Weed Eater PE550 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, Inc. 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta, GA 30907

CopyrightE2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

530088134

FRANÇAIS

4/23/02

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. Close attention is necessary when used near children.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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 be marked Z87. 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.

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.

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 dis-

When using gardening

Operator

SAFETY INFORMATION

ON THE UNIT

charge 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 performing

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

WARNING:

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.

Inspect the area to be

Safety Glasses

Boots

50 pieds

(15 m)

Thrown objects

WARNING:

Blade can throw objects violently.

You can be blinded or injured.

Wears safety glasses or similar eye

protection.

WARNING:

Hazard zone for thrown objects.

Blade can throw objects violently.

Others can be blinded or injured.

Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters)

away.

Blade rotates momentarily after the trigger is released.

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Allow blade to stop before removing it from the cut.

Safety Labels

FUEL SAFETY

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

WARNING:

Blade rotates momentarily after the trigger is released.

The blade can seriously cut you or others.

Allow blade to stop before removing it from

the cut.

WARNING:

Read instruction manual.

Follow all warnings and instructions.

Failure to do so can result in serious

injury.

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 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 a spark arrestor screen. If you operate in alocale where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for installing and maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. If a spark arresting screen is required in your area, contact your authorized service dealer for the correct kit.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

tions 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

This unit is not

Exposure to vibra-

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

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure. Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged parts.

NOTE:

missing or damaged, call 1-800-554 --6723. This instruction manual has been developed

to help you assemble the unit and to provide its safe operation. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with the unit

Read your instruction manual. Tools you will need:

S S

If you need assistance or find parts

you begin assembly.

before

Adjustable wrench Hex wrench (provided)

TUBE ASSEMBLY NOTE:

be sure the handle is aligned as follows: label on top, throttle trigger to the operator’s right hand side.

cable must not wrap around the tube.

When performing the following step,

Throttle trigger

If received assembled,

The starter rope and the throttle

Label

closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

3. Thread one locknut onto each screw and tighten securely.

Handle tube

Screws

Lower Tube

NOTE:

be sure the starter rope is not caught under the cable clamp. The starter rope must hang freely to operate properly.

4. Align the cable clamp between the tube

When performing the following step,

screws. Install the cable clamp around the tube and throttle cable.

Starter Rope

Locknuts

1. Assemble handle tube to the lower tube (it will be necessary to pull some of the starter rope out of the housing).

2. Align the screw holes; insert the screws through the aligned holes.

Cable Clamp

Throttle cable

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