Weed Eater 545137271 Instruction Manual

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 graves. AVERTISSEMENT: Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse- ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves. Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 545137271 11/30/06 Please do not return unit to retailer. ...

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 and in manual. Read entire instruc- tion manual before using unit! Be thoroughly fa- miliar with the controls and the proper use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons who have read, understand, and will follow the instructions and warnings on the unit and in the manual. Never allow children to operate this unit. SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT ...

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 sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or hedge trimming. S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over- reach. S Keep all parts of your body away from muffler and spinning line. Keep engine below waist level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. S Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on right side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator. S U ...

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETYRULES 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 Fuel Mix Fill Cap Assist Handle Starter Handle STOP Switch Throttle Trigger Choke Lever Spark Plug Shield Trimmer Head Shaft Muffler Shaft Mark or Arrow Safety Label STOP SWITCH The STOP switch is used to stop the engine. To stop the engine, push and hold the switch in the STOP position until the engine stops. PRIMER BULB The PRIMER BULB removes airfrom thecar- ...

S Tostoptheengine,pushandhold theSTOP 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 the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. HELPFUL TIP If your engine still does not start after following these instructions, please call 1--800--554--6723. STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of fuel) Starting Position 1. Set unit on a flat surface. 2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times. 3. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE posi ...

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 eyeprotec- tion. Never lean over the trimmer head. Rocks or debris canricochet or be throwninto eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury. Do not run the engine at a higher speed than necessary. The cutting line will cut efficiently when the engine is run at less than full throttle. At lower speeds, there is less engine noise and vibration. The cutting line will last longer and will be less likely ...

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 can be used for a quick and easy clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above the surfaces being swept and move the tool from side to side. MAINTENANCE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. HELPFUL TIP IMPORTANT: Have all repairs other than the rec- ommended maintenance described in the instructi ...

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, however, the muffler and spark arresting screen will not re- quire any service. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your muffler be serviced or replaced by your authorized service dealer. REPLACE SPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. Set spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Igni- tion timing is f ...

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 speed adjustments. The trimmer head will be spinning during this procedure. Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety precautions. The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory. Adjustments may benecessary ifyou notice any of the following conditions: S Engine will not idle when the throttle is released. Make adjustments with the unit support ...

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 plug. 4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or replace. 5. Contact an authorized service dealer. Engine will not idle properly. 1. Carburetor requires adjustment. 2. Crankshaft seals worn. 3. Compression low. 1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in Service and Adjustments Section. 2. Contact an authorized servic ...

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 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 transferableand does not cover damage or liability caused by improper handling, improper maint ...

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 required maintenanceshallbewarrantedfor theperiod 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 war- ranted part is defective if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved WEED EATER servicing center. CONSEQUENTIAL DAM- AGES: WEE ...