Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; OPERATOR SAFETY
2 SAFETY RULES WARNING: When using gardening ap- pliances, basic safety precautions should al- ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions. This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is responsible for following unit and manual instructions and wa...
Page 3 - ASSEMBLY; ATTACH THE HANDLE
3 S Stop engine and allow to cool before remov- ing fuel cap. 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....
Page 4 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
4 NOTE: When performing the following step, be sure the starter rope is not caught under the cable clamps. The starter rope must hang freely to operate properly. Cable clamps Starter rope Throttle cable 7. Align one cable clamp above the tube bolts and the other below the starter rope han- dle. Inst...
Page 6 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; MAINTENANCE; HELPFUL TIP
6 3. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until the engine runs smoothly. 4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls. 5. Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then move the choke lever to OFF CHOKE. NOTE: If engine has not started, pull ...
Page 7 - CLEAN THE AIR FILTER; REPLACE SPARK PLUG; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; REPLACING THE LINE
7 Air intake screen WARNING: S top your unit before at- tempting to clean the intake screen. DO NOT USE GARDEN HOSE OR PRESSURE WASHER TO CLEAN THIS UNIT! S Clean the intake screen periodically with a nylon brush. CLEAN THE AIR FILTER A dirty air filter decreases engine perfor- mance and increases f...
Page 8 - Idle Speed Adjustment; STORAGE; SEASONAL STORAGE; ENGINE
8 Make adjustments with the unit supported so the cutting attachment is off the ground and will not make contact with any object. Hold the unit by hand while running and making ad- justments. Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting attachment and muffler. Idle Speed Adjustment Allow engine...
Page 9 - LIMITED WARRANTY
9 TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start. 1. Engine flooded. 2. Fuel tank empty. 3. Spark plug not firing. 4. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 5. Carburetor requires adjustment. 1. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in Operation Section. 2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. 3. Install new spark plu...
Page 10 - EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
10 In Canada, contact: WEED EATER 5855 Terry Fox Way Mississauga,Ontario L5V3E4 Giving the model number, serial number and date of purchase of your product and the name and address of the authorized dealer from whom it was purchased. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OT...