Weed Eater 530164008 User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

FL1500

For Household Use Only

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.

AVERTISSEMENT:

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

Copyright E2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

530164008 3/28/03

FRANÇAIS

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Failure to follow all

Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

S Read your instruction manual carefully until

you completely understand and can follow
all warnings and safety rules before operat­ing the unit.

D Restrict unit to users who understand and

will follow all warnings and safety rules in
this manual.

WARNING: Inspect the area before

starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard
objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that
can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause
injury or damage during operation.
Use your unit as a blower for:

D Sweeping debris or grass clippings from

driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.

S Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves

into piles, around joints, or between bricks.

PLAN AHEAD

D Always wear eye protection when operating,

servicing, or performing maintenance on unit.
Wearing eye protection will help to prevent
rocks or debris from being blown or ricochet­ing into eyes and face which can result in
blindness and/or serious injury. Eye protec­tion should be marked Z87.

D Always wear foot protection. Do not go

barefoot or wear sandals.

D Always wear respirator or face mask when

working with unit in dusty environments.

D Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or

remove jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing
with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.

D Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, up-

set, or if you are under the influence of alco­hol, drugs, or medication.

D Keep children, bystanders, and animals

away from work area a minimum of 30 feet
(10 meters) when starting or operating unit.
Do not point blower nozzle in the direction
of people or pets.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION, IT IS
HIGHLY FLAMM AB LE

D Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (in-

cluding smoking, open flames, or work that
can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.

D Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store

fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use
an approved, marked container for all fuel
purposes.

D Do not smoke while handling fuel or while

operating the unit.

D Make sure the unit is properly assembled

and in good operating condition.

D Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running.
D Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills be-

fore starting engine.

D Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

fuel and fueling site before starting engine.

D Always store gasoline in a container ap-

proved for flammable liquids.

OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY

D Inspect unit before each use for worn,

loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not
use until unit is in proper working order.

D Keep outside surfaces free from oil and

fuel.

D Never start or run engine inside a closed

room, building or other unventilated area.
Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

D To avoid static electricity shock, do not

wear rubber gloves or any other insulated
gloves while operating unit.

D Do not set unit on any surface except a

clean, hard area while engine is running.
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass,
etc. could be picked up by the air intake and
thrown out through discharge opening,
damaging unit, property, or causing serious
injury to bystanders or operator.

D Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use

in unventilated areas or where explosive
vapors or carbon monoxide build up could
be present.

D Do not overreach or use from unstable sur-

faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance
at all times.

D Never place objects inside the blower

tubes; always direct the blowing debris
away frompeople, animals, glass, andsolid
objects such as trees, automobiles, walls,
etc. The force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or
sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can
hurt people or animals, break glass, or
cause other damage.

D Never run unit without the proper equip-

ment attached. When using your unit as a
blower, always install blower tube.

D Check air intake opening and blower tubes,

frequently, always with engine stopped and
spark plug disconnected. Keep vents and
discharge tubes free from debris which can
accumulate and restrict proper air flow and
cause damage to the unit.

D Never use for spreading chemicals, fertiliz-

ers, orother substances which may contain
toxic materials.

D To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf

or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.

D Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

D Have all maintenance other than the rec-

ommended procedures described in the in­struction manual performed by an autho­rized service dealer.

D Disconnect spark plug before performing

maintenance except for carburetor adjust­ments.

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D Use only recommended Weed EaterŽparts;

use of any other parts may void your war­ranty and cause damage to your unit.

D Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit.

Use up fuel left in carburetor by starting the
engine and letting it run until it stops.

D Do not use any accessory or attachment

other than those recommended by the
manufacturer for use with your unit.

D Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area

where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from hot water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

D Store in a dry area out of reach of children.

SPECIAL NOTICE: For users on U.S. For-

est Land and in some states, including Cali­fornia(Public Resources Codes 4442 and

4443), Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey,
Oregon, and Washington: Certain internal
combustion engines operated on forest,
brush, and/or grass covered land in the above
areas are required to be equipped with a
spark arresting screen, maintained in effec­tive working order, or the engine must be con­structed, equipped, and maintained for the
prevention of fire. Check with your state or lo­cal authorities for regulations pertaining to

ASSEMBLY

NOTE: It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in

the empty fuel tank.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING: If received assembled,

repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Follow all safety information in the manual
and on the unit.

D No tools are required for assembly.

these requirements. Failure to follow these
requirements is a violation of the law. This unit
is not factory equipped with a spark arresting
screen; however, a spark arresting screen is
available as an optional part. If a spark arrest­ing screen is required in your area, contact an
authorized service dealer for the correct kit.
The spark arresting screen, blower tubes,
and nozzles must be assembled to unit to be
in full compliance with regulations.

SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibrat i o ns

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
swelling. 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.

BLOWER TUBE

D Push the blower tube into the blower outlet

until it snaps into place.

Blower Outlet

Blower Tube

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR BLOWER

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with locations of the various
controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Primer Bulb

Throttle Lever

Blower Tube

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Fuel Cap

Choke
Lever