Weed Eater 530088959 User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

PE550

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

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 North America Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc. Augusta, GA 30907

CopyrightE2001 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.

530088959

FRANÇAIS

10/26/01

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!

is 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.

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 meet the requirements of ANSI Z87.1. Always wear face or dust mask if operation

is dusty. Always wear heavy, long pants, long

sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not gobarefoot or wear sandals. Secure hair above shoulder length.Se-

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

from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning blade. Stay alert. Do not operate 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 when using this

unit. Never start or run inside a closed room,

building or other unventilated area. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

When using gardening

Operator

Always use the handle.

Keep hands and feet away from cutting

area. Do not attempt to remove cut material nor

hold material to be cut when engine is running or when cutting member is moving. Make sure spark plug is disconnected

when cleaning jammed material from cutting member. Never direct discharge of material toward

bystanders nor allow anyone near the area of operation. Use care in directing discharge to avoid glass enclosures, automobiles, and the lik e. Don’t overreach or stand on unstable sup-

port. Keep good footing and balance at all times.

UNIT SAFETY

Inspect entire unit before each use. Re-

place damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and securely fastened. Maintain the unit according to recom-

mended procedures. Throw away blades that are bent, warped,

cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way. Replace parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged before using the unit. Use only recommended Weed Eater parts

and accessories. Never use wire, wire rope, string, flailing devices, etc. Disconnect the spark plug before perform-

ing maintenance except carburetor adjustments. Be sure the blade stops turning when the

engine idles (see CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS). Remove the blade before making carbure-

tor adjustments. Hold the unit by hand. Do not make carburetor adjustments from the blade side of the unit. Keep others away when making carburetor

adjustments. Never start the unit with the gearbox re-

moved. The clutch can fly off and cause serious injury. Have all maintenance and service not ex-

plained in this manual performed by an authorized authorized service dealer.

EDGING SAFETY

Inspect the area to be edged before each

use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown by the blade or can wrap around the shaft. Keep others including children, animals,

bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop the unit immediately if you are approached. Hold the unit firmly with both hands.

Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-

reach or stand on unstable support. Do not attempt to remove cut material nor

hold material to be cut when the engine is running or when cutting member is moving. Always keep the wheels and skid in contact

with the ground. Keep all parts of your body away from the

blade and muffler. Always push the unit slowly over the

ground. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in the terrain, large roots, etc. Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION, IT IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE

Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there

are not sparks or flames. Always store gasoline in a container ap-

proved for flammable liquids. Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or

the unit; do not smoke while using the unit. Make sure the unit is properly assembled

and in good operating condition. Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel

spills before starting unit. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

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

moving fuel cap. Do not store the unit with fuel in the fuel

tank; use up fuel left in the carburetor and fuel line by starting the unit and letting it run until it stops. Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va-

pors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

Do not grasp or hold exposed blade.

Stop unit before leaving work area.

Allow unit to cool, run fuel out of the fuel

tank, and secure the unit before storing or transporting it in a vehicle. Before storing, use up fuel left in the carbu-

retor by starting the unit and letting it run until it stops. Always allow the unit to cool before storage. 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 blade cannot accidentally

cause injury. Store unit out of reach of children.

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arr esting 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 arrestor screen. If you operate in a locale where such regulations exist, you are legally r esponsible for installing and maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law.

SPECIAL 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.

This unit is not

Exposure to vibrations

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