Please do not return unit to retailer.
Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra.
Veuillez ne pas retourner l’outil au détaillant.
1-800-554-6723
Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de l’utilisateur
PP 176
DANGER:
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 instruc-
ciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertisse-
ments 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.
530085854
3/27/00
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TRANSPORTING AND STOR-
ADJUST THE HANDLE
S Loosen wing nut or plastic knob on handle.
S Rotate handle to upright position and tight-
en in a comfortable position between the
trigger and the safety label on the tube.
Tighten handle securely.
AGE
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 car-
buretor by starting the engine and letting it
run until it stops.
ATTACH THE SHIELD
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
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.
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 which cuts excess line. The line
limiter (on underside of shield) is sharp and
can cut you.
S Insert bracket into slot on shield.
S Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in
bracket.
S Securely tighten wing nut.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not
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 regula-
tions exist, you are legally responsible for
installing and maintaining the operating con-
dition of these parts. Failure to do so is a viola-
tion of the law. If a spark arrestor is required
in your area, contact your Authorized Service
Dealer for the proper kit.
S Remove packing cover from the arbor shaft
if so equipped.
S Thread trimmer head onto shaft; tighten se-
curely against dust cup.
Wing Nut
Bracket
Slot
Hole
Shield
Dust Cup
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow-
ered 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 dam-
age 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 med-
ical attention. An anti-vibration system does
not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-
lems. Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the condi-
tion of this tool.
FUEL YOUR UNIT
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded 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 recom-
mended. (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.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Make sure your unit is
properly assembled and all fasteners are se-
cure.
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ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cut-
ting 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.
STARTING
Starter
Hand
Choke lever
REPLACING THE LINE
S Press the lock tabs and remove the cover.
S Remove the lock ring, tap button, and
spool.
Spool
Hub
Primer Bulb
Lock Ring
Tap
Button
Muffler
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
Push and hold the stop switch in the STOP or
OFF position until the unit has fully stopped.
S Check the indexing teeth on the spool and
hub for wear.
WARNING: The trimmer head will
turn while starting the engine. A hot muffler
can cause serious burns.
S Use a clean cloth to wipe the inner/outer
surfaces of the spool and hub.
S Use only .080 inch (2 mm) diameter line.
S Cut two lengths of line approximately 20
feet
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
S Rest engine and shield on ground.
(6 m).
STARTING A COLD ENGINE OR
A WARM ENGINE THAT HAS
S Insert line into the small hole in the spool.
RUN OUT OF FUEL.
S Move the switch to the ON position.
S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position.
S Squeeze and hold throttle trigger through
all remaining steps..
S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.
S Move the choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-
tion.
End of
Arrow on Spool
Line
S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool; wind indirection of arrow found on
spool. Leave 4--6 inches (10--15 cm) of line
unwound.
S Insert line into the line exit hole in the hub.
S Push spool into hub. Press spool down,
then turn it to catch spool tabs under gear
tabs.
S Re-install the tap button, lock ring, and cov-
er.
S Pull the end of the line to set spool in the op-
erating position.
S Pull the starter rope handle no more than 6
pulls, until engine runs.
S Allow the engine to run 10 seconds, then
move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE
S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position.
S Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.
S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow in-
structions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE.
USING YOUR UNIT
SERVICE
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
Eye
Protection
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
Carburetor adjustments 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 limit-
er stops.
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
Cut from your left to your right.
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30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
IGNITION TIMING
The ignition timing is fixed, non--adjustable.
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 spe-
cifically 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 reason-
able use during the warranty period. This war-
ranty does not cover predelivery setup or nor-
mal 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 EX-
PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham-
pion RCJ8Y plug. Spark plug gap is .025”.
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 tight.
Engine will not accelerate, lacks
power, or dies under a load.
S Air filter dirty.
S Spark plug fouled.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL 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 acces-
sories of all products at any time without no-
tice or obligation to any purchaser.
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
U.S. EPA
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STATEMENT
S Too little line outside of head.
S Line size incorrect.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-
LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental
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-
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Need Assistance? Call 1-800-554-6723.
Need Service Part? Contact your dealer.
LIMITED WARRANTY
FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS warrants
to the original purchaser that each new Weed LAN/WEED EATER must warrant the emis-
Eater or Poulan PRO brand gasoline tool or sion control system on your lawn and garden
attachment is free from defects in material equipment engine for the periods of time listed
and workmanship and agrees to repair or re-
below provided there has been no abuse, ne-
place under this warranty any defective gaso- glect, or improper maintenance of your lawn
line product or attachment as follows from the and garden equipment engine. Your emission
original date of purchase.
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
2 YEARS-- Parts and Labor, when used for
household purposes.
60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
commercial, professional, or income produc- equipment engine at no cost to you. Ex-
ing purposes.
penses covered under warranty include diag-
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nosis, parts and labor. MANUFACTURER’S
vice center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions
1--800--554--6723 WARRANTY PERIOD:
related part on your engine (as listed under Any warranted part which is not scheduled for
Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is de-
replacement as required maintenance, or
fective or a defect in the materials or work- which is scheduled only for regular inspection
manship of the engine causes the failure of to the effect of “repair or replace as neces-
such an emission related part, the part will be sary” shall be warranted for 2 years. Any war-
repaired or replaced by POULAN/WEED
EATER. OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPON-
ranted part which is scheduled for replace-
ment as required maintenance shall be
SIBILITIES: As the lawn and garden equip- warranted for the period of time up to the first
ment engine owner, you are responsible for scheduled replacement point for that part.
the performance of the required maintenance DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be
listed in your Owner’s Manual. POULAN/
WEED EATER recommends that you retain
charged for diagnostic labor which leads to
the determination that a warranted part is de-
all receipts covering maintenance on your fective if the diagnostic work is performed at
lawn and garden equipment engine, but POU- an approved POULAN/WEED EATER serv-
LAN/WEED EATER cannot deny warranty
icing center. CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure AGES: POULAN/WEED EATER may be li-
to ensure the performance of all scheduled able for damages to other engine
maintenance. As the lawn and garden equip- components caused by the failure of a war-
ment engine owner, you should be aware that ranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS
POULAN/WEED EATER may deny you war-
NOT COVERED: All failures caused by
ranty coverage if your lawn and garden equip- abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are
ment engine or a part of it has failed due to not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED
abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, un- PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts
approved modifications, or the use of parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
not made or approved by the original equip- POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to cover
ment manufacturer. You are responsible for failures of warranted parts caused by the use
presenting your lawn and garden equipment of add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A
engine to a POULAN/WEED EATER autho-
rized repair center as soon as a problem ex-
CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
ists. Warranty repairs should be completed in should contact your nearest authorized ser-
a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed vice center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
30 days. If you have any questions regarding
1--800--554--6723 . WHERE TO GET WAR-
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re-
should contact your nearest authorized ser- pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/WEED
vice center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
1--800--554--6723. WARRANTY COM-
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period
EATER service centers. call: 1--800--554--6723
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND RE-
PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any
begins on the date the lawn and garden equip- POULAN/WEED EATER approved replace-
ment engine is purchased. LENGTH OF
ment part used in the performance of any war-
ranty maintenance or repair on emission re-
COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a pe-
riod of two years from the initial date of pur- lated parts will be provided without charge to
chase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR
the owner if the part is under warranty. EMIS-
SION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS
REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or re-
placement of any warranted part will be per- LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark
formed at no charge to the owner at an ap- Plug (covered up to maintenance schedule),
proved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing
center. If you have any questions regarding
Ignition Module. MAINTENANCE STATE-
MENT: The owner is responsible for the per-
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you formance of all required maintenance as de-
should contact your nearest authorized ser- fined in the owner’s manual.
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