ENGLISH R Trademark Please do not return unit to retailer. Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra. Veuillez ne pas retourner l’outil au détaillant. 1-800-554-6723 www.weedeater.com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions WEED EATER 1030 Stevens Creek Road Augusta, GA 30907 545186731 Rev. 4 3/15/09 BRW FRANÇAIS WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAFETY RULES S Don’t overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good footing and balance at all times. WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions must always 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 instructions and warnings on unit and in manual.
WARNING: Thrown objects Safety Glasses Blade can throw objects violently. D You can be blinded or injured. D Wears safety glasses or similar eye protection. Boots WARNING: Hazard zone for thrown objects. D Blade can throw objects violently. D Others can be blinded or injured. D Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. 50 pieds (15 m) Blade rotates momentarily after the trigger is released. Allow blade to stop before removing it from the cut.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered 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 damage in otherwise healthy people.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR EDGER 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.
Choke Lever WARNING: Alternative fuels (not gasoline) such as E--15 (15% alcohol), E--20 (20% alcohol), E--85 (85% alcohol) are NOT classified as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in 2--stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels will cause problems such as: improper clutch engagements, overheating, vapor lock, power loss, lubrication deficiency, deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor components, etc.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE SETTING THE EDGING DEPTH Flooded engines can be started by placing the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position; then, pull the rope to clear the engine of excess fuel. This could require pulling the starter handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded. If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723. WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the depth adjusting skid when the engine is running.
MAINTENANCE Always clean your air filter after 5 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, whichever comes first. Clean more frequently in dusty conditions. It is advisable to replace your air filter with a new one after every 50 hours of operation, or annually, whichever comes first. To clean filter: 1. Clean the cover and the area around it to keep dirt from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed. 2. Remove the two screws and the air filter cover from the engine. 3. Remove air filter.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG Spark Plug Boot The spark plug should be replaced each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. Set spark plug gap at 0.025 inches. Ignition timing is fixed, nonadjustable. 1. Twist then pull off the spark plug boot. 2. Remove and discard the spark plug. 3. Replace with Champion RCJ--6Y spark plug and tighten securely with a wrench. 4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: S Allow engine to cool 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, etc. S Store unit with all guards in place. Position unit so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury. S Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of children.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE Engine will not start or will run only a few seconds after starting. 1.ON/OFF switch in OFF 1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position. position. 2. Engine flooded. 2. See “Difficult Starting” in Operation Section. 3. Fuel tank empty. 2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. 4. Spark plug not firing. 3.
LIMITED WARRANTY WEED EATER, a division of Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., warrants to the original consumer purchaser that each new WEED EATER brand gasoline tool or attachment is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair 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.
should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized service center, call WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723, or send e-mail correspondence to emission.warranty@ HCOP--emission.com. WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period begins on the date the small off--road engine is purchased.