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
ENGLISH
Manuel de L’utilisateur
WARNING:
ReadandfollowallSafety RulesandOperatingInstructionsbeforeusingthisproduct. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
ADVERTENCIA:
Leaelmanualdeloperadory sigatodaslasadvertenciaseenstruccionesdeseguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lirelemanueldel’utilisateuretbienrespectertousles avertissements ettoutes
les instructionsdesécurité.Toutdéfautdelefairepourraitentraînerdesblessures
graves.
Frigidaire Home Products, Augusta, GA 30907
WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
ESPAÑOL
PL 500
FRANÇAIS
530087641 2/15/00
SAFETY RULES
Safetyinformationontheuni
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 topersons whoread, understand,and followunit
andmanualinstructions andwarnings. Never allow children to operate this unit.
Operator’s Manual
DANGER:Never useblades, wire, orflail-
ingdevices.This unitisdesignedforlinetrimmeruseonly.Useofanyother accessoriesor
attachments will increase the risk of injury.
W ARNING: Trimmer line throws objects
violently. Y ou and others can be blinded/injured.Wearsafetyglassesandlegprotection.
Keep body parts clear of rotating line.
SafetyGlasses orsimilar eyeprotection
Hazard Zone
Boots
Keep children, bystanders,and animals50
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
guards is recommended. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.
50 ft.
(15 m)
S Secure hair above shoulder length. Se-
cure orremove looseclothing orclothing
withlooselyhangingties, straps,tassels,
etc.They canbe caughtin movingparts.
S Donotoperatethis unit whenyou aretired,
ill, upset,or under theinfluence ofalcohol,
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 before eachuse. Lookfor andrepair
fuelleaks beforeuse.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 Use only recommended Weed Eaterac-
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 Useonlyfor trimming,mowing,andsweep-
ing. Do not use for edging, pruning, or
hedge trimming.
S Inspecttheareabeforeeachuse.Remove
objects (rocks, brokenglass, nails,wire,
etc.) whichcanbethrownbyorbecomeentangled in line. Hardobjects candamage
the trimmer head and be throwncausing
serious injury.
S Keepfirmfootingandbalance.Donotover-
reach.
S Keepallparts ofyourbodyaway frommuf-
fler and spinning line. Keep enginebelow
waistlevel.Ahotmufflercancauseserious
burns.
S Cutting on left sideof theshield willthrow
debris away from the operator.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Allowtheenginetocool;secureunitbefore
storing or transporting in vehicle.
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