Weed Eater Trimmer 530086281 User Manual

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Operator’s Manual  
Manual del Operador  
Manuel de L’utilisateur  
TE 500 CXL  
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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.  
ADVERTENCIA:  
Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instruc-  
ciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertisse-  
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire  
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.  
Electrolux Home Products  
North America  
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.  
Augusta, GA 30907  
Copyright E2001 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.  
530086281  
3/15/01  
 
S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or  
the unit.  
S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel  
spills.  
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from  
fueling site before starting engine.  
S Stop engine and allow to cool before re-  
moving fuel cap.  
S Always store gasoline in a container ap-  
proved for flammable liquids.  
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped  
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark  
arresting screen which meets the require-  
ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All  
U.S. forest land and the states of California,  
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-  
gon, and Washington require by law that  
many internal combustion engines be  
equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you  
operate in a locale where such regulations ex-  
ist, you are legally responsible for maintaining  
the operating condition of these parts. Failure  
to do so is a violation of the law. For normal  
homeowner use, the muffler and spark arrest-  
ing screen will not require any service. After  
50 hours of use, we recommend that your  
muffler be serviced or replaced by your Au-  
thorized Service Dealer.  
CUTTING SAFETY  
WARNING: Inspect the area before  
each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken  
glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown  
by or become entangled in line. Hard objects  
can damage the trimmer head and be thrown  
causing serious injury.  
S Use only for trimming, mowing, edging and  
sweeping. Do not use for pruning or hedge  
trimming.  
ASSEMBLY  
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-  
reach.  
WARNING: Make sure unit is proper-  
ly assembled and all fasteners are secure.  
ATTACHING THE HANDLE  
S Keep all parts of your body away from muf-  
fler and spinning line. Keep engine below  
waist level. A hot muffler can cause serious  
burns.  
S Cutting with the line on left side of the shield  
will throw debris away from the operator.  
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.  
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE  
S Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before  
storing or transporting in vehicle.  
S Empty fuel tank before storing or transport-  
ing the unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor  
by starting engine and letting it run until it  
stops.  
S Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va-  
pors cannot reach sparks or open flames  
from water heaters, electric motors or  
switches, furnaces, etc.  
Groove  
S Assemble handle to the unit as shown;  
make sure bottom of handle is seated in the  
groove in the trigger housing.  
NOTE: Adjustment knob must be as-  
sembled on the side of the unit opposite the  
operators position.  
S Pivot handle to a comfortable position.  
Tighten handle securely.  
ATTACHING THE SHIELD  
S Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acci-  
dentally cause injury. Unit can be hung by  
the tube.  
WARNING: The shield must be prop-  
erly installed. The shield provides partial  
protection from the risk of thrown objects to  
the operator and others and is equipped with  
a line limiter which cuts excess line. The line  
limiter (on underside of shield) is sharp and  
S Store the unit out of the reach of children.  
SAFETY 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 ab- can cut you.  
normal swellings. Prolonged use in cold S Remove wing nut from shield.  
S Insert bracket into slot on shield.  
S Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in  
bracket.  
weather has been linked to blood vessel dam-  
age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms  
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of  
strength, change in skin color or texture, or S Securely tighten wing nut.  
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,  
Bracket  
discontinue the use of this tool and seek med-  
Slot  
ical attention. An anti--vibration system does  
not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-  
lems. Users who operate power tools on a  
continual and regular basis must monitor  
closely their physical condition and the condi-  
tion of this tool.  
Shield  
Wing Nut  
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STARTING A WARM ENGINE  
S Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.  
S Move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.  
S Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.  
S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow  
instructions in STARTING A COLD EN-  
GINE.  
FUEL YOUR UNIT  
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly  
when refueling.  
This engine is certified to operate on un-  
leaded 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 recom-  
mended. (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.  
USING YOUR UNIT  
OPERATING POSITION  
ALWAYS WEAR:  
Eye  
Protection  
Long Pants  
STARTING  
Heavy Shoes  
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT  
To stop engine, move ON/OFF switch to the  
OFF position.  
Cut from your right to your left.  
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT  
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE  
The cutting head advances line automatically.  
Do not tap head on the ground to advance  
line. This may break parts and cause cutting  
head to malfunction.  
Starting Positio
Upon unit start up, the line will advance auto-  
matically to the correct cutting path length.  
Always keep the shield in place when the tool  
is being operated.  
Choke lever  
Muffler  
TWIST--N--EDGE  
S Pull the tab toward the engine.  
S Twist the tube to the edging position; re-  
lease the tab.  
Trigger  
Primer Bulb  
WARNING: The trimmer head will  
turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con-  
tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause  
serious burns.  
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a  
warm engine after running out of  
fuel)  
REPLACING THE LINE  
S Set unit on a flat surface.  
Pre--wound spools offer the most convenient  
method for replacing line and ensuring opti-  
mum performance.  
S Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.  
S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.  
S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi-  
tion.  
S Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold  
through all remaining steps.  
S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.  
S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-  
tion.  
S Pull starter rope handle no more than 6  
pulls, until engine runs.  
S Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move  
choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.  
S Replacement spools are color--coded to  
ensure use of the correct spool with your  
unit. Be sure to use the same color spool as  
the existing spool.  
NOTE: Always clear dirt and debris from cut-  
ting head components when performing any  
type of maintenance.  
S Hold spool and unscrew cap by turning in  
the direction shown on top of the cap.  
S Remove line guide ring and spool.  
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Line guide ring  
INSTALLING SPOOL WITH LINE  
S Install replacement spool.  
S Thread line through line guide ring.  
Cap  
Line through guide ring  
Spool  
Slot  
S Use a pre--wound spool or refill spool with  
line. If using a pre--wound spool, remove  
tape strip from line and spool.  
REFILLING THE SPOOL WITH LINE  
Replacement Spool  
WARNING: Use only 0.080” (2 mm)  
diameter round line. Other sizes and  
shapes of line will not advance properly and  
will result in improper cutting head function or  
can cause serious injury. Do not use other  
materials such as wire, string, rope, etc. Wire  
can break off during cutting and become a  
dangerous missile that can cause serious in-  
jury.  
S Rest guide ring on spool and place line in  
slot. Allow line to extend 4 -- 6 inches (10 --  
15 cm) from center of spool.  
S Ensure line remains in slot while screwing  
cap on to the shaft. Only tighten cap hand  
tight!  
SERVICE  
S Cut a length of 30 feet of 0.080” (2 mm) di-  
ameter round Weed Eater! brand line.  
We recommend all service and adjustments  
not listed in this manual be performed by an  
Authorized Service Dealer.  
Feed line in  
direction  
shown on  
spool.  
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS  
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.  
Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task.  
We recommend that you take your unit to an  
Authorized Service Dealer. Damage will oc-  
cur if you turn the needles beyond the limiter  
stops.  
IGNITION TIMING  
The ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.  
SPARK PLUG  
Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham-  
pion RCJ--8Y plug. Spark plug gap is 0.025".  
Spool  
S Insert one end of line into center cavity of  
empty spool. Ensure line will feed into  
spool in the direction shown on the spool  
(clockwise).  
NEED ASSISTANCE?  
Need Assistance?  
S Continue feeding line into spool, leaving 4 -- Call 1-800-554-6723.  
6 inches (10 -- 15 cm) unwound from center  
of spool.  
Need Service Parts?  
Contact your dealer.  
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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  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Engine will not S ON/OFF switch in OFF  
S Move ON/OFF switch to ON.  
position.  
start.  
S Engine flooded.  
S See “Starting.”  
S Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.  
S Install new spark plug.  
S Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.  
Check for kinked or split fuel line;  
repair or replace.  
S Fuel tank empty.  
S Spark plug not firing.  
S Fuel not reaching carburetor.  
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
Engine will not S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
S Throttle trigger screw too  
tight.  
S Loosen screw.  
idle properly.  
Engine will not S Air filter dirty.  
S Clean or replace air filter.  
S Spark plug fouled.  
S Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.  
accelerate,  
lacks power,  
or dies under  
a load.  
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
Engine  
smokes  
excessively.  
S Fuel mixture incorrect.  
S Air filter dirty.  
S Empty fuel tank and refill with  
correct fuel mixture.  
S Clean or replace air filter.  
S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
Line does not  
advance or  
breaks while  
cutting.  
S Check line routing.  
S Line improperly routed in head.  
S Line improperly wound on  
spool.  
S Rewind line tightly and evenly.  
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.  
S Line size incorrect.  
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.  
S Replace with correct spool.  
S Cut with tip of line fully extended.  
Line welds  
onto spool.  
S Line size incorrect.  
S Incorrect spool.  
S Line is being crowded against  
material being cut.  
Line pulls  
back into  
head.  
S Remove spool and pull 4 inches  
(10 cm) of line outside of head.  
S Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.  
S Too little line outside of head.  
S Line size incorrect.  
recommended by ELECTROLUX HOME  
PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA for this tool.  
Additionally, this warranty does not cover tune-  
ups, spark plugs, filters, cutting line, or rotating  
head parts that will wear and require replace-  
ment with reasonable use during the warranty  
period. This warranty does not cover predeliv-  
ery 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.  
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR  
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,  
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS  
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-  
PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-  
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-  
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR  
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-  
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH  
AMERICA, Division of WCI Outdoor Prod-  
ucts, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that  
each new Weed Eater brand gasoline tool or at-  
tachment is free from defects in material and  
workmanship and agrees to repair or replace  
under this warranty any defective gasoline prod-  
uct or attachment as follows from the original  
date of purchase.  
2 YEARS -- Parts and Labor, when used for  
household purposes.  
90 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for  
commercial, professional, or income producing  
purposes.  
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental  
purposes.  
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  
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LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT  
APPLY TO YOU.  
lem exists. Warranty repairs should be com-  
pleted in a reasonable amount of time, not to  
exceed 30 days. If you have any questions re-  
garding your warranty rights and responsibili-  
ties, you should contact your nearest authorized  
service center or call POULAN/WEED EATER  
at 1--800--554--6723. WARRANTY COM-  
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period be-  
gins on the date the lawn and garden equipment  
engine is purchased. LENGTH OF COVER-  
AGE: This warranty shall be for a period of two  
years from the initial date of purchase. WHAT  
IS COVERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT  
OF PARTS. Repair or replacement of any war-  
ranted part will be performed at no charge to the  
owner at an approved POULAN/WEED EAT-  
ER servicing center. If you have any questions  
regarding your warranty rights and responsibili-  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH  
AMERICA’S policy is to continuously improve  
its products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME  
PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA reserves the  
right to change, modify, or discontinue models,  
designs, specifications, and accessories of all  
products at any time without notice or obligation  
to any purchaser.  
U.S. EPA  
EMISSION CONTROL  
WARRANTY STATEMENT  
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA-  
TIONS: The U. S. Environmental Protection ties, you should contact your nearest authorized  
Agency and POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVI-  
SION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are  
service center or call POULAN/WEED EATER  
at 1--800--554--6723. WARRANTY PERIOD:  
pleased to explain the emissions control system Any warranted part which is not scheduled for  
warranty on your lawn and garden equipment replacement as required maintenance, or which  
engine. All new utility and lawn and garden is scheduled only for regular inspection to the ef-  
equipment engines must be designed, built, and fect of “repair or replace as necessary” shall be  
equipped to meet the stringent anti--smog stan- warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part which  
dards. POULAN/WEED EATER must warrant  
is scheduled for replacement as required main-  
the emission control system on your lawn and tenance shall be warranted for the period of time  
garden equipment engine for the periods of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for  
listed below provided there has been no abuse, that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be  
neglect, or improper maintenance of your lawn charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the  
and garden equipment engine. Your emission determination that a warranted part is defective  
control system includes parts such as the car-  
if the diagnostic work is performed at an ap-  
buretor and the ignition system. Where a war- proved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing cen-  
rantable condition exits, POULAN/WEED EAT- ter. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: POU-  
ER will repair your lawn and garden equipment LAN/WEED EATER may be liable for damages  
engine at no cost to you. Expenses covered un- to other engine components caused by the fail-  
der warranty include diagnosis, parts and labor.  
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVER-  
ure of a warranted part still under warranty.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED: All failures caused  
AGE: If any emissions related part on your en- by abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are  
gine (as listed under Emissions Control Warran- not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED  
ty Parts List) is defective or a defect in the PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts  
materials or workmanship of the engine causes can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.  
the failure of such an emission related part, the POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to cover  
part will be repaired or replaced by POULAN/ failures of warranted parts caused by the use of  
WEED EATER. OWNER’S WARRANTY RE-  
add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A  
SPONSIBILITIES: As the lawn and garden CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding  
equipment engine owner, you are responsible your warranty rights and responsibilities, you  
for the performance of the required mainte- should contact your nearest authorized service  
nance listed in your Owner’s Manual. POULAN/ center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at  
WEED EATER recommends that you retain all 1--800--554--6723. WHERE TO GET WAR-  
receipts covering maintenance on your lawn RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re-  
and garden equipment engine, but POULAN/ pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/WEED  
WEED EATER cannot deny warranty solely for EATER service centers. call: 1--800--554--6723  
the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND RE-  
the performance of all scheduled maintenance. PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any  
As the lawn and garden equipment engine own- POULAN/WEED EATER approved replace-  
er, you should be aware that POULAN/WEED ment part used in the performance of any war-  
EATER may deny you warranty coverage if  
ranty maintenance or repair on emission related  
your lawn and garden equipment engine or a parts will be provided without charge to the own-  
part of it has failed due to abuse, neglect, im- er if the part is under warranty. EMISSION  
proper maintenance, unapproved modifications, CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Car-  
or the use of parts not made or approved by the buretor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered  
original equipment manufacturer. You are re- up to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module.  
sponsible for presenting your lawn and garden MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner is  
equipment engine to a POULAN/WEED EAT- responsible for the performance of all required  
ER authorized repair center as soon as a prob- maintenance as defined in the owner’s manual.  
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