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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
TWIST N’ EDGE
XT 35
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.
AVERTISSEMENT:
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.
Frigidaire Home Products, Augusta, GA 30907
WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
530083927 05/03/99
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FRANÇAIS
SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
pliances, 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! Operator is
responsible for following unit and manual
instructionsand warnings.Read entireOperator’s Manual b efore using unit! Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of
the unit. Restrict theuse of this unit to persons
who read, understand, and follow unit and
manual instructions and warnings. Never allow children to operate this unit.
When using gardening ap-
Safety information on the unit
DANGER: Never use blades, wire or
flailing devices. Unitis designed for line trimmer
use only. Use of any other accessories or attachments will increase the risk of injury.
WARNING:Trimmer line throws 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
Hazard Zone
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 judgement. If you
need assistance, contact your Authorized
Service Dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
OPERATOR SAFETY
S Always wear safety eye protection.
S Always wearlong pants,long sleeves, boots,
and gloves. Wearingsafety leg guards is recommended. 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.
50 ft.
(15 m)
S Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill,
upset, or under the influence of alcohol,
drugs, or medication.
S Wear hearing protection if you use this unit
for more than 1-1/2 hours per day.
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 headparts thatare chipped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way before using the unit.
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.
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 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.
CUTTING SAFETY
S Use only for trimming, mowing, and sweep-
ing. Do not use for edging, pruning, or hedge
trimming.
S Inspect the area before each use. Remove
objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.)
which canbe thrown by or become entangled
in line. Hard objects can damage trimmer
head and be thrown causing serious injury.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
S Keep all parts of your body away from spin-
ning line and muffler. Keep engine below
waist level. A hot muf fler can cause serious
burns.
S Cutting with the line on left side of the shield
will throw debris away from the operator.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before
storing or transporting in vehicle.
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-
porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbu-
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retor by starting the engine and letting it run
until it stops.
S 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.
S Store unit so line limiter cannot accidentally
cause injury. Unit can be hung by the tube.
S Store the unit out of the reach of children
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not
equipped with a temperature limiting muffler
and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements ofCalifornia Codes 4442 and4443.
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 to be equipped
with a spark arrestor screen. If you operate in
a locale 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
arrestor is required in your area, contact your
Authorized Service Dealer for the proper kit.
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 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 inskin color or texture, orloss offeeling
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 ofthese problems. Users who operate power tools on acontinual and regular basis
must monitor closely their physical condition
and the condition of this tool.
ASSEMBLY
S Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Slot
Shield
Bracket
Line Limiter Blade
FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed with a good
quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed
to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed
Eater brand oil is recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is
obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline). Whenmixing fuelfollow theinstructions printed onthe container.Always read and follow the safety rules under
FUEL SAFETY.
Wing
Nut
OPERATION
For occasional use only .
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
Push and hold engine stop switch in the STOP
or OFF position until the unit has fully stopped.
WARNING: The trimmer head will turn
while starting the engine. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING:
while starting the engine. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
The trimmer head will turn
Starting Position
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING:
operator andothers from thrown objects, andis
equipped with a line limiter blade which cuts excess line. This blade (on underside of shield) is
sharp and can cut you.
S Remove wing nut from shield.
S Insert bracket into slot as shown.
S Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole
in bracket.
The shield helps to protect the
Knob
Trigger
Primer Bulb
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COLD ENGINE STARTING OR
STARTING AFTER REFUELING
S Set unit on a flat surface.
S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 to 8 times.
S Move knob to
S Squeeze and hold trigger through all remain-
ing steps.
S Pull starter handle until engine attempts to
start, but no more than 5 pulls.
S Move knob to
S Pull starter handle until engine runs.
S Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move
knob to
RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE
S Move knob to OFF choke position.
S Pull starter handle until engine starts.
S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow
instructions in
FULL CHOKE position.
HALF choke position.
OFF choke position.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE.
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
Cut from your right to your left.
Eye Protection
ADV AN CING 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.
TWIST-N-EDGE
S Pull the tab toward the engine.
S Twist the tube to the edging position; release
the tab.
Tab
Small
Hole
Spool
Line in Notch
Hub
S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Windin thedirection ofthe arrow found
on the spool.
S Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5 in-
ches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
S Insert the line into the the exit hole in the hub
as shown in the illustration.
S Align the notch with the line exit hole.
S Push spool into hub until it snaps into place.
S Pull the line extending outside of the hub to
release it from the notch.
Line exit hole
MAINTENANCE
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual beperformed by an Authorized Service Dealer.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task.
We recommend that you take your unit to an
Authorized Service Dealer. Damage will occur
if youturn 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 RCJ8Y plug. Spark plug gap is .025”.
REPLACING THE LINE
S Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap button.
S Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
S Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut a
length of 20 feet of .080” (2 mm) diameter
Weed Eaterr brand line. Never use wire,
rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile.
S Insert one end of the line about 1/2 inch (1
cm) into the small hole on the inside of spool.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine will not start.
S Fuel tank empty.
S Engine flooded.
S Spark plug not firing.
S Fuel not reaching carburetor.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
Engine will not idle properly.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
S Throttle trigger screw too t ight.
Engine will not accelerate, lacks
power, or dies under a load.
S Air filter dirty.
S Spark plug fouled.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
Engine smokes excessively.
S Air filter dirty.
S Too much oil mixed with gasoline.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
Line does not advance or breaks while
cutting.
S Line improperly routed in head .
S Line improperly wound on spool.
S Line size incorrect.
Line welds onto spool.
S Line size incorrect
S Line improperly wound on spool.
S Crowding line on material being cut.
Line pulls back into head
S Too little line outside of head.
S Line size incorrect.
Need Assistance?
Call 1-800-554-6723.
Need Service Part?
Contact your dealer or place of purchase.
LIMITED WARRANTY
FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS, Div. WCI
Outdoor Products, Inc. warrants to the origi-
nal purchaser that each new Weed Eater
brand gasoline tool or attachment 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-- Parts and Labor, when used for
household purposes.
90 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
commercial, professional, orincome producing
purposes.
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental
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 FRIGIDAIRE HOME
PRODUCTS 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 C ONSEQUENTIAL 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 MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS policy is to
continuously improve its products. Therefore,
FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS reserves
the right to change, modify,or discontinue models, designs, specifications, and accessories
of allproducts at any time without notice or obligation to any purchaser.
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U.S. EPA/CALIFORNIA
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental Protection
Agency/California Air Resources Board and
POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVISION OF WCI
OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are pleased to ex-
plain the emissions control system warranty on
your lawn and garden equipment engine. All
new utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed, built, and equipped to
meet the stringent anti-- smog standards. POU-
LAN/WEED EATERmust warrant the emission
control system on your lawn and garden equipment enginefor the periods of time listed below
provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or
improper maintenanceof yourlawn andgarden
equipment engine. Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor and
the ignition system. Where a warrantable
condition exits, POULAN/WEED EATER will
repair your lawn and garden equipment engine
at no cost to you. Expenses covered under
warranty include diagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions related part on your en-
gine (as listed under Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is defective or a defect in the
materials orworkmanship ofthe enginecauses
the failure of such an emission related part, the
part will be repaired or replaced by POULAN/
WEED EATER. OWNER’S WARRANTY RE -
SPONSIBILITIES: As the lawn and garden
equipment engine owner, you are responsible
for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner’s Manual. POU-
LAN/WEED EATER recommends that you re-
tain all receipts covering maintenance on your
lawn and garden equipment engine, but POU-
LAN/WEED EATER cannot deny warranty
solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure
to ensure the performance of all scheduled
maintenance. As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner, you should be aware that
POULAN/WEED EATER may deny you war-
ranty coverage if your lawn and garden equipment 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 areresponsible forpresenting your lawn and garden equipment engine to
a POULAN/WEED 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/WEED EATER at 1--800-- 554--6723.
WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE: The
warranty period begins on the date the lawn
and garden equipment engine is purchased.
LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This warranty
shall be for a period of two years from the initial
date of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: RE-
PAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or replacement of any warranted 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 authorizedservice
center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
1--800--554-- 6723 WARRANTY PERIOD:Any
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 isscheduled for replacement as required
maintenance shall be warranted for the period
of time up to the first scheduled replacement
point for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner
shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which
leads tothe determination that a warranted part
is defective if the diagnostic work is performed
at an approved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing center. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES:
POULAN/WEED EATER may be liable for
damages to other engine components caused
by thefailure of a warranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: All failures
caused by abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are not covered. ADD--ON OR MODI-
FIED PARTS: The use of add-- on or modified
parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty
claim. POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to
cover failures ofwarranted parts caused by the
use of add-- on or modified parts. HOW TOFILE
ACLAIM:If you have any questions regarding
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
should contact your nearest authorizedservice
center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
1--800--554-- 6723. WHERE TO GET WAR-
RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or repairs
shallbeprovidedatallPOULAN/WEED EATER
service centers. call: 1- -800--554--6723 MAINTE-
NANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REP AIR OF
EMISSION RELATED PARTS:AnyPOULAN/
WEED 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 LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered upto maintenance schedule), Ignition Module. MAINTE-
NANCE STATEMENT: The owner is
responsible for the performance of all required
maintenance as defined in the owner’s manual.
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