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Please do not return unit to retailer.
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1-800-554-6723
www.weedeater.com
Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
FL1500
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
For Household 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 sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products, Augusta, GA 30907
WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
530087893 9/28/00
FRANÇAIS
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SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
Read your Operator ’sManual carefully until
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you completely understand and can follow
all warnings and safety rules before operating the unit.
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Restrict unit to users who understand and
will follow all warnings and safety rules in
this manual.
PLAN AHEAD
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Always wear eye protection when operating,
servicing, or performing maintenance on unit.
Wearing eye protection will help to prevent
rocks or debris from being blown or ricocheting into eyes and face which can result in
blindness and/or serious injury. Eye protection should meet the requirements of ANSI
Z87.1
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Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals.
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Always wear respirator or face mask when
working with unit in dusty environments.
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Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure
or remove jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving
parts.
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Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
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Keep children, bystanders, and animals
away from work area a minimum of 30 feet
(10 meters) when starting or operating unit.
Do not point blower nozzle in the direction
of people or pets.
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Inspect the area before starting the unit.
Remove all debris and hard objects such as
rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be
thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION, IT IS
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
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Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (including smoking, open flames, or work that
can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
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Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store
fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use an
approved, marked container for all fuel purposes.
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Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the unit.
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Make sure the unit is properly assembled
and in good operating condition.
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Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running.
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Avoid spilling fuel oroil. Wipe up fuel spills before starting engine.
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Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fuel and fueling site before starting engine.
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Always store gasoline in a container approved for flammable liquids.
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OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
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Inspect unit before each use for worn,
loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not
use until unit is in proper working order.
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Keep outside surfaces free from oil and
fuel.
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Never start or run engine inside a closed
room, building or other unventilated area.
Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
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To avoid static electricity shock, do not
wear rubber gloves or any other insulated
gloves while operating unit.
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Do not set unit on any surface except a
clean, hard area while engine is running.
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass,
etc. could be picked up by the air intake and
thrown out through discharge opening,
damaging unit, property, or causing serious
injury to bystanders or operator.
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Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use
in unventilated areas or where explosive
vapors or carbon monoxide build up could
be present.
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Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance
at all times.
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Never place objects inside the blower
tubes; always direct the blowing debris
away from people, animals, glass, and solid
objects such as trees, automobiles, walls,
etc. The force of aircan causerocks, dirt, or
sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can
hurt people or animals, break glass, or
cause other damage.
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Never run unit without the proper equipment attached. When using your unit as a
blower, always install blower tubes.
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Check air intake opening and blower tubes,
frequently, always with engine stopped and
spark plug disconnected. Keep vents and
discharge tubes free from debris which can
accumulate and restrict proper air flow and
cause damage to the unit.
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Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers, or other substances which may contain
toxic materials.
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To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf
or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.
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To reduce the risk of hearing loss
associated with sound level(s), hearing
protection is required.
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To reduce the risk of injury associated with
contacting rotating parts, stop the engine before installing or removing attachments. Do
not operate without guard(s) in place.
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Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
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Have all maintenance other than the recommended procedures described in the
Operator’s Manual performed by an Authorized Service Dealer.
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Disconnect spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
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Use only recommended Weed Eate r!parts;
use of any other parts may void your warranty and cause damage to your unit.
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Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit.
Use up fuel left in carburetor by starting the
engine and letting it run until it stops.
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Do not use any accessory or attachment
other than those recommended by the
manufacturer for use with your unit.
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Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from hot water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
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Store in a dry area out of reach of children.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
est Land and in some states, including California(Public Resources Codes 4442 and
4443), Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey,
Oregon, and Washington: Certain internal
combustion engines operated on forest,
brush, and/or grass covered land in the above
areas are required to be equipped with a
spark arrestor, maintained in effective working order, or the engine must be constructed,
equipped, and maintained for the prevention
of fire. Check with your state or local authorities for regulations pertaining to these requirements. Failure to follow these requirements is a violation of the law. This unit is not
factory equipped with a spark arrestor; however, a spark arrestor is available as an optional part. If a spark arrestor is required in
your area, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer for the correct kit. The spark arrestor,
blower tubes, and nozzles must be assembled to unit to be in full compliance with
regulations.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
tions 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 swelling. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
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.
For users on U.S. For-
Exposure to vibra-
ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
in the empty fuel tank.
ASSEMBLY
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
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It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle
WARNING:
No tools are required for assembly.
If received assembled,
BLOWER TUBE
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Push the blower tube into the blower outlet
until it snaps into place.
Blower Outlet
Blower Tube
USING YOUR UNIT
You MUST make sure the tube is secure before using the unit.
OPERATING
POSITION
Eye
Protection
OPERATING TIPS
Operate power equipment only at reasonable
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hours--not early in the morning or late at night
when people might be disturbed. Comply with
times listed in local ordinances. Usual recommendations are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday though Saturday.
To reduce noise levels, limit the number of
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pieces of equipment used at any one time.
Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris be-
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fore blowing.
In dusty conditions, slightly dampen sur-
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faces when water is available.
Conserve water by using power blowers
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instead of hoses for many lawn and garden
applications, including areas such as gutters,
screens, patios, grills, porches, and gardens.
Watch out for children, pets, open windows,
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or freshly washed cars. Blow debris away
safely.
Use the full blower nozzle extension so the
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air stream can work close to the ground.
After using blowers and other equipment,
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CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris in trash receptacles.
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FUELING
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
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 ouncesof 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.
STARTING
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
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Move the choke lever to the START/
STOP position.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
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Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from the fueling site.
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Hold the unit in the starting position as
shown. Make sure the blower end is directed away from people, animals, glass,
and solid objects.
STARTING
POSITION
WARNING:
hold the unit as illustrated. Do not set unit on
any surface except a clean, hard area when
starting engine or while engine is running.
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc.
could be picked up by the air intake and
thrown out through the discharge opening,
damaging the unit or property, or causing
serious injury to bystanders or the operator.
When starting engine,
Primer
Bulb
Choke Lever
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
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Move choke lever to
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Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
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Sharply pull starter handle until engine
attempts to run.
PULLS
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Move choke lever to
START/STOP.
NO MORE THAN 5
1/2 CHOKE
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starter rope sharply until engine runs.
If engine has not started after 5 pulls,
NOTE:
repeat all of the above steps.
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After a 10 second warm-up, move the
choke lever to
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To stop engine, move the choke lever to
START/STOP
the
RUN.
position.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
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Move the choke lever to the
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tion
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Pull starter handle sharply until engine
RUN
posi-
runs.
If engine does not run after 5 pulls,
NOTE:
follow information provided under STARTING A COLD ENGINE.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
Flooded engines can be started by placing the
choke lever in the RUN position; then, pull the
starter handle sharply to clear the engine of excess fuel. This could require pulling the starter
handle many times depending on how badly the
unit is flooded. If the unit still does not start, refer
to TROUBLESH OOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723
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SERVICE
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
Damage will occur if you turn the needles beyond the limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is
a complicated task. We recommend that you
take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion
RCJ-8Y plug. Spark plug gap is .025 inches.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
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WARNING:
recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of 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.
Engine
runs hot.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call 1-800-554-6723 for assistance.
NEED SERVICE PART?
Contact your dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Electrolux Home Products, Division WCI
Outdoor Products, Inc., warrants to the original
purchaser that each new Weed Eater brand
gasoline tool or attachment is free from defects
in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replaceunder this war r anty any defective
gasoline product or attachment as follows from
the original date of purchase.
2YEARS--Parts and Labor, when used for
household purposes.
90 DAYS--Parts and Labor, when used for
commercial, professional, or income producing purposes.
30 DAYS--Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
This warranty is not transferable and does not
cover damage or liability caused by impr oper
handling, improper maintenance, or the use of
Engine flooded.
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Fuel tank empty.
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Spark plug not firing.
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Fuel not reaching carburetor.
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Compression low.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
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Crankshaft seals worn.
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Compression low.
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Air filter dirty.
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Spark plug fouled.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
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Carbon build up.
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Compression low.
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Choke partially on.
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Fuel mixture incorrect.
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Air filter dirty.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
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Fuel mixture incorrect.
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Spark plug incorrect.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
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Carbon build up.
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See “Starting Instructions.”
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Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
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Install new spark plug.
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Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
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Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
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See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
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Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
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Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
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Clean or replace air filter.
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Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap
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See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
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Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
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Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
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Adjust choke.
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Empty fuel tank and refill with
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correct fuel mixture.
Clean or replace air filter.
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See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
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See “Fueling Your Unit.”
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Replace with correct spark plug.
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See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
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Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
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accessories and/or attachments not specifically
recommended by Electrolux Home Products
for this tool. Additionally, this warranty does not
cover tune-ups, spar k plugs, filters, etc., 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 RIGHTS, 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
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
Electrolux Home Products’ policy is to continuously improve its products. Therefore, Elec-
trolux Home Products reserves the right to
change, modify, or discontinue models, designs, specifications, and accessories of all
products at any time without notice or obligation
to any purchaser.
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U.S. EPA
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental Protection
Agency and POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVI-
SION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are
pleased to explain the emissions control system
warranty on your lawn and garden equipment
engine. All new utility and lawn and garden
equipment engines must be designed, built, and
equipped to meet the stringent anti--smog standards. POULAN/WEED EATER must warrant
the emission control system on your lawn and
garden equipment engine for the periods of time
listed below provided 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 EAT-
ER will repair your lawn and garden equipment
engine at no cost to you. Expenses covered under warr anty include diagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions related part on your en-
gine (as listed under Emissions ControlWarranty 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 repair ed or replaced by POULAN/WEED
EATER . OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPON-
SIBILITIES: As the lawn and gardenequipment
engine owner , you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in
your Owner’s Manual. POUL AN/WEED EAT-
ER recommends that youretain all receipts cov-
ering maintenance on your lawn and garden
equipment engine, but POULAN/WEED EAT-
ER cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of
receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance. As the
lawn and garden equipment engine owner, you
should be aware that POULAN /W EED EATER
may deny you warranty coverage if your lawn
and garden equipment engine or a part of it has
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved modifications, or the use of
parts not made or approved by the original
equipment manufacturer. You are responsible
for presenting your lawn and garden equipment
engine to a POULAN/WEED EATER authorized repair center as soon as a problem 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 respons ibilities,you should contact your nearest authorized service center or
call POULAN/W EED EATER at
1--800--554--6723. WARRANTY COM-
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period begins on the date the lawn and garden equipment
engine is purchased. LENGTH OF COVER-
AGE: This warranty shall be for a period of two
years from the initial date of purchase. WHAT
IS COVERED: R EPAIR O R REPLACEMENT
OF PARTS. Repair or replacement of any war-
ranted part will be performed at no charge to the
owner at an approved POU L AN/WEED EAT-
ER servicing center. If you have any questions
regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized
service center or call POULAN/WEED EATER
at 1--800--554- -6723 WARRANTY PERIOD:
Any warranted part which is not scheduled for
replacement as required maintenance, or which
is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of “repair or replace as necessary” shall be
warranted for 2 years. Any warranted partwhich
is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance shall be warranted for the period of time
up to the first scheduled replacement point for
that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be
charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the
determination that a warranted part is defective
if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing center. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: POU-
LAN/WEED EATER may be liable for damages
to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED : All failures caused
by abuse, neglect, orimproper maintenance are
not covered. ADD-- ON OR MODIFIED
PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts
can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
POULAN/W EED EATER is not liable to cover
failures of warranted parts caused by the use of
add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A
CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
should contact your nearest authorized service
center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
1--800--554--6723. WHERE TO GET W AR-
RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or repairs shall be provided at all POULAN/W EED
EATER service centers. call: 1--800--554--6723
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPA IR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS:Any
POULAN/W EED EATER approved replace-
ment part used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair on emission related
parts will be provided without chargeto the owner if the part is under warr anty. EMISSION
CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered
up to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module.
MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner is
responsible for the performance of all required
maintenance as defined in the owner’s manual.
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