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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS
XT 400
IMPORTANT MANUAL -- Do not throw away
MANUAL IMPORTANTE -- No lo descarte
MANUEL IMPORTANT -- À Conserver
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
North America
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
Augusta, GA 30907
CopyrightE2000 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
530087728
2/15/00
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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!
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.
Safety information on the unit
DANGER:
ing devices. This unit is designed for line trimmer use only. Use of any other accessories or
attachments will increase the risk of injury.
WARNING:
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 judgement. If
you need assistance, contact your
Authorized Service Dealer or call
1-800-554-6723.
OPERATOR SAFETY
Always wear safety eye protection.
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Always wear long pants, long sleeves,
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boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg
guards is recommended. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning
line.
When using gardening ap-
Operator
Operator’s Manual
Never use blades, wire or flail-
Trimmer line throws objects
Hazard Zone
50 ft.
(15 m)
Secure hair above shoulder length.Se-
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cure or remove loose clothing or clothing
with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels,
etc. They can be caught in moving parts.
Do not operate this unit when you are tired,
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ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs,
or medication.
Wear hearing protection if you use this unit
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for more than 1-1/2 hours per day.
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 perform-
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ing 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.
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 ac-
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cessories and replacement parts.
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.
Wipe up all fuel spills .
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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 re-
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moving fuel cap.
CUTTING SAFETY
Use only for trimming, mowing, and sweep-
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ing. Do not use for edging, pruning or hedge
trimming.
Inspect the area before each use. Remove
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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.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
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reach.
Keep all parts of your body away from muf-
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fler and spinning line. Keep engine below
waist level. A hot muffler can cause serious
burns.
Cutting on left side of the shield will throw
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debris away from the operator.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before
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storing or transporting in vehicle.
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Empty fuel tank before storing or transport-
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ing the unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor
by starting engine and letting it run until it
stops.
Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va-
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pors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unit so line limiter cannot accidentally
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cause injury. Unit can be hung by the tube.
Store the unit out of the reach of children
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If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
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 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:
tions 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.
This unit is not
Exposure to vibra-
ATTACHING THE HANDLE
Assemble the handle to the unit as shown;
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make sure bottom of handle is seated in the
groove in the trigger housing.
NOTE:
sembled on the side of unit opposite operator’s position.
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Adjustment knob must be as-
Pivot handle to a comfortable position.
Tighten handle securely.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING:
the operator and others from thrown objects,
and is equipped with a line limiter blade which
cuts excess line. The blade (on underside of
shield) is sharp and can cut you.
Remove wing nut from shield.
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Insert bracket into slot as shown.
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Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole
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in bracket.
Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
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Shield
The shield helps to protect
Slot
Bracket
Wing
Nut
FUEL YOUR UNIT
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). When mixing fuel follow the
instructions printed on the container. Always
read and follow the safety rules under
SAFETY.
FUEL
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
sembled and all fasteners are secure.
Make sure unit is properly as-
Groove
STARTING
Starting Position
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
Push and hold the engine stop switch in the
STOPorOFF
stopped.
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position until the unit has fully
Choke lever
Trigger
Primer Bulb
Muffler
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING:
while starting the engine. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
The trimmer head will turn
COLD ENGINE STARTING OR
STARTING AFTER REFUELING
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 FULL CHOKE posi-
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tion.
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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Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-
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tion.
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 OFF CHOKE position.
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RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE
Move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
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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 STARTING A COLD ENGINE.
USING YOUR UNIT
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
Eye
Protection
Tab
REPLACING THE L INE
Push and hold the engine stop switch in the
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stop/off position until the unit has fully
stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug lead wire.
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Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap but-
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ton.
Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
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Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two
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12.5 foot (3.8 m) lengths of .080” (2 mm) diameter Weed Eaterrbrand line. Never use
wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off
and become a dangerous missile.
Insert ends of the line about 1/2 inch (1 cm)
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into the small hole on the inside of spool.
Spool
Line exit holes
Hub
Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
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spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows
found 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 the exit holes in the
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hub as shown in the illustration.
Align the notches with the line exit hole.
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Push spool into hub until it snaps into place.
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Pull the line extending outside of the hub to
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release it from the notch.
Line in Notch
Small
Holes
Line in Notch
Cut from your right to your left.
ADVANCINGTHE 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
Pull the tab toward the engine.
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Twist the tube to the edging position;
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release the tab.
SERVICE
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed 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 you turn the needles beyond the limiter
stops.
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IGNITION TIMING
The ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.
SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug yearly using a Champion RCJ --8Y plug. Spark plug gap is .025”.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine will not start.
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Fuel tank empty.
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Engine flooded.
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Spark plug not firing.
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Fuel not reaching carburetor.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
Engine will not idle properly.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
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Throttle trigger screw too tight.
Engine will not accelerate, lacks
power, or dies under a load.
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Air filter dirty.
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Spark plug fouled.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
Engine smokes excessively.
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Air filter dirty.
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Too much oil mixed with gasoline.
Carburetor requires adjustment.
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Line does not advance or breaks while
cutting.
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Line improperly routed in head.
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Line improperly wound on spool.
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Line size incorrect.
Line welds onto spool.
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Line size incorrect
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Line improperly wound on spool.
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Crowding line on material being cut.
Line pulls back into head
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Too little line outside of head.
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Line size incorrect.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Need Assistance?
Call 1-800-554-6723.
Need Service Parts?
Contact your dealer.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Outdoor Power Products, Inc.,
original 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.
warrants to the
2 YEARS--
household purposes.
90 DAYS --
commercial, professional, or income producing purposes.
30 DA YS --
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
HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA
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 MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA’S
ously improve its products. Therefore,
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AMERICA
ify, or discontinue models, designs, specifications, and accessories of all products at any
time without notice or obligation to any purchaser.
Parts and Labor, when used for
Parts and Labor, when used for
Parts and Labor, if used for rental
ELECTROLUX
policy is to continu-
reserves the right to change, mod-
for
ELEC-
U.S. EPA
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STA TEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS:
Protection Agency and POULAN/WEED
EATER, DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR
PRODUCTS are pleased to explain the emis-
sions 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 EATER must warrant the emis-
sion control system on your lawn and garden
equipment engine for the periods of time listed
below provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your lawn
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The U. S. Environmental
and garden 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.
WARRANTY COVERAGE:
related part on 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/WEED
EATER.
SIBILITIES:
ment engine owner, you are responsible for
the performance of the required maintenance
listed in your Owner’s Manual. POULAN/
WEED EATER recommends that you retain
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 are responsible for
presenting 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.
MENCEMENT DATE:
begins on the date the lawn and garden equipment engine is purchased.
COVERAGE:
riod of two years from the initial date of purchase.
REPLACEMENT OF PARTS.
placement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPON-
As the lawn and garden equip-
This warranty shall be for a pe-
WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR
MANUFACTURER’S
If any emissions
WARRANTY COM-
The warranty period
LENGTH OF
Repair or re-
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
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 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.
DIAGNOSIS:
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 serv-
icing center.
AGES:
POULAN/WEED EATER may be li-
able for damages to other engine
components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty.
NOT COVERED
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are
not covered.
PARTS:
can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
POULAN/W EED EATER is not liable to cover
failures of warranted parts caused by the use
of add--on or modified parts.
CLAIM:
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
should contact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
1--800--554--6723 .
RANTY SERVICE:
pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/WEED
EATER service centers. call: 1--800-- 554- -6723
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPA IR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS
POULAN/WEED EATER approved replace-
ment 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.
SION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS
LIST:
Plug (covered up to maintenance schedule),
Ignition Module.
MENT:
formance of all required maintenance as defined in the owner’s manual.
The use of add--on or modified parts
If you have any questions regarding
Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark
The owner is responsible for the per-
WARRANTY PERIOD:
The owner shall not be
CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
: All failures caused by
WHAT IS
ADD--ON OR MODIFIED
HOW TO FILE A
WHERE TO GET WAR-
Warranty services or re-
:Any
EMIS-
MAINTENANCE STATE-
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