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Please do not return unit to retailer.
Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra.
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1-800-554-6723
www.weedeater.com
Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
Trademark
TWIST--N--EDGE
TE 400 CXL
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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 lesavertissements 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.
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
Electrolux Home Products
Mississauga, Ontario 15T 1K6
North America
530088895
11/13/00
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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:
jects 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 judgement. If
you need assistance, contact your
Authorized Service Dealer or call
1-800-554-6723.
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.
When using gardening
Operator
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
Never use blades, wire or
Trimmer line throws ob-
Hazard Zone
50 ft.
(15 m)
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. Se-
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cure 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, upset, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
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 perform-
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ing 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 Poulan/
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Weed 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 Poulan/Weed Eat-
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er!accessories and replacement parts.
Have all maintenance and service not ex-
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plained 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 re-
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moving fuel cap.
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Always store gasoline in a container ap-
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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 trimmer head and be thrown
causing serious injury.
Use only for trimming, mowing, edging and
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sweeping. Do not use for pruning or hedge
trimming.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
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reach.
Keep all parts of your body away from spin-
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ning 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 trans-
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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 an area where fuel va-
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pors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unit so line limiter cannot accidentally
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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 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
Exposure to vibrations
This unit is equipped
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.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
ATTACHING THE HANDLE
Groove
Assemble handle to the unit as shown;
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make sure bottom of handle is seated in the
groove in the trigger housing.
Wing nut must be assembled on the
NOTE:
side of the unit opposite the operator’s position.
Pivot handle to a comfortable position.
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Tighten handle securely.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING:
erly 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 to
the proper length. The line limiter blade (on
underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
Remove wing nut from shield.
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Insert bracket into slot as shown.
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Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole
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in bracket.
Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
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Shield
Line Limiter Blade
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Make sure your unit is
The shield must be prop-
Slot
Bracket
Wing
Nut
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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 Eaterrbrand oil is recom-
mended. (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.
STARTING
Starting Position
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
To stop engine, move ON/OFF switch to the
OFF position.
Choke lever
Trigger
Primer Bulb
Muffler
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:
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
Cut from your right to your left.
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE
The cutting head advances line automatically .
Do not tap head on the ground to advance
line. This may break parts and cause cutting
head to malfunction.
Upon unit start up, the line will advance automatically to the correct cutting path length.
Always keep the shield in place when the tool
is being operated.
TWIST--N--EDGE
Pull the tab toward the engine.
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Twist the tube to the edging position;
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release the tab.
Tab
Eye
Protection
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING:
turn while starting the engine. 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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Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
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Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
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Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi-
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tion.
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 posi-
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tion.
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
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RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE
Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
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Move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
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Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.
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REPLACING THE LINE
Pre--wound spools offer the most convenient
method for replacing line and ensuring optimum performance.
Replacement spools are color--coded to
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ensure use of the correct spool with your
unit. Be sure to use the same color spool as
the existing spool.
Always clear dirt and debris from cut-
NOTE:
ting head components when performing any
type of maintenance.
Hold spool and unscrew cap by turning in
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the direction shown on top of the cap.
Remove line guide ring and spool.
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Cap
Use a pre--wound spool or refill spool with
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line. If using a pre--wound spool, remove
tape strip from line and spool.
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Line guide ring
Spool
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REFILLING THE SPOOL WITH LINE
WARNING:
diameter round line. Other sizes and shapes
of line will not advance properly and will result
in improper cutting head function or can
cause serious injury. Do not use other materials such as wire, string, rope, etc. Wire can
break off during cutting and become a dangerous missile that can cause serious injury.
Cut a length of 30 feet of 0.080” (2 mm) di-
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ameter round Poulan/Weed Eater!brand
line.
Insert one end of line into center cavity of
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empty spool. Ensure line will feed into
spool in the direction shown on the spool
(counterclockwise).
Continue feeding line into spool, leaving 4 --
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6 inches (10 -- 15 cm) unwound from center
of spool.
Use only 0.080” (2 mm)
Feed line in
direction
shown on
spool.
Spool
INSTALLING SPOOL WITH LINE
Install replacement spool.
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Thread line through line guide ring.
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Line through guide ring
Slot
Rest guide ring on spool and place line in
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slot. Allow line to extend 4 -- 6 inches (10 -15 cm) from center of spool.
Ensure line remains in slot while screwing
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capontotheshaft.
tight!
Replacement Spool
Only tighten cap hand
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.
Carburetor adjustment 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”.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Need Assistance?
Call 1-800-554-6723.
Need Service Parts?
Contact your dealer .
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
e
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.
Line does not
advance or
breaks while
cutting.
Line welds
onto spool.
Line pulls
back into
head.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AMERICA, Division of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
each new
tachment 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.
90 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
PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA
Additionally, this warranty does not cover tuneups, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter
springs, cutting line, or rotating head parts that
warrants to the original purchaser that
Weed Eater
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 routed through
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line guide.
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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brand gasoline tool or at-
Parts and Labor, when used for
Parts and Labor, when used for
Parts and Labor , if used for rental
ELECTROLU X HOME
for this tool.
See “Starting.”
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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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See “Replacing the line.”
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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 -- 6 inches
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(10 -- 15 cm) of line outside of head.
Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
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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 STA TE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARR ANTIES 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 NORTH
AMERICA’S
its products. Therefore,
PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA
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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policy is to continuously improve
ELECTROLU X HOME
reserves the
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U.S. EPA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS:
Protection Agency/Environment Canada and
POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVISION OF WCI
OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are pleased to ex-
plain 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 labor.
TURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE:
emissions related part 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
den 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 EAT-
ER 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
1--800--554--6723.
MENCEMENT DATE:
begins on the date the lawn and garden equip-
The U. S. Environmental
MANUFAC-
If any
OWNER’S WARRANTY
As the lawn and gar-
WARRANTY COM-
The warranty period
ment engine is purchased.
COVERAGE:
riod of two years from the initial date of purchase.
REPLACEMENT OF PARTS.
placement 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 EATERat
1--800--554--6723
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 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.
DIAGNOSIS:
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.
AGES:
able for damages to other engine
components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty.
NOT COVERED
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are
not covered.
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.
CLAIM:
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
should contact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN/WEED EATERat
1--800--554--6723 .
RANTY SERVICE:
pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/WEED
EATER service centers. call: 1--800--554--6723
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPA IR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS
POULAN/WEED EATER approved replace-
ment 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.
SION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS
LIST:
Plug (covered up to maintenance schedule),
Ignition Module.
MENT:
formance of all required maintenance as defined in the owner ’s manual.
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This warranty shall be for a pe-
WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR
WARRANTY PERIOD:
The owner shall not be
CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
POULAN/WEED EATER may be li-
: All failures caused by
ADD--ON OR MODIFIED
The use of add--on or modified parts
If you have any questions regarding
WHERE TO GET WAR-
Warranty services or re-
Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark
The owner is responsible for the per-
MAINTENANCE STATE-
LENGTH OF
Repair or re-
WHAT IS
HOW TO FILE A
:Any
EMIS-
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The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified.
Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA.
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