Weed Eater 25 HO SST Trimmer User Manual
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1. WEED EATER R Trademark m Z Q a Por favor no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra oD Please do not return unit to retailer Veuillez ne pas retourner l outil au d taillant 1 800 554 6723 www weedeater com Operator s Manual Manual del O perador Manuel de L utilisateur FeatherLitet 25 HO SST TONVWdS4 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 resultaren lesiones graves AVERTISSEMENT Lire le manuel de l utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de s curit Tout d faut de le faire pourrait entrainer des blessures graves SIVSNVUS Frigidaire Home Products Augusta GA 30907 WCI Outdoor Products Inc 530087877 2 15 00 SAFETY RULES WARNING When using gardening appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury Read and follow all instructions This powerunitc anbedangerous 0 peratoris responsible for following unit and manual instructions and warnings Read entire Operator s Manual before using unit Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the properuseoftheunit R estrictthe use ofthis unit to persons who read understand and follow unit and manu2. Remove anduse washerand wing nut from this bolt for assembling shield Washer FUEL YOUR UNIT This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline G asolinemustbe mixed withagood quality2 cycle air cooledengine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40 1 Poulan Weed Eater brand oil is recommended A 40 1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3 2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline Whenmixing fuelfollow the instructions printed on the container Always readand follow thes afety rules under FUEL SAFETY STARTING z STARTING fi En POSITION LE anh HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT Pushandholdenginestop switchin thesToP or OFF poSition untilthe unithas fully stopped Ww HOW TO START YOUR UNIT Choke Lever P Trigger e eee ee ESS Primer Bulb 1 Muffler WARNING The trimmer head willturn while starting the engine A hot muffler can cause serious burns COLD ENGINE STARTING OR 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 position 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 position S Pull starter rope handle no more than 6 pulls until engine runs S Allowenginetorun10seconds thenmove choke lever to OFF CHOKE position RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE S MovechokelevertoO FF CHO KEposition S Pull st
3. into place S Pullthe line extending outs ide ofthe hubto release it from the notch SERVICE Werecommendallservice andadjustments notlisted in this manual be performed by an Authorized Service Dealer CARBURETOR AD USTMENTS Yourcarburetoris equipped with limitercaps Adjusting the carburetor is a complicated task Werecommendthatyoutake yourunit to an Authorized Service Dealer Damagewill occur 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 Denon RCJ 8Y plug Spark plug gap is 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Engine will not start S Fueltank empty S Engine flooded S Spark plug not firing S Fuel not reaching carburetor S Carburetor requires adjustment Engine will not idle properly S Carburetor requires adjustment S Throttle trigger screw too tight Engine will not accelerate lacks power or dies under a load S Air filter dirty S Spark plug fouled S Carburetor requires adjustment Engine smokes excessively S Air filter dirty S Too much oil mixed with gasoline S Carburetor requires adjustment 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
4. warranty WHATIS NOTCOVERED All failures caused by abuse neglect or improper maintenance are not covered ADD ONORMODIFIEDPARTS T heus eof add onor modified parts canbe grounds for dis allowingawarrantyclaim P O ULAN WEED EATER is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caus edby theus e ofadd on ormodified parts HOWTO FILEA CLAIM If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty services or repairs shall be provided at all POULAN WEEDEATERsServicecenters call 1 800 554 6723 MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS Any POULAN WEED EATER approved replacementpartusedinthe performanceof any Warranty maintenance or repair on emission related parts will be provided withoutcharge tothe owner ifthepartis under warranty EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Carburetor Ignition System Spark Plug covered up to maintenance schedule Ignition Module MAINTENANCESTATEMENT T heowneris responsible for the performance of all required maintenance as defined in the owner s manual
5. E ALLOWED AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ONHOWLONG ANIMPLIED WARRANTY LASTSOR THEEXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS policy is to continuously improve its products Therefore FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS reserves the right to change modify or discontinue models designs specifications and accessories of all products at any time without notice or Obligation to any purchaser U S EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The U S Environmental Protection Agency and POULAN WEED EATER DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty onyour lawn and garden equipment engine Allnew utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed built and equipped to meet the stringent anti smo standards POULAN WEED EATER mus warranttheemissioncontrolsystemon your lawn and garden equipment engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintenance of your lawn and garden equipment engine Your emission control systemincludes parts suchas thecarburetor andtheignitionsystem Where awarrantable condition exits POULAN WEED EATER will repair your lawn and garden equipment 5 engine at
6. Too little line outside of head S Line size incorrect NEED ASSISTANCE Need Assistance Call 1 800 554 6723 Need Service Part Contact your dealer LIMITED WARRANTY FRIGIDAIRE HOMEPRODUCTS Div WCI OutdoorPowerProducts Inc warrants to the original purchaser thateach new Weed Eaterbrandgas olinetoolorattachmentis free fromdefects inmaterialandworkmanshipand agrees torepairorreplaceunderthis warranty anydefectivegasolineproducbrattachments follows from the original date of purchase 2 YEARS Parts and Labor when used for household purposes 60 DAYS Parts and Labor when used for commercialprofes sionalorincom roducing purposes 30 DAYS Parts andLabor ifus ed forrental purposes This warrantyis nottrans ferableand does not cover damage orliability caus ed byimproper handling improper maintenance or the use of accessories and or attachments not Spec tically recommenced by FRIGIDAIRE OME RODUCTS for this tool Additionally this warranty does not cover tune ups Spark plugs filters starterropes 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 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 B
7. al instructions and warnings Neverallow childrento operatethis unit ry 2 ae SAFETY INFORMATION OPERATORS MANUAL ON THE UNIT DANGER Never use blades wire or flailing devices This unitis designed forline trimmer use only Use of any other accessories or attachments willincreasethe risk of injury OO WARNING Trimmer line throws objects violently You and others can be blinded injured Wearsafety glasses andleg protection Keep body parts clear ofrotating line Safety glasses or similar eye protection 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 goodjudgment 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 barefoot or wear sandals Stay clear of spinning line S Securehairaboveshoulderlength Secure or remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging ties straps tassels etc They can be caught in moving parts S Donotoperate this unit whenyou aretired il or under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication S Wearhearing protectionif youuse this unit for more than 1 1 2 hours per day S Never startor run inside a closed roomor building Breathing exhaus tfume
8. arter rope handle until engine runs S If engine does notstart in 5 pulls follow instructions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE USING YOUR UNIT OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS WEAR A Pale EVE Protection fi T Li 1 se Long Pants i hi Heavy Shoes Ne i wt Ws Cut from your right to your left ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cutting head lightly on the ground while engine is runningatfulls peed metalblade attached to the shield will cut the line to the proper length REPLACING THE LINE S Pushandholdthe engine stops witch inthe STOP OFF position until the unit has fully stopped S Disconnect the spark plug lead wire S Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap button S Clean entire surface of hub and spool S Replacewithapre wounds pool orcuttwo lengths of 12 1 2 feet of 080 2 mm diameter Weed Eater r brand line Never Usewire rope string ete whicheanpreak off and become a dangerous missile S Insertends ofthelineabout 1 2 inch 1cm into the small hole on the inside of spool Fa genes Line in Notch Hub S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the spool Wind in the direction of the arrows found on the spool S Pushtheline into the notches leaving 3to5 inches 7 12 cm unwound S Insert the line into the the exitholes in the hub as shown in the illustration S Align the notches with the line exit hole S Pushspoolinto hub untilits naps
9. nocostto you Expenses covered underwarranty include diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY COVERAGE If any emissions related part on your engine as listed under Emissions ControlWarranty Parts List is defective ora defectin the materials orworkmanship ofthe engine causes thefailure ofs uchanemission related part the part will be repaired or replaced by POULAN WEED EATER OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the lawn and garden opm engine owner you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance lis tedin yourO wner s Manual POULAN WEE EATER recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your lawn and garden equipment engine but POULAN WEED EATER cannot deny warranty solely for the lack ofreceipts orfor your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance As the lawn and garden equipmentengine owner yous hould be aware thatPO ULAN WEED EATER may deny youwarranty coverageifyourlawnand garden equipment engine or a partof ithas failed due to abuse neglect improper maintenance unapproved modifications or theuseofparts notmade orapproved by the original couipment manufacturer You are responsible for presenting your lawn and garden equipment engine to a POULAN WEED EATER authorized repair centeras soonas aproblemexists Warranty repairs shouldbe completedin a reasonable amountoftime notto exceed30 days Ifyou haveany questions regarding yourwarranty rights andres p
10. onsibilities youshouldcontact yourneares tauthoriz eds ervicecenter orcall POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE The warranty periodbegins onthedatethelawnandgarden equipment engine is purchased LENGTH OF COVERAGE Thiswarranty shallbe fora period of two years from the initial date of purchase WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR ORREPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approvedPO ULAN WEEDEATER servicing center If you have any questions regarding yourwarranty rights andres pons ibilities y ou should contact your nearest authorized service 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 replaceas necessary shallbe warrantedfor 2 years Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenances hallbewarrantedfor theperiod of time upto thefirstscheduled replacement pointfor that part DIAGNOSIS Theowner Shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted partis defective if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved POULAN WEED EATER Servicing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES POULAN WEED EATER may be liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of awarranted partstill under
11. our area contact your Authorized Service Dealer for the properkit SPECIAL NOTICE Exposure to Vibrations through prolongeduse ofgasoline poweredhandtools couldcause bloodvessel or nerve damage in the fingers hands and joints ofpeople prone to circulation dis orders orabnormalswellings Prolongeduseincold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people If symptoms occur suchas numbness pain loss of strength change in skin color or texture orloss offeelinginthe fingers hands or joints discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention An anti vibration systemdoes notguarantee the avoidance of these problems Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool ASSEMBLY WARNING Make sure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure ADJ UST THE HANDLE S Loosen wing nut on handle S Rotate handle to upright position and tighten in a comfortable position between the triggerand thesafety labelon the tube Tighten handle securely ATTACH THE SHIELD WARNING Theshieldmustbeproperly installed The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to theoperator andothers andis equipped with a line limiter which cuts excess line Theline limiter on underside of shield is sharp and can cut you S Assemble parts as shown S Tighten parts securely NOTE
12. pinning line and muffler Keep engine below waistlevel A hotmuffler cancause serious burns S Cutting with the line on lefts ide of thes hield will throw debris away from the operator TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE S Alobwtheenginetocool secure unitbefore storing or trans porting in vehicle S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans porting the unit Useup fuelleftinthe carburetorbystartingtheengine andletting it run until it stops S Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vaporscannotreachsparks oropenflames from water heaters electric motors or Switches furnaces etc S Store unitso line limiter cannotaccidentally causeinjury Unitcanbe hungby the tube S Store the unit outof the reach of children If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and goodjudgment If youneedassistance calll 800 554 6723 SPECIAL NOTICE This unit is not equipped with a temperature limiting muffler andspark arresting screenwhich meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443 AllU S forestland and the states of California Idaho Maine Minnesota New J ersey O regon and Washington require by law thatmany internalcombustion engines to be equipped with aspark arrestorscreen If you operate in a locale where such regulations exist you are legally res pons ible for installing and maintaining the operating condition of these parts Failureto dosoisa violation of the law If a spark arrestor is required in y
13. s cankill S Keep handles free of oil and fuel UNIT MAINTE NANCE SAFETY S Disconnect the spark plug before performingmaintenanceexceptarburetor adjustments S Look for and replace damaged or loose parts beforeeachuse Look for andrepair 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 unitis assembled correctly as shown in this manual S Make carburetor adjustments with lower end supported to prevent line from contacting any object S Keepothersawaywhenmakingcarburetor adjustments S Use only recommended WEED EATER accessories 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 Donots mokeorallow smoking nearfuelor the unit S Wipe up all fuel spills S Moveatleast10feet 3 meters away from fueling site before starting engine S Stop engine and allow to cool before removing fuel cap CUTTING SAFETY S Use only for trimming mowing and sweeping Donotusefor edging pruning or hedge trimming S Inspectthe areabeforeeachuse Remove objects rocks broken glass nails wire etc which can be thrown by or become entangled inline Hardobjects candamage trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury S Keep firm footing and balance Do not overreach S Keep all parts of your body away from s
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