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.
IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS WARNING: This unit can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious injury. Read your operator’s manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all warnings and safety rules before operating the unit. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Save operator’s manual. The blower can throw objects violently. You can be blinded or injured. Always wear hearing protection and safety glasses marked Z87.
IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS When using the vacuum attachment, the unit is designed to pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, etc., to avoid severe damage to the impeller. WARNING: Fire hazard. Never mix, pour, or store gasoline or use the unit near a flame or sparks (including smoking, open flames, or work that can cause sparks).
D D D D D D D D D D D D D D Inspect unit before each use for worn, loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not use until unit is in proper working order. Keep outside surfaces free of oil and fuel. Never start or run engine inside a closed room, building or other unventilated area. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. To avoid static electricity discharge, do not wear rubber gloves or any other insulated gloves while operating unit.
ASSEMBLY WARNING: Stop engine and be sure the impeller blades have stopped turning before opening the vacuum inlet door or attempting to insert or remove the vacuum or blower tubes. The rotating blades can cause serious injury. Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or accessing movable parts. WARNING: If you receive your unit assembled, check each step to insure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
1. Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the latch area of the vacuum inlet. Latch Area Blower Outlet 6. Align slanted end of lower vacuum tube as shown. Firmly push lower vacuum tube into upper vacuum tube. Slanted end of lower vacuum tube Latch Area Vacuum Inlet Cover 2. Gently tilt the handle of the screwdriver toward the front of the unit to release the latch while pulling up on the vacuum inlet cover with your other hand. 3. Hold the vacuum inlet cover open until upper vacuum tube is installed.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR BLOWER 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.
S To reduce noise levels, operate power blowers at the lowest possible throttle speed to do the job. S Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing. S In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces or use a mister attachment when water is available. S Conserve water by using power blowers instead of hoses for many lawn and garden applications, including areas such as gutters, screens, patios, grills, porches, and gardens. S Watch out for children, pets, open windows, or freshly washed cars.
4. Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not pull rope more than 6 times. 5. As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position. 6. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. NOTE: If the engine doesn’t start after 6 pulls (at the HALF CHOKE position), move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position and press the primer bulb 6 times.
Cleaning the air filter: 1. Clean the cover and the area around it to keep debris from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed. NOTE: Move choke lever to RUN position before opening air filter cover. 2. Open air filter cover by pushing button (see illustration). Remove air filter. NOTE: Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent. Doing so can create a fire hazard or produce harmful evaporative emissions. 3. Wash the filter in soap and water. 4. Allow filter to dry. 5.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Idle Speed Screw The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory. Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the following conditions: S Engine will not idle when the throttle is released. Idle Speed Adjustment Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without stalling (idle speed too slow). S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase engine speed if engine stalls or dies. S Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to decrease engine speed.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE Engine will not start. Engine will not idle properly. Engine will not accelerate, lacks power, or dies under a load. Engine smokes excessively. CAUSE REMEDY 1. Engine flooded. 2. Fuel tank empty. 3. Spark plug not firing. 4. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 5. Compression low. 1. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 2.
LIMITED WARRANTY WEED EATER, a division of Husqvarna Outdoor Products 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.
ifications, or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer. You are responsible for presenting your small off--road engine to an WEED EATER authorized repair center as soon as a problem exists. Warranty repairs 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 or call WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723.
