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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
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
FeatherLite
25 HO SST
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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 sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products
North America
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
Augusta, GA 30907
CopyrightE2000 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
530088826
10/30/00
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SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire
and serious injury. Read and follow all
instructions.
This power unit can be dangerous!
is responsible for following unit and manual
instructions and warnings. Read entire
Operator’s 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 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:
objects violently. You and 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 judgment. 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
Hazard Zone
50 ft.
(15 m)
OPERATOR SAFETY
Dress properly. Always wear safety
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glasses or similar eye protection when
operating, or performing maintenance, on
your unit (safety glasses are available).
Eye protection should meet the
requirements of ANSI Z87.1.
Always wear face or dust mask if operation
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is dusty.
Always wear heavy, long pants, long
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sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety
leg guards is recommended.
Always wear foot protection. Do not go
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barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.
Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure
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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
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from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line.
Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when
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you are tired, ill, or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what
you are doing; use common sense.
Wear hearing protection.
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Never start or run inside a closed room or
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building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
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UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Disconnect the spark plug before
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performing maintenance (except
carburetor adjustments).
Look for and replace damaged or loose
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parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuel leaks before use. Keep in good
working condition.
Replace trimmer head parts that are
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chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
Maintain unit according to recommended
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procedures. Keep cutting line at proper
length.
Use only 0.080” (2 mm) diameter Weed
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Eater!brand line. Never use wire, rope,
string, etc.
Install required shield properly before using
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the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and
securely fastened.
Make sure unit is assembled correctly as
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shown in this manual.
Make carburetor adjustments with lower
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end supported to prevent line from
contacting any object.
Keep others away when making carburetor
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adjustments.
Use only recommended Weed Eater
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accessories and replacement parts.
Have all maintenance and service not
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explained in this manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.
FUEL SAFETY
Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
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Keep away from sparks or flames.
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Use a container approved for fuel.
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Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
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the unit.
Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel
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spills.
Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
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fueling site before starting engine.
Stop engine and allow to cool before
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removing fuel cap.
Always store gasoline in a container
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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 trimmer head and be thrown
causing serious injury.
Use only for trimming, mowing, and
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sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning,
or hedge trimming.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
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overreach.
Keep all parts of your body away from
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spinning line and muffler. Keep engine
below waist level. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.
Cutting with the line on left side of the shield
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will throw debris away from the operator.
Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Inspect the area before
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before
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storing or transporting in vehicle.
Empty the fuel tank before storing or
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transporting the unit. Use up fuel left in the
carburetor by starting the engine and letting
it run until it s tops.
Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel
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vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unit so line limiter blade cannot
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accidentally cause injury. Unit can be hung
by the tube.
Store the unit out of the reach of children.
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If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
you need assistance, call 1--800--554--6723.
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
Exposure to vibrations
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 a locale 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.
This unit is equipped
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
properly assembled and all fasteners are
secure.
ADJUST THE HANDLE
Loosen wing nut on handle.
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Rotate handle to upright position and
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tighten in a comfortable position between
the trigger and the safety label on the tube.
Tighten handle securely.
ATTACH THE SHIELD
WARNING:
properly installed. The shield provides partial
protection from the risk of thrown objects to
the operator and others and is equipped with
a line limiter blade which cuts excess line.
The line limiter blade (on underside of shield)
is sharp and can cut you.
Assemble parts as shown; Tighten wing
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nut securely.
NOTE: Remove
and use washer and
wing nut from this
bolt for assembling
shield.
Make sure your unit is
The shield must be
Shield
Line Limiter
Blade
Wing Nut
Washer
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FUEL YOUR UNIT
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 ounces of 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.
If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow
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instructions in STARTING A COLD
ENGINE.
USING YOUR UNIT
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Eye Protection
STARTING
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
To stop the engine, push and release the
engine STOP switch. The switch will
automatically return to the ON position. Wait
5 seconds before attempting to restart unit to
allow switch to reset.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
Starting Position
Choke lever
Trigger
Primer Bulb
WARNING:
turn while starting the engine. Avoid any
contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
The trimmer head will
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
Set unit on a flat surface.
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Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
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Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE
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position.
Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
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through
Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.
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Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE
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position.
Pull starter rope handle no more than 6
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pulls, until engine runs.
Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move
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choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
all remaining steps.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
Move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
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Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.
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Muffler
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
Cut from your right to your left.
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the
cutting head lightly on the ground while
engine is running at full speed. A metal blade
attached to the shield will cut the line to the
proper length.
REPLACING THE LINE
Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap
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button.
Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
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Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two
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lengths of
diameter Weed Eaterrbrand line. Never
use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break
off and become a dangerous missile.
Insert ends of the line about 1/2 inch (1 cm)
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into the small holes on the inside of the
spool.
Spool
Line exit holes
Hub
Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
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spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows
found on the spool.
4
feet of 0.080” (2 mm)
12-1/2
Line in Notch
Small
Holes
Line in Notch
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Push the line into the notches, leaving 3 to 5
e
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inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
Insert the line into the the exit holes in the
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hub as shown in the illust ration.
Align the notches with the line exit holes.
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Push spool into hub until it snaps into place.
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Pull the lines extending outside of the hub to
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release them from the notch.
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.
Adjusting the carburetor is a complicated
task. We recommend that you take your unit
to an Authorized Service Dealer. Damage will
occur if you turn the needles beyond the
limiter stops.
IGNITION TIMING
The ignition timing is fixed, non--adjustable.
SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug yearly using a
Champion RCJ --8Y plug. Spark plug gap is
0.025 inches.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Need Assistance?
Call 1--800--554--6723.
Need Service Part?
Contact your dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
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
See “Starting.”
Engine will not
start.
Engine will not
idle properly.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
Line does not
advance or
breaks while
cutting.
Line welds
onto spool.
Line pulls
back into
head.
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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Carburetor requires adjustment.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
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Throttle trigger screw too
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tight.
Air filter dirty.
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Spark plug fouled.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
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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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Line improperly routed in head.
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Line improperly wound on
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spool.
Line size incorrect.
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Line size incorrect.
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Incorrect spool.
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Line is being crowded against
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material being cut.
Too little line outside of head.
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Line size incorrect.
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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.
See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
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See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
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Loosen screw.
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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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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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Check line routing.
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Rewind line tightly and evenly.
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Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
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Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
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Replace with correct spool.
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Cut with tip of line fully extended.
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Remove spool and pull 4 inches
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(10 cm) of line outside of head.
Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AMERICA, Division of WCI O utdoor
Products, Inc.,
purchaser that each new
gasoline tool or attachment is free from defects
in material and workmanship and agrees to
repair or replace under this warranty any
defective gasoline product or attachment as
follows from the original date of purchase
2 YEARS
household purposes.
60 DAYS
commercial, professional, or income producing
purposes.
30 DAYS
purposes.
This warranty is not transferable and does not
cover damage or liability caused by improper
handling, improper maintenance, or the use
of accessories and/or attachments not
specifically recommended by
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA
this warranty does not cover tune--ups, spark
plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs,
cutting line, or rotating head parts 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
MAYNOTAPPLYTOYOU.
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA’S
continuously improve its products.
Therefore,
PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA
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.
-- Parts and Labor, when used for
-- Parts and Labor, when used for
-- Parts and Labor, if used for rental
warrants to the original
Weed Eater
for this tool. Additionally ,
policy is to
ELECTROLUX HOME
brand
reserves
U.S. EPA
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS:
Protection Agency and POULAN/WEED
EATER, DIVISION 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 EATER will
repair your lawn and garden equipment
engine at no cost to you. Expenses covered
under warranty include diagnosis, parts and
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
labor.
COVERAGE:
on your engine (as listed under Emissions
Control Warranty 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 repaired or
replaced by POULAN/WEED EATER.
OWNER’S WARRANTY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
garden equipment engine owner, you are
responsible for the performance of the
required maintenance listed in your Owner’s
Manual. POULAN/WEED EATER
recommends that you retain all receipts
covering maintenance on your lawn and
garden equipment engine, but
POULAN/WEED EATER 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/WEED 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 responsibilities, you should contact
your nearest authorized service center or call
POULAN/WEED EATER at
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The U. S. Environmental
If any emissions related part
As the lawn and
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1--800 --554--6723.
COMMENCEMENT DATE:
period begins on the date the lawn and garden
equipment engine is purchased.
OF COVERAGE:
period of two years from the initial date of
purchase.
OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS.
replacement of any warranted part will be
performed at no charge to the owner at an
approved POULAN/WEED EATER 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
PERIOD:
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 part which 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.
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:
POULAN/WEED EATER may be liable for
damages to other engine components
This warranty shall be for a
WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR
Any warranted part which is not
DIAGNOSIS:
WARRANTY
The warranty
LENGTH
Repair or
WARRANTY
The owner
caused by the failure of a warranted part still
under warranty.
All failures caused by abuse, neglect, or
improper maintenance are not covered.
ADD--ON ORMODIFIED PARTS:
add--on or modified parts can be grounds for
disallowing a warranty claim. POULAN /WEED
EATER is not liable to cover failures of
warranted parts caused by the use of add--on
or modified parts.
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 .
GET WARRANTY SERVICE:
services or repairs shall be provided at all
POULAN/W EED EATER service centers. call:
1--800--554--6723
REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF
EMISSION RELATED PARTS
POULAN/WEED EATER approved
replacement part used in the performance of
any warranty maintenance or repair on
emission related parts will be provided
without charge to the owner if the part is under
warranty.
WARRANTY PARTS LIST:
Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up to
maintenance schedule), Ignition Module.
MAINTENANCE STATEMENT:
responsible for the performance of all
required maintenance as defined in the
owner’s manual.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
The use of
HOW TO FILE A CLAIM:
WHERE TO
Warranty
MAINTENANCE,
:Any
EMISSION CONTROL
Carburetor,
The owner is
:
If
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