Weed Eater GTI 15 Operator's Manual
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1. H i i IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away TRADEMARK Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation MODEL GTI 15 GAS POWERED TRIMMER 15 OPERATOR S MANUAL amp WARNING Read the Operator s Manual and Follow All Warnings and Safety Instructions Failure To Do So Can Result in Serious Injury TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTION S 3 B Trimmer Line Advance 12 KNOW YOUR UNIT 0 00000 5 C Cutting Methods 00 0 0 12 ACCESS OMIES ttt ttt tee eee erence neces 6 D Line Replacement a a o Lannan 13 Se o GENERAL MAINTEN AN CE ENGINE INFORMATION A Maintenance Safety 15 A Fueling Your Engine 9 B Starter R 15 B Pre Operation Checks 9 er Nope tates eee C Starting Instructions 10 C Carburetor Adjustments 16 D Operating Instructions 11 D Air Filter 0 0 0 0 tee ee eee ee eee 17 USING YOUR TRIMMER E Drive Shaft Lubrication 17 A Line Trimmer Safety li F Trouble Shooting Chart 19 SPECIFICATIONS 7 i Muffler THROTTLE ENGINE TYPE 2 Cycle Air Cooled y TRIGGER DISPLACEMENT ENGINE RPM 22cc 7 Operating 7500 Idle 3400 4000 Solid State Diaphragm All Position With Adjustable Fuel Mixture2. TAP N GO I TRIMMER HEAD 000c cece cece cece cece UUI 952 701604 SPOOL WILINE 2 0 eee cece cee Ne 952 701606 NYLON CUTTING LINE 80 Ft 080 Dia Cutting Line l nnan naonna ccc cece cece ante cee een bebe ees 952 701534 200 Ft 080 Dia Cutting Line 2 0 0 000 ccc cee ceeccc eee eeeeeecee I 952 701595 400 Ft 080 Dia Cutting Line 1202 0 eee eee cece ec Y 952 701590 FLEX SHAFT LUBE ll luene hanee 952 701570 AIR FILTER 1 2 eee eee ccc eee eneee 952 701614 SPARK PLUG 20 aenssaonnunnrrenene rennon E 530 030077 OPERATOR S MANUAL o oo eee chee eee ne 5380 067316 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 02 nonono ennenen nenn ee 530 0678321 ENGINE INFORMATION A FUELING YOUR ENGINE d The correct measure of gasoline to oil is very important Too much oil in the mixture 1 FUEL SAFETY will foul the spark plug a Use only recommended fuel mixtures CAUTION Too little oil or incorrect oil b Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where will cause the engine to overheat and there are no sparks or flames seize Use a container approved for fuel e Always mix the fuel thoroughly in a con tainer since gasoline and oil do not readily c d Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel g combine Do not mix gasoline and oil directly in or the tool or while using the tool e Wipe up all fuel spills before starting the the fuel tank engine 3 USE THE FOLLOWING f Move at least 10 feet 3 mete
3. the Spool and the Hub f Align the Lock Ring over the three Catches on the Hub Push the Lock Ring down on the Hub and turn as shown in Figure 18 A WARNING All three catches must be fastened and the lock tab latched onto the Lock Ring If installed in correctly the Lock Ring can fly off and become a dangerous missile g Check to make sure all three Catches Fig ure 19 and the Lock Tab Figure 20 are prop erly fastened as shown in Figure 21 Then test the Lock Ring by trying to turn it counterclock wise Mam h Pull on the line to change the Spool from the locked position to the operating position Fig ure 22 i Obtain correct line length 4 6 inches by press ing the Tap Button Figure 22 and pulling on the line again 13 NOTE Each time the Tap Button is pressed ap proximately 2 inches of line can be pulled from the Trimmer Head Figure 22 To Remove Turn Lock Ring Counterclockwise dm To Replace Turn Lock Ring Clockwise K Catches es oe OS Catches in Locked Position Figure 21 Approximately 2 Inches of Line Can Be ulled From the Trimmer Head Each Time the Tap Button is Pressed f Tap Button 7 Figure 22 2 Installing Line on Spool To replace the Line on existing Spool a Follow Installing Spool w Line steps ad and remove any line remaining on the Spool b Usea 40 foot length of 080 WEED LINE c Insert 1
4. Jet IGNITION CARBURETOR Positive Switch Auto Rewind ENGINE OFF STARTER SERIAL NUMBER DRIVE S MUFFLER Temperature Limiting AND STARTING HOUSING not spark arresting INSTRUCTIONS CUTTING PATH 15 FUEL TANK 400cc BDN SPARK PLUG Champion CJ 14 FUEL CAP SPARK PLUG GAP MODULE AIR GAP LUBRICATION 025 010 to 014 Gasoline Oil Mixture 40 1 see Fueling Your Engine 080 Diameter WEED LINE LINE LIMITER AIR FILTER CUTTING LINE MUFFLER GUARD _ MUFFLER a MANUFACTURED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING U S PATENTS TRIMMER HEAD 108 067 3 826 066 3 859 776 4 035 912 4 052 789 4 054 992 4 067 108 4 104 797 BRACKET N SPARK PLUG 4 107 904 4 112 653 4 114 269 4 124 938 4 136 446 4 156 312 4156 967 1161820 at 4 1GTBI2s 4 168 572 4 183 138 4 189 833 4 211 004 4 211 005 4 236 312 4265 37 4 269 675 4 290 200 4 362 074 4 366 622 4 382 356 4 451 083 amp 4 483 069 OTHER U S AND FOREIGN PATENTS PENDING SPECIAL NOTICE For users on U S Forest Land in the states of California Maine Oregon and Washington All U S alifornia Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443 Oregon and Washin quirements Failure to follow these requirements is a violation of the law with a spark arrestor however a spark arrestor is
5. Notches to hold the Pulley in position Figure 25 inset upper right 9 Use a 42 length of replacement Rope 5 Replace trimmer head parts that are cracked chipped or damaged before using the tool 6 Use only 080 diameter WEED LINE Never use wire rope string etc 7 Use only genuine Weed Eater replacement parts as recommended 8 Inspect the entire tool Replace damaged parts Check for fuel leaks and make sureall fasteners are in place and securely fastened 10 Move away 10 feet 8 meters from the fuel tank with the replacement rope Use a match and melt both ends of the Rope to prevent fraying 11 Pull the melted ends through a thick clean ra while the Rope is still hot to obtain smooth pointe ends 12 Insert one end of the Rope through the Handle and secure with a knot Leave a 3 16 pigtail behind the knot Figure 25 inset upper left 13 Insert the other end of the Rope through the Rope Exit Hole into the inside of the Housing into the Pulley and up through the Pulley Hole See Fig ure 25 inset upper right Ratchet Pulley 7 Housing Housing Notch Figure 25 14 Wrap Rope counterclockwise 4 around the Pul ley Ratchet and tuck loose end under Rope where it comes out of the Pulley Hole Leave a 1 4 to 3 8 inch tail laying flat on top of the Pulley between the Retainer Rib and the Retainer Post as shown in Fig ure 25 Pull firmly on the rope to tighten it against the Pulle
6. Tap Button is Tap Button Widest Part of Shield Toward Engine V Slot V Slot Shoulder Dust Cup Key 5 OPERATING POSITION 5 Without operator bending over the Trimmer Head is near and parallel to the ground and a Before starting the engine stand as shown easily contacts the material to be cut in Figure 8 and check for the following b Adjust the Assist Handle up or down the 1 Left arm fully extended hand holding Assist Drive Shaft Housing but above the safety labels Handle to a comfortable position 2 Right arm slightly bent hand holding Top 1 Loosen Wing Nut by hand and adjust Assist Handle fingers on Throttle Trigger Handle Retighten Wing Nut by hand only 3 Top Handle below waist level 2 Rotate Assist Handle from left to right to tilt 4 Weight of tool evenly distributed between the angle of the Trimmer Head when cutting arms a large sloped area such as a ditch bank OPERATING POSITION WEED EATER ACCESSORIES ee ITEM STOCK NO SAFETY FACE SHIELD 0 000 000 ccc ccc ce ecceceeceeaceeeeceueetcneececscccecececs 952 701601 SAFETY GOGGLES 2 eee ccc ee 952 701506 SAFETY LEG GUARDS le eee cc ccc eee e cece eee e eee DUNI 952 701600 WEED EATER 40 1 2 CYCLE ENGINE OIL 28 2 OZ Luluasuuunsaaeenrensonnrrur cmenn nnnarre rien Paaru uada 952 030133 DB OZ eouuunnneernaranenreenannes aooo 952 030128 FUEL CAP 20 0 cece ccc cece cents enes 952 701583
7. available as an optio area order Part 952 701612 from the nearest Ai thorized Service Dealer A WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS See Additional Safety Instructions throughout this Manual A WARNING THIS POWER TOOL CAN BE DANGEROUS This tool can cause serious injury or blindness to the operator and others The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this tool The operator is responsible for following the warnings an instructions in this manual and on the tool Read the entire Operator s anual before assembling and using this tool Restrict the use of this power tool to persons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the tool Soe om Foot 20 meters ra Hazard Zone Operator s Manual A DANGER NEVER USE BLADES WITH THIS TOOL THE BLADE CAN COME OFF AND SERIOUSLY HURT YOU AND THIS TOOL IS DESIGNED FOR LINE TRIMMER USE ONLY A WARNING TRIMMER LINE CAN THROW OBJECTS VIOLENTLY YOU CAN BE BLINDED OR INJURED WEAR EYE AND LEG PROTECTION A WARNING HAZARD ZONE FOR THROWN OBJECTS TRIMMER LINE CAN THROW OBJECTS VIOLENTLY OTHERS CAN BE BLINDED OR INJURED KEEP PEOPLE AND ANIMALS 30 FEET 10 METERS AWAY A WARNING READ OPERATOR S MANUAL FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY If situation
8. obtained NOTE It may be necessary to repeat Idle Speed Adjustment through Acceleration Check to ob tain correct adjustments 4 Follow instructions in Deceleration heck d DECELERATION CHECK 1 Allow engine to idle then squeeze Throttle l Trigger fully f 2 Allow engine to run at fuli speed for about 1 second 3 Release the Throttle Trigger to the idle posi tion and listen to the deceleration of the en 4 gine It must return to idle smoothly and i within 1 to 2 seconds i a If performance is satisfactory no further adjustments are neccessary b If the engine slowly or erratically returns to idle or idles erratically proceed to Mixture Adjustment Idle Speed Adjustment Screw D AIR FILTER NOTE A dirty air filter decreases the life and performance of the engine and increases fuel con sumption 1 Clean the Air Filter o Use Air Filter 952 701614 e Always after 5 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation whichever is less e More frequently in dusty conditions a Loosen the two Screws on the Air Filter Cover enough to remove the Cover from the Engine Figure 27 b Remove the Air Filter from the Cover Fig ure 27 c Wash Filter in soap and water d Squeeze Filter dry and replace in Cover Do not clean the air filter in gaso line or other flammable solvent to avoid cre ating a fire hazard e Reinstall the Air Filter Cover making sure th
9. the drive shaft housing supported to prevent the trim mer line from contacting any object 4 Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments B STARTER ROPE A WARNING Do not remove the retaining tab and screw to remove pulley The spring beneath the pulley is under tension and can fly out and cause seri ous injury If any part of pulley housing assem bly is damaged other than the rope do not use the tool Take it to your Authorized Service Dealer 1 Disconnect Spark Plug Wire Figure 24 2 Loosen the two Nose Cone Screws and remove Drive Shaft Housing from the Front Shroud Fig ure 24 3 Remove the six Front Shroud Screws with the small hex wrench provided Figure 24 4 Remove the Top Handle Screw and Nut and re move the Steel Spacer from the Rubber Bushing on the Handle Mount Figure 24 5 Separate the Front Shroud from the Engine Fig ure 24 6 Untie Rope around the Pulley Ratchet Figure 25 and pull the Rope out of the Pulley Housing 7 Position the Pulley Housing as shown in Figure 25 Hand turn the Pulley clockwise ek as far as it will go Then turn the Pulley counterclockwise 4 until the Pulley Notch is aligned with the Housing Notch Figure 25 Next turn the Pulley one com plete turn counterclockwise d until the notches are aligned again Top Handle Nut Screw Rubber Remove Front Shroud Screws Figure 24 8 Insert the small hex wrench into the hole formed by the
10. 16 to 1 8 of the end of the Line through the hole in the inner rim of the Spool Figure 23 Allow no more than 1 8 line to extend beyond the rim to avoid inter ference with tapping action d Wrap the Line onto the Spool firmly and evenly in a clockwise direction as shown by the arrow on the Spool Figure 23 NOTE The Line must be wrapped firmly and evenly for proper line feed e Follow Installing Spool w Line steps ei If the Line breaks off or backs up in the Trimmer Head follow Installing Spool w Line steps a d Pull slack in Line until the Line is tightly wound on Spool leaving 4 6 inches of extended Line Continue with steps ei 1 8 of Wrap Line on Spool Line as Shown by Arrow 8 Trouble Shooting the Trimmer Head and Line e Does not advance or breaks while cut ting Improperly wound onto spool Line size incorrect Too little line outside head Pulls back into head Too little line outside of head 14 e Welds onto spool Line size incorrect Incorrect spool Crowding line against material being cut Cutting at higher speeds than necessary GENERAL MAINTENANCE A MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1 Maintain the tool according to recom mended procedures Keep the cutting line at the proper length 2 Disconnect the spark plug before perform ing maintenance except for carburetor adjust ments 3 Make carburetor adjustments with
11. 570 A WARNING If engine has just been operated avoid touch ingthe muffler A hot m burns Lay the drive shaft on a clean sur face Avoid laying the shaft on the floor 17 fler can cause serious pround or on any other surface that may ave dirt or debris Even after wiping the shaft grease residue can pick up dirt parti gles that can cause damage or premature lure CAUTION LUTION Take care to avoid injuring your hands and fingers with broken wires when checking for damage or wiping the shaft A cloth not prevent broken wires from puncturing or tearing your skin 1 Loosen the Nose Cone screws and remove the Drive Shaft Housing from the Engine 2 Remove the Drive Shaft from the drive Shaft Housing Figure 28 3 Check the Drive Shaft for broken wires twists or kinks and replace if damage is found 4 Using a clean cloth wipe the surface of the Drive Shaft thoroughly to remove any old grease P ND o Apply a uniform coat of lube to the entire sur face of the Drive Shaft Inject the remaining contents of the tube into the top of the Drive Shaft Housing Replace Drive Shaft in the Drive Shaft Housing Tighten Screws securely Reassemble the Drive Shaft Housing and the Engine 18 NOTES F TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART CAUSE SYMPTOM REMEDY 1 Fill tank with correct fuel mixture 2 See Starting Instructions 3 Install n
12. ONE This tool will throw objects and cut Keep oth ers including children animals bystand ers and helpers at least 30 feet 10 meters away from the operator and tool Stop the engine if you are approached A WARNING DAMAGED TRIM MER HEAD Trimmer head parts that are chipped cracked or damaged in any other way can fly apart and cause serious injury Do not use place damaged parts before using the tool A LINE TRIMMER SAFETY 1 OPERATOR a Always wear a face safety shield or gog gles See Accessories b Always wear heavy long pants boots and gloves See Accessories Do not wear loose clothing jewelry short pants sandals or o barefoot Secure hair so it is above shoulder length Being fully covered will help protect you from pieces of toxic plants such as poison ivy thrown by the Trimmer Head which could be more of a hazard than touching the plant itself c Do not operate this tool when you are tired ill or under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication d Do not swing the tool with such force that you are in danger of losing your balance e Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building Breathing exhaust fumes can kill f Keep handles free of oi and fuel 2 TOOL a Inspect the entire tool before each use Replace damaged parts Check for fuel leaks and make sure all fasteners are in place and se curely fastened b Use only 080 diameter WEED LINE Nev
13. Operate the engine at full throttle 2 Hold the trimmer head parallel to and above the grassy area 3 Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly on the ground one time See Fi 12 Approxi mately 2 inches of line will be advanced with each tap NOTE Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy area Tapping on surfaces such as concrete or asphalt can cause excessive wear to the trimmer ead NOTE If the line is worn down to two inches or less more than one tap will be required to obtain the most efficient line length A WARNING Use only 080 diameter WEED LINE Other sizes of line will not advance properly and can eause serious injury Do not use other materi als such as wire string rope ete Wire can break off during cutting and become a danger ous missile To Advance Line Tap Bottom Of Trimmer Head Line Limiter Cuts Line On Ground One To Proper Length Time Figure 12 12 C CUTTING METHODS A WARNING Use minimum speed and do not crowd the line when cutting around hard objects rock gravel fence posts etc which can damage the trimmer head become entangled in the line or be thrown causing a serious hazard The tip of the line does the cutting You will achieve the best performance and minimum line wear by not crowding the line into the cutting area The right and wrong way are shown in Figure 13 e The line will easily remove grass and weeds from around walls fences trees
14. Shroud as shown in Figure 2 b Position the Lock Nuts E in the hex open ings in the Front Shroud c Tighten the screws with the small hex wrench provided just enough to hold the hardware to gether while holding the Lock Nuts with your other hand d Remove the packing cover from the straight end of the Drive Shaft Housing if so equipped Note Make sure the Drive Shaft does not fall out of the Drive Shaft Housing Dirt on the Shaft will significantly reduce the life of the tool Ifthe Drive Shaft falls out of the Housing clean re lubricate And re install See Drive Shaft Lubrication in the Maintenance section e Align the bottom groove on the Drive Shaft Housing with the key on the inner lower wall of the Front Shroud opening f Turn the Arbor Shaft as necessary to align the square end of the Drive Shaft with the square inside the Front Shroud opening g Firmly push the Drive Shaft Housing into the Front Shroud opening until the Depth Groove is no longer visible about 1 1 2 inches Figure 2 h Tighten Screws A alternately with the small hex wrench until secure Figure 2 Drive Shaft noth Drive Shaft Groove Housing Key Groove Front Shroud peo Screw A A Depth Groove Lock Nut E Drive Shaft Housing Arbor Shaft Figure 2 2 ASSIST HANDLE a Align the Assist Handle above the Safety Label and below the Engin
15. Wait a few minutes and repeat procedure wit Choke at off position Figure 11 STARTING POSITION es X yA 7 HALF CHOKE N Figure 10 NOTES 10 D OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Bring the engine to cutting speed before enter ing the material to be cut a 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 vibra tion The cutting line will last longer and will be less likely to weld onto the spool b If the Trimmer Head does not turn when the engine is in operation make sure the Drive Shaft Housing is properly seated in the Engine Shroud Refer to Assembly Drive Shaft Housing 2 Always release the Throttle Trigger and al low the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting 3 To stop engine a Release the Throttle Trigger b Move Ignition Switch to the Off position USING YOUR TRIMMER Face Shield 60 Foot 20 meter Hazard Zone Use Only Genuine WEED EATER Replacement Parts A WARNING THROWS OBJECTS The rapidly moving line causes objects to be thrown violently The shield will not provide complete protection to the operator or others The operator must wear a safety face shield or goggles Always wear heavy long pants and boots Keep others at least 30 feet 10 meters away A WARNING HAZARD Z
16. adjustments with the drive shaft housing supported to prevent the trimmer line from contacting any object Hold the tool by hand do not use the shoulder strap for support 13 Keep others away when making carburetor adjust ments 14 Use only genuine WEED EATER accessories as recommended for this tool A FUEL SAFETY 15 Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are no sparks or flames 16 Use a container approved for fuel 17 Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the tool or while using the tool 18 Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine 19 Move at least 10 feet 3 meters away from fueling site before starting engine 20 Stop engine before removing fuel cap 21 Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the engine and letting the engine run until it stops uthorized Service Dealer if you need assistance 22 Store tool and fuel in an area where fuel vapors can not reach sparks or open flames from water heat ers electric motors or switches furnaces etc A CUTTING SAFETY 23 Inspect the area to be cut before each use Remove objects rocks broken glass nails wire string etc which can be thrown or become entangled in the trimmer head 24 Keep others including children animals bystand ers and helpers outside the 60 foot 10 meter Haz ard Zone Stop the engine immediately if you are approached 25 Always keep the engine on the right h
17. all fasteners are in place and securely tool by hand do not use shoulder strap for support fastened g Keep others away when making carburetor b Replace trimmer head parts that are adjustments cracked chipped or damaged in any other h Use only genuine Weed Eater accessories way before using the tool or attachments recommended for this tool c Use only Weed Eater 080 diameter WEED i Clean air filter if dirty before operating tool LINE Never use wire rope string etc Refer to Specifications for air filter location C STARTING INSTRUCTIONS For location of controls refer to Specifications 1 Before starting the Engine a Fuel engine Move 10 feet 3 meters away from fu eling site b Extend line approximately 6 inches from Trimmer Head to provide adequate load on engine Figure 9 A WARNING The trimmer head will turn as soon as en ine starts c Rest Engine and Shield on ground Supporting Trimmer Head off ground away from trees bushes onlookers etc Figure 9 2 For a Cold Engine or Warm Engine after run ning out of fuel a Move ignition switch to On Figure 10 b Move Choke to full position Figure 11 c Grasp Top Handle and squeeze Throttle Trigger fully Keep Throttle Trigger fully squeezed until en gine runs smoothly through step g d Pull Starter Rope sharply until engine attempts to run but no more than 8 pulls at full ch
18. and flower beds but it also can cut the tender bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences To help avoid damage especially to delicate vegetation or trees with tender bark shorten line to 4 5 inches and use at less than full throttle For trimming or scalping use less than full throttle to increase line life and decrease head wear especially during light duty cutting near objects around which the line can wrap such as small posts trees or fence wire e For mowing or sweeping use full throttle for a good clean job Line Crowded Into Work Area ed Tip of the Line Does The Cutting z jg RIGHT Ground A WARNING Always wear eye protection Never lean over the trimmer head Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious in jury 1 TRIMMING Fi 14 Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches above the ground and at an angle Allow only the tip of the line to make contact Do not force the trimmer line into the work area fe 3 Inches Above Ground Figure 14 2 SCALPING FIGURE 15 The scalping tech nique removes unwanted vegetation Hold the bot tom of the trimmer head about 3 inches 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 3 MOWING Figure 16 Your trimmeris ideal for mowing in places conventional lawn mowe
19. and side of your body 26 Hold the tool firmly with both hands 27 Keep firm footing and balance Do not over reach 28 Keep the trimmer head below waist level 29 Do not raise the engine above your waist The trim mer head can come dangerously close to your body 30 Keep all parts of your body away from trimmer head and muffler when engine is running 31 Cut from your left to your right 32 Use only for jobs explained in this manual A MAINTENANCE SAFETY 33 Maintain the tool according to recommended pro cedures Keep the cutting line at the proper length 34 Disconnect the spark plug before performing main tenance except for carburetor adjustments 35 Make carburetor adjustments with the drive shaft housing supported to prevent the trimmer line from contacting any object Hold the tool by hand do not use the shoulder strap for support 36 Keep others away when making carburetor adjust ments i i 37 Use only genuine Weed Eater replacement parts as recommended A TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE 38 Hand carry the tool with the engine stopped and the muffler away from your body 39 Allow the engine to cool empty the fuel tank and secure the tool before storing or transporting in a vehicle 40 Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the engine and letting the engine run until it stops 41 Store tool and fuel in an area where fuel vapors can not reach sparks or
20. e Figure 8 b Firmly push the Assist Handle over the Drive Shaft Housing while supporting the Drive Shaft Housing c Insert the Assist Handle Screw C through the screw hole in the Assist Handle Figure 3 d Place Washer F over the threaded end of the Assist Handle Screw Thread Wing Nut D onto Assist Handle Screw Tighten securely When adjusting the Assist Handle for comfort be sure that the Assist Handle remains between the Engine and the Safety Label on Drive Shaft Housing Figure 4 e Adjust Assist Handle up or down the Shaft Housing for comfort Figure 4 Wing Nut D f__ Assist Handle Assist Handle hs Screw C 7 Washer Housing Figure 4 3 TRIMMER HEAD a Place the Dust Cup on the Drive Shaft Housing over the hex nut that is assembled on the arbor Shaft Figure 5 b Hold the Dust Cup with a wrench to keep the Arbor Shaft from turning Drive Shaft Housing Arbor vA Shaft Hex Dust Nut D Cup Figure 5 c Thread the Trimmer Head onto the Arbor Shaft inst the Dust Cup and hand tighten firmly igure 5 NOTE Unless the Trimmer Head is tightened adequately it can unthread when the engine is started or stopped If this situation occurs re install the Trimmer Head and tighten more se curely d Press the Tap Button and pull a minimum of 4 inches of Line from the Trimmer Head Pig ure 6 Approximately 2 inches of line can bead vanced each time
21. e Choke Exit Slot Figure 27 is placed over the Choke Lever 4 Make sure the air filter is fitted into the corners of the cover to keep dust from entering the engine and causing en gine damage e MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT LCAUTION Do not operate engine at full throttle for prolonged periods while making mixture adjustments as damage to the en gine can occur 1 Support the drive shaft housing so the trim mer head is off the ground and the line will not make contact with any object 2 Start the engine Allow engine to idle then squeeze Throttle Trigger fully NOTE Perform steps 3 through 5 at full throttle 3 Turn Mixture Screw Figure 26 very slowly clockwise amp until engine speed is re duced 4 Turn Mixture Screw very slowly counter clockwise w Stop when the engine be gins to run roughly 5 Turn the screw slowly the minimum amount clockwise A until the engine runs smoothly 6 Follow instructions in Acceleration Check and Deceleration Check If the engine does not operate ac cording to these instructions after repeat ing the adjusting steps do not use the tool Take it to your Authorized Service Dealer Figure 27 E DRIVE SHAFT LUBRICATION o Lubricate the Drive Shaft After each ten 10 hours of operation Before operating if the tool has been stored for 90 days or longer o Use the following procedure for best results Use Flex shaft Lube 952 701
22. ect plug Contact your Authorized Service Dealer Fuel mixture incorrect Fuel mixture set too low lean Spark plug incorrect None of the above Engine runs hot awe ad PONE Replace or see Assembly Cutting Head stops Drive shaft broken or not engaged under a load or does not turn when engine is ac celerated Line does not 1 Line improperly routed in head Remove cover Check line routing advance or breaks 2 Line improperly wound onto spool Rewind line tightly and evenly while cutting 3 Line size incorrect Use only 080 trimmer line 4 Too little line outside head Remove cover Pull 4 of line to outside 5 Dirt accumulated on cover cut outs Clean cover cut outs Line welds on spool 1 Line size incorrect Use only 080 trimmer line 2 Incorrect spool Use proper spool 3 Crowding line against material being cut Cut with tip of line 4 Cutting at higher speed than necessary Reduce cutting speed Line releases 1 Tap Button engaged Remove and clean Tap Button continuously Use only 080 trimmer line Reduce speed around hard objects Cut with tip of line Line size incorrect Cutting at high speed around hard objects Crowding line against material being cut Line usage is excessive Ne SNP go 1 Remove cover P
23. ed below a Turn the Mixture Screw Figure 26 clockwise until it stops Do not turn the screw until it is tight as damage to the needle seat can occur b Turn the Mixture Screw between three quar ters and one full turn counterclockwise M 3 ADJUSTING PROCEDURE a PREPARATION 1 Use a fresh fuel mix See Fueling Your En gine 2 Make sure the line extends to the length al lowed by the line limiter to provide correct load on engine 8 Start the engine Cut grass for 3 minutes to warm engine The engine must be at operat ing temperature before carburetor adjust ments can be performed correctly b IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT 1 Allow engine to idle 2 Adjust Idle Speed Screw F igure 35 until the engine continues to run without stalling Turn screw clockwise e a to increase en gine speed if the engine stalls or dies Turn screw counterclockwise em to slow engine down 8 Follow instructions in Acceleration Check and Deceleration Check 4 No further adjustments are necessary if per formance is satisfactory c ACCELERATION CHECK 1 Allow engine to idle 2 Squeeze Trigger fully a If performance is satisfactory pro ceed to d Deceleration Check b If the engine does not accelerate smoothly turn the Mixture Screw Fig ure 26 counterclockwise Mm a small amount no more than the width of the slot in the adjusting screw 3 Repeat step 2 until smooth acceleration is
24. er use wire or rope string etc c Be sure the shield is properly attached d Make sure the trimmer head is properly installed and securely fastened Refer to Assembly 11 e Make carburetor adjustments with the drive shaft housing supported to prevent the trimmer line from contacting any ob ject f Keep others away when making carbure tor adjustments g Use only genuine Weed Eater accessories or attachments as recommended 3 CUTTING a Inspect the area to be cut before each use Remove objects rocks broken glass nails wire string etc which can be thrown or be come entangled in the trimmer head b Always keep the engine on the right hand side of your body c Hold the tool firmly with both hands d Keep firm footing and balance Do not over reach e Keep the trimmer head below waist level f Donot raise the engine above your waist g Keep all parts of your body away from the trimmer line and muffler when the en gine is running h Use only for jobs explained in this man ual LS re PSPS B TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE e The trimmer line will advance approxi mately 2 inches each time the bottom of the trimmer head is tapped on the ground with the engine running at full throttle e The most efficient line length is the maxi _ mum length allowed by the line limiter Always keep the shield in place when the tool is being operated Figure 12 To Advance Line 1
25. ery small adjustments can affect engine performance t is important to turn the screwa very small amount per adjustment and test per formance before making further adjustments Each adjustment should be no more than the width of the slot in the adjusting screw This is a complicated task and it is impor tant to follow instructions in sequence as in dicated 1 TROUBLE SHOOTING SUGGESTIONS Engine will not continue to run at idle position See Idle Speed Adjustment and Mixture Ad justment Engine dies or hesitates when it should acceler ate See Acceleration Check Loss of cutting power which cannot be cor rected by cleaning the air filter See Mixture Adjustment Engine does not return to idle from full throttle within 2 seconds See Deceleration Check Engine will not run See Trouble Shooting Chart Then if the carburetor requires adjust ment begin with Basic Carburetor Settings A WARNING The trimmer line will be spinning during most of this procedure Wear your protec tive equipment and observe all safety in structions 16 2 BASIC CARBURETOR SETTINGS NOTE In most cases your engine can be made to run properly with minor carburetor adjustments Refer to Trouble Shooting Suggestions in the left column for the condition you are experiencing and follow the instructions The basic carburetor set tings are provid
26. ew plug check ignition system 4 Clean fuel filter inspect fuel line 5 See Carburetor Adjustments 6 Contact your Authorized Service Dealer 1 Fuel tank empty 2 Engine flooded 3 Spark plug not firing 4 Fuel not reaching carburetor 5 Carburetor requires adjustment 6 1 2 3 Engine will not start or will run only for a few seconds after starting None of the above 1 See Carburetor Adjustments 2 See Carburetor Adjustments 8 Contact your Authorized Service Dealer Engine will not r Idle speed set too fast or too slow idle properly Fuel mixture requires adjustment None of the above Engine will not 1 Air filter dirty 1 Clean or replace air filter accelerate lacks 2 Spark plug fouled 2 Clean or replace spark plug and re gap power or dies 3 Carburetor requires adjustment 3 See Carburetor Adjustments under a load 4 Muffler outlets plugged 4 Contact your Authorized Service Dealer 5 None of the above 5 Contact your Authorized Service Dealer Engine 1 Air filter dirty 1 Clean or replace air filter smokes 2 Fuel mixture incorrect 2 Refuel with correct fuel mixture excessively 3 Fuel mixture requires adjustment 3 See Carburetor Adjustments See Fueling Your Unit See Carburetor Adjustments Replace with corr
27. gasoline and oil directly in the fuel tank b Genuine Weed Eater 40 1 Engine Oil is b Add entire measure of engine oil strongly recommended for the protection c Cover container tightly and shake for one min of your unit Extensive engineering tests have ute roven that Weed Eater oil resists break d Slowly remove fuel container cover own at operating temperatures common to e Add remainder of gasoline fondance fad lenges eneeclie endable per f Cover container tightly and shake again c Gasoline must be clean and not over two g Slowly remove fuel container cover months old After a short period of time h Slowly remove fuel cap See Specifications i or location gasoline will chemically break down and form compounds that cause hard starting and dam i Fill the tank using a spout or funnel age in 2 cycle engines j Reinstall the fuel cap securely B PRE OPERATION CHECKS d Use only with the shield properly attached e Use only the specified trimmer head See WARNING Specifications Make sure the trimmer head Review all Warnings and Safety Instruc ly i 1 ly fast tions in this manual is properly installed and securely fastened 1 Before operating your tool always f Make carburetor adjustments with the drive a Inspect the entire tool before each use Re shaft housing supported to prevent the trim place damaged parts Check for fuel leaks and mer line from contacting any object Hold the make sure
28. oke to avoid flooding the engine The attempt to run may be hard to hear The operator must listen carefully After 8 pulls proceed to step e even if the engine has not attempted to run Move Choke to half position Figure 11 Pull the Starter Rope sharply until the engine runs but no more than 5 pulls mo NOTE Ifthe engine has not started after 5 pulls repeat steps a through f g Allow engine to run 5 seconds then push Choke to off position Figure 11 Keep Throttle Trigger squeezed until engine runs smoothly NOTE If engine dies with Choke at off position repeat steps e through g NOTE If engine has not started pull Starter Rope 5 more pulls If engine still does not run it is probably lure wit flooded Wait a few minutes and repeat proce Choke at off position Figure 11 A WARNING Avoid any bodily contact with the muffler when starting a warm engine A hot muf fler can cause serious burns 3 For a Warm Engine a Move ignition switch to On position Figure 10 b Move Choke to Half position Figure 11 c Grasp Top Handle and squeeze Throttle Trigger fully d Pull Starter Rope sharply until engine runs but no more than 5 pulls Keep Throttle Trigger fully squeezed until engine runs smoothly NOTE If engine has not started pull Starter Rope 5 more pulls If engine still does not run it is Probabl flooded
29. open flames from water heat ers electric motors or switches furnaces etc 42 Store tool so line limiter cannot accidentally cause injury The tool can be hung by the bracket below the engine or by drive shaft housing 43 Store the tool out of the reach of children hich are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment Contact your KNOW YOUR UNIT A INTRODUCTION C CARTON CONTENTS Your Trimmer is a versatile product developed for large lawns and to make short work of a variety of lawn care tasks trimming scalping mowing KEY i and sweeping NO QTY Special Features Include e ComforTouch Anti vibration Handle 1 Engine 1 All Position Carburetor 2 Drive Shaft Assembly w Safety Label 1 Adjustable Assist Handle 3 Shield 1 e TAP N GO U Cutting Head 4 Trimmer Head 1 15 Cutting Path 5 Assist Handle 1 Operator s Manual mot shown 1 B UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Loose Parts Bag not shown 1 1 After removing the contents from the carton Li E PARTS BAG CONTENTS check parts against the Carton Contents list O os Screw Shield 2 2 Examine the parts for damage Do not use dam 7 Bracket Shield 1 aged parts 8 Hex Head Screw Assist Handle 1 3 Notify your WEED EATER dealer immediately 9 Wing Nut Assist Handle 1 if a part is missing or damaged 10 Flat Washer Assist Handle 1 NOTE It is normal to hear the fuel filter rattle in 11 Hex Socket Screw Front Shr
30. oud 2 an empty fuel tank 12 Lock Nut Front Shroud 2 13 Dust Cup Drive Shaft Housing 1 14 5 82 inch Hex Wrench 1 14 Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools may produce Whitefinger disease Raynaud s phenomenon This phenomenon reduces the hand s ability to feel and regulate temperature produces numbness and burning sensations and can cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis An antivibration system does not guarantee the E avoidance of Whitefinger disease Continual and regular users must monitor closely their use of power tools and physical condition BEREAN ON ASSEMBLY Af tool is received assembled repeat all steps in this section to be sure assembly is correct and is ad justed for the operator A PREPARATION This Operator s Manual is designed to help youassem ble the tool and to provide its safe operation It is im portant that you read the entire manual to become fa miliar with the tool before you begin assembly 1 Read your Operator s Manual 2 Tools you will need 5 32 Hex Wrench provided with the tool Adjustable Wrench Standard Screwdriver Refer to the Hardware reference letters below during assembly NOTE This Hardware is packaged in the Plastic Bag HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE C ASSEMBLY STEPS 1 DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING Figure 2 a Place the two Screws A into the holes on the Front
31. pair service are not available directly from Poulan Weed Eater Division White Consoli dated Industries Inc POULAN WEED EATER DIVISION WHITE CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES INC Shreveport Louisiana 71139 9329 1988 Poulan Weed Eater Division White Consolidated Industries Inc 580 067316 1 30788
32. rs away from Weed Eater 40 1 Engine Oil is strongly recom fueling site before starting engine mended Any other Poulan or Weed Eater g Stop engine before removing fuel cap brand oil is acceptable when mixed according to the h Empty fuel tank before storing tool Use instructions on the can up fuel left in carburetor by starting en If Weed Eater Engine Oil is not available use a _ gine and letting engine run until it stops good quality two cycle engine oil mixed at a ratio of i Store tool and fuel in an aren where fuel 16 1 8 oz oil to 1 gallon gasoline vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric mo 4 DO NOT USE tors or switches furnaces ete a BIA OIL Boating Institute of America 2 FUEL MIXTURE Does pot have proper additives for air cooled cycle engines and can cause engine damage a Your tool is powered by a two cycle en b AUTOMOTIVE OIL gine which requires a fuel mixture of tee regular unleaded gasoline and a high Does not have proper additives for 2 cycle en quality engine oil specially made for gines and can cause damage 2 cycle air cooled engines 5 HOW TO MIX FUEL AND FILL TANK The internal design of the 2 cycle engine re quires lubrication of moving parts Lubrication a Pour 1 2 of the regular unleaded gasoline to be used into an approved marked container Do is provided when the recommended mixture of i a m gasoline and oil is used not mix
33. rs can not 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 4 SWEEPING Figure 17 The fanning action of the rotating 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 SWEEPING D LINE REPLACEMENT e For proper line feed Use only genuine Weed Eater pre wound spools and 080 diameter ED LINE se of other types of spools or lines can result in excessive br line welding and improper line feed Pre wound spools offer the most conven ient method for replacing line as well as op timum performance s Always clean dirt and debris from the spool and hub when performing any type maintenance 1 Installing Spool w Line a Hold the Trimmer Head as shown in Figure 18 Press the Lock Tab and turn Lock Ring as shown in Figure 18 b Remove the Lock Ring and Spool Figure 19 Clean dirt and debris from all parts Inspect all Trimmer head parts for damage Re place damaged parts ao A WARNING Trimmer head parts that are chipped cracked or damaged in any way can fly apart and cause serious injury Do not use Replace damaged parts before using the tool e Insert the end of the Line in the Line Exit Hole Figure 20 Place Spool in Hub Make sure the Trimmer Line is not caught between the rim of
34. s occur w WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTION S Continued A OPERATOR SAFETY 1 Always wear a safety face shield or safety goggles See Accessories 2 Always wear heavy long ants boots and gloves Wearing safety leg guards is recommended See Accessories Do not wear loose clothing jewelry short pants sandals or go barefoot Secure hair so it is above shoulder length Being fully covered will help protect you from n pieces of toxic plants such as poison ivy thrown by the trimmer head which could e more of a hazard than touching the plant itself 3 Do not operate this tool when you are tired ill or under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication 4 Wear hearing protection if you use this tool for more than 1 1 2 hours per day 5 Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building Breathing exhaust fumes can kill 6 Keep handles free of oil and fuel A TOOL SAFETY 7 Inspect entire tool before each use Replace dam aged parts Check for fuel leaks Make sure all fas teners are in place and securely fastened 8 Replace trimmer head parts that are cracked chipped or damaged before using the tool 9 Use only 080 diameter WEED LINE Never use wire rope string etc 10 Install the shield properly before using the tool 11 Use only the specified trimmer head Make sure the trimmer head is proper installed and securely fas tened Refer to Assembly 12 Make carburetor
35. the Tap Button is pressed NOTE To remove Trimmer Head hold Dust Cup with a wrench and unthread Trimmer Head 4 SHIELD ATTACHMENT A WARNING The shield must be properly installed The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and oth ers and is equipped with a line limiter which cuts excess line to the proper length A WARNING Failure to install the shield in the position shown in Figure 8 can result in serious in jury to the operator The length of the shield must be aligned with the length of the drive shaft housing Direct the widest part of shield toward engine Figure 8 The line limiter on the underside of the shield is sharp and can cut you a Match the Key on the Shield with the V slot on the Drive Shaft Housing Figure 7 b Rest the bottom of the Shield on top of the shoulder not on the Dust Cup of the Drive Shaft Housing Figure 7 NOTE The bottom of the Shield must rest on to of the shoulder of the Drive Shaft Housing an not on the Dust Cup c Install the Shield Retaining Bracket and Screws B as Shown in Figure 7 NOTE It is easier to start the Screws with a screwdriver and finish tightening with a wrench d Tighten the Screws evenly and securely NOTE It is possible that a small space will be left between the Bracket and the Shield when the screws are fully tightened Approximately 2 Inches of Line can be advanced each time the
36. ull 4 of line to outside Line pulls back into Too little line outside of head ead 19 PARTS AND SERVICE Your Poulan Weed Eater product has been expertly engineered and carefully manufactured to rigid quality standards As with all mechanical products some adjustments or part replace ment may be necessary during the life of your unit FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS 1 Consult the yellow pages of your phone directory for th name of the nearest Poulan Weed Eater Master Service Dealer under saws for Chain Saws or under lawnmowers for Trim mers Brushcutters and Blowers or Skil Service Center under Tools electrie 2 For replacement parts have available the following information a Description of the tool l b Model Number e Part Number or description of part NOTE Poulan Weed Eater Division provides parts and service through its authorized distribu tors and dealers therefore all requests for parts and service should be directed to your local dealer s The philosophy of Poulan Weed Eater Division is to continually improve all of its products If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your product dif fers from those described in this Operator s Manual please contact your local Poulan Weed Eater Dealer for updated information and assistance Always update your tool when improvements are made available especially those related to safety Parts and re
37. y Ratchet The rope tail must not extend beyond the Raised Circle on the Pulley to prevent interference with the Retaining Tab Figure 25 15 15 Hold Rope taut at Rope Exit Hole so it will not move and remove hex wrench C CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS NOTE This is a complicated task Read all warnin 16 Slowly feed rope into the Pulley Housing 17 18 Reverse steps 1 through 4 to re assemble gs and instructions thoroughly before starting ad justments If you do not think that you completely understand all warnings and instructions let your service Dealer perform these adjustments A WARNING Make carburetor adjustments with the drive shaft housing supported to prevent the trimmer line from contacting any ob ject Hold the tool with your hand do not use the optional shoulder strap for sup port A WARNING Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments A WARNING Serious injury to the operator and others can oc cur if the carburetor is not properly adjusted e Poor engine performance can be a result of other causes such as dirty air filter carbon build up on muffler outlets ete See Trouble Shooting Chart before proceed ing with carburetor adjustments The carburetor has been carefully adjusted at the factory However the operator must be sure that adjustments are made when any of the conditions occur as mentioned on the next page in Trouble Shooting Sugges tions V
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