Weedeater TE475, TE475Y User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

TE475

TE475Y

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

For Occasional 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 .

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.
104 Warren Road
Augusta, GA 30907

Copyright E2004 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

Electrolux Canada Corporation

6150 McLaughlin Road

Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2

530165520--01 8/20/04

FRANÇAIS

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: When using gardening

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! Operator
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.

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

DANGER:Never use blades or 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: Trimmer line throws ob-

jects violently. You and others can be blinded/in­jured. Wear eye and leg protection. Keep body
parts clear of rotating line.

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 authorized
service dealer or call 1-800-5 54--6723.

OPERATOR SAFETY

S 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.

S Always wear face or dust mask if operation is

dusty.

SAFETY INFORMATION

ON THE UNIT

Hazard Zone

50 ft.

(15 m)

S Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves,

boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards
is recommended.

S Always wear foot protection. Do not go

barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.

S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or

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

S Being fully covered also helps protect you

from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown
by spinning line.

S Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you

are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of al­cohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you
are doing; use common sense.

S Wear hearing protection.
S Never start or run inside a closed room or

building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

S Disconnect the spark plug before performing

maintenance except carburetor adjustments.

S Look for and replace damaged or loose parts

before each use. Look for and repair fuel
leaks before use. Keep in good working
condition.

S Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped,

cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way before using the unit.

S Maintain unit according to recommended pro-

cedures. Keep cutting line at proper length.

S Use only 0.080″ (2 mm) diameter Weed

Eater® brand line. Never use wire, rope,
string, etc.

S Install required shield properly before using

the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and securely
fastened.

S Make sure unit is assembled correctly as

shown in this manual.

S Make carburetor adjustments with lower end

supported to prevent line from contacting any
object.

S Keep others away when making carburetor

adjustments.

S Use only recommended Weed Eater® ac-

cessories and replacement parts.

S Have all maintenance and service not ex-

plained in this manual performed by an autho­rized service dealer.

FUEL SAFETY

S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
S Keep away from sparks or flames.
S Use a container approved for fuel.
S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or

the unit.

S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills.
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

fueling site before starting engine.

S Stop engine and allow to cool before remov-

ing fuel cap.

S Always store gasoline in a container ap-

proved for flammable liquids.

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CUTTING SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area before

each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown
by or become entangled in line. Hard objects
can damage the trimmer head and be thrown
causing serious injury.
S Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing,

edging and sweeping. Do not use for prun­ing or hedge trimming.

S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-

reach.

S Keep all parts of your body away from muffler

and spinning line. Keep engine below waist
level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

S Cut from your right to your left. Cutting on left

side of the shield will throw debris away from
the operator.

S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

S Allow engine to cool; secure unit before stor-

ing or transporting in vehicle.

S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-

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

S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors

cannot reach sparks or open flames from wa­ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur­naces, etc.

S Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acciden-

tally cause injury. The unit can be hung by the
shaft.

S Store unit out of reach of children.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING: If received assembled,

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: If you need assistance or find parts

missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the

empty fuel tank.
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.

ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE

1. Loosen wing nut on handle.

2. Pivot the handle to a comfortable position;
retighten wing nut.

Wing Nut

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations

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: This unit is 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 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.

ATTACHING SHIEL D

WARNING: The shield must be prop-

erly 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.
For proper orientation of shield, see KNOW
YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OPERATION
section.

1. Remove wing nut from shield.

2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.

3. Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in
bracket.

4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.

PIVOT

Shield

Slot

Bracket

Groove

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Line Limiter

Blade

Wing
Nut

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT .

Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls

and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Muffler

Edge
Guide

Trimmer
Head

Shaft

Shield

Line Limiter
Blade

STOP
Switch

Assist Handle

Spark Plug

Primer Bulb

Starter Handle

Throttle Trigger

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Choke Lever

STOP SWITCH

The STOP switch is used to stop the engine. To
stop the engine, push and hold the switch in the
STOP position until the engine stops.

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car­buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

WARNING: Besure to read the fuel

information in the safety rules before you
begin. If you do not understand the safety
rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-554-6723.

FUELING ENGINE

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly

when refueling.

HELPFUL TIP

Toobtain the correct oil mix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2--cycle synthetic oil into
one gallon of fresh gas.

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Before operation, 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/Weed Eater brand
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4
liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE
automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will

CHOKE

The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
toaidincoldstarting.Activatethechokeby
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position. After the engine attempts to start, move
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
Once engine has started, move the choke lever
to the RUN position.

EDGE GUIDE

The EDGE GUIDE protects the unit from con­tacting the ground during edging.

cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow
instructions printed on container. Once oil is
added to gasoline, shake container momentarily
to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.
Always read and follow the safety rules relating
to fuel before fueling your unit.

IMPORTANT

Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation and formation of acids during stor­age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, empty the fuel system beforestor­age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,
start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur. See the STORAGE sec­tion for additional information.

HELPFUL TIP

If your engine switch reads
“push to stop”, it is always
in the ON position.

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