Weed Eater 530163445 User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

PL500

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 ettoutesles 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.

530163445 12/5/02

FRANÇAIS

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

appliances, basic safety precautions must al­ways befollowed 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 fa­miliarwiththe controls andtheproperuse 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:

ing devices. This unit is designed for line trim­meruseonly.Use of anyotheraccessories or
attachments will increase the risk of injury.

WARNING:

jects violently.Youandotherscan beblinded/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. Stop unit immediately if ap­proached.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
youneedassistance, 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 be marked Z87.
Always wear face or dust mask if operation

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is dusty.
Alwayswearheavy, longpants,longsleeves,

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boots, andgloves. Wearingsafetylegguards
is recommended.

When using gardening

Operator is

SAFETY INFORMATION

ON THE UNIT

Never use blades or flail-

Trimme rline throws ob-

HazardZone

50 ft.

(15 m)

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, upset 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 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 goodworking
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 Eat-

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

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the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
makesureit is properly installed andsecurely
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 Eaterrac-

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cessories 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.
Always store gasoline in a container ap-

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proved for flammable liquids.

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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

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

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reach.
Keep all parts of your bodyawayfrommuf fler

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

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

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Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

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Inspect the area before

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

Allow engine to cool before storing or trans-

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

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porting the unit. Use upfuel leftinthecarbu­retor by starting the engine and letting it run
until it stops.
Store unit andfuel inareawhere fuel vapors

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

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

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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 beenlinked tobloodvesseldam­age inotherwise healthy people. Ifsymptoms
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 seekmed­ical 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 asparkarresting screen. Ifyou
operate inalocale where such regulations ex­ist, you are legally responsible formaintaining
the operating condition of these parts. Failure
to do so is a violation of the law. For normal
homeowner use, the muffler and sparkarrest­ing screen will not require any service. After
50 hours of use, we recommend that your
muffler be serviced or replaced by an autho­rized service dealer.

Exposure to vibrations

This unit is equipped

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

repeat all steps to ensure your unit isproperly
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 decal.

1. Loosen wing nut on handle.

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

If received assembled,

When adjusting the han-

ATTACHING SHIELD

WARNING:

erly installed. The shield providespartialprotec­tion to the operator and others from the risk of
thrown objects, and is equipped with a linelimit­er 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.

1. Remove wing nut from shield.

2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.

3. Pivotshielduntil bolt passes through hole
in bracket.

4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.

Bracket

Slot

Shield

The shield must be prop-

Wing Nut

Gearbox

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER

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

Comparethe illustrations withyourunit to familiarizeyours elfwith the location of the variouscon tr o ls

and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Assist Handle

Muffler

Throttle Trigger

ON/OFF Switch

Starter
Handle

Spark Plug

Choke Lever

Primer Bulb

Fuel Mix
Fill Cap

ON/STOP SWITCH

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

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB removes airfromthe 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.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

WARNING:

information in the safety rules before you be­gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-554--6723.

Be sure to read the fuel

FUELING ENGINE

WARNING:

when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded

gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of
unleaded gasoline.
DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil.
These oils will cause engine damage. When
mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on
container. Once oil is added to gasoline,
shake container momentarily to assure that
the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and

Remove fuel cap slowly

Tube

Shield

Trimmer
Head

Line Limiter
Blade

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. Aftertheengineattempts to start,move
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
Once engine hasstarted, movethechokelever
to the OFF CHOKE position.

follow the safety rules relating to fuel before
fueling your unit.

IMPORTANT

Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation and formation of acids during stor­age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, empty thefuelsys­tem before storage for 30 days or longer.
Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it
run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod­ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage
may occur.
See the STORAGE section for additional in­formation.

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

To stop the engine, push and release the

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engine ON/STOP switch. The switch will
automatically return to the ON position.
Wait 5 seconds before attempting to restart
unit to allow switch to reset.
If engine does not stop, move choke lever

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to FULL CHOKE position.

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