Weed Eater 530088137 User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

XT 200/XT 25

FeatherLite

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Series

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

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 de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.

A VERTISSEMENT:

Lire le manuel d’instructions 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, Inc. 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta, GA 30907

CopyrightE2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

Electrolux Canada Corporation

6150 McLaughlin Road

Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2

530088137 4/23/02

FRANÇAIS

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

appliances, basic safety precautions must always be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.

This power unit can be dangerous!

responsible for following instructions and warnings on unit and in manual. Read entire instruction manual before using unit! Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons who have read, understand, and will follow the instructions and warnings on the unit and in the manual. Never allow children to operate this unit.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

DANGER:

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. You and others can be blinded/injured. Wear eye and leg protection. Keep body parts clear of rotating line.

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 judgment. If you need assistance, contact your authorized service dealer or call 1-800-554--6723.

OPERATOR SAFETY

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. Always wear face or dust mask if operation is

dusty.

When using gardening

Operator is

SAFETY INFORMATION

ON THE UNIT

Never use blades or flailing

Trimme r line throws ob-

Hazard Zone

50 ft.

(15 m)

Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves,

boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards is recommended. Always wear foot protection. Do not go bare-

foot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning line. 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. Being fully covered also helps protect you

from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line. Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you

are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you are doing; use common sense. Wear hearing protection.

Never start or run inside a closed room or

building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

Disconnect the spark plug before performing

maintenance except carburetor adjustments. Look for and replace damaged or loose parts

before each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep in good working condition. Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped,

cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way before using the unit. Maintain unit according to recommended pro-

cedures. Keep cutting line at proper length. Use only 0.065!(1.65 mm) diameter Weed

Eater"brand line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc. Install required shield properly before using

the unit. Use only specified trimmer head; make sure it is properly installed and securely fastened. Make sure unit is assembled correctly as

shown in this manual. Make carburetor adjustments with lower end

supported to prevent line from contacting any object. Keep others away when making carburetor

adjustments. Use only recommended Weed Eater"ac-

cessories and replacement parts. Have all maintenance and service not ex-

plained in this manual performed by anauthorized service dealer.

FUEL SAFETY

Mix and pour fuel outdoors.

Keep away from sparks or flames.

Use a container approved for fuel.

Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or

the unit. Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills.

Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

fueling site before starting engine. Stop engine and allow to cool before remov-

ing fuel cap. Always store gasoline in a container ap-

proved 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.

Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing and

sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or hedge trimming. Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-

reach. Keep all parts of your body away from muf fler

and spinning line. Keep engine below waist level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. Cut from your right to your left. Cutting on left

side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator. Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

Inspect the area before

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

Allow engine to cool; secure unit before stor-

ing or transporting in vehicle. Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-

porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops. Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors

cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acciden-

tally cause injury. The unit can be hung by the tube. Store unit out of reach of children.

SAFETY NOTICE:

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 swellings. 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.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443. 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 with a spark arresting screen. If you operate in alocale where such regulations exist, you are 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 spark arresting 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.

Exposure to vibrations

This unit is equipped

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.

Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged parts.

NOTE:

missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723. It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the

empty fuel tank. Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal

due to carburetor adjustments and testing done by the manufacturer .

If you need assistance or find parts

ADJUSTING THE HANDLE

WARNING:

dle, be sure it remains between the trigger and the safety label.

1. Loosen wing nut on handle.

2. Rotate the handle on the tube to an upright position; retighten wing nut.

ATTACHING SHIELD

WARNING:

erly installed. The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the opera-

If received assembled,

When adjusting the han-

The shield must be prop-

tor and others and is equipped with a line limiter blade which cuts excess line to the proper length. The line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.

For proper orientation of shield, see KNOW YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OPERATION section. Assemble your shield (Style A or B) as shown.

STYLE A

1. Remove wing nut from shield.

2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.

3. Pivot shield until bolt passesthrough hole in bracket.

4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.

Slot

Shield

Bracket

Wing

Line Limiter Blade

Nut

STYLE B

1. Remove washer and wing nut from shield.

2. Assemble parts as shown in illustration.

3. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.

Shield

NOTE:

and use washer and wing nut from this bolt for assembling shield.

Remove

Line Limiter

Blade

Wing Nut

Washer

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yours elf with the location of the various con trols

and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

STYLE A

Throttle Trigger

Assist Handle

Shield

Line Limiter Blade

Starter Rope Handle

Tube

STYLE B

Throttle Trigger

Trimmer Head

ON/STOP Switch

Assist Handle

Tube

Trimmer Head

Shield

Line Limiter Blade

Spark Plug

Choke Lever

ON/STOP SWITCH

The ON/STOP switch is used to stop engine. To stop the engine, push and release the engine ON/STOP switch.

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB removes air from the carburetor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel. This allows you to start the engine with fewer pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to its original form.

Primer Bulb

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

CHOKE

The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position. After the engine attempts to start, move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. Once engine has started, move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position.

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