Poulan XT 600 User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

XT 600

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

For Occasional Use Only

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 de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.

A VERTISSEMENT:

Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertissements ettoutesles instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

Electrolux Home Products, Inc. 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta, GA 30907

CopyrightE2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

530163507 7/31/02

FRANÇAIS

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

appliances, basic safety precautions must always befollowed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.

This power unit can be dangerous!

responsible for following instructions and warnings on unit and in manual. Read entire instruction manual before using unit! Be thoroughly familiarwiththe controls andtheproperuse 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.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

DANGER:

ing devices. This unit is designed for line trimmeruseonly.Use of anyotheraccessories or attachments will increase the risk of injury.

WARNING:

jects violently.Youandotherscan beblinded/injured. Wear eye and leg protection. Keep body parts clear of rotating line.

Eye Protection

Boots

Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop unit immediately if approached. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If youneedassistance, contact your authorized service dealer or call 1--800--554--6723.

OPERATOR SAFETY

Dress properly. Always wear safety

glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing maintenance, on your unit (safety glasses are available). Eye protection should be marked Z87. Always wear face or dust mask if operation

is dusty. Alwayswearheavy, longpants,longsleeves,

boots, andgloves. Wearingsafetylegguards is recommended.

When using gardening

Operator is

SAFETY INFORMATION

ON THE UNIT

Never use blades or flail-

Trimme rline throws ob-

HazardZone

50 ft.

(15 m)

Always wear foot protection. Do not go

barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning line. Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure

or remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts. Being fully covered also helps protect you

from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line. Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when

you are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you are doing; use common sense. Wear hearing protection.

Never start or run inside a closed room or

building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

Disconnect the spark plug before perform-

ing maintenance except carburetor adjustments. Look for and replace damaged or loose

parts before each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep in goodworking condition. Replace trimmer head parts that are

chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way before using the unit. Maintain unit according to recommended

procedures. Keep cutting line at proper length. Use only 0.080!(2 mm) diameter Weed Eat-

er"brand replacement line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc. Install required shield properly before using

the unit. Use only specified trimmer head; makesureit is properly installed andsecurely fastened. Make sure unit is assembled correctly as

shown in this manual. Make carburetor adjustments with lower

end supported to prevent line from contacting any object. Keep others away when making carburetor

adjustments. Use only recommended Weed Eaterrac-

cessories and replacement parts. Have all maintenance and service not ex-

plained in this manual performed by an authorized service dealer.

FUEL SAFETY

Mix and pour fuel outdoors.

Keep away from sparks or flames.

Use a container approved for fuel.

Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or

the unit. Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel

spills. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

fueling site before starting engine. Stop engine and allow to cool before re-

moving fuel cap. Always store gasoline in a container ap-

proved for flammable liquids.

CUTTING SAFETY

WARNING:

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.

Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing and

sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or hedge trimming. Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-

reach. Keep all parts of your bodyawayfrommuf fler

and spinning line. Keep engine below waist level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on

right side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator. Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

Inspect the area before

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

Allow engine to cool before storing or trans-

porting in vehicle. Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-

porting the unit. Use upfuel leftinthecarburetor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops. Store unit andfuel inareawhere fuel vapors

cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acci-

dentally cause injury. The unit can be hung by the tube. Store unit out of reach of children.

SAFETY NOTICE:

through prolonged use of gasoline powered 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 beenlinked tobloodvesseldamage inotherwise healthy people. Ifsymptoms 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 seekmedical attention. An anti--vibration system does not guarantee 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.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

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 be equipped with asparkarresting screen. Ifyou operate inalocale where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible formaintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. For normal homeowner use, the muffler and sparkarresting screen will not require any service. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your muffler be serviced or replaced by an authorized service dealer.

Exposure to vibrations

This unit is equipped

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

repeat all steps to ensure your unit isproperly assembled and all fasteners are secure.

Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged parts.

NOTE:

missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723. It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the

empty fuel tank. Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal

due to carburetor adjustments and testing done by the manufacturer.

If you need assistance or find parts

ADJUSTING THE HANDLE

WARNING:

dle, be sure it remains between the trigger and the safety decal.

1. Loosen wing nut on handle.

2. Rotate the handle on the tube to an upright position; retighten wing nut.

If received assembled,

When adjusting the han-

ATTACHING SHIELD

WARNING:

erly installed. The shield providespartialprotection to the operator and others from the risk of thrown objects, and is equipped with a linelimiter blade which cuts excess line to the proper length. The line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you. For proper orientation of shield, see KNOW YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OPERATION section.

1. Remove wing nut from shield.

2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.

3. Pivotshielduntil bolt passes through hole in bracket.

4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.

Bracket

Slot

Shield

The shield must be prop-

Wing Nut

Gearbox

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

Comparethe illustrations withyourunit to familiarizeyours elfwith the location of the variouscon tr o ls

and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Assist Handle

Trimmer Head

Line Limiter Blade

Muffler

Throttle Trigger

ON/OFF Switch

Starter Handle

Spark Plug

Choke Lever

Primer Bulb

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Tube

Shield

ON/OFF SWITCH

The ON/OFF switch is used to stop engine. MovetheswitchtotheOFFpositiontostop engine.

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB removes airfromthe carburetor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel. This allows you to start the engine with fewer pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to its original form.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

WARNING:

information in the safety rules before you begin. If you do not understand the safety rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call 1-800-554--6723.

Be sure to read the fuel

FUELING ENGINE

WARNING:

when refueling. This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on container. Once oil is added to gasoline, shake container momentarily to assure that

Remove fuel cap slowly

CHOKE

The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position. Aftertheengineattempts to start,move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. Once engine hasstarted, movethechokelever to the OFF CHOKE position.

the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.

IMPORTANT

Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, empty thefuelsystem before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. See the STORAGE section for additional information.

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF

switch to the OFF position. If engine does not stop, move choke lever

to FULL CHOKE position.

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