Weed Eater FB25 TYPE 4, FB25 TYPE 3, FB25 TYPE 2, FB25 TYPE 1 Owner’s Manual

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Instruction Manual

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Instrucciones

d'lnstructions

FB25

For Household 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.

ADVERTENClA:

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 tousles avertisse-
ments et toutes les instructions de s6curit& Tout d6faut de le faire

pourrait entratner des blessures graves.

WEED EATER
1030 Stevens Creek Road

Augusta, GA 30907

545186729 Rev. 1 3/1/09 BRW

,_/LWARNING: This unit can be dangerousr Careless or improper

use can cause serious injury.

Read your operator's manual carefully until you completely understand
and can follow all warnings and safety rules before operating the unit.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Save operator's manual.

The blower can throw objects vio-
lently. You can be blinded or injured.

Always wear hearing protection and
safety glasses marked Z87. Always
wear heavy, long pants, long

sleeves, boots and gloves.

Hazard zone for thrown objects. Keep children, by-
standers, and animals away from work area a mini-

mum of 30 feet (10 meters) when starting or operating
unit. Do not point blower nozzle in the direction of

people or pets.

Secure hair above shoulder length. Do
not wear jewelry, loose clothing, or

clothing with loosely hanging straps,

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ties, tassels, etc. They can be caught in

moving parts.

_O _ I A'waysstopunitanddisconnectsparkp'ugbeforec,eaningorservicing.

use the unit near a flame or sparks (including smoking, open flames, or

_k WARNING; Fire hazard. Never mix, pour, or store gasoline or

work that can cause sparks).

dI_WARNINu: Failure to follow all

Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

• Read your instruction manual carefully until
you completely understand and can follow

all warnings and safety rules before operat-
ing the unit.

• 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:

• Sweeping debris or grass clippings from

driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.

• Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves

into piles, around joints, or between bricks.

PLAN AHEAD

• 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 ricochet-
ing into eyes and face which can result in

blindness and/or serious injury. Eye protec-
tion should be marked ANSI Z87.

• Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals.

• Always wear respirator or face mask when
working with unit in dusty environments.

• Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure
or remove jewelry, loose clothing, or cloth-

ing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tas-
sels, etc. They can be caught in moving

parts.

• Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, up-
set, or if you are under the influence of alco-

hol, drugs, or medication.

• 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 FLAMMABLE

• 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.

• 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 pur-
poses.

• Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the unit.

• Make sure the unit is properly assembled
and in good operating condition.

• Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running.

• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills be-
fore starting engine.

• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fuel and fueling site before starting engine.

• Always store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.

OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY

• Inspect unit before each use for worn,
loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not

use until unit is in proper working order.

• Keep outside surfaces free from oil and
fuel.

• Never start or run engine inside a closed
room, building or other unventilated area.

Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

• To avoid static electricity shock, do not
wear rubber gloves or any other insulated

gloves while operating unit.

• 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.

• Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use
in unventilated areas or where explosive

vapors or carbon monoxide build up could
be present.

• 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.

• Never place objects inside the blower
tubes; always direct the blowing debris

away from people, animals, glass, and solid
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.

• Never run unit without the proper equip-
ment attached. When using your unit as a

blower, always install blower tube.

• Check air intake opening and blower tube
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.

• Never use for spreading chemicals, fertiliz-
ers, or other substances which may contain

toxic materials.

• To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf
or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,

ashtrays, etc.

• Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

• Have all maintenance other than the rec-
ommended procedures described in the in-

struction manual performed by an autho-
rized service dealer.

• Disconnect spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjust-

ments.

• Use only recommended WEED EATER
parts; use of any other parts may void your

warranty and cause damage to your unit.

• Emptythefueltankbeforestoringtheunit.
Useupfuelleftincarburetorbystartingthe

engineandlettingitrununtilitstops.

• Donotuseanyaccessoryorattachment

otherthanthoserecommendedbythe

manufacturerforusewithyourunit.

• Donotstoretheunitorfuelinaclosedarea
wherefuelvaporscanreachsparksoran
openflamefromwaterheaters,electricmo-

torsorswitches,furnaces,etc.

• Storeinadryareaoutofreachofchildren.

WARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-

tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow-
ered 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 dam-

age 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 condi-
tion of this tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped

with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require-

ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of California,

Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-

gon, and Washington require by law that

many internal combustion engines be

equippedwithasparkarresting screen. Ifyou
operate in a locale where such regulations ex-

ist, you are legally responsible for maintaining

the operating condition ofthese parts. Failure
to do so is a violation of the law. For normal

homeowner use, the muffler and spark arrest-
ing screen will not require any service. After

50 hours of use, we recommend that your

muffler be serviced or replaced by your autho-
rized service dealer.

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.

• No tools are required for assembly.

BLOWER TUBE

• Push the blower tube into the blower out-
let until it snaps into place.