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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
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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, Augusta, GA 30907
WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
530087893
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D Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit.
Use up fuel left in carburetor by starting the
engine and letting it run until it stops.
BLOWER TUBE
D Push the blower tube into the blower outlet
until it snaps into place.
D Do not use any accessory or attachment
other than those recommended by the
manufacturer for use with your unit.
Blower Outlet
D Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from hot water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
D Store in a dry area out of reach of children.
SPECIAL NOTICE: For users on U.S. For-
est Land and in some states, including Cali-
fornia(Public Resources Codes 4442 and
4443), Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey,
Oregon, and Washington: Certain internal
combustion engines operated on forest,
brush, and/or grass covered land in the above
areas are required to be equipped with a
spark arrestor, maintained in effective work-
ing order, or the engine must be constructed,
equipped, and maintained for the prevention
of fire. Check with your state or local authori-
ties for regulations pertaining to these re-
quirements. Failure to follow these require-
ments is a violation of the law. This unit is not
factory equipped with a spark arrestor; how-
ever, a spark arrestor is available as an op-
tional part. If a spark arrestor is required in
your area, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer for the correct kit. The spark arrestor,
blower tubes, and nozzles must be as-
sembled to unit to be in full compliance with
regulations.
Blower Tube
USING YOUR UNIT
You MUST make sure the tube is secure be-
fore using the unit.
OPERATING
POSITION
tion
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 swelling. 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
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 condi-
tion of this tool.
OPERATING TIPS
S Operate power equipment only at reasonable
hours--not early in the morning or late at night
when people might be disturbed. Comply with
times listed in local ordinances. Usual recom-
mendations are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday though Saturday.
S To reduce noise levels, limit the number of
pieces of equipment used at any one time.
S Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris be-
fore blowing.
S In dusty conditions, slightly dampen sur-
faces when water is available.
S Conserve water by using power blowers
instead of hoses for many lawn and garden
applications, including areas such as gutters,
screens, patios, grills, porches, and gardens.
S Watch out for children, pets, open windows,
or freshly washed cars. Blow debris away
safely.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle
in the empty fuel tank.
ASSEMBLY
S Use the full blower nozzle extension so the
air stream can work close to the ground.
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly S After using blowers and other equipment,
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
D No tools are required for assembly.
CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris in trash re-
ceptacles.
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STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
S Move choke lever to START/STOP.
S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
S Sharply pull starter handle until engine
attempts to run. NO MORE THAN 5
PULLS.
FUELING
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 ob-
tained 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.
S Move choke lever to 1/2 CHOKE. Pull
starter rope sharply until engine runs.
NOTE: If engine has not started after 5 pulls,
repeat all of the above steps.
S After a 10 second warm-up, move the
STARTING
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
D Move the choke lever to the START/
STOP position.
choke lever to RUN.
S To stop engine, move the choke lever to
the START/STOP position.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
S Move the choke lever to the RUN posi-
tion.
S Pull starter handle sharply until engine
runs.
NOTE: If engine does not run after 5 pulls,
follow information provided under START-
ING A COLD ENGINE.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
D Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 me-
ters) away from the fueling site.
D Hold the unit in the starting position as
shown. Make sure the blower end is di-
rected away from people, animals, glass,
and solid objects.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
G
N
Flooded engines can be started by placing the
choke lever in the RUN position; then, pull the
starter handle sharply to clear the engine of ex-
cess fuel. This could require pulling the starter
handle many times depending on how badly the
unit is flooded. If the unit still does not start, refer
to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723.
WARNING: When starting engine,
hold the unit as illustrated. Do not set unit on
any surface except a clean, hard area when
starting engine or while engine is running.
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc.
could be picked up by the air intake and
thrown out through the discharge opening,
damaging the unit or property, or causing
serious injury to bystanders or the operator.
SERVICE
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Primer
Bulb
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
Damage will occur if you turn the needles be-
yond the limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is
a complicated task. We recommend that you
take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion
RCJ-8Y plug. Spark plug gap is .025 inches.
Choke Lever
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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
Engine will not S Engine flooded.
S See “Starting Instructions.”
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 Compression low.
S Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
Engine will not S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S Crankshaft seals worn.
S Compression low.
S Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
S Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
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.”
S Carbon build up.
S Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
S Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
S Compression low.
Engine
S Choke partially on.
S Adjust choke.
S Fuel mixture incorrect.
S Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
smokes
excessively.
S Air filter dirty.
S Clean or replace air filter.
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Engine
runs hot.
S Fuel mixture incorrect.
S See “Fueling Your Unit.”
S Spark plug incorrect.
S Replace with correct spark plug.
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S Carbon build up.
S Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
accessories and/or attachments not specifically
recommended by Electrolux Home Products
for this tool. Additionally, this warranty does not
cover tune-ups, spark plugs, filters, etc., that will
wear and require replacement with reasonable
use during the warranty period. This warranty
does not cover predelivery setup or normal ad-
justments 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.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call 1-800-554-6723 for assistance.
NEED SERVICE PART?
Contact your dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
LIMITED WARRANTY
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, Division WCI
Outdoor Products, Inc., warrants to the original
purchaser that each new Weed Eater brand
gasoline tool or attachment is free from defects
in material and workmanship and agrees to re-
pair 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, or income produc-
ing purposes.
Electrolux Home Products’ policy is to con-
tinuously improve its products. Therefore, Elec-
trolux Home Products reserves the right to
change, modify, or discontinue models, de-
30 DAYS--Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
This warranty is not transferable and does not signs, specifications, and accessories of all
cover damage or liability caused by improper products at any time without notice or obligation
handling, improper maintenance, or the use of to any purchaser.
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WARRANTY COM-
U.S. EPA
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period be-
gins on the date the lawn and garden equipment
engine is purchased. LENGTH OF COVER-
AGE: This warranty shall be for a period of two
years from the initial date of purchase. WHAT
IS COVERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
OF PARTS. Repair or replacement of any war-
ranted part will be performed at no charge to the
owner at an approved POULAN/WEED EAT-
ER servicing center. If you have any questions
regarding your warranty rights and responsibili-
ties, you should contact your nearest authorized
service 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 ef-
fect of “repair or replace as necessary” shall be
warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part which
is scheduled for replacement as required main-
tenance 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 to the
determination that a warranted part is defective
if the diagnostic work is performed at an ap-
proved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing cen-
ter. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: POU-
LAN/WEED EATER may be liable for damages
to other engine components caused by the fail-
ure 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 MODIFIED
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 of warranted parts caused by the use of
add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A
CLAIM: 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. WHERE TO GET WAR-
RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re-
pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/WEED
EATER service centers. call: 1--800--554--6723
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND RE-
PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any
POULAN/WEED EATER approved replace-
ment part used in the performance of any war-
ranty maintenance or repair on emission related
parts will be provided without charge to the own-
er if the part is under warranty. EMISSION
CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Car-
buretor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered
up to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module.
MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner is
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA-
TIONS: The U. S. Environmental Protection
Agency and POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVI-
SION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are
pleased to explain 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 stan-
dards. POULAN/WEED EATER must warrant
the emission 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
and garden equipment engine. Your emission
control system includes parts such as the car-
buretor and the ignition system. Where a war-
rantable condition exits, POULAN/WEED EAT-
ER will repair your lawn and garden equipment
engine at no cost to you. Expenses covered un-
der warranty include diagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVER-
AGE: If any emissions related part on your en-
gine (as listed under Emissions Control Warran-
ty Parts List) is defective or a defect in the mate-
rials 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. OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPON-
SIBILITIES: As the lawn and garden equipment
engine owner, you are responsible for the per-
formance of the required maintenance listed in
your Owner’s Manual. POULAN/WEED EAT-
ER recommends that you retain all receipts cov-
ering maintenance on your lawn and garden
equipment engine, but POULAN/WEED EAT-
ER cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of
receipts or for your failure to ensure the perfor-
mance of all scheduled maintenance. As the
lawn and garden equipment engine owner, you
should be aware that POULAN/WEED EATER
may deny you warranty coverage if your lawn
and garden equipment engine or a part of it has
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper mainte-
nance, 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 autho-
rized repair center as soon as a problem exists.
Warranty repairs should be completed in a rea-
sonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
If you have any questions regarding your war-
ranty rights and responsibilities, you should con-
tact your nearest authorized service center or responsible for the performance of all required
call POULAN/WEED EATER at maintenance as defined in the owner’s manual.
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