Weed Eater PE550 TYPE 1 Owner’s Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d'lnstructions

PE550

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

ADVERTENCIA:

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Electrolux Home Products North America

Div.ofWCI Outdoor Products, Inc.

Augusta, GA 30907

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I_WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions must al-

ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and senoos injury. Read end follow all instruc- tions.

This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is responsible for following instructions and warnings on unit and in manual. Read entire instruction manual before using unit[ Be thor-

oughly familiar with the controls and the prop- er 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 chil- dren to operate this unit.

OPERATOR SAFETY

• Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or simdar eye protection when op-

erating, or performing maintenance on your

unit safety glasses are available. Eye protect on 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 go bare-

foot 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 al-

cohol, 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, Breath- ing exhaust fumes can kill.

• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

• Always use the handle.

• Keep hands and feet away from cutting aree.

• Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material to be cut when engine is run- ning or when cutting member is moving.

• Make sure spark plug is disconnected when cleaning jammed material from cut-

ting member.

• Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the area of operation. Use care in directing dis- charge to avoid glass enclosures, automo-

biles, and the like.

• 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 se- curely 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 adjust-

ments.

• Be sure the blade stops turning when the engine idles (see CARBURETOR AD- JUSTMENTS).

• Remove the blade before making carbure-

toradjustments, Holdtheunit byhand. 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 se- rious injury.

• Have all maintenance and service not ex- plained in this manual performed by an au-

thorized authorized service dealer.

• YOUcan be blinded

_ _WARNING

or injured.

• Wear safety glasses.

WARNING

Hazard zone for thrown objects

• Blade can throw objects

violently,

• Others can be blinded or injured.

• Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 m) away.

afterthe / frornthacut._

WARNING

Blade rotates momentarily after

the trigger isreleased,

• The blade can seriously cut you or others.

,, Allow blade to stop

before removing it from the cut.

_WARNING

Read Operator's Manual.

• Followall warnings and instructions.

• Failureto do socan resultin serious injury.

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 m th=s 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

fuel ng s te before start ng eng he.

Stol_ 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 un- til it stops. Always allow the unit to cool be- fore 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_00-554-6723.

SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not 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, Ida- ho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon,

and Washington require by law that many inter-

nal combustion engines be equipped with a

spark arrestor screen. If you operate in a locale where such regulations exist, you are legally re-

sponsible for installing and maintaining the oper- ating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is

a violation of the law. SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations

through prolonged use of gasoline powered

hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve

damage in the fingers, hands, and oints of

people prone to circulation disorders or abnor- mal 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 oper- ate powertools on a continual and regular basis

must monitor closely their physical condition

and the condition of this tool.

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