U.S. PATENTS: 3.708.967; 3,826.068; 3,859,776; 4.035,912; 4,052,789; 4,054,992; 4,067,108; 4,104,797; 4,114,269; 4,124,938; 4,156,312; 4,156,967; 4,161,820; 4,167,812; 4,269,372; 4,269,675; DES.249,630: DES.255,764; DES.260,394. U.S. AND FOREIGN PATENTS PENDING,

Safety Rules and Precautions 3 Know YourTrimmer 4 Assembly 5 Engine Information 6 A. Fueling Your Unit 6 B. Pre-operation Checks 7 0. Starting Instructions 7 D. Operating instructions 8 E. Engine Adjustments 9 Using Your Unit 10 A. Operating Instructions 10 B. Adjusting The Gutting Line 10 0. Gutting Methods 11 D. TAP-N-GO® Gutting Head Maintenance.... 12 General Maintenance 14 A. Drive Shaft Lubrication 14 B. Air Filter Gare 14 G. FuelTank Upkeep 14 D. Starter Rope Repair 15 Parts List 16-19 Accessories 19 Parts and Service Back Cover SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE TYPE: 2 Cycle Air Cooled MUFFLER: Lo Tone - California approved spark arresting DISPLACEMENT: 26.2CC CLUTCH: Centrifugal OPERATING RPM: 6500 - 7500 IGNITION: Solid State FUEL TANK: 400 cc (13.5fl.oz.) CARBURETOR: Diaphragm All Position with adjustable fuel mixture jets SPARK PLUG: CJH4 SPARK PLUG GAP: .024" / .026" MODULE AIR GAP: .010"/ .014" OFF BUTTON Push Button LUBRICATION: Gasoline / Oil Mix STARTER: Auto Rewind CUTTING LINE DIM. .080 inch diameter Drive Shaft Housing Assist Handle A. Fuel Tank Starter Rope Handle Choke Cutting Head Shield Throttle Trigger "OFF" Switch Serial Number STATE AND LOCAL ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS Your engine has been provided with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. Forest Land and the states of California, Maine, Oregon, and Washington, require by law that many internal combustion engines operated on forest, brush, and grass-covered areas be equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen. Check with your state and local authorities for regulations pertaining to Temperature Limiting Muffler and Spark Arresting requirements. If you operate an internal combustion engine in a state or locale where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so could subject you to liability or to a fine.

PRECAUTIONS Failure to follow safety rules and precautions couid result in serious personai injury. A. KNOW YOUR UNIT 1. Read your Operator's Manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all safety rules, pecautlons, and operating In structions before operating the unit. 2. Restrict your unit to users who understand and follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating Instructions found in this manual. B. PLAN AHEAD 1. Always wear eye protection. Rocks or other debris couid be thrown into eyes and face. 2. Dress safely in long pants and wear boots or safety shoes. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants or sandals; or go bare foot. 3. Do not operate the unit when you are tired, ill or upset; or if you are under the Influence of alcohol, drugs or medication. 4. Inspect the area to be cut before starting the unit. Remove all debris and objects that couid be thrown, become entangled in the cutting head, or cause damage during cut ting. 5. Keep children, bystanders, and pets a safe distance away from the work area — a minimum of .30 feet. C. HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION 1. Eliminate ali sources of sparks or flame (In cluding smoking, open flames, or work that could cause sparks,) In the areas where fuel Is mixea, poured, or stored. 2. Mix, pour, and store fuel in a weli-ventiiated area and in an approved, marked container. 3. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the unit. 4. Wipe up ail spills before starting the engine. 5. Move at ieast 10 feet (3 meters) away from fuel and fueling site before starting the engine. D. OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Inspect the entire unit before each use for loose or damaged parts. Do not use until the unit Is In proper working order. Never use wire In place of the nylon cutting line. The wire tip can break off during cutting and become a dangerous missile. Keep the handles free of oil and fuel. Never start or run the engine inside a ciosed iroom or building. Exhaust fumes contain dangerous carbon monoxide. Make certain the cutting head stops turning when the throttle trigger is released and the engine runs at idle speed. Refer to carburetor adjustment Instructions If cutting head doe.= not stop. Avoid bodily contact with the muffler. Usv caution when changing operating positions. The muffler area can be hot and can cause serious burns. Keep your body clear of the cutting head while the unit is in use. Do not operate in a position over waist high. Do not overreach. Keep firm footing and balance at all times. Run the engine at full throttle only when cut ting. Stop the engine before removing the fuel cap. E. MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY 1. Maintain the unit according to recommend ed procedures. Always keep the cutting line at the proper length. 2. Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjust ment. 3. Use only genuine WEED EATER® repiace- ment parts that are identical to original equipment. The use of any part or accessory, not specifically designed for this unit, could create a hazard. 4. Always drain fuel from the fuel tank after each use. 5. Do not store the unit or fuei in a closed area where fuel vapors can reach an open flame from hot water heaters, furnaces, etc. 6. Store in a dry area out of the reach of children. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

A. INTRODUCTION Your Model 1700 Trimmer will help you make short work of a variety of lawn care tasks such as trimming, scalping, sweeping, and mowing. The time-saving TAP-N-GO® Cutting Head automatically extends cutting line when lightly tapped on the ground and will cut a 17" path. The cutting line is powered by a light-weight, top-mounted engine, designed for maximum control and ease of handling. A blade conversion kit is available for your Model 1700 Trimmer. When the blade conver sion kit is properly installed, the Model 1700 Trimmer will accept the 8 inch Weed Blade, an optional accessory, designed for cutting weeds and grass. The blade conversion kit is available through your WEED EATER® Dealer. UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Your WEED EATER® Trimmer has been care fully packed at the factory to prevent damage during shipping and storage. Carefully unpack the carton as follows: 1. Remove contents from the carton. 2. Check parts against the list below. 3. Examine parts for damage. 4. Notify your WEED EATER® Dealer immedi ate ly if a part is missing or damaged. CARTON CONTENTS: QTY. Engine Drive Shaft/Bearing Assembly Shield TAP-N-GO® Cutting Head Assist Handle Loose Parts Bag (not shown) LOOSE PARTS BAG CONTENTS: Operator's Manual (not shown) Flex Shaft Lube -1 oz. tube Screw, Shield, 1/4-10 x 1-1/8 Grass Washer, TAP-N-GO® Cutting Head Hex Bolt, Assist Handle, 1/4-20 x1-1/2 Washer, Assist Handle, 1/4 fiat Knob, Assist Handle, 1/4-20

help you assemble the unit and to understand its safe operation. It is Important that you read your manual completely to become familiar with the unit before you begin assembly. 1. READ YOUR OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2. Tools you will need: a. #2 Phillips Screwdriver b. Slotted Screwdriver c. 7/16 Inch Wrench d. 3/8 Inch Wrench SCREW-^f BEARING HOUSING-<% SHIELD Figure 1 DUST CUP GRASS WASHER DIRECTION TO INSTALL m^/// SCREWDRIVER-^ ARBOR SHAFT. ASSEMBLY STEPS 1. SHIELD — Figure 1 a. Place the Shield on the Bearing Housing. b. Insert the four Bearing Housing Screws through the Bearing Housing and the Shield. c. Tighten each screw evenly and securely. 2. TAP-N GO® CUTTING HEAD ~ Figure 2 a. Turn the Dust Cup to line up the hole In the Dust Gup with the hole In the Bearing Housing. b. Insert the Phillips screwdriver Into the aligned holes. NOTE: This will keep the Arbor Shaft from turning so the cutting head can be Install ed. c. Place the Grass Washer on the Arbor Shaft against and curve over the Dust Cup. NOTE: Make sure the Grass Washer Is fit ted around the raised center step on the Dust Cup. d. Screw the TAP-N-GO® Cutting Head on the Arbor Shaft securely against the Grass Washer and Dust Cup. e. Remove the Phillips Screwdriver. f. Press the Tap Button and pull the cutting line from the head a minimum of 2 Inches. Figure 3. NOTE 1: Each time the Tap Button is pressed, approximately 2 inches of line can be advanced from the cutting head. NOTE 2: To remove the Cutting Head, line up the holes In the Dust Cup and the Bear ing Housing. Insert Phillips screwdriver. Unscrew the cutting head counterclock wise A . Approximately 2 inches of line can be advanced each time the Tap Button is pressed. Figure 2 TAP BUTTON Figure 3

|GAUTION:|lnstall Assist Handle parts by hand only. The use of tools could overtighten parts and cause damage. a. Carefully push the Assist Handle over the Drive Shaft Housing. Figure 4. b. Install the Assist Handle Bolt, Washer, and Wing Nut or Knob as shown in Figure 4. 0. Tighten the Wing Nut or Knob by hand only. NOTE: The Assist Handle can be rotated from left to right allowing the cutting head to be tilted. Tilting the angle of the cutting head is useful when trimming or cutting a large, sloped area, such as a ditch bank. 4. DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING - FIGURE 5 a. Remove the plastic cap from the end of the Drive Shaft Housing. b. Loosen the Pinch Clamp Bolt on the Engine Shroud. CAUTION: Do not use tools to tighten Assist Handle parts. © c. Pul l about 6 inches of the Flexible Drive Shaft out from the Drive Shaft Housing. d. Fit one end of the Flexible Drive Shaft into the square opening inside the Engine Shroud. Figure 5. NOTE: Turn the Arbor Shaft or Engine Shroud as necessary to line up parts. e. Push the Drive Shaft Housing as far as it wiii go into the Engine Shroud. f. Tighten the boit with a 7/16 inch wrench. NOTE: If the Pinch Giamp Boit is removed from the unit, be sure to reinstall the bolt into the unthreaded side of the pinch clamp. The bolt must pass through the un threaded side of the pinch ciamp first and then into the threaded side to properly secure the Drive Shaft Housing. CAUTION: DO NOT FORCE DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING INTO THE ENGINE SHROUD. Damage to the housing or the engine shroud could occur. ENGINE SHROUD PINCH \ CLAMP ^ FLEXIBLE DRIVE SHAFT INSTALL 1 PINCH CLAMP BOLT FROM THIS SIDE ONLY. Figure 4 Figure 5 ENGINE INFORMATION A. FUELING YOUR UNIT 1. FUEL MIXTURE e Your unit Is powered by a two-cycle engine which requires a fuel mixture of regular gasoline, leaded or unleaded, and a high quality engine oil specially made for 2-cycle, air-cooled engines. The internal design of the 2-cycie engine requires lubri cation of moving parts. Lubrication is pro vided when you use the recommended mix ture of gasoiine and oil. • Genuine POULAN I WEED EATER 2-cycle Engine Oil is strongly recommended for the protection of your unit. Extensive engineer ing tests have proven that Poulan/Weed Eater oil resists breakdown at high operat ing temperatures common of 2-cycle engines, resuiting in dependabie perfor- 6 mance and longer engine life. • Gasoline must be clean and not over two months old. After a short period of time, gasoiine begins to chemicaliy break down and wil l form compounds that can cause hard starting and damage in 2-cycle engines. The correct measure of gasoline to oil Is very Important. Too much oil In the mixture wiii foul the spark plug. Too little oil will cause the engine to overheat and freeze up. Always mix the fuel thoroughly In a con tainer since gasoline and oil do not readily combine. Do not try to mix fuel directly in the fuel tank.

2. HOW TO MIX FUEL 1 GALLON REGULAR LEADED OR UNl-EADED GASOLINE 2 (TWO) GALLONS REGULAR LEADED OR UNLEADED GASOLINE 1.) + 2.) + POULAN/WEED EATER 16:1 ENGINE OIL - OR - ANY GOOD GRADE 16:1 AIR-COOLED, 2-CYCLE ENGINE OIL POULAN/WEED EATER 32:1 ENGINE OIL CORRECT FUEL MIX CORRECT FUEL MIX CAUTION:| If you use a 32:1 fuel mix, you must use Poulan/Weed Eater 32:1 Engine Oil or engine damage can occur. a. Pour one-half of the gasoline into an ap proved, marked container. Do not try to mix oil and gasoline directly in the fuel tank. b. Add entire measure of 2-cycie Engine Oil. c. Mix. d. Add remainder of gasoline. e. Mix thoroughly for one minute. 3. IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER a. Use only recommended fuel mixtures. b. Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the areas where fuel is mixed, poured or stored. There should be no smoking, open flames or work that could cause sparks. b. DO NOT USE: AUTOMOTIVE OIL PREMIUM or ETHYL GASOHOL Does not have proper additives for 2-cycie engines and couid cause damage. Burns too hot for 2-cycie engines; wiil shorten spark piug iife and can damage your engine. Aicohoi absorbs moisture causing acids to form which wiil damage metai and rubber parts. c. Mix and store fuel in an approved, marked container. d. Mix and pour fuel in a well-ventilated area. Gasoline vapors are harmful to your health and are a serious fire hazard. e. Avoid over filling the fuel tank. Allow 3/4 inch for expansion. Tighten Fuel Cap securely. f. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting the engine. g. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fuel and fueling site before starting the engine. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Before operating your unit, always: 1. (/'CHECK OVER SAFETY RULES AND PRE CAUTIONS in this Operator's Manual. Make certain you completely understand and can follow each one. 2. /check the unit for loose bolts, NUTS, OR FITTINGS. Tighten, repair or replace 3. 4. parts as necessary. Use only genuine WEED EATER® replacement parts that are identical to the original parts. /CHECK THE AIR FILTER. Clean the filter before operating the unit. /CHECK THE FUEL TANK. Fill with a clean, fresh fuel mixture acording to instructions in fuel mixture section. C. STARTING INSTRUCTIONS • Extend a minimum of 2 inches of line from the cutting head before the engine is started. This provides the correct load on the engine. Figure 3, page. 5. • Place the cutting head on the ground away from trees, bushes, onlookers, etc. while the engine is being started. • Pull the starter rope quickly and sharply us ing no more than 12-15 inches of rope with each pull. If you use the full length of starter rope, you can break it. • Lift the unit off the ground quickly when the engine runs. • Pull the starter rope no more than 10 times to avoid flooding the engine, if flooding occurs, push choke knob in fully and pull starter rope sharply until engine runs. • Stop the engine by pressing the "OFF" but ton (Figure 9) or by pulling the choke knob to full choke position (Figure 6). Moid button down until engine stops.

a. Accelerate the engine to full throttle for 1-2 minutes right after you start the engine for the first time. This allows the engine to warm-up and burn off any oil that could be on the clutch. Unless the engine Is proper ly broken-ln, the cutting head may not turn properly the first time you try to use the unit. It Is not necessary to repeat this pro cedure. b. Avoid heavy usage until the engine has burned one tankful of fuei mix. This will allow time for parts to seat properly. 2. COLD ENGINE STARTING a. Pull choke knob out fully, Figure 6. b. Grip rear handle and squeeze trigger with right hand. c. Pull starter rope sharply with left hand un til engine pops or attempts to run. d. Push choke knob In until half choke posi tion Is felt. Figure 7. e. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs. f. After 5 second warm up, push choke knob In fully. Figure 8. 3. WARM ENGINE STARTING a. Pull choke knob out until half choke posi tion Is felt. Figure 7. b. Grip rear handle and squeeze trigger with right hand. c. Pull starter rope sharply with left hand un til engine runs. d. Push choke knob In fully. Figure 8. WARNING! Avoid any bodiiy contact with the muffier when starting a warm engine. The muffier area can be hot and could cause serious burns. 4. WARM ENGINE STARTING- AFTER RUNNING OUT OF GAS a. Pull choke knob out fully. Figure 6. b. Grip rear handle with right hand and squeeze trigger fully. c. Pull starter rope sharply with left hand 2-4 times. d. Push choke knob In fully when engine at tempts to run. Figure 8. e. Pull starter rope until engine runs, but no more than 4 times. NOTE: If engine does not run after 4 pulls. It could be flooded. Walt a few minutes and repeat procedure using half choke. Figure 7. FULL CHOKE HALF CHOKE NO CHOKE Figure 6 F igure 7 Figure 8 CAUTION! For safe ooefation follow all safety precautions n owner's manual IMPORTANT! Mix V? pint (8 □2.) oil perl gallon gasoline. Set lal No PUSH "OFF"BUTTON TO STOP ENGINE Figure 9 D. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS For maximum performance and efficiency: 1. Always accelerate the engine to the desired speed before cutting. 2. Never operate the engine at a higher speed than necessary. 3. Always release the trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cut- 8 ting. Stop engine by pressing the "OFF" button (Figure 9) or by pulling the choke knob to full choke position (Figure 6). Hold button down until engine stops. Let your authorized service dealer make car buretor adjustments. The carburetor has been carefully adjusted at the factory for sea level conditions. Carburetor adjustment may become necessary if the unit Is used at significantly higher altitudes. See "Engine Adjustments", page 9.

1. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS The carburetor has been carefully adjusted at the factory. Due to changes in altitude and operating conditions, your carburetor may require adjusting. It is best to let your authorized dealer make this adjustment, if you choose to make the adjustment yourself, follow the procedure below very carefully: a. PREPARATION 1.) Use fresh fuel mix. Refer to page 6. Make sure the cutting iine extends to the length allowed by the line iimiterto provide correct load on engine. Remove air filter. 4.) Turn both low speed and high speed mixture screws clockwise until fully closed, but do not over tighten. Figure 10. Unscrew both mix ture screws exactly one full turn counterclockwise 2.) 3.) b. IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT 1.) Turn Idle Speed Screw clockwise until it stops. Do not over tighten. Open screw one full turn coun terclockwise 2.) Start the engine and cut grass for 3 minutes to warm up engine. 3.) Allow engine to idle. 4.) Adjust Idle Speed Screw: Clockwise if engine stalls. Counterclockwise A. to slow engine down and/or to keep cutting head from turning. ICAUTION:! High and low speed mixture settings are highly critical adjustments. If set incorrectly permanent damage will oc cur to the engine. HIGH SPEED MIXTURE SCREW IDLE SPEED SCREW LOW SPEED MIXTURE SCREW AIR FILTER (removed) c. LOW SPEED MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT 1.) Allow engine to idle. 2.) Turn Low Speed Mixture Screw clock wise ^ ^ slowly. Note the position at which engine speed is reduced. 3.) Turn the screw slowly counterclockwise A ^ . Note the position at which the speed is reduced. 4.) Set the screw mid-way between these two extreme positions. NOTE: The low speed mix sc 3W should be in the range of 3/4 to 1-1/4 turns open. d. IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT 1.) Adjust the Idle Speed Screw until the engine idles as fast as possible without the cutting head turning. g CAUTION:! Do not operate engine at full throttle for prolonged periods while mak ing high speed adjustments as damage to the engine can occur. e. HIGH SPEED MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT: 1.) Support the shaft so that the cutting head is off the ground and the cutting line will not contact any object. 2.) Squeeze throttle trigger wide open. 3.) Turn the High Speed Mixture Screw slowly clockwise ^ k until the engine speed is reduced. Note posi tion. 4.) Turn the screw slowly counterclock wise A ^ . Stop when the engine just begins to run rough. 5.) Turn the screw slowly the minimum amount clockwise unti l the engine runs smoothly. NOTE 1: The high speed mix screw should be in the range of 3/4 to 1-1/4 turns open. NOTE 2: For the best engine perfor mance, it is better to run a slightly rich high speed mixture setting (counter clockwise A ^ ) than too lean a setting. f. CHECK ACCELERATION Allow the engine to idle. Squeeze trigger and check engine acceleration. If the engine does not accelerate smoothly, you may have to repeat steps "b.4.)" through NOTE: Generally, by turning the Low Speed Screw counterclockwise a small amount, the unit will accelerate properly. REPLACE AIR FILTER. Figure 10 2. SPARK PLUG Check spark plug periodically and clean or replace as necessary. After cleaning, reset the electrode gap to .025". 9

Your Trimmer is equipped with the semi-automatic Tap-N-Go® Cutting Head that cuts with the tip of a monofiiament nyion iine. The nyion cutting iine can easiiy remove grass and weeds from around waiis, fences, trees, and fiower beds. The cutting iine aiso can cut the tender bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences. For this reason, it is very important to iearn the proper techniques of cutting around and near ob jects. The iife of the cutting head and iine is affected by the foliowing conditions: • The nylon cutting line will wear faster: — when you are cutting against rocks, bricks, concrete, metal fences, etc., than against trees or wooden fences. — when allowed to contact solid objects at a higher speed than necessary to cut the desired material. • The cutting head will wear prematurely: — if allowed to continuously contact the ground during normal cutting. — if the line iimiter is not kept sharp. WARNING! Never use wire in place of the monofiiament cutting iine. The tip can break off during cutting and could become a dangerous missile. A. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read your Operator's Manual. Make certain you completely understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating Instructions before operating the unit. 2. Always wear eye protection. Never lean over cutting head. Rocks or debris could be thrown Into eyes and face. 3. Dress safeiy in iong pants and wear boots or safety shoes. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants or sandals; or go barefoot. 4. Check the unit before operation. Look for worn, loose, or damaged parts. Do not use until the unit Is In proper working order. 5. inspect the area to be cut. Remove all debris and objects that could be thrown, become entangled In the cutting head or cause damage during cutting. 6. Keep children, bystanders, and pets safeiy away. Before starting the engine and during opera tion, make certain children, bystanders, and pets are at a safe distance away from the work area—a minimum of 30' (feet). 7. Avoid bodily contact with the muffler. Use caution when changing operating posi tions to avoid contact with the muffler. The muffler area can be hot and cause serious burns. B. ADJUSTING THE CUTTING LINE The cutting line on the Tap-N-Go® head Is ad justed seml-automatlcally. After new line is ad vanced, the line llmlter on the shield cuts the nylon line to an Ideal length. 1. To advance iine: a. Operate the engine at least one-half throt tle. b. Hold cutting head parallel to and above the grassy area of the ground. c. Tap the cutting head lightly on the ground one time. See Figure 11. Approximately 2 Inches of line will be advanced after each tap. 2. Always keep the Shield in place when the unit is being operated. 3. Keep the iine iimiter sharp for fast, easy cut off. The iine iimiter can be sharpened with an electric grinder. NOTE: Always tap the cutting head on a grassy area of the ground. Tapping on hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt can cause excessive wear to the cutting head. LINE LIMITER CUTS EXCESS LINE TO ADVANCE CUTTING LINE, TAP LIGHTLY ON GROUND ONE TIME Figure 11 CAUTION:! Do not allow the cutting head to contact the ground during normal cutting. Con stant contact with the ground will result in damage and premature wear to the cutting head. 10

Always remember—the tip of the line does the cutting. You will achieve better results by not crowding the line Into the cutting area. Allow the unit to trim at Its own pace. The right way and wrong way are shown In Figures 12 and 13. RIGHT Figure 12 WRONG Figure 13 WARNING! Always wear eye protection. Never lean over cutting head. Rocks or other debris could be thrown into eyes and face and cause serious personal injury. ) , TRIMMING Figure 14 MOWING > ^' ' 1. TRIMMING—Figure 14 Hold the cutting head at a 30 degree angle to the cutting area for efficient trimming. Do not force the cutting line Into the work area. Allow the tip of the line to do the cutting. 2. MOWING—Figure 15 Your Trimmer Is Ideal for mowing In places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach. In the mowing position, the cutting line Is parallel to the ground. With practice, this technique will provide the results Illustrated. When mowing, avoid pressing the head Into the ground as this can cause damage to your unit as well as scalp the ground. 3. SCALPING —Figure 16 To remove unwanted vegetation around trees, posts, monuments, etc., maintain a 30 degree angle with the cutting head and allow the tip of the cutting line to strike the ground. NOTE: Increased line wear Is to be expected when using scalping techniques. 4. SWEEPING —Figure 17 For quick and easy clean up extend the line to the length allowed by the line llmlter and move the unit from side to side, keeping the cutting head parallel to the surfaces being swept. SCALPING^^.^:/; ,V- ^ Figure 16 Figure 15 SWEEPING Figure 17

1. CUTTING LINE REPLACEMENT a. Hold Tap-N-Go® Cutting Head as shown in Figure 18. Press the lock tab, and turn outer ring counterciockwise A ^ Press Lock Tab. Turn outer ring counterclockwise. LOCK TAB Figure 18 b. Remove the lock ring, tap button, and spool. Figure 19. c. Clean dirt and debris from housing and spool. d. inspect spool and drive gear. Replace as necessary. See instructions #2 and #3 this section. e. Replace nylon line on the spool, by first placing 1/16 to 1/8 inch of the end of the line through the hole in the spool. Wrap the line onto the spool in a clockwise direction as shown by arrow on spool. See Figure 20. f. insert the end of the line in the housing outlet as shown in Figure 21. Place spool in housing. Force spool down. Turn and lock spool under drive lugs in drive gear. g. Replace the tap button; press lock tab and install the lock ring. Turn the lock ring clockwise and fasten under the catches on the housing. Figure 22. Check to be certain ail catches are properly secured. SPOOL DRIVE GEAR TAP BUTTON LOCK RING SPOOL HOUSING NOUS NG OUTLET Figure 19 Figure 21 Wrap line on spool as shown by arrow. Turn Lock Ring clockwise to install. Figure 20 Figure 22 12

from a locked position to the operating position. Figure 23. Obtain correct line length by pressing tap button and pulling on nylon line again. NOTE: Approximately 2 inches of line can be advanced from the cutting head each time the tap button is pressed. Figure 23. USE ONLY GENUINE WEED EATER® REPLACEMENT PARTS. I 2. SPOOL REPLACEMENT a. The spool should be replaced when: 1.) The square corners of the drive lugs are rounded off, reduced In size, or broken off. Figure 24. 2.) The drive gear Is replaced. b. To replace the spool, follow "Cutting Line Replacement" (page 12) omitting step "e". 3. DRIVE GEAR REPLACEMENT a. The drive gear should be replaced when either the square or pyramid drive lugs are rounded off, reduced In size, or broken off. Figure 25. b. To replace the drive gear, follow "Gutting Line Replacement" (page 12) through step "d", then as below: NOTE: Using the spool as a tool, is the best way to remove and install the drive gear. 1.) Turn the spool upside down fitting the spool drive lugs to the drive lugs on the drive gear; turn counterclockwise NOTE: If the drive gear cannot be removed with the spool, grasp side and center of drive gear with pliers or fit the bladed end of a large screw driver In the top opening of the drive gear. Turn counterclockwise d. ^ . 2.) Install new drive gear using spool as described above; turn clockwise ^ .k. 3.) Continue with "Cutting Line Replace ment" (page 12) beginning with step "f" Approximately 2 inches of line can be advanced each time the Tap Button is pressed. f TAP BUTTON Figure 23 NORMAL SPOOL WORN SPOOL Figure 24 WORN DRIVE GEAR NORMAL DRIVE GEAR Figure 25 13

• Lubricate the Flexible Drive Shaft: —After each ten (10) hours of operation. —Before operating if the unit has been stored for 90 days or longer. • Use gear grease containing Molybdenum Disuifide. The label on the container should state that the grease contains Molybdenum DIsulflde, "Moly-D", or Moly E.P. NOTE: A tube of "Flex Shaft Lube" has been supplied with your unit to be used after the first 10 hours of operation. • Observe the following procedure for best results: WARNING! if engine has just been operated, avoid touching the muffler. The muffler area can be hot and could cause serious burns. 1. Loosen the Pinch Clamp Bolt and remove the Drive Shaft Housing from the Engine Shroud. Remove the Flexible Drive Shaft. 2. Remove the Flexible Drive Shaft as shown in Figure 26. CAUTION:! Lay the Flexible Drive Shaft on a clean surface. Avoid laying the shaft on the floor, ground or on any surface that may have dirt or debris. Even after wiping the shaft, grease residue can pick up dirt particles that can cause damage or premature failure. 3. Using a clean cloth, thoroughly wipe the sur face of the Flexible Drive Shaft to remove any old grease that may be present. 4. Apply a uniform coat of grease containing Molybdenum DIsulflde to the entire surface of the Flexible Drive Shaft. Figure 27. 5. Inject the remainder of the tube contents into the top of the Drive Shaft Housing. Replace Flexible Drive Shaft in the Drive Shaft Housing. 7. Follow the Instructions on page 5 to replace Drive Shaft Housing In the Engine Shroud. 6. Wipe the Flexible Drive Shaft surface. Figure 26 Figure 27 14 B. AIR FILTER CARE A dirty air filter adversely affects engine perfor mance and fuel consumption. Clean the Air Filter: • Frequently; • Always after 5 tanks of gas or 5 hours of operation, whichever is less. 1. Remove the air filter. Figure 28. 2. Wash In soap and water or blow off with compressed air. CAUTIONT] Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent as this can create a fire hazard. 3. Squeeze filter dry before replacing it. 4. Replace the air filter. NOTE: Be sure the filter fills out to the corners in the housing. 0. FUEL TANK UPKEEP Never use gasoline that is more than 2 months old in a fuel mixture. Gasoline begins to break down after a period of time and will form com pounds that cause hard starting and damage in 2-cycle engines. 1. inspect the unit for fuel leaks each time it is used. Repair or replace parts as necessary. 2. Always begin operation with a clean, fresh mixture of fuel. 3. Drain all fuel from the unit or allow the unit to run out of fuel after each use.

• Repair the Starter Rope if the rope breaks next to the puiiey. • Repiace the Starter Rope if the rope breaks more than 2-3 inches away from the puiiey since the rope wili be too short to repair prop- eriy. WARNING! Aiways wear eye protection when servicing the starter rope. The recoii spring, located beneath the puiiey, is under tension, if the spring should pop out, serious personal injury could result. • To repair or repiace: 1. Drain all fuel from tank. 2. Separate fuel line at fuel line connector. 3. Remove two (2) screws and two (2) washers from fuel tank. Figure 28. 4. Separate fuel tank from fan housing. 5. Remove the five (5) screws from fan housing. Figure 29. 6. Separate fan housing from shroud about 2 In ches. 7. Slide high tension lead grommet from slot In fan housing. 8. Separate the fan housing completely from the shroud. Figure 30. 9. Remove screw and pulley very carefully. The recoil spring which lies beneath the puiiey must stay in the housing, flat against the bot tom. if the spring is disturbed, it wili require considerable time and effort to reinstall. Twist the pulley gently clockwise as you pull up to release the spring. 10. Insert rope through fan housing. 11. Snake rope Inside pulley and up through pulley hole to the outside. Figure 31. 12. Tie a knot In the rope and burn the end of the rope to prevent the knot from slipping. 13. Pull the knot tight against the pulley and re wind rope counterclockwise around the pulley. 14. Replace the pulley In the housing. Be sure the pulley Is all the way down and the spring Is secured. Replace screw and tighten. Figure 31. 15. Pull about 6 Inches of rope to the Inside of the fan housing and set the rope In the pulley slot. Figure 32. 16. Hold the rope taut and make three complete turns around the pulley counterclockwise A ^ to place tension on the pulley. Hold the pulley to retain tension. 17. Align pulley slot with rope exit hole, pul l starter handle to the full extent of the rope, and allow the rope to slowly wind around the pulley. 18. Reverse procedure for re-assembly of fan housing to shroud. 19. Be sure to guide Choke Knob through the hole In the fan housing during re-assembly. AIR FILTER CONNECTOR Figure 28 Figure 29 CARBURETOR HOUSING FAN HOUSING Q. Oaa 0=0 grommet - HIGH TENSION LEAD Figure 30 PULLEY SCREW PULLEY PULLEYJ SLOT HOLE Figure 31 Figure 32 NOTE: While the unit Is disassembled, use the opportunity to Inspect the carburetor housing seal. Figure 30. Replace the seal If It Is worn..,g

i I I KEY PART QTV KEY PART QTY NO, NO. REQ. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. REG. DESCRIPTION 1 701567 1 Fuel Cap Assembly 47 15254 1 Wave Washer 2 25377 1 Bracket - Fuel Tank 48 24558 1 Shutter - Choke 3 92243 1 Screw - Bracket/Handle 49 24301 1 Plate - Guide, Choke Wire (1/4-10 X 1-1 /8) 50 35148 1 Carburetor-WA-79-(See page 19 for Assembly) 4 25706 1 Fuel Tank 51 19115 1 Gasket - Carburetor 5 15509 2 Screw-Fuel Tank/Fan Hsg. (10x1) 52 32058 2 Bearing - Crankshaft ,— 10522 1 Fuel Tank Ass'y (Incl. 1,4,12, 53 15351 2 Thrust Washer - Crankshaft & 16) 54 15126 1 Key - Flywheel 6 15512 2 Washer - Fuel Tank/Fan Hsg. 55 22202 1 Crankshaft & Rod Assembly 7 15168 2 Screw - Fan Hsg. Top # 10-24 x 56 15162 2 Retainer - Wrist Pin 5/8 Fil. Hd. 57 24302 1 Piston Ring 8 701568 1 Air Filter 58 19111 1 Gasket - Cylinder 9 15274 4 Washer - Flat - Fan Hsg. 59 15239 2 Screw - Cylinder (1/4-20 x 3/4 Soc. Hd.) 60 3933 1 Connector - Spark Plug 61 3934 1 Boot - Spark Plug 10 11909 1 Fan Housing 62 39103 1 High Tension Lead Ass'y (incl. # 41,60, & 61) 11 15305 2 Screw - Fan Housing -Bottom 63 15379 1 Screw - Carburetor (# 10-24 Fil.) #10-24 x 1-3/16 Fil. 64 15235 4 Screw-Carburetor Cover(8-18x9/16) 12 23166 1 Check Valve - Duck Bill 65 24355 1 Cover - Carburetor Case 13 24722 1 Weight - Fuel Pick-Up 66 19112 1 Gasket - Carburetor Case Cover 14 34032 1 Filter - Fuel 67 10453 1 Carburetor Case Ass'y 15 21045 1 Line - Fuel Pick-Up 68 19108 1 Gasket - Carburetor Case/Cran kcase 16 25396 1 Fuel Line & Filter Ass'y 69 24438 1 Reed Valve (incl. # 13,14, & 15) 70 23367 1 Washer - Reed Valve 17 24451 1 Rope & Handle - Starter 71 15241 1 Screw - Reed Valve (6-19x5/16) 18 42061 1 Starter - Recoil Spring 72 32057 1 Bearing - Wrist Pin 19 28488 1 Starter - Pulley 73 22237 1 Piston Ass'y (incl. # 56 & 57) 20 24366 1 Button - Kill Switch 74 11606 1 Cylinder 21 25378 1 Spring - Kill Switch 75 24363 1 Diffuser - Muffler 22 15382 1 Washer - Kill Switch 76 24903 1 Spring - Muffler Attachment 23 15407 1 Screw - KIM Switch (# 8 x 3/8) 77 30077 1 Spark Plug (CJ-14) 24 30054 AR* Crankcase Sealant - 3 oz. tube 78 24362 1 Body - Muffler (Optional) 79 24364 1 Screen - Spark Arrestor 25 15123 1 Washer - Starter Pulley 80 24361 1 Cover - Muffler 26 15479 1 Screw - Starter Pulley (# 10-3/4 81 92214 1 Washer - Clutch Hex Hd.) 82 92239 1 Clutch Assembly (incl. # 86) 27 626605 1 Nut - Flywheel 83 25342 1 Trigger - Throttle 28 42059 2 Spring - Starter Dog 84 15382 1 Washer - Throttle 29 15127 1 Washer - Flywheel 85 15407 1 Screw - Throttle (8-16x3/8) 30 39114 1 Flywheel Ass'y (incl. #28) 86 92191 2 Spring - Clutch 31 15168 4 Screw - Crankcase (# 10-24 x 5/8 Fil) 87 10488 1 Drum and Coupling Assembly 32 24303 1 Knob - Choke 88 15274 2 Washer - Flat - Shroud 33 25472 1 Fitting - Fuel Line 89 25704 1 Handle 34 21044 1 Fuel Line - Carburetor 90 15163 2 Screw-Shroud (Top) - 10-24x7/8 35 19059 2 Seal - Crankshaft 91 11778 1 Shroud 36 15004 1 Screw - Clamp # 8-32 x 5/16 Pan. 92 15376 2 Screw - Shroud (Bottom) - 37 24651 1 Clamp - Choke Wire #10-24 X 1-1/2 Fil. 38 15128 2 Screw - Ignition Module (8-32 x 3/4 93 93802 1 Bolt, Pinch Clampd/4-20x1-Hex Cap) Sems) Decals 39 39106 1 Ignition Module A 25708 1 Decal - Starting Instructions 40 24435 1 Grommet - Plug Wire B 25707 1 Decal - Choke /OFF 41 39082 1 Lead Wire - High Tension _ 25712 1 Decal - Shroud (Right) - Not Shown 42 19105 1 Seal - Carburetor Case 25713 1 Decal - Shroud (Left) - Not Shown 43 23373 1 Boot - Choke Wire 44 24305 1 Wire - Choke 45 10316 1 Crankcase Ass'y (incl. # 35 & 52) 46 15404 1 Screw - Carburetor (Shoulder # 10-24) I AS REQUIRED 17

s Grease KEY PART QTY. KEY PART QTY. NO. NO. REO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. REO. DESCRIPTION 1 701553 1 Cutting Head Assembly (Incl. 2-9) 19 92211 1 Line Limiter 2 92064 1 Bolt - Drive Adaptor 20 15064 2 Nut - Locking - 10-24 3 92131 1 Hub w/Line Saver 21 69086 1 Bearings and Spacer Kit 4 92067 1 Spring 22 92216 1 Washer - Dust Cup 5 92068 1 Adaptor - Spring 23 92359 1 Dust Cup 6 92069 1 Drive Gear 24 92218 1 Grass Washer 7 701523 1 Spool w/Llne 25 92063 1 Assist Handle 8 93387 1 Release Button 26 92059 1 Knob - 1/4-20 9 92133 1 Cover 27 92062 1 Washer - 1/4 Flat 10 92213 1 Shaft - Arbor 28 92061 1 Hex Bolt - 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 11 92243 4 Screw - Shield to Bearing Housing 29 93845 1 Drive Shaft Housing 1/4 -10x1 1/8 30 93831 1 Flexible Drive Shaft 12 15518 1 Screw-Self-Tapping-10-16x1 /4 31 701 570 AR* Flex Shaft Lube - Grease 13 93214 1 Bearing Housing Ass'y (Incl. 10, 64915 — Operator's Manual (Not Shown 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, & 23) Decal 14 92362 1 Shield (Incl. # 16, 19, & 20) A 24572 1 Warning Label - Assist Handle 15 91783 2 Retainer - Bearing B 25717 1 Decal - Attachment Warning 16 15037 2 Screw-Line Limiter-10-24x5/8 17 92227 1 Washer - 1/4 1 nt. Tooth Lock 18 625509 1 Screw-Pinch Clamp - 1/4-20x1 18

f 4 i I / KEY PART QTV. KEY PART QTY. NO. NO. REQ. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. REa DESCRIPTION 1 35017 1 Screw - Pump Cover 18 35147 1 *+Gasket- Circuit Plate 2 35154 1 Pump Cover Ass'y (incl. #3) 19 35036 1 Spring - Hi Speed Needle 3 35156 1 Screw - Idle Adjustment 20 35142 1 Needle - Hi Speed 4 35135 1 *+Diaphragm - Pump 21 35023 1 Spring - Idle Needle 5' 35009 1 *+Gasket - Pump 22 35141 1 Needle - Idle 6 35152 1 *+Diaphragm I Pump 23 35042 1 Plate - Circuit 7 35027 1 +Screen I Inlet 24 35137 1 +Screw - Circuit Plate 8 35138 1 Spring - Throttle Return 25 35151 1 *+Gasket - Metering Diaphragm 9 35132 1 Shaft Assembly - Throttle 26 35014 1 *+Diaphragm Assembly - Metering 10 35015 1 +Screw - Throttle Valve 27 35149 1 Cover - Metering Diaphragm 11 35133 1 Valve - Throttle 28 35153 4 Screw Assembly - Metering Cv. 12 35007 1 Clip - Throttle Shaft & Throttle Shaft Clip 13 35008 1 +Valve - Inlet Needle — 35144 1 Kit-Kwik Kit Repair (Not Shown) 14 35139 1 +Spring - Metering Lever — 35145 1 Kit-Gasket/Diaphragm 15 35031 1 +Lever - Metering (Not Shown) 16 35028 1 +Pin - Metering Lever * Contents in Gasket/Diaphragm Kit 17 35016 1 Screw - Metering Lever Pin + Contents in Kwik Kit ACCESSORIES Contact your WEED EATER® Dealer for accessories and parts. ITEM STOCK NO. 2-CYCLE ENGINE OIL 3039 GAS CAP 701567 AIR FILTER 701568 SPARKPLUG 30077 SAFETY GOGGLES 701506 SPOOL W/LINE 701523 NYLON CUTTING LINE 701534 TAP-N-GO® CUTTING HEAD 701553 TAP-N-GO® REPAIR KIT 701554 FLEX SHAFT LUBE 701570 BLADE CONVERSION KIT 701566 19

Your Beaird-Poulan/Weed Eater product has been expertly engineered and ^ carefully manufactured to rigid quality standards. As with all mechanical products, ^ some adjustment or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your unit. FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS: ^ 1. Consult the yellow pages of your phone directory for the name of the nearest \ Beaird-Pouian/Weed Eater Master Service Deaier (under saws or lawnmowers) or Skil Service Center (under tools-eiectric). 2. For replacement parts, have available the following information: a. Name of the unit b. Model number c. Part Number or description of part NOTE: Beaird-Poulan/Weed Eater provides parts and service through its authorized distributors and dealers; therefore, all requests for parts and ser vice shouid be directed to your iocal deaier(s). Your deaier is an important source of information about new products and improvements to existing products. Always update your product when improvements are made availabie, especially those related to safety. Parts and repair service are not available directly from Beaird-Poulan/Weed Eater, Division Emerson Elec tric Co. BEAIRD-POULAN/WEED EATER Division Emerson Electric Co. P.O. Box 9329 Shreveport, Louisiana 71139 » 64915-2-02183-1-02283

WEED EATER" BRAND GASOLINE TOOL AND ATTACHMENT LIMITED WARRANTY BEAIRD POULAN/WEED EATER DIV. warrants to the original purchaser that each new WEED EATER® brand Tool and Attachment Is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair under this warranty any defective Tool and Attachment within ninety (90) days from the original date of purchase. This warranty is not transferable and does not cover damage or liability caused by improper handling, improper maintenance or the use of accessories and/or attachments not specifically recommended by BEAIRD POULAN/WEED EATER, DIV. for this Tool and Attachment. Additionally, this warranty does not cover tune ups, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs, cutting line or rotating head parts that will wear and require replacement with reasonable use during the warranty period. This warranty does not cover predelivery setup or normal adjustments explained in the owner's manual such as carburetor adjustments. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITA TIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. BEAIRD-POULAN/WEED EATER policy is to continuously improve its products. Therefore, BEAIRD-POULAN/WEED EATER reserves the right to change, modify or discontinue models, designs, specifications and accessories of all products at anytime without notice or obligation to any purchaser. HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE 1. Return your product to place of purchase if purchased from a Servicing Dealer, or 2. Consult the Yellow Pages under "Lawnmowers" for the name of the nearest Authorized Master Service Dealer, or 3. Contact the Ski l Service Center nearest you as listed below, or 4. In the unlikely event you are unable to obtain satisfactory local service please contact: Beaird- Poulan/Weed Eater, Division Emerson Electric Co., 5320 Greenwood Rd , Shreveport, La. 7111 9. DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT DIRECT TO BEAIRD-POULAN/WEED EATER SKIL CORP. SERVICE CENTERS STATE ALABAMA ARIZONA ARKANSAS CALIFORNIA CITY Birmingham Mobile Phoenix Little Rock Anaheim San Francisco Fresno Los Angeles Concord (Oaklandl Sacramento San Diego Santa Clara Van Nuys ADDRESS 2721 Green Springs Highway 35209 3319 Demetropoiis Rd. 36609 1710 E McDowel l Rd. 85006 1303 W. Markham 72201 1290 N Grove 92806 2285 Palou Ave. 94124 1419 N. Maple 93703 5455 E Washington Blvd 90040 1 170 Burnett Ave. Suite D 94520 3000 Q Street 95816 7330 Opportunity Rd Suite E 92111 2130 DeLaCruz Blvd. 95050 16201 Victory Blvd 91406 (over) PHONE (205) (205) (602) (501 ) (714) (415) (209) (213) (415) (916) (714) (408) (213) 942-9651 666-3623 254-1 165 374-191 1 630-3244 285-0330 252-2879 685-6760 827-1427 451-8473 268-8335 727-9444 994-8896

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QUANTITY ADULT -- SIZES: QUANTITY Customized Weed Eater T-Shirt. Made of polycotton blend, it's shrink, fade and wrinkle-resistant. Design is printed in full color directly on T-Shirt. Please allow four weeks for delivery Enclose check or money order for one (1) shirt @ $5.95 or shirts @ $5.45 each. No C.O.D.'s. Add $1 per order for postage and handling. YOUTH SIZES: (PLEASE PRINT) ADDRESS CITY [PLEASE PRINT) [PLEASE PRINT) STATE (PLEASE PRINT) MAIL TO: Weed Eater T-Shirt, 3415 Milton, Dallas, TX 75205 SN 34622J ENTER QUANTITY ORDERED IN BOXES PN 6223

Denver, Coiorado 80217 MARKET RESEARCH DEPARTMENT Please do not send any products or correspondence to ttiis address. Please fold here. 15. To help us understand our customers' lifestyles, please indicate the interests and activities in which you or your spouse enjoy participating on a reguiar basis; 17. 18. 19. 1.0 6011 2.D Racquetball 3.n Running/Jogging 4.D Snow Skiing 5.□ Tennis 6.□Bicycling Frequently 7.G Boating/Sailing B.D Bowling 9.n Gardening/Plants 10.□ Physical Fitness/Exercise 11.D Camplng/Fllking 12.□ Fishing Frequently 13.□ Hunting/Shooting 14.□ Motorbiklng/Mctorcycling 15.G Recreational Vehlcle/4-WD 31 16.GCB Radio 32 G Automotive Work 33. G Electronics/Do-lt-Yourself 34. □ Home Workshop/Do-lt-Yourself 35. G Photography 36. □ Stereo, Records & Tapes 37. G Avid Book Reading 38. □ Bible/Devotional Reading 39. □ Crafts 40. □ Needlework/Knitting 41. □ Sewing 42. □ Attending Cultural/Arts Events 43. □ Community/Civic Activities 44. G Foreign Travel 45. □ Gourmet Cooklng/Flne Foods 46. G Home Decorating 47. □ Wines 48. □ Coin/Stamp Collecting □ Collectibles/Collections □ Fine Art/Antiques □ Real Estate Investments G Stock/Bond Investments G Contests/Sweepstakes □ Health/Natural Foods G Household Pets (dogs.cats.etc.) G Our Nation's Heritage G Wildlife/Environmental Issues G Science/New Technology □ Personal/Home Computer G Video Games □ VIdeocassette Recording (VCR) G Cable TV Viewing □ Watching Sports on TV We appreciate your taking ttie time to complete this card; the information provided will help us serve you better in the future. We participate in a multi-company program wherebyyou can receive information about new products, developments, trends, etc. related to the interestareas and other information you have indicated above. Please check here If you would prefer not to learn about such products and services. □ If you have comments or suggestions about our product, please write to: Customer Service Weed Eater Division Shreveport, LA 71139-9329

WEED EATER PURCHASE REGISTRATION Thank you for purchasing a Weed Eater product. You can help us to continue providing you with the finest products available by completing and returning this brief questionnaire. This Informa tion enables us to Improve existing products, develop new products, and reach our customers more efficiently and at a lower cost. Return of this card will allow us to contact you regarding this product should the need arise. 1. I.DMr. 2. □ Mrs. 3. □ Ms. 4. □ Miss First Name Initial Last Name 93C Street Apt. No. City 2. Date of Purchase: Day 3. Please Indicate Weed Eater model purchased: 1 □ XR 50 . □ 307 2. 0 409 3. □ 807 4. □ 509 5. □ 1500 6. □ 1 700 □ XR 70 9. DXR 75 10. □ XR 90 11. □ 1000 12. 0 657 State Zip 9. Date of birth of person listed above: I I I h 19 1 I I Mo, Yr. 4. Check the 2 most important factors influencing your purchase: 1. □ Appearance 2. □ Features 3. □ Weed Eater Reputation 4. □ Price 5. □Advertising 6. □ Dealer display 7. D Dealer recommendation 8. □ Friend s or spouse's recommendation 9. □ Other: If ttiis trimmer is a replacement purchase, please answer questions 5-8. 5. How many years since your last trimmer pur chase? 1. □ 1 4. 04 2. □ 2 5. □ 5 years or more 3. 0 3 6. Wasthe previous trimmer a Weed Eater Brand? 1. □ Yes 2. □ No 7. My previous trimmer was: 1. □ Electric 2. □ Battery 3. □ Gasoline 8. Reason for replacing previous trimmer: 1. □ Trimmer was broken/worn out 2. □ Trimmer was too small 3. □ Trimmer was too large 4. □ Wanted different power source 5. □ Wanted Improved features 6. □ Other: Your Occupation: You Spouse Not Married.' 0. □ Homemaker 1. □ I.D Professional/Technical 2. □ 2. □ Exec utIve/Ad m 1 n Istrator 3. □ 3. □ Middle Mgt,/White Collar 4. □ 4. □ Sales/Marketing 5. □ 5. □ Clerical 6. □ 6, □ Craftsworker 7. □ 7, □ Machine Oper./Blue Collar 8. □ 8.d Service Worker 9. □ 9. □ Retired 10. □ 10. □ Student 11. □ 11, □ 11. Do you have any children living at home in any of the foiiowing age groups? 0. □ None 4. □ Age 8-10 1.D Underage 2 5. 0 11-12 2. □ Age 2-4 6. □ Age 13-15 3. □ Age 5-7 7. □ Age 16-18 12. Which group describes your annual family income? 1. O Under $10,000 2. □ $10,000-$ 14,999 3. □ $15,000-$ 19,999 4. □ $20,000-$24.999 5. □ $25,000-$29.999 6. □ $30,000-$34.999 7. □ $35,000-$39.999 8. □ $40.000-$44,999 9. □ $45.000-$49.999 10. □ $50.000-$54,999 11. □ $55.000-$59,999 12. □ $60,000 & over 13. Which types of credit cards do you use regularly? 1. DAmerlcan Express. DInersClub. Carte Blanche 2. □ Bank card (MasterCard, Visa) 3. □ None of the aboye 14. For your primary residence, do you: 1, □ Own a house? 2, □ Rent a house? 3, □ Own a townhouse/condomlnlum? 4, □ Rent an apartment? 328910 (gummed area) (over)