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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
t
XT 400
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RL
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 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.
Electrolux Home Products
North America
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
Augusta, GA 30907
530088831 11/13/00
Copyright E2000 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
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S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of California,
fueling site before starting engine.
S Stop engine and allow to cool before re- Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-
moving fuel cap.
gon, 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 ex-
ist, 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 arrest-
ing screen will not require any service. After
50 hours of use, we recommend that your
muffler be serviced or replaced by your Au-
thorized Service Dealer.
S Always store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.
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, mowing, and sweep-
ing. Do not use for edging, pruning or hedge
trimming.
ASSEMBLY
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
WARNING: Make sure unit is proper-
S Keep all parts of your body away from muf-
fler and spinning line. Keep engine below
waist level. A hot muffler can cause serious
burns.
ly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
S Cutting on left side of the shield will throw
debris away from the operator.
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before
storing or transporting in vehicle.
Groove
S Empty fuel tank before storing or transport-
ing the unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor
by starting engine and letting it run until it
stops.
ATTACHING THE HANDLE
S Assemble the handle to the unit as shown;
make sure bottom of handle is seated in the
groove in the trigger housing.
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.
NOTE: Adjustment knob must be as-
sembled on the side of unit opposite opera-
tor’s position.
S Pivot handle to a comfortable position.
Tighten handle securely.
S Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acci-
dentally cause injury. Unit can be hung by
the tube.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
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 blade which cuts excess line. The
line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is
sharp and can cut you.
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.
S Remove wing nut from shield.
S Insert bracket into slot as shown.
S Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole
in bracket.
S Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Slot
Shield
Bracket
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require-
Wing
Nut
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S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow
instructions in STARTING A COLD EN-
GINE.
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.
USING YOUR UNIT
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Eye
Protection
Long Pants
STARTING
Heavy Shoes
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
To stop the engine, push and release the en-
gine STOP switch. The switch will automati-
cally return to the ON position. Wait 5 sec-
onds before attempting to restart unit to allow
switch to reset.
Cut from your right to your left.
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.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
Starting Positio
TWIST-N-EDGE
S Pull the tab toward the engine.
S Twist the tube to the edging position;
release the tab.
Choke lever
Trigger
Primer Bulb
Muffler
WARNING: The trimmer head will turn
while starting the engine. Avoid any contact
with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause seri-
ous burns.
REPLACING THE LINE
S Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap but-
ton.
S Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
S Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two
12--1/2 feet lengths of 0.080” (2 mm)diame-
ter Weed Eaterr brand line. Never use wire,
rope, string, etc., which can break off and
become a dangerous missile.
S Insert ends of the line about 1/2 inch (1 cm)
into the small holes on the inside of the
spool.
COLD ENGINE STARTING (or a warm
engine after running out of fuel)
S Set unit on a flat surface.
S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi-
tion.
S Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
through all remaining steps.
S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.
S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-
tion.
Spool
Small
Holes
S Pull starter rope handle no more than 6
pulls, until engine runs.
S Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move
choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
S Move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
S Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.
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release the lines from the notches.
Line exit holes
Line in Notch
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 oc-
cur if you turn the needles beyond the limiter
stops.
Line in Notch
Hub
S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows
found on the spool.
S Push the lines into the notches, leaving 3 to
5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
IGNITION TIMING
S Insert the lines into the the exit holes in the
hub as shown in the illustration.
The ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.
SPARK PLUG
S Align the notches with the line exit holes.
S Push spool into hub until it snaps into place. Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham-
S Pull the lines extending outside of the hub to pion RCJ--8Y plug. Spark plug gap is 0.025”.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the
recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
S See “Starting.”
Engine will not S Engine flooded.
S Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
S Install new spark plug.
S Fuel tank empty.
S Spark plug not firing.
S Fuel not reaching carburetor.
start.
S Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
Engine will not S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S Throttle trigger screw too
tight.
S Loosen screw.
idle properly.
Engine will not S Air filter dirty.
S Clean or replace air filter.
S Spark plug fouled.
S Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Engine
S Fuel mixture incorrect.
S Air filter dirty.
S Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
smokes
S Clean or replace air filter.
excessively.
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Line does not
advance or
breaks while
cutting.
S Check line routing.
S Line improperly routed in head.
S Line improperly wound on
spool.
S Rewind line tightly and evenly.
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
S Line size incorrect.
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
S Replace with correct spool.
S Cut with tip of line fully extended.
Line welds
onto spool.
S Line size incorrect.
S Incorrect spool.
S Line is being crowded against
material being cut.
S Remove spool and pull 4 inches
(10 cm) of line outside of head.
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
Line pulls
back into
head.
S Too little line outside of head.
S Line size incorrect.
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time without notice or obligation to any pur-
chaser.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
U.S. EPA
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STATEMENT
Need Assistance?
Call 1-800-554-6723.
Need Service Parts?
Contact your dealer.
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-
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, ne-
glect, or improper maintenance of your lawn
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. Ex-
penses covered under warranty include diag-
nosis, parts and labor. MANUFACTURER’S
WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions
related part on your engine (as listed under
Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is de-
fective or a defect in the materials or work-
manship of the engine causes the failure of
such an emission related part, the part will be
repaired or replaced by POULAN/WEED
EATER. OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPON-
SIBILITIES: As the lawn and garden equip-
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 equip-
ment engine owner, you should be aware that
POULAN/WEED EATER may deny you war-
ranty coverage if your lawn and garden equip-
ment engine or a part of it has failed due to
abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, un-
approved modifications, or the use of parts
not made or approved by the original equip-
ment manufacturer. You are responsible for
presenting your lawn and garden equipment
engine to a POULAN/WEED EATER autho-
rized repair center as soon as a problem ex-
ists. Warranty repairs should be completed in
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX
HOME
PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Out-
door Products, Inc. warrants to the original
purchaser that each new Weed Eater brand
gasoline tool or attachment is free from de-
fects in material and workmanship and
agrees to repair or replace under this war-
ranty any defective gasoline product or at-
tachment 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, or income produc-
ing 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 spe-
cifically recommended by ELECTROLUX
HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA 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 replace-
ment with reasonable use during the warranty
period. This warranty does not cover prede-
livery 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 EX-
PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.
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.
ELECTROLUX
HOME
PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA’S policy is to continu-
ously improve its products. Therefore, ELEC- a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
30 days. If you have any questions regarding
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
ify, or discontinue models, designs, specifica- should contact your nearest authorized ser-
tions, and accessories of all products at any vice center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
AMERICA reserves the right to change, mod-
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WARRANTY COM-
components caused by the failure of a war-
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period
ranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS
begins on the date the lawn and garden equip- NOT COVERED: All failures caused by
ment engine is purchased. LENGTH OF
COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a pe-
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are
not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED
riod of two years from the initial date of pur- PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts
chase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or re-
can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to cover
placement of any warranted part will be per- failures of warranted parts caused by the use
formed at no charge to the owner at an ap- of add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A
proved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing
center. If you have any questions regarding
CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized ser-
should contact your nearest authorized ser- vice center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
vice center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
1--800--554--6723 WARRANTY PERIOD:
1--800--554--6723 . WHERE TO GET WAR-
RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re-
Any warranted part which is not scheduled for pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/WEED
replacement as required maintenance, or EATER service centers. call: 1--800--554--6723
which is scheduled only for regular inspection
to the effect of “repair or replace as neces-
sary” shall be warranted for 2 years. Any war-
ranted part which is scheduled for replace-
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND RE-
PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any
POULAN/WEED EATER approved replace-
ment part used in the performance of any war-
ment as required maintenance shall be ranty maintenance or repair on emission re-
warranted for the period of time up to the first lated parts will be provided without charge to
scheduled replacement point for that part. the owner if the part is under warranty. EMIS-
DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be
SION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS
charged for diagnostic labor which leads to LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark
the determination that a warranted part is de- Plug (covered up to maintenance schedule),
fective if the diagnostic work is performed at Ignition Module. MAINTENANCE STATE-
an approved POULAN/WEED EATER serv-
icing center. CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
AGES: POULAN/WEED EATER may be li-
able for damages to other engine
MENT: The owner is responsible for the per-
formance of all required maintenance as de-
fined in the owner’s manual.
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