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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
t
XT 300
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 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
Copyright E2000 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
530087727
2/15/00
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by starting engine and letting it run until it cuts excess line. The blade (on underside of
stops.
shield) is sharp and can cut you.
S Remove wing nut from shield.
S Insert bracket into slot as shown.
S Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole
in bracket.
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
S Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Slot
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.
Shield
Bracket
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.
Wing
Nut
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.
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.
STARTING
Starting Position
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
ASSEMBLY
Push and hold the engine stop switch in the
STOP or OFF position until the unit has fully
stopped.
WARNING: Make sure unit is properly as-
Choke lever
sembled and all fasteners are secure.
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.
Trigger
Primer Bulb
Muffler
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING: The shield helps to protect
WARNING: The trimmer head will turn
the operator and others from thrown objects, while starting the engine. A hot muffler can
and is equipped with a line limiter blade which cause serious burns.
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rope, string, etc., which can break off and
become a dangerous missile.
COLD ENGINE STARTING OR
STARTING AFTER REFUELING
S Set unit on a flat surface.
S Insert one end of the line about 1/2 inch (1
cm) into the small hole on the inside of
spool.
S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi-
tion.
Small
Hole
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
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
RESTARTING 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 EN-
GINE.
Hub
Line exit hole
USING YOUR UNIT
S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow
found on the spool.
OPERATING POSITION
S Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5
inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
ALWAYS WEAR:
Eye Protection
S Insert the line into the 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.
S Reconnect spark plug lead before starting
unit.
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
Cut from your right to your left.
SERVICE
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. The metal blade (Line
Limiter) attached to the shield will cut the line
to the proper length.
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.
REPLACING THE LINE
S Push and hold the engine stop switch in the
stop or off position until the unit has fully
stopped.
S Disconnect the spark plug lead.
S Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap but-
ton.
IGNITION TIMING
The ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.
S Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
S Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut a
SPARK PLUG
length of 20 feet of .080” (2 mm) diameter Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham-
Weed Eaterr brand line. Never use wire,
pion RCJ--8Y plug. Spark plug gap is .025”.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX
HOME
PRODUCTS
Engine will not start.
NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Out-
door Products, Inc., warrants to the original
purchaser that each new Weed EaterR
brand gasoline tool or attachment is free from
defects 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.
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.
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, cutting
line, or rotating head parts that will wear and
require replacement with reasonable use dur-
ing the warranty period. This warranty does
not cover predelivery setup or normal adjust-
ments 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.
Engine will not accelerate, lacks
power, or dies under a load.
S Air filter dirty.
S Spark plug fouled.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
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
S Too little line outside of head.
S Line size incorrect.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-
PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Need Assistance?
Call 1-800-554-6723.
Need Service Parts?
Contact your dealer.
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-
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AMERICA reserves the right to change, mod-
ify, or discontinue models, designs, specifica-
tions, and accessories of all products at any
time without notice or obligation to any pur-
chaser.
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WARRANTY COM-
U.S. EPA
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period
begins on the date the lawn and garden equip-
ment engine is purchased. LENGTH OF
COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a pe-
riod of two years from the initial date of pur-
chase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or re-
placement of any warranted part will be per-
formed at no charge to the owner at an ap-
proved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing
center. If you have any questions regarding
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STATEMENT
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 your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
and lawn and garden equipment engines should contact your nearest authorized ser-
must be designed, built, and equipped to meet vice center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
the stringent anti--smog standards. POU- 1--800--554--6723 WARRANTY PERIOD:
LAN/WEED EATER must warrant the emis-
sion control system on your lawn and garden
Any warranted part which is not scheduled for
replacement as required maintenance, or
equipment engine for the periods of time listed which is scheduled only for regular inspection
below provided there has been no abuse, ne- to the effect of “repair or replace as neces-
glect, or improper maintenance of your lawn sary” shall be warranted for 2 years. Any war-
and garden equipment engine. Your emission ranted part which is scheduled for replace-
control system includes parts such as the
ment as required maintenance shall be
carburetor and the ignition system. Where a warranted for the period of time up to the first
warrantable condition exits, POULAN/WEED
EATER will repair your lawn and garden
scheduled replacement point for that part.
DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be
equipment engine at no cost to you. Ex- charged for diagnostic labor which leads to
penses covered under warranty include diag-
nosis, parts and labor. MANUFACTURER’S
WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions
the determination that a warranted part is de-
fective if the diagnostic work is performed at
an approved POULAN/WEED EATER serv-
related part on your engine (as listed under icing center. CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is de-
AGES: POULAN/WEED EATER may be li-
fective or a defect in the materials or work- able for damages to other engine
manship of the engine causes the failure of components caused by the failure of a war-
such an emission related part, the part will be ranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS
repaired or replaced by POULAN/WEED
EATER. OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPON-
NOT COVERED: All failures caused by
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are
SIBILITIES: As the lawn and garden equip- not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED
ment engine owner, you are responsible for PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts
the performance of the required maintenance can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
listed in your Owner’s Manual. POULAN/
WEED EATER recommends that you retain
POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to cover
failures of warranted parts caused by the use
all receipts covering maintenance on your of add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A
lawn and garden equipment engine, but POU- CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding
LAN/WEED EATER cannot deny warranty
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure should contact your nearest authorized ser-
to ensure the performance of all scheduled vice center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
maintenance. As the lawn and garden equip- 1--800--554--6723 . WHERE TO GET WAR-
ment engine owner, you should be aware that RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re-
POULAN/WEED EATER may deny you war-
pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/WEED
ranty coverage if your lawn and garden equip- EATER service centers. call: 1--800--554--6723
ment engine or a part of it has failed due to MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND RE-
abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, un- PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any
approved modifications, or the use of parts POULAN/WEED EATER approved replace-
not made or approved by the original equip- ment part used in the performance of any war-
ment manufacturer. You are responsible for ranty maintenance or repair on emission re-
presenting your lawn and garden equipment lated parts will be provided without charge to
engine to a POULAN/WEED EATER autho-
rized repair center as soon as a problem ex-
the owner if the part is under warranty. EMIS-
SION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS
ists. Warranty repairs should be completed in LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark
a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed Plug (covered up to maintenance schedule),
30 days. If you have any questions regarding
Ignition Module. MAINTENANCE STATE-
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you MENT: The owner is responsible for the per-
should contact your nearest authorized ser- formance of all required maintenance as de-
vice center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
fined in the owner’s manual.
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