Weed Eater 530087727 Operator's Manual

MANUAL IMPORTANTE -- No lo descarte MANUEL IMPORTANT -- À Conserver ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS R Trademark XT 300 Please do not return unit to retailer. Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra. Veuillez ne pas retourner l’outil au détaillant. 1-800-554-6723 www.weedeater.com t 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 del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instruc- ciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves. AVERTISSEMENT: Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertisse- ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves. Operator’s Manual Manual del Operador Manuel de L’utilisateur Electrolux Home Products North America Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc. Augusta, GA 30907 Copyright E2000 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc. 530087727 2/15/00

pliances, basic safety precautions should 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 unit and manual instructions and warnings. Read entire Oper- ator’s Manual before using unit! Be thorough- ly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to per- sons who read, understand, and follow unit and manual instructions and warnings. Never allow children to operate this unit. Safety information on the unit Operator’s Manual DANGER: Never use blades, wire, or flail- ing devices. This unit is designed for line trim- mer use only. Use of any other accessories or attachments will increase the risk of injury. WARNING: Trimmer line throws objects violently. You and others can be blinded/in- jured. Wear safety glasses and leg protection. Keep body parts clear of rotating line. Safety Glasses or similar eye protection Boots Hazard Zone 50 ft. (15 m) Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. If approached stop unit immediately. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement. If you need assistance, contact your Authorized Service Dealer or call 1-800-554-6723. OPERATOR SAFETY S Always wear safety eye protection. S Always wear long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards is recommended. Do not go bare- foot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning line. S Secure hair above shoulder length. Se- cure or remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts. S Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, upset, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. S Wear hearing protection if you use this unit for more than 1-1/2 hours per day. S Never start or run inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. S Keep handles free of oil and fuel. UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY S Disconnect the spark plug before perform- ing maintenance except carburetor adjust- ments. S Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep in good working condition. S Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way before using the unit. S Make sure unit is assembled correctly as shown in this manual. S Make carburetor adjustments with lower end supported to prevent line from contact- ing any object. S Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments. S Use only recommended WEED EATER ac- cessories and replacement parts. FUEL SAFETY S Mix and pour fuel outdoors. S Keep away from sparks or flames. S Use a container approved for fuel. S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit. S Wipe up all fuel spills . S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site before starting engine. S Stop engine and allow to cool before re- moving fuel cap. CUTTING SAFETY S Use only for trimming, mowing, and edging. Do not use for pruning or hedge trimming. S Inspect the area before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by or become en- tangled in line. Hard objects can damage the trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury. S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over- reach. S Keep all parts of your body away from muf- fler and spinning line. Keep engine below waist level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. S Cutting on left side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator. TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE S Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before storing or transporting in vehicle. S Empty fuel tank before storing or transport- ing the unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor

stops. S Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va- pors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. S Store unit so line limiter cannot accidentally cause injury. Unit can be hung by the tube. S Store the unit out of the reach of children If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723. SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not equipped 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, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines to be equipped with a spark arrestor screen. If you operate in a locale where such regula- tions exist, you are legally responsible for installing and maintaining the operating con- dition of these parts. Failure to do so is a viola- tion of the law. If a spark arrestor is required in your area, contact your Authorized Service Dealer for the proper kit. SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra- tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow- ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel dam- age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek med- ical attention. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these prob- lems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condi- tion of this tool. ASSEMBLY WARNING: Make sure unit is properly as- sembled and all fasteners are secure. ADJUST THE HANDLE S Loosen wing nut or plastic knob on handle. S Rotate handle to upright position and tight- en in a comfortable position between the trigger and the safety label on the tube. Tighten handle securely. ATTACHING THE SHIELD WARNING: The shield helps to protect the operator and others from thrown objects, and is equipped with a line limiter blade which cuts excess line. The blade (on underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you. S Remove wing nut from shield. S Insert bracket into slot as shown. S Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket. S Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt. Slot Shield Wing Nut Bracket FUEL YOUR UNIT This engine is certified to operate on un- leaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand oil is recom- mended. (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline). When mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on the container. Always read and follow the safety rules under FUEL SAFETY. STARTING Starting Position HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT Push and hold the engine stop switch in the STOP or OFF position until the unit has fully stopped. Choke lever Primer Bulb Trigger Muffler HOW TO START YOUR UNIT WARNING: The trimmer head will turn while starting the engine. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

STARTING AFTER REFUELING S Set unit on a flat surface. S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times. S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi- tion. S Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps. S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times. S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi- tion. S Pull starter rope handle no more than 6 pulls, until engine runs. S Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position. RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE S Move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position. S Pull starter rope handle until engine runs. S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow instructions in STARTING A COLD EN- GINE. USING YOUR UNIT OPERATING POSITION Eye Protection Long Pants Heavy Shoes ALWAYS WEAR: Cut from your right to your left. ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cut- ting head lightly on the ground while engine is running at full speed. The metal blade (Line Limiter) attached to the shield will cut the line to the proper length. REPLACING THE LINE S Push and hold the engine stop switch in the stop or off position until the unit has fully stopped. S Disconnect the spark plug lead. S Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap but- ton. S Clean entire surface of hub and spool. S Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut a length of 20 feet of .080” (2 mm) diameter Weed Eaterr brand line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile. S Insert one end of the line about 1/2 inch (1 cm) into the small hole on the inside of spool. Small Hole Spool Hub Line exit hole Line in Notch S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow found on the spool. S Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound. S Insert the line into the the exit hole in the hub as shown in the illustration. S Align the notch with the line exit hole. S Push spool into hub until it snaps into place. S Pull the line extending outside of the hub to release it from the notch. S Reconnect spark plug lead before starting unit. SERVICE We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an Authorized Service Dealer. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task. We recommend that you take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer. Damage will oc- cur if you turn the needles beyond the limiter stops. IGNITION TIMING The ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable. SPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham- pion RCJ--8Y plug. Spark plug gap is .025”.

S Fuel tank empty. S Engine flooded. S Spark plug not firing. S Fuel not reaching carburetor. S Carburetor requires adjustment. Engine will not idle properly. S Air filter dirty. S Spark plug fouled. S Carburetor requires adjustment. Engine will not accelerate, lacks power, or dies under a load. Engine smokes excessively. S Air filter dirty. S Too much oil mixed with gasoline. S Carburetor requires adjustment. S Carburetor requires adjustment. S Throttle trigger screw too tight. Line does not advance or breaks while cutting. S Line improperly routed in head. S Line improperly wound on spool. S Line size incorrect. Line welds onto spool. S Line size incorrect S Line improperly wound on spool. S Crowding line on material being cut. Line pulls back into head S Too little line outside of head. S Line size incorrect. NEED ASSISTANCE? Need Assistance? Call 1-800-554-6723. Need Service Parts? Contact your dealer. LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Out- door 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 war- ranty any defective gasoline product or at- tachment as follows from the original date of purchase. 2 YEARS-- Parts and Labor, when used for household purposes. 90 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for commercial, professional, or income produc- ing purposes. 30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental purposes. 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 spe- cifically recommended by ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA for this tool. Additionally, this warranty does not cover tune-ups, spark plugs, filters, cutting line, or rotating head parts that will wear and require replacement with reasonable use dur- ing the warranty period. This warranty does not cover predelivery setup or normal adjust- ments explained in the operator’s manual. 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 EX- PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA- TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR- RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON- SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA’S policy is to continu- ously improve its products. Therefore, ELEC- TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA reserves the right to change, mod- ify, or discontinue models, designs, specifica- tions, and accessories of all products at any time without notice or obligation to any pur- chaser.

LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are pleased to explain the emis- sions control system warranty on your lawn and garden equipment engine. All new utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the stringent anti--smog standards. POU- LAN/WEED EATER must warrant the emis- sion control system on your lawn and garden equipment engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, ne- glect, or improper maintenance of your lawn and garden equipment engine. Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system. Where a warrantable condition exits, POULAN/WEED EATER will repair your lawn and garden equipment engine at no cost to you. Ex- penses covered under warranty include diag- nosis, parts and labor. MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions related part on your engine (as listed under Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is de- fective or a defect in the materials or work- manship of the engine causes the failure of such an emission related part, the part will be repaired or replaced by POULAN/WEED EATER. OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPON- SIBILITIES: As the lawn and garden equip- ment engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner’s Manual. POULAN/ WEED EATER recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your lawn and garden equipment engine, but POU- LAN/WEED EATER cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance. As the lawn and garden equip- ment engine owner, you should be aware that POULAN/WEED EATER may deny you war- ranty coverage if your lawn and garden equip- ment engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, un- approved modifications, or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equip- ment manufacturer. You are responsible for presenting your lawn and garden equipment engine to a POULAN/WEED EATER autho- rized repair center as soon as a problem ex- ists. Warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized ser- vice center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723. WARRANTY COM- MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period begins on the date the lawn and garden equip- ment engine is purchased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a pe- riod of two years from the initial date of pur- chase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or re- placement of any warranted part will be per- formed at no charge to the owner at an ap- proved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing center. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized ser- vice center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723 WARRANTY 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 replace as neces- sary” shall be warranted for 2 years. Any war- ranted part which is scheduled for replace- ment as required maintenance shall be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted part is de- fective if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved POULAN/WEED EATER serv- icing center. CONSEQUENTIAL DAM- AGES: POULAN/WEED EATER may be li- able for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a war- ranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: All failures caused by abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized ser- vice center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723 . WHERE TO GET WAR- RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re- pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/WEED EATER service centers. call: 1--800--554--6723 MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND RE- PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any POULAN/WEED EATER approved replace- ment part used in the performance of any war- ranty maintenance or repair on emission re- lated parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty. EMIS- SION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module. MAINTENANCE STATE- MENT: The owner is responsible for the per- formance of all required maintenance as de- fined in the owner’s manual.