Weed Eater 530086281 User Manual
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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
TE 500 CXL
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS
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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
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
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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.
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Always wear face or dust mask if operation
is dusty.
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Always wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety
leg guards is recommended.
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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.
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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.
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Wear hearing protection.
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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
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Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except carburetor adjustments.
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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.
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Maintain unit according to recommended
procedures. Keep cutting line at proper
length.
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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.
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Make sure unit is assembled correctly as
shown in this manual.
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Make carburetor adjustments with lower
end supported to prevent line from contacting any object.
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Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
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Use only recommended Weed Eater!accessories and replacement parts.
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Have all maintenance and service not explained in this manual performed by an authorized service dealer.
FUEL SAFETY
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Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
S
Keep away from sparks or flames.
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Use a container approved for fuel.
2
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Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
the unit.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Remove wing nut from shield.
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Insert bracket into slot on shield.
S
Pivot shield until bolt passes through holein
bracket.
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Securely tighten wing nut.
Slot
Shield
Make sure unit is proper-
The shield must be prop-
Bracket
Wing Nut
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