User manual WEED EATER XT400

[. . . ] 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 Operator's Manual Manual del Operador Manuel de L'utilisateur XT 400 t UL R For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. [. . . ] Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool. SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the require- WARNING: The shield must be properly installed. The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others and is equipped with a line limiter blade which cuts excess line. The line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you. S Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket. S Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt. Slot Shield Bracket Wing Nut 3 FUEL YOUR UNIT This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand oil is recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3. 2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline). When mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on the container. Always read and follow the safety rules under FUEL SAFETY. S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow instructions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE. USING YOUR UNIT OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS WEAR: Eye Protection STARTING HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT To stop the engine, push and release the engine STOP switch. The switch will automatically return to the ON position. Wait 5 seconds before attempting to restart unit to allow switch to reset. Long Pants Heavy Shoes Cut from your right to your left. ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cutting head lightly on the ground while engine is running at full speed. A metal blade attached to the shield will cut the line to the proper length. HOW TO START YOUR UNIT Starting Position TWIST-N-EDGE S Pull the tab toward the engine. S Twist the tube to the edging position; release the tab. Choke lever Trigger Primer Bulb Muffler Tab WARNING: The trimmer head will turn COLD ENGINE STARTING (or a warm engine after running out of fuel) while starting the engine. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. REPLACING THE LINE S Set unit on a flat surface. S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position. S Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps. [. . . ] This warranty is not transferable and does not cover damage or liability caused by improper handling, improper maintenance, or the use of accessories and/or attachments not specifically recommended by ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA for this tool. Additionally , this warranty does not cover tune-ups, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs, cutting line, or rotating head parts that will wear and require replacement with reasonable use during the warranty period. This warranty does not cover predelivery setup or normal adjustments explained in the operator 's manual. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. [. . . ]