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R Trademark
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
Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
TE 500 CXL
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS
U
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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 del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.
A VERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécuri té.Toutdéfaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products
North America
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
Augusta, GA 30907
CopyrightE2001 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
530086281
3/15/01
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SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire
andserious injury.Read andfollow all instructions.
This power unit can be dangerous!
is responsible for following unit and manual
instructions and warnings. Read entire Operator’sManual before using unit! Be thoroughlyfamiliar with thecontrols and the properuse
of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow unit
and manual instructions and warnings. Never
allow children to operate this unit.
OPERATORS
MANUAL
DANGER:
flailing devices. This unit is designed for line
trimmer use only. Use of any other accessories or attachments will increase the risk of
injury.
WARNING:
jects violently. Youand others can be blinded/
injured. Wear safety glasses and leg protection. Keep body parts clear of rotating line.
Safety Glasses or similar eye protection
Boots
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.
When using gardening
Operator
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
Never use blades, wire, or
Trimmer line throws ob-
Hazard Zone
50 ft.
(15 m)
OPERATOR SAFETY
S
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.
S
Always wear face or dust mask if operation
is dusty.
S
Always wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety
leg guards is recommended.
S
Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.
S
Secure hairabove shoulder length. Secure
or remove loose clothing or clothing with
loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
S
Being fully covered also helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line.
S
Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when
you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what
you are doing; use common sense.
S
Wear hearing protection.
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 performing maintenance except carburetor adjustments.
S
Look for and replace damaged or loose
parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuel leaks before use. Keepin good working
condition.
S
Replace trimmer head parts that are
chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
S
Maintain unit according to recommended
procedures. Keep cutting line at proper
length.
S
Use only 0.080” (2 mm) diameter Weed
Eater!brand line. Never use wire, rope,
string, etc.
S
Install required shield properly before using
the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and securely fastened.
S
Make sure unit is assembled correctly as
shown in this manual.
S
Make carburetor adjustments with lower
end supported to prevent line from contacting any object.
S
Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
S
Use only recommended Weed Eater!accessories and replacement parts.
S
Have all maintenance and service not explained in this manual performed by an authorized service dealer.
FUEL SAFETY
S
Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
S
Keep away from sparks or flames.
S
Use a container approved for fuel.
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S
Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
the unit.
S
Avoid spilling fuel or oil. 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 removing fuel cap.
S
Always store gasoline in a container approved 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.
S
Use only for trimming, mowing, edging and
sweeping. Do not use for pruning or hedge
trimming.
S
Keep firm footing and balance. Donot overreach.
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
Cutting with the line onleft side of the shield
will throw debris away from the operator.
S
Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
Inspect the area before
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S
Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before
storing or transporting in vehicle.
S
Empty fuel tank before storing or transporting the unit. Useupfuel left inthe carburetor
by starting engine and letting it run until it
stops.
S
Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
S
Store unit so line limiter blade cannot accidentally cause injury. Unit can be hung by
the tube.
S
Store the unit out of the reach of children.
SAFETY NOTICE:
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel ornerve
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 damage in otherwise 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 seek medical 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.
Exposure to vibrations
SPECIAL NOTICE:
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and4443. 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 withaspark arresting screen. If you
operate inalocale wheresuch regulations exist, youare legally responsible for maintaining
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 your Authorized Service Dealer.
This unit is equipped
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
ly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
ATTACHING THE HANDLE
Groove
S
Assemble handle to the unit as shown;
make sure bottom of handle is seated in the
groove in the trigger housing.
NOTE:
sembled on the side of the unit opposite the
operator’s position.
S
Adjustment knob must be as-
Pivot handle to a comfortable position.
Tighten handle securely.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING:
erly installed. The shield provides partial
protection from the risk of thrown objects to
the operator and others and is equipped with
a line limiter which cuts excess line. The line
limiter (on underside of shield) is sharp and
can cut you.
S
Remove wing nut from shield.
S
Insert bracket into slot on shield.
S
Pivot shield until bolt passes through holein
bracket.
S
Securely tighten wing nut.
Slot
Shield
Make sure unit is proper-
The shield must be prop-
Bracket
Wing Nut
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FUEL YOUR UNIT
WARNING:
when refueling.
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 recommended. (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.
Remove fuel cap slowly
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
S
Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
S
Move choke lever toOFF 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 ENGINE.
USING YOUR UNIT
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Eye
Protection
STARTING
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
To stop engine, move ON/OFF switch to the
OFF position.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
Starting Position
Choke lever
Trigger
Primer Bulb
WARNING:
turn while starting the engine. Avoid any contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.
The trimmer head will
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
S
Set unit on a flat surface.
S
Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
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
S
S
S
S
all remaining steps
Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.
Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position.
Pull starter rope handle no more than 6
pulls, until engine runs.
Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move
choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
Muffler
.
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
Cut from your right to your left.
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE
Thecutting head advances line automatically.
Do not tap head on the ground to advance
line. This may break parts and cause cutting
head to malfunction.
Upon unit start up, the line will advance automatically to the correct cutting path length.
Always keep the shield in place when the tool
is being operated.
TWIST--N--EDGE
S
Pull the tab toward the engine.
S
Twist the tube to the edging position; release the tab.
Tab
REPLACING THE LINE
Pre--wound spools offer the most convenient
method for replacing line and ensuring optimum performance.
S
Replacement spools are color--coded to
ensure use of the correct spool with your
unit. Be sure to use the same color spool as
the existing spool
Always clear dirt and debris from cut-
NOTE:
ting head components when performing any
type of maintenance.
S
Hold spool and unscrew cap by turning in
the direction shown on top of the cap.
S
Remove line guide ring and spool.
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Cap
S
Use a pre--wound spool or refill spool with
line. If using a pre--wound spool, remove
tape strip from line and spool
Line guide ring
Spool
.
REFILLING THE SPOOL WITH LINE
WARNING:
diameter round line.
shapes of line will not advance properly and
will result in improper cutting head function or
can cause serious injury. Do not use other
materials such as wire, string, rope, etc. Wire
can break off during cutting and become a
dangerous missile that can cause serious injury.
S
Cut a length of 30 feet of 0.080” (2 mm) diameter round Weed Eater!brand line.
Feed line in
direction
shown on
spool.
Spool
S
Insert one end of line into center cavity of
empty spool. Ensure line will feed into
spool in the direction shown on the spool
(clockwise).
S
Continue feeding line into spool, leaving 4 -6inches (10 -- 15 cm) unwound fromcenter
of spool.
Use only 0.080” (2 mm)
Other sizes and
INSTALLING SPOOL WITH LINE
S
Install replacement spool.
S
Thread line through line guide ring.
Line through guide ring
Slot
S
Rest guide ring on spool and place line in
slot. Allow line to extend 4 -- 6 inches (10 -15 cm) from center of spool.
S
Ensure line remains in slot while screwing
capontotheshaft.
tight!
Replacement Spool
Onlytighten caphand
SERVICE
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Yourcarburetor 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 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 Champion RCJ--8Y plug. Spark plug gap is 0.025".
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Need Assistance?
Call 1-800-554-6723.
Need Service Parts?
Contact your dealer.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
e
WARNING:
recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing anyof th
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
Engine will not
idle properly.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
Line does not
advance or
breaks while
cutting.
Line welds
onto spool.
Line pulls
back into
head.
S
ON/OFF switch in OFF
position.
S
Engine flooded.
S
Fuel tank empty.
S
Spark plug not firing.
S
Fuel not reaching carburetor.
S
Carburetor requires adjustment.
S
Carburetor requires adjustment.
S
Throttle trigger screw too
tight.
S
Air filter dirty.
S
Spark plug fouled.
S
Carburetor requires adjustment.
S
Fuel mixture incorrect.
S
Air filter dirty.
S
Carburetor requires adjustment.
S
Line improperly routed in head.
S
Line improperly wound on
spool.
S
Line size incorrect.
S
Line size incorrect.
S
Incorrect spool.
S
Line is being crowded against
material being cut.
S
Too little line outside of head.
S
Line size incorrect.
S
Move ON/OFF switch to ON.
S
See “Starting.”
S
Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
S
Install new spark plug.
S
Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
S
See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S
See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S
Loosen screw.
S
Clean or replace air filter.
S
Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.
S
See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S
Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
S
Clean or replace air filter.
S
See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S
Check line routing.
S
Rewind line tightly and evenly.
S
Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
S
Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
S
Replace with correct spool.
S
Cut with tip of line fully extended.
S
Remove spool and pull 4 inches
(10 cm) of line outside of head.
S
Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AMERICA,Division of WCI Outdoor Products,Inc.
eachnew
tachment is free from defects in material and
workmanship and agrees to repair or replace
underthiswarrantyany defective gasoline product or attachment as follows from the original
date of purchase.
2 YEARS --
household purposes.
90 DAYS --
commercial, professional, or income producing
purposes.
30 DAYS --
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 specifically
warrantsto theoriginal purchaserthat
WeedEater
Parts and Labor, when used for
Parts and Labor, when used for
Parts and Labor, if used for rental
brandgasoline tool orat-
recommended by
PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA
Additionally, this warranty does not cover tuneups, spark plugs, filters, 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 RIGH TS, 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
WARR ANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESSL Y STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STAT ES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
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ELECTROLU X HOME
for this tool.
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LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AMERICA’S
its products. Therefore,
PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA
right to change, modify, or discontinue models,
designs, specifications, and accessories of all
products at any time without notice orobligation
to any purchaser.
policy is to continuously improve
ELECTROLU XHOME
reserves the
U.S. EPA
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS:
Agency and POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are
pleased to explain the emissions controlsystem
warranty on your lawn and garden equipment
engine. All new utility and lawn and garden
equipment engines mustbe designed, built, and
equipped to meet the stringent anti--smog standards. POULAN/WEED EATER must warrant
the emission control system on your lawn and
gardenequipment engine forthe periodsof time
listed belowprovided there has been no abuse,
neglect, 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 nocost to you. Expensescoveredunderwarrantyinclude diagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE:
gine (aslisted underEmissionsControlWarranty Parts List) is defective or a defect in the
materials or workmanship of the engine causes
the failure of such an emission related part, the
part will be repaired or replaced by POULAN/
WEED EATER.
SPONSIBILITIES:
equipment engine owner, you are responsible
for the performance of the required maintenancelisted inyourOwner’sManual.POULAN/
WEED EATERrecommends 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 of receipts or for your failure to ensure
the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
As the lawnand garden equipmentengine owner, you should be aware that POULAN/WEED
EATER may deny you warranty coverage if
your lawn and garden equipment engine or a
part of it has failed due to abuse, neglect, impropermaintenance, unapprovedmodifications,
or the use ofparts notmade orapproved by the
original equipment manufacturer. You are responsible for presenting your lawn and garden
equipment engine to a POULAN/WEED EATER authorized repair centeras soon as a prob-
The U. S. Environmental Protection
If any emissions related part on your en-
OWNER’S WARRANTY RE-
As the lawn and garden
lem exists. 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 contactyour nearest authorized
servicecenter or call POULAN/WEEDEATER
at 1--800--554--6723.
MENCEMENT DATE:
ginson the date the lawnand gardenequipment
engine is purchased.
AGE:
This warrantyshall be for a period of two
years from the initial date of purchase.
IS COVERED: REPAIROR REPLACEMENT
OF PARTS.
rantedpart will beperformed at no charge to the
owner at an approved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing center. If you have any questions
regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contactyour nearest authorized
servicecenter or call POULAN/WEEDEATER
at 1--800--554--6723.
Any warranted part which is not scheduled for
replacementas required maintenance, or which
isscheduledonly for regular inspectionto the effect of “repair or replace as necessary” shall be
warrantedfor 2 years. Anywarrantedpartwhich
is scheduled for replacement as requiredmaintenance shall bewarrantedforthe period oftime
up to the first scheduled replacement point for
that part.
charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the
determination that a warranted part is defective
if the diagnostic work is performed at an approvedPOULAN/WEEDEATERservicing center.
LAN/WEED EATER maybe liable for damages
to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty.
WHAT IS NOT COVER ED
byabuse, neglect,orimproper maintenance are
not covered.
PARTS:
canbe grounds for disallowinga warrantyclaim.
POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to cover
failures of warranted parts caused by the useof
add--on or modified parts.
CLAIM:
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
should contact your nearest authorized service
center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
1--800--554- -6723.
RANTY SERVICE:
pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/WEED
EATER service centers. call: 1- -800--554--6723
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPA IR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS
POULAN/WEED EATER approved replacement part used in the performance of any warrantymaintenance orrepairon emissionrelated
partswill be providedwithout chargeto the owner if the part is under warranty.
CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST :
buretor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered
up to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module.
MAINTENANCE STATEMENT:
responsible for the performance of all required
maintenance as defined in the owner’s manual.
Repair or replacement of any war-
DIAGNOSIS:
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES:
The use of add--on or modified parts
If you have any questions regarding
WARRANTY COM-
The warranty periodbe-
LENGTH OF COVER-
WHA T
WARRANTY PERIOD:
The ownershall not be
POU-
: All failurescaused
ADD--ON OR MODIFIED
HOW TO FILE A
WHERE TO GET WAR-
Warranty services or re-
:Any
EMISSION
Car-
The owner is
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