Weed Eater WT4000, 96172000101 Owner’s Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUA

Assembly ° Operation

° Maintenance

• Service and Adjustments

• Storage

• Troubleshooting

177817 Rev. 3 03.16.06 BY Printed in U.S.A.

Safety Rules ........................................ 2-4

Assembly ................................................. 4

Operation ............................................. 5-9

Maintenance Schedule .......................... 10

Maintenance .................................... 10-13

Service and Adjustments ................. 14-15

Storage ............................................ 15-16

Troubleshooting ..................................... 17

A WARNING: This trimmer is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should

not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting ap- plicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in

effective working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on

federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest autho-

rized service center/department.

The operation of any trimmer can result in foreign objects thrown into

SAFETYGLASSES

the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety

glasses or eye shields while operating your trimmer or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over

spectacles or standard safety glasses.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions on the machine and in the manual

before starting. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

• Keep all parts of your body away from muffler and spinning line. A hot muffler

can cause serious burns.

• Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar with the instructions, to oper-

ate the machine.

• Stay away from breakable objects, such as house windows, auto glass, green- houses, etc.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the

spinning lines.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people before trimming, particularly small chil- dren and pets. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

• Wear appropriate clothing such as a long-sleeved shirt or jacket. Also wear

long trousers or slacks. Do not wear shorts.

• Do not wear loose clothing which could get caught in this equipment.

• Do not operate the machine when bare- foot or wearing open sandals. Always

wear work gloves and sturdy footwear.

Leather work shoes or short boots work

well for most people. These will protect the operator's ankles and shins from

small sticks, splinters, and other debris, and improve traction.

• Do not pull machine backwards unless absolutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while moving

backwards.

• Do not operate the machine without

proper guards, plates or other safety protective devices in place.

• See manufacturer's instructions for prop- er operation and installation of accesso-

ries. Only use accessories approved by

the manufacturer.

• Never use blades, wire, or flailing de- vices. This unit is designed for line trim-

mer use only. Use of other accessories

or attachments will increase the risk of

injury.

• Stopthe rotatingtrimmerheadwhen crossinggraveldrives,walks,or roads. Waitfor thecuttinglinesto stop rotating.

• Stoptheengine(motor)wheneveryou leavethe equipmentandallowit tocool, beforecleaning,repairingor inspecting

theunit.Be surethe trimmer headand all movingpartshavestopped.

• Operateonlyin daylightor goodartificial light.

• Do not operatethe machinewhileunder theinfluenceofalcoholordrugs.

• Neveroperatemachinein wet grass. Alwaysbe sureof your footing:keepa

firm holdon the handleandwalk;never run.

• Ifthe equipmentshouldstart to vibrate abnormally,stop the engine(motor)and

checkimmediatelyforthe cause. Vibra- tion is generallya warningof trouble.

• Alwayswearsafetygogglesor safety glasseswithsideshieldswhen oper- atingmachine.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in

severe injury. All slopes require extra

caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do

not trim it.

DO:

• Trim across the face of slopes: never up and down. Exercise extreme caution

when changing direction on slopes.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

DO NOT:

• Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The operator could lose footing or balance.

• Do not trim excessively steep slopes.

• Do not trim on wet grass. Reduced foot- ing could cause slipping.

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine

and the trimming activity. Never assume

that children will remain where you last

saw them.

• Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for small children.

• Never allow children to operate the machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and

vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container. Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow en- gine to cool before refueling. Do not

smoke. Never refuel the machine indoors. Never store the machine or fuel con-

tainer inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heater.

Move away from fueling site before starting engine.

• Never run a machine inside a closed area.

• Never make adjustments or repairs with

the engine (motor) running. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire

away from the plug to prevent acci- dental starting.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially trimmer head and engine bolts, tight and keep

equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris buildup. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

cleaning or storing.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

• Do not change the engine governor set-

ting or overspeed the engine.

• Clean and replace safety and instruction decals as necessary.

ALook for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

_L,WARNING: In order to prevent ac- cidental starting when setting up, trans-

porting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

A CAUTION: Muffler and other engine

parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after engine

has stopped. To avoid severe burns on

contact, stay away from these areas.

AWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-

nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble

or operate your new trimmer. IMPORTANT: This trimmer is shipped

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.

Your new trimmer has been assembled

at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping

purposes. All parts such as nuts, wash-

ers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the

assembly have been placed in the parts bag. To ensure safe and proper operation of your trimmer, all parts and hardware

you assemble must be tightened securely.

Use the correct tools as necessary to

ensure proper tightness.

Loose Parts Packed Separately

Trimmer Lines

(2) Sets

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRIMMER TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so

as not to pinch or damage control cables.

1. Loosen handle knobs enough to allow

upper handle to be unfolded from the

shipping position.

2. Raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten handle

knob.

3. Remove handle padding holding trim-

mer head control bar to upper handle.

22" MODELS ONLY: Your trimmer handle can be adjusted for your trimming com-

fort. Refer to "ADJUST HANDLE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

Bottle of oil

(0.130 dia. x 16.75" long) (0.155 dia. x 18.75" long)

TO REMOVE TRIMMER FROM

CARTON

1. Remove loose parts included with trim- mer.

2. Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat.

3. Remove all packing materials.

4. Roll trimmer out of carton and check

carton thoroughly for additional loose

parts.

)er handle

LIFT UP

Handle knob

Lower handle

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER (TECUMSEH MODELS) READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

TRIMMER. Compare the illustrations with your trimmer to familiarize yourself with the

location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

These symbols may appear on your trimmer or in literature supplied with the product.

Learn and understand their meaning.

[ ,AWARNING

AVOIDSERIOUSINJURYORDEATH

CAUTION ENGINE OFF

.IIII,

FAST SLOW

Throttle

Starter handle

Handle knob

Engine oil cal with dipstick

IMPORTANT: This trimmer is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR

GASOLINE in the engine.

FUEL OIL

head control bar

lever

(if equipped)

Gasoline cap

ine cover

Primer

Muffler

Chassis cover

head

line

Trimmer head control bar - must be held

down to the handle to engage trimmer head. Release to stop the trimmer head.

Primer - pumps additional fuel from the

carburetor to the cylinder for use when

starting a cold engine.

Throttle control - used for starting and stopping the engine and allows you to select either fast or slow engine speed.

Starter handle - used for starting engine. Trimmer head control lever (if equipped)

5 - used to engage trimmer head.

KNOWYOUR TRIMMER (BRIGGS & STRATTON MODELS)

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

TRIMMER. Compare the illustrations with your trimmer to familiarize yourself with the

location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

These symbols may appear on your trimmer or in literature supplied with the product.

Learn and understand their meaning.

FAST SLOW CAUTION ENGINE OFF FUEL OIL

AVOIDSERIOUS

INJURYORDEATH

Throttle control

Starter handle

Handle knob

Gasoline cap

Primer

IMPORTANT: This trimmer is shipped

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Trimmer head control bar - must be held

down to the handle to engage trimmer head. Release to stop the trimmer head.

Primer - pumps additional fuel from the

carburetor to the cylinder for use when

starting a cold engine.

Trimmer head control bar

Engine oil cap

with dipstick

Muffler

Chassis cover

__ Trimmer head

/Trimmer line

Throttle control - used for starting and stopping the engine and allows you to se-

lect either FAST or SLOW engine speed. Starter handle - used for starting the

engine.

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