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 authorized service dealer. ASSEMBLY WARNING: If received assembled, repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly ...
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 8 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; OPERATING POSITION
8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS It is recommended that the engine not be operated for longer than 1 minute at full throttle. OPERATING POSITION Cut from your right to your left. ALWAYS WEAR: Eye protection Long pants Heavy shoes WARNING: Always wear eye protec- tion. Never lean over the trimmer head. Rocks...
Page 9 - MAINTENANCE
9 Scalping 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 ...
Page 10 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
10 REPLACE SPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. Set spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Igni- tion timing is fixed and nonadjustable. NOTE: This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES--002. 1. Twist, then pull off ...
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...