Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
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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 del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones
graves.
A VERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur 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.
530088954
4/24/02
FRANÇAIS
SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
appliances, basic safety precautions should
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 unit and manual
instructions and warnings. Read entire
Operator’s 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 read, understand, and
follow unit and manual instructions and
warnings. Never allow children to operate
this unit.
OPERATORS
MANUAL
DANGER:
flailing devices. This unit is designed for line
trimmer use only. Use of any other
accessories or attachments will increase the
risk of injury.
WARNING:
objects violently. You and others can be
blinded/injured. Wear safety glasses and leg
protection. Keep body parts clear of rotating
line.
Safety glasses or similar eye protection
Boots
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50
feet (15 meters) away. If approached, stop
unit immediately.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
you need assistance, contact your an
authorized service dealer or call
1--800--554--6723.
When using gardening
Operator
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
Never use blade, wire or
Trimmer line throws
HAZARD
ZONE
50 ft.
(15 m)
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 meet the
requirements of ANSI Z87.1.
Always wear face or dust mask if operation
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is dusty.
Always wear heavy, long pants, long
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sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety
leg guards is recommended.
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, 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
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performing 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 good
working 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 0.065” (1.65 mm) diameter Weed
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Eater!brand line. Never use wire, rope,
string, etc.
Install required shield properly before using
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the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and
securely 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 Eater
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accessories and replacement parts.
Have all maintenance and service not
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explained 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
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removing fuel cap.
Always store gasoline in a container
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approved for flammable liquids.
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 trimmer head and be thrown
causing serious injury.
Use only for trimming, mowing, and
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sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning,
or hedge trimming.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
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overreach.
Keep all parts of your body away from
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spinning line and muffler. Keep engine
below waist level. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.
Cutting with the line on left side of the shield
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will throw debris away from the operator.
Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Inspect the area before
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before
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storing or transporting in vehicle.
Empty the fuel tank before storing or
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transporting the unit. Use up fuel left in the
carburetor by starting the engine and letting
it run until it stops.
Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel
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vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unit so line limiter blade cannot
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accidentally cause injury. Unit can be hung
by the tube.
Store the unit out of the 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 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.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the
Exposure to vibrations
This unit is equipped
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 arresting screen. If you
operate in a locale where such regulations
exist, you are legally responsible for
maintaining the operating condition of these
parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law.
For normal homeowner use, the muffler and
spark arresting screen will not require any
service. After 50 hours of use, we
recommend that your muffler be serviced or
replaced by your Authorized Service Dealer.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
properly assembled and all fasteners are
secure.
ADJUST THE HANDLE
Loosen wing nut on handle.
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Rotate handle to upright position and
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tighten in a comfortable position between
the trigger and the safety label on the tube.
Tighten handle securely.
ATTACH THE SHIELD
WARNING:
properly installed. The shield provides partial
protection from the risk of thrown objects to
the operator and others and is equipped with
a line limiter blade which cuts excess line to
the proper length. The line limiter blade (on
underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
Assemble parts as shown; Tighten wing nut
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securely.
NOTE: Remove
and use washer and
wing nut from this
bolt for assembling
shield.
Make sure your unit is
The shield must be
Shield
Line Limiter
Blade
Wing Nut
Washer
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FUEL YOUR UNIT
WARNING:
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. 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/W eed Eater brand
synthetic oil is recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is
obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1
gallon of unleaded gasoline). When mixing
fuel follow the instructions printed on the
container. Always read and follow the safety
rules under FUEL SAFETY.
Remove fuel cap slowly
STARTING
Move choke lever to
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Pull starter rope handle no more than 6
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pulls, until engine runs.
Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move
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choke lever to
HALF CHOKE
OFF CHOKE
position.
position.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
Move choke lever to
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Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.
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If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow
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instructions in
OFF CHOKE
STARTING A COLD ENGINE.
position.
USING YOUR UNIT
It is recommended that the engine not be
operated for longer than 1 minute at full
throttle.
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Eye
Protection
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
To stop the engine, push and release the
engine STOP switch. The switch will
automatically return to the ON position. Wait
5 seconds before attempting to restart unit to
allow switch to reset.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
Starting Position
Choke Lever
Trigger
Primer Bulb
WARNING:
turn while starting the engine. Avoid any
contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
The trimmer head will
Muffler
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
Set unit on a flat surface.
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Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
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Move choke lever to
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Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
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through
all remaining steps.
Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.
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FULL CHOKE
position.
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
Cut from your right to your left.
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the
cutting head lightly on the ground while
engine is running at full speed. A metal blade
attached to the shield will cut the line to the
proper length.
REPLACING THE LINE
Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap
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button.
Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
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Replace with pre--wound spool, or cut two
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lengths of 15 ft (5 m) of 0.065” (1.6 mm)
diameter Weed Eater!brand line. Never
use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break
off and become a dangerous missile.
Insert ends of line about 1/2 inch (1 cm) into
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the small holes on the inside of the spool.
Wind line evenly and tightly onto spool.
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Wind in the direction of the arrow on the
spool.
Push the line into the notches, leaving 3 to 5
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inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
Insert the line into the exit holes in the hub
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as shown in the illustration.
Align the notches with the line exit holes.
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Push spool into hub until it snaps into place.
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Pull the lines extending outside of the hub to
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release them from the notches.
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Spool
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Line exit holes
Small
Holes
Line in Notch
WARNING:
product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer.
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
an authorized service dealer.
SERVICE
The muffler on this
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
Adjusting the carburetor is a complicated
task. We recommend that you take your unit
to an an authorized service dealer. Damage
Hub
Line in Notch
will occur if you turn the needles beyond the
limiter stops.
IGNITION TIMING
The ignition timing is fixed, non--adjustable.
SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug yearly using a
Champion RCJ--7Y plug. Spark plug gap is
0.025”.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING:
recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of th
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
See “Starting.”
Engine will not
start.
Engine will not
idle properly.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
Line does not
advance or
breaks while
cutting.
Line welds
onto spool.
Line pulls
back into
head.
Engine flooded.
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Fuel tank empty.
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Spark plug not firing.
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Fuel not reaching carburetor.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
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Throttle trigger screw too
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tight.
Air filter dirty.
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Spark plug fouled.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
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Fuel mixture incorrect.
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Air filter dirty.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
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Line improperly routed in head.
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Line improperly wound on
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spool.
Line size incorrect.
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Line size incorrect.
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Incorrect spool.
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Line is being crowded against
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material being cut.
Too little line outside of head.
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Line size incorrect.
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Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
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Install new spark plug.
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Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
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Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
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See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
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Loosen screw.
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Clean or replace air filter.
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Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.
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See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
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Empty fuel tank and refill with
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correct fuel mixture.
Clean or replace air filter.
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See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
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Check line routing.
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Rewind line tightly and evenly.
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Use only 0.065” (1.65 mm) dia. line.
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Use only 0.065” (1.65 mm) dia. line.
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Replace with correct spool.
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Cut with tip of line fully extended.
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Remove spool and pull 4 inches
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(10 cm) of line outside of head.
Use only 0.065” (1.65 mm) dia. line.
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NEED ASSISTANCE?
Need Assistance?
Call 1--800--554--6723
Need Service Part?
Contact your dealer.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
warrants to the original purchaser that each new
Weed Eater
is free from defects in material and
workmanship and agrees to repair or replace
under this warranty any defective gasoline
product or attachment as follows from the
original date of purchase
2 YEARS
household purposes.
60 DAYS
commercial, professional, or income producing
purposes.
30 DAYS
purposes.
This warranty is not transferable and does not
cover damage or liability caused by improper
handling, improper maintenance, or the use
of accessories and/or attachments not
specifically recommended by
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
for this tool. Additionally , this warranty does
not cover tune--ups, spark plugs, filters,
starter ropes, starter springs, cutting line, or
rotating head parts that will wear and require
replacement with reasonable use during the
warranty period. This warranty does not
cover predelivery setup or normal
adjustments explained in the operator ’s
manual.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE
EXPRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION
OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION
MAYNOTAPPLYTOYOU.
The policy of
PRODUCTS, INC.,
improve its products. Therefore,
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
reserves the right to change, modify, or
discontinue models, designs, specifications,
and accessories of all products at any time
without notice or obligation to any purchaser.
brand gasoline tool or attachment
-- Parts and Labor, when used for
-- Parts and Labor, when used for
-- Parts and Labor, if used for rental
ELECTROLUX HOME
is to continuously
U.S. EPA/CALIFORNIA
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS:
Protection Agency/California Air Resources
Board and POULAN/WEED EATER,
DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS
are pleased to explain the emissions control
system warranty on your year 2000--2003 small
off--road engine. In California, all new small
off--road engines must be designed, built, and
equipped to meet the State’s stringent
anti--smog standar ds. POULAN/WEED
EATER must warrant the emission control
system on your small off--road engine for the
periods of time listed below provided there has
been no abuse, neglect, or improper
maintenance of your small off--road engine
engine. Your emission control system includes
parts such as the carburetor and the ignition
system. Where a warrantable condition exists,
POULAN/W EED EATER will repair your small
off--road engine engine at no cost to you.
Expenses covered under warranty include
diagnosis, parts and labor .
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
COVERAGE:
your engine (as listed under Emissions Control
Warranty Parts List) is defective or a defect in
the materials or workmanship of the engine
causes the failure of such an emission related
part, the part will be repaired or replaced by
POULAN/W EED EATER.
WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:
small off--road engine engine owner, you are
responsible for the performance of the required
maintenance listed in your Owner’s Manual.
POULAN/W EED EATER recommends that
you retain all receipts covering maintenance on
your small off--road engine, but
POULAN/W EED EATER cannot deny
warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for
your failure to ensure the performance of all
scheduled maintenance. As the small off--road
engine engine owner, you should be aware that
POULAN/W EED EATER may deny you
warranty coverage if your small off--road engine
engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse,
neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved
modifications, or the use of parts not made or
approved by the original equipment
manufacturer. You are responsible for
presenting your small off--road engine to a
POULAN/W EED EATER authorized repair
center as soon as a problem exists. Warranty
repairs should be completed in a reasonable
amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you
have any questions regarding your warranty
rights and responsibilities, you should contact
your nearest authorized service center or call
POULAN/W EED EATER at 1--800--554--6723.
WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE:
warranty period begins on the date the small
off--road engine is purchased.
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The U.S. Environmental
If any emissions related part on
OWNER’S
As the
The
LENGTH OF
COVERAGE:
period of two years from the initial date of
purchase.
REPLACEMENT OF PARTS.
replacement of any warr anted part will be
performed at no charge to the owner at an
approved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing
center. If you have any questions regarding your
warranty rights and responsibilities, you should
contact your nearest authorized service center
or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
1--800--554--6723
warranted part which is not scheduled for
replacement as required maintenance, or which
is scheduled only for regular inspection to the
effect of “repair or replace as necessary” shall
be warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part
which is scheduled for replacement as required
maintenance shall be warranted for the period of
time up to the first scheduled replacement point
for that part.
be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to
the determination that a warranted part is
defective if the diagnostic work is performed at
an approved POULAN/WEED EATER
servicing center.
DAMAGES:
liable for damages to other engine components
caused by the failure of a warranted part still
under warranty.
This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use:
Moderate (50 hours)
Intermediate (125 hours)
Extended (300 hours)
This warranty shall be for a
WHAT IS COVERED: REP AIR OR
WARRANTY PERIOD:
DIAGNOSIS:
CONSEQUENTIAL
POULAN/W EED EATER may be
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Repair or
The owner shall not
failures caused by abuse, neglect, or improper
maintenance are not covered.
MODIFIED PARTS:
modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a
warranty claim. POULAN/WEED EATER is not
liable to cover failures of warranted parts
caused by the use of add--on or modified parts.
HOW TO FILE A CLAIM:
questions regarding your warranty rights and
responsibilities, you should contact your
nearest authorized service center or call
Any
POULAN/W EED EATER at 1--800--554--6723.
WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:
Warranty services or repairs shall be provided
at all POULAN/WEED EATER service centers.
call: 1--800--554--6723
REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF
EMISSION RELATED PA RTS
POULAN/W EED EATER approved
replacement part used in the performance of
any warranty maintenance or repair on
emission related parts will be provided without
charge to the owner if the part is under warranty.
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS
Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark Plug
LIST:
(covered up to maintenance schedule), Ignition
Module, Muffler including catalyst.
MAINTENANCE STA TEMENT :
responsible for the performance of all required
:All
maintenance as defined in the owner’s manual.
The use of add--on or
ADD--ON OR
If you have any
MAINTENANCE,
:Any
The owner is
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