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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
FeatherLitetLE
FeatherLitetPlus LE
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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
530054785
3/2/01
Copyright E2001 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
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S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
requirements of California Codes 4442 and
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
the unit.
S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
spills.
Jersey, Oregon, 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
exist, 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 arresting screen will not require any
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fueling site before starting engine.
S Stop engine and allow to cool before
removing fuel cap.
S Always store gasoline in
a
container
approved for flammable liquids.
CUTTING SAFETY
service.
After 50 hours of use, we
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 trimmer head and be thrown
causing serious injury.
recommend that your muffler be serviced or
replaced by your Authorized Service Dealer.
ASSEMBLY
S Use only for trimming, mowing, and
sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning,
or hedge trimming.
WARNING: Make sure your unit is
properly assembled and all fasteners are
secure.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach.
ADJUST THE HANDLE
S Keep all parts of your body away from
spinning line and muffler. Keep engine S Loosen wing nut on handle.
below waist level. A hot muffler can cause S Rotate handle to upright position and
serious burns.
tighten in a comfortable position between
the trigger and the safety label on the tube.
Tighten handle securely.
ATTACH THE SHIELD
S Cutting with the line 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.
WARNING: The shield must be
properly 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 to
the proper length. The line limiter blade (on
underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transporting the unit. Use up fuel left in the
carburetor by starting the engine and letting
it run until it stops.
S Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
S Insert bracket into slot in shield. Tighten
wing nut securely.
Slot
S Store unit so line limiter blade cannot
accidentally cause injury. Unit can be hung
by the tube.
Bracket
S Store the unit out of the reach of children.
SAFETY 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 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.
Wing
Nut
Shield
FUEL YOUR UNIT
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed
with
a
good quality synthetic 2--cycle
air--cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at
a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand
synthetic 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
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark container. Always read and follow the safety
arresting
screen which
meets the
rules under FUEL SAFETY.
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STARTING
USING YOUR UNIT
It is recommended that the engine not be
operated for longer than 1 minute at full
throttle.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
To stop the engine, push and release the
engine STOP switch. The switch will
automatically return to the ON position. Wait
5 seconds before attempting to restart unit to
allow switch to reset.
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Eye
Protection
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
Long Pants
Starting Positio
Heavy Shoes
Cut from your right to your left.
Choke Lever
Trigger
ADVANCING 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.
Primer Bulb
Muffler
REPLACING THE LINE
S Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap
button.
WARNING: The trimmer head will
turn while starting the engine. Avoid any
contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
S Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
S Replace with pre--wound spool, or cut a
length of 20 feet of 0.080” (2 mm) diameter
Weed Eater! brand line. Never use wire,
rope, string, etc., which can break off and
become a dangerous missile.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
S Insert one end of line about 1/2 inch (1 cm)
into the small hole on the inside of the spool.
Small
S Set unit on a flat surface.
S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position.
S Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
through all remaining steps.
Hole
Spool
S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.
S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position.
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.
Line in Notch
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
S Move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
S Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.
S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow
instructions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE.
Line exit hole
S Wind line evenly and tightly onto spool.
Wind in the direction of the arrow on the
spool.
S Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5
inches ( 7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
S Insert the line into 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.
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IGNITION TIMING
The ignition timing is fixed, non--adjustable.
SERVICE
SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug yearly using
Champion RCJ--7Y plug. Spark plug gap is
0.025”.
a
WARNING: The muffler on this
product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer.
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
an authorized service dealer.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
Adjusting the carburetor is a complicated
task. We recommend that you take your unit
to an an authorized service dealer. Damage
Need Assistance?
Call 1--800--554--6723
will occur if you turn the needles beyond the Need Service Part?
limiter stops.
Contact your dealer.
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 Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
smokes
S Air filter dirty.
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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U.S. EPA/CALIFORNIA
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STATEMENT
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AMERICA, Division of WCI Outdoor
YOUR
WARRANTY
RIGHTS
AND
Products, Inc.,
warrants to the original
OBLIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental
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.
Protection Agency/California Air Resources
Board
and
POULAN/WEED
EATER,
DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS
are pleased to explain the emissions control
system warranty on your year 2000--2003 small
off--road engine. In California, all new small
off--road engines must be designed, built, and
equipped to meet the State’s stringent
60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
commercial, professional, or income producing
purposes.
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
anti--smog
standards.
POULAN/WEED
EATER must warrant the emission control
system on your small off--road engine for the
periods of time listed below provided there has
been no abuse, neglect, or improper
maintenance of your small off--road engine
engine. Your emission control system includes
parts such as the carburetor and the ignition
system. Where a warrantable condition exists,
POULAN/WEED EATER will repair your small
off--road engine engine at no cost to you.
Expenses covered under warranty include
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
ELECTROLUX
recommended
HOME PRODUCTS
by
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 replacement with
reasonable use during the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover predelivery
setup or normal adjustments explained in the
operator’s manual.
diagnosis,
parts
and
labor.
WARRANTY
MANUFACTURER’S
COVERAGE: If any emissions 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
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
POULAN/WEED EATER.
OWNER’S
WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the
small off--road engine 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
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES
EXCEPT
THOSE
your
small
off--road
engine,
but
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.
POULAN/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 small off--road
engine engine owner, you should be aware that
POULAN/WEED EATER may deny you
warranty coverage if your small off--road engine
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
ELECTROLUX
HOME
AMERICA’S
improve
PRODUCTS
NORTH
policy
its
is
to
continuously
Therefore,
products.
ELECTROLUX
HOME
manufacturer.
You are responsible for
PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA reserves
presenting your small off--road 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 small
off--road engine is purchased. LENGTH OF
the right to change, modify, or discontinue
models, designs,
specifications,
and
accessories of all products at any time
without notice or obligation to any purchaser.
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COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a
failures caused by abuse, neglect, or improper
period of two years from the initial date of maintenance are not covered. ADD--ON OR
purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or
MODIFIED PARTS: The use of add--on or
modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a
replacement of any warranted part will be warranty claim. POULAN/WEED EATER is not
performed at no charge to the owner at an liable to cover failures of warranted parts
approved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing
caused by the use of add--on or modified parts.
center. If you have any questions regarding your HOW TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have any
warranty rights and responsibilities, you should questions regarding your warranty rights and
contact your nearest authorized service center responsibilities, you should contact your
or call
POULAN/WEED EATER at
nearest authorized service center or call
POULAN/WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723.
1--800--554--6723 WARRANTY PERIOD: Any
warranted part which is not scheduled for WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:
replacement as required maintenance, or which Warranty services or repairs shall be provided
is scheduled only for regular inspection to the at all POULAN/WEED EATER service centers.
effect of “repair or replace as necessary” shall call:
be warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part
which is scheduled for replacement as required EMISSION
maintenance shall be warranted for the period of POULAN/WEED
1--800--554--6723
MAINTENANCE,
REPLACEMENT
AND
REPAIR
OF
RELATED
PARTS:
Any
EATER
approved
time up to the first scheduled replacement point replacement part used in the performance of
for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not any warranty maintenance or repair on
be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to emission related parts will be provided without
the determination that a warranted part is charge to the owner if the part is under warranty.
defective if the diagnostic work is performed at
an approved POULAN/WEED EATER
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS
LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark Plug
(covered up to maintenance schedule), Ignition
servicing
center.
CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES: POULAN/WEED EATER may be
Module,
Muffler
including
catalyst.
liable for damages to other engine components MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner is
caused by the failure of a warranted part still responsible for the performance of all required
under warranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: All
maintenance as defined in the owner’s manual.
This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use:
Moderate (50 hours)
Intermediate (125 hours)
Extended (300 hours)
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