Page 2 - IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS
2 IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS WARNING: This unit can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious injury. Trimmer line can throw objects violently. You can be blinded or injured. Always wear hearing protection and safety glasses marked Z87. Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeve...
Page 3 - OPERATOR SAFETY
3 IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS When servicing unit, use only identical replace- ment parts. Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of the reach of children. Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before cleaning or servicing. WARNING: Fire hazard. Never mix, pour, or store gasoline or u...
Page 5 - ASSEMBLY; ADJUSTING THE HANDLE; PIVOT
5 For normal homeowner use, the muffler and spark arresting screen will not require any service. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your muffler be serviced or replaced by your autho- rized service dealer. ASSEMBLY WARNING: If received assembled, repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properl...
Page 6 - OPERATION; HELPFUL TIP
6 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Primer Bulb Line Limiter Blade Fu...
Page 7 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7 moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixture leading to oil and fuel separation. HELPFUL TIP If your engine switch reads “push to stop”, it is always in the ON position. HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT S To stop the engine, push and hold the STOP switch in the STOP position until the engine stops. S If eng...
Page 9 - MAINTENANCE
9 MOWING -- Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach. In the mowing position, keep the line parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the head into the ground as this can scalp the ground and damage the tool. Mowing SWEEPING -- The fanning action of the rotat- in...
Page 10 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; LINE REPLACEMENT; CARBURETOR IDLE SPEED
10 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS LINE REPLACEMENT 1. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap button. 2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool. 3. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two lengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080 ″ (2 mm) di- ameter WEED EATER brand line. WARNING: Never use wire, rope, string, etc.,...
Page 11 - STORAGE; SEASONAL STORAGE; ENGINE
11 STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: S Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting. S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, ...
Page 12 - LIMITED WARRANTY
12 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 pl...
Page 13 - EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
13 In Canada, contact: WEED EATER 850 Matheson Blvd. West Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4Giving 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 HA...