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
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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L ’utilisateur
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
R Trademark
TWIST --N--EDGE
W ARNING:
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 instruccionesdeseguridad.Elnohacerlopuederesultarenlesiones graves.
A VERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
Frigidaire Home Products, Augusta, GA 30907
WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
530087611 2/15/00
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FRANÇAIS
SAFETY RULES
Safetyinformationontheuni
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W ARNING: When using gardening ap-
pliances,basic safetyprecautionsshouldalways befollowedtoreducetheriskoffireand
serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.
This powerunitcanbe dangerous!Operator
is responsible for followingunit andmanual
instructionsandwarnings.ReadentireOperator’s Manualbeforeusingunit!Bethoroughly familiarwiththecontrolsandtheproperuse
oftheunit.Restricttheuseofthis unit topersonswhoread,understand,and followunit
andmanualinstructionsandwarnings.Never
allow children to operate this unit.
Operator’s Manual
DANGER: Neveruseblades,wireorflail-
ingdevices.This unitisdesignedforlinetrimmeruseonly.Useofanyother accessoriesor
attachments will increase the risk of injury.
W ARNING: Trimmer line throwsobjects
violently. Y ou and others can be blinded/injured.Wearsafetyglassesandlegprotection.
Keep body parts clear of rotating line.
SafetyGlasses orsimilar eyeprotection
Hazard Zone
Boots
Keepchildren,bystanders,andanimals 50
feet(15meters)away.Ifapproachedstopunit
immediately.
Ifsituations occurwhich arenot coveredin
this manual,usecareandgood judgement.If
you need assistance, contact your
Authorized Service Dealer or call
1-800-554-6723.
OPERA TOR SAFETY
S Always wear safety eye protection.
S Always wear long pants, long sleeves,
boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg
guardsisrecommended. Donotgobarefootor wearsandals.Stayclearofspinning
line.
S Secure hair above shoulder length. Se-
cure orremove looseclothing orclothing
50 ft.
(15 m)
withlooselyhangingties, straps,tassels,
etc.They canbe caughtin movingparts.
S Donotoperatethis unit whenyou aretired,
ill,upset,orundertheinfluenceofalcohol,
drugs, or medication.
S Wear hearingprotectionif youuse thisunit
for more than 1-1/2 hours per day.
S Neverstartorruninsideaclosedroomor
building.Breathingexhaustfumescankill.
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
S Disconnectthesparkplugbeforeperform-
ingmaintenanceexceptcarburetoradjustments.
S Look for and replace damaged or loose
parts beforeeachuse. Lookfor andrepair
fuelleaksbeforeuse. Keepingoodworking condition.
S Replace trimmer head parts that are
chipped,cracked,broken,ordamagedin
any other way before using the unit.
S Makesureunitisassembledcorrectlyas
shown in this manual.
S Make carburetor adjustments with lower
endsupportedtopreventlinefromcontacting any object.
S Keepothersawaywhenmakingcarburetor
adjustments.
S UseonlyrecommendedWEEDEA TERac-
cessories 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 Donotsmokeor allowsmokingnearfuelor
the unit.
S Wipe up all fuel spills .
S Moveatleast10feet(3meters)away from
fueling site before starting engine.
S Stop engine and allow to cool before re-
moving fuel cap.
CUTTING SAFETY
S Useonly fortrimming,mowing, edgingand
sweeping. Donotuseforpruningorhedge
trimming.
S Inspecttheareabeforeeachuse.Remove
objects (rocks, brokenglass, nails,wire,
etc.) whichcanbethrownbylineorbecome
entangled.Hardobjects can damagetrimmerheadandbethrowncausingseriousinjury.
S Keepfirmfootingandbalance.Donotover-
reach.
S Keepallparts ofyourbodyawayfromspin-
ning line and muffler. Keep engine below
waistlevel.Ahotmufflercancauseserious
burns.
S Cuttingwiththelineonleftsideoftheshield
will throw debris away from theoperator.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Allowtheenginetocool;secureunitbefore
storing or transporting in vehicle.
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S Empty thefueltankbeforestoringortrans-
portingtheunit. Useupfuelleftinthecarburetorbystartingtheengineandlettingit
run until it stops.
S Storeunitandfuelinanareawherefuelva-
porscannotreachsparksoropenflames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
S Storeunitsolinelimiter cannotaccidentally
causeinjury.Unitcanbehungbythetube.
S Store the unit out of thereach ofchildren
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not
equippedwithatemperature limitingmuffler
andspark arresting screenwhich meetsthe
requirementsof CaliforniaCodes 4442and
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey,Oregon,andWashingtonrequireby
lawthatmany internalcombustionenginesto
beequippedwithasparkarrestorscreen.If
you operate in a localewhere suchregulations exist, you are legally responsible for
installingandmaintainingtheoperatingconditionoftheseparts.Failuretodosois aviolationofthelaw.Ifasparkarrestorisrequired
inyourarea,contactyour AuthorizedService
Dealer for the proper kit.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposuretovibra-
tions throughprolongeduseofgasolinepoweredhandtools could causeblood vesselor
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
joints ofpeoplepronetocirculationdisorders
or abnormalswellings. Prolongeduseincold
weatherhas beenlinkedtobloodvesseldamageinotherwisehealthy people.Ifsymptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength,changeinskin coloror texture,or
lossoffeelinginthefingers,hands,or joints,
discontinuetheuseofthis toolandseekmedicalattention. Ananti-vibrationsystemdoes
notguaranteetheavoidanceof theseproblems. Users whooperate powertools ona
continual and regular basis must monitor
closely theirphysicalconditionandthecondition of this tool.
NOTE: Adjustment knob must be as-
sembledonthe sideof theunit oppositethe
operator’s position.
S Pivot handle to a comfortable position.
Tighten handle securely.
A TTACHING THE SHIELD
W ARNING: The shield helps to protect
theoperator andothersfromthrownobjects,
andis equipped witha linelimiter bladewhich
cuts excessline.Thisblade(on undersideof
shield) is sharp and can cut you.
S Remove wing nut from shield.
S Insert bracket into slot as shown.
S Pivotshielduntilboltpasses throughhole
in bracket.
S Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Slot
Shield
Bracket
Wing
Line Limiter Blade
Nut
FUEL YOUR UNIT
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed
withagoodquality 2-cycle air-cooledengine
oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.
Poulan/Weed Eater brand oil is recommended.(A 40:1ratio isobtained bymixing
3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline). When mixing fuel follow the
instructions printedonthe container.Always
readandfollowthesafety rules underFUEL
SAFETY .
ASSEMBLY
W ARNING:Makesureunitisproperly as-
sembled and all fasteners are secure.
A TTACHING THE HANDLE
Groove
S Assemble handle to the unit as shown;
makesurebottomofhandleis seatedinthe
groove in the trigger housing.
STARTING
For occasional use only.
Starting Position
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
PushandholdenginestopswitchintheSTOP
or OFFpositionuntilthe unithas fullystopped.
W ARNING: The trimmer head will turn
while starting the engine. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
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Choke lever
Cutfromyourrighttoyourl
e
Trigger
Primer Bulb
Muffler
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
W ARNING: The trimmer head will turn
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 Movechokelever toFULL CHOKEposi-
tion.
S Squeeze thethrottle triggerfully andhold
through all remaining steps.
S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.
S MovechokelevertoHALF CHOKEposi-
tion.
S Pull starter rope handle no more than 6
pulls, until engine runs.
S Allowenginetorun10seconds,thenmove
choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
RESTARTING A W ARM ENGINE
S Movechokelever toOFFCHOKEposition.
S Pull starterrope handleuntil engineruns.
S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow
instructions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE.
USING YOUR UNIT
OPERA TING POSITION
AL WAYS WEAR:
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
Eye
Protection
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REPLACING THE LINE
S Removespoolbyfirmlypullingontapbut-
ton.
S Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
S Replacewith apre-wound spool,or cuta
lengthof20feetof .080”(2 mm)diameter
Weed Eaterr brand line.Never usewire,
rope,string,etc.,whichcanbreakoffand
become a dangerous missile.
S Insertoneendofthelineabout1/2inch(1
cm) into the small hole on the inside of
spool.
Small
Hole
Line in Notch
Hub
S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow
found on the spool.
S Pushthelineinto thenotch, leaving3 to5
inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
S Insertthelineintothetheexitholeinthehub
as shown in the illustration.
S Align the notch with the line exit hole.
S Pushspoolintohubuntilitsnaps intoplace.
S Pullthelineextendingoutsideofthehubto
release it from the notch.
Spool
Line exit hole
ADVANCING THE CUTTING
LINE
Advancelineby tappingthebottomofthecuttingheadlightlyonthegroundwhileengineis
runningatfullspeed.Ametalbladeattached
to the shield will cut the line to the proper
length.
TWIST- N-EDGE
S Pull the tab toward the engine.
S Twist the tube to the edging position;
release the tab.
SERVICE
Werecommendallserviceandadjustments
notlistedinthismanual beperformed byan
Authorized Service Dealer.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Y ourcarburetoris equippedwithlimitercaps.
Carburetoradjustmentisacomplicatedtask.
Werecommendthatyoutakeyour unit toan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.Damagewilloccurifyouturntheneedles beyond thelimiter
stops.
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IGNITION TIMING
.
Linesizeincorrect
.
The ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.
SPARK PLUG
Replacethespark plugyearlyusingaChampionRCJ-- 8Y plug. Spark plug gap is .025”.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine will not start.
S Fuel tank 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 T oomuch 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 T oolittle line outside of head.
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NEED ASSISTANCE?
Need Assistance?
Call 1-800-554-6723.
Need Service Parts?
Contact your dealer .
LIMITED WARRANTY
FRIGIDAIREHOMEPRODUCTS,Div .WCI
OutdoorProducts,Inc.warrantstothe origi-
nal purchaser that each new Weed Eater
brandgasolinetoolor attachmentisfreefrom
defects in material and workmanship and
agrees to repair or replace under thiswarranty any defective gasoline product orattachmentasfollowsfromtheoriginaldateof
purchase.
2YEARS-- PartsandLabor,when usedfor
household purposes.
90 DAYS -- Partsand Labor,when usedfor
commercial,professional,orincomeproducing purposes.
30DAYS -- Parts andLabor,ifused forrental
purposes.
Thiswarrantyisnottransferableanddoesnot
cover damageorliabilitycausedbyimproper
handling,impropermaintenance,ortheuse
ofaccessoriesand/or attachments notspecifically recommended by FRIGIDAIRE
HOMEPRODUCTSforthis tool.Additionally,
this warrantydoesnotcovertune-ups,spark
plugs,filters, starterropes, startersprings,
cutting line, or rotating head parts that will
wearandrequirereplacement withreasonableuseduringthewarrantyperiod.Thiswarrantydoesnotcoverpredeliverysetupornormaladjustmentsexplainedintheoperator’s
manual.
THIS WARRANTYGIVES YOUSPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MA Y HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH V ARY FROM
STA TE TO STATE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESSL YSTIPULATEDHEREIN.
SOME STA TES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONSONHOWLONG AN IMPLIEDWARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSIONOR
LIMITA TIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES,SO THEABOVE
LIMITA TIONS OR EXCLUSION MAYNOT
APPL YTO YOU.
FRIGIDAIREHOMEPRODUCTS’policy is
tocontinuously improveitsproducts.Therefore,FRIGIDAIREHOME PRODUCTSreserves therighttochange,modify,ordiscontinue models, designs, specifications, and
accessoriesofallproductsatanytimewithout notice or obligation to any purchaser.
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U .S. EPA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR W ARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental
ProtectionAgency/EnvironmentCanada and
POULAN/WEEDEA TER,DIVISIONOFWCI
OUTDOORPRODUCTSarepleasedtoex-
plaintheemissions control systemwarranty
onyourlawnandgardenequipmentengine.
Allnewutility andlawnandgardenequipment
engines must be designed, built, and
equipped to meet the stringent anti-- smog
standards. POULAN/WEED EA TER must
warranttheemissioncontrolsystemonyour
lawnandgardenequipmentenginefor theperiodsoftimelistedbelowprovidedtherehas
beennoabuse,neglect,orimproper maintenanceofyourlawnandgardenequipmentengine.Y ouremissioncontrol systemincludes
partssuchas the carburetorand theignition
system.Whereawarrantableconditionexits,
POULAN/WEEDEA TERwillrepairyourlawn
and garden equipment engine atno costto
you.Expensescoveredunder warrantyincludediagnosis,partsandlabor.MANUFAC-
TURER’SW ARRANTYCOVERAGE:Ifany
emissions related part on your engine (as
listed under Emissions Control Warranty
Parts List)isdefectiveoradefectinthematerialsorworkmanshipoftheenginecausesthe
failureof suchan emissionrelated part,the
partwillberepairedor replacedbyPOULAN/
WEED EA TER. OWNER’S W ARRANTY
RESPONSIBILITIES:Asthelawn andgarden equipment engine owner, you are responsiblefor theperformanceoftherequired
maintenancelistedinyourOwner’s Manual.
POULAN/WEEDEA TER recommends that
youretainallreceiptscoveringmaintenance
onyourlawnandgardenequipmentengine,
but POULAN/WEED EA TER cannot deny
warrantysolelyforthelackofreceiptsor for
yourfailuretoensuretheperformanceofall
scheduled maintenance. Asthe lawnand
gardenequipmentengineowner,youshould
beawarethatPOULAN/WEEDEA TERmay
deny youwarrantycoverageifyourlawnand
garden equipment engine ora partof ithas
failedduetoabuse,neglect,impropermaintenance,unapprovedmodifications,or theuse
ofparts not madeor approvedby theoriginal
equipmentmanufacturer. Y ouareresponsible for presenting your lawn and garden
equipmentenginetoaPOULAN/WEEDEA T-
ER authorized repair center as soon as a
problemexists.Warrantyrepairsshouldbe
completed in a reasonable amount of time,
nottoexceed30days.Ifyouhaveany questionsregardingyourwarrantyrightsandresponsibilities,youshouldcontactyour nearest authorized service center or call
POULAN/WEED EA TER at
1-- 800--554--6723. W ARRANTY COM-
MENCEMENTDATE:The warrantyperiod
begins onthedatethelawnandgardenequip-
ment engine is purchased. LENGTH OF
COVERAGE: Thiswarrantyshallbeforaperiodof twoyears fromthe initialdate ofpurchase. WHAT ISCOVERED: REP AIROR
REPLACEMENTOFP ARTS.Repair or replacementofanywarrantedpartwillbeperformed at no charge tothe ownerat anapproved POULAN/WEED EA TER servicing
center.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregarding
yourwarranty rightsandresponsibilities,you
shouldcontactyour nearest authorizedservicecenteror callPOULAN/WEEDEATERat
1-- 800--554--6723 WARRANTY PERIOD:
Anywarrantedpartwhichisnotscheduledfor
replacement as required maintenance, or
whichisscheduledonlyfor regularinspection
to theeffect of“repair orreplace asnecessary” shallbewarrantedfor2years.Anywarranted partwhich isscheduled forreplacement as required maintenance shall be
warrantedfortheperiodoftimeuptothefirst
scheduled replacement point for that part.
DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be
charged fordiagnostic laborwhich leadsto
thedeterminationthatawarrantedpartis defectiveifthediagnosticwork is performedat
anapprovedPOULAN/WEEDEA TERservicing center. CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
AGES: POULAN/WEED EA TERmay be li-
able for damages to other engine
componentscausedbythefailureof awarranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS
NOT COVERED: All failures caused by
abuse,neglect,orimproper maintenanceare
not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED
P ARTS:Theuseofadd--onormodifiedparts
canbegroundsfordisallowing awarrantyclaim.
POULAN/WEEDEA TERis notliabletocover
failures ofwarrantedpartscausedbytheuse
ofadd-- onormodifiedparts.HOWTOFILEA
CLAIM: Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregarding
yourwarranty rightsandresponsibilities,you
shouldcontactyour nearest authorizedservicecenteror callPOULAN/WEEDEATERat
1-- 800--554--6723. WHERE TO GET WAR-
RANTYSERVICE: Warrantyservicesorrepairs shallbeprovidedatallPOULAN/WEED
EA TERservicecenters.call:1--800--554--6723
MAINTENANCE,REPLACEMENTANDREP AIROFEMISSIONRELATEDPARTS:Any
POULAN/WEEDEA TERapprovedreplace-
mentpartusedintheperformanceofanywarrantymaintenanceorrepair on emissionrelatedpartswillbeprovidedwithoutchargeto
theowner ifthepartisunderwarranty.EMIS-
SION CONTROL W ARRANTY PARTS
LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark
Plug(covereduptomaintenanceschedule),
Ignition Module. MAINTENANCE STATE-
MENT: Theowneris responsiblefor theperformanceofallrequiredmaintenanceas defined in the owner’s manual.
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The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified.
Example: (Y ear) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA.
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