Poulan Trimmer SST25 User Manual

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Instruction Manual  
Manual de Instrucciones  
Manuel d’Instructions  
SST25  
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 de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e  
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones  
graves.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-  
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire  
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.  
WEED EATER  
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Augusta, GA 30907  
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CUTTING SAFETY  
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-  
normal swellings. Prolonged use in cold  
weather has beenlinked to blood vesseldam-  
age 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 med-  
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.  
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, scalping, mowing and  
sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or  
hedge trimming.  
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-  
reach.  
S Keep all parts of your body away from muffler  
and spinning line. Keep engine below waist  
level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.  
S Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on  
right side of the shield will throw debris away  
from the operator.  
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.  
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.  
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE  
S Allow engine to cool; secure unit before stor-  
ing or transporting in vehicle.  
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 witha spark arresting screen. If you  
operatein alocalewhere 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 beservicedor replacedby your autho-  
rized service dealer.  
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-  
porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbure-  
tor by starting the engine and letting it run until  
it stops.  
S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors  
cannot reach sparks or open flames from wa-  
ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-  
naces, etc.  
S Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acciden-  
tally cause injury. The unit can be hung by the  
shaft.  
S Store unit out of reach of children.  
ASSEMBLY  
ATTACHING SHIELD  
WARNING: If received assembled,  
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly  
assembled and all fasteners are secure.  
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-  
aged parts.  
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts  
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.  
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the  
empty fuel tank.  
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal  
due to carburetor adjustments and testing  
done by the manufacturer.  
WARNING: The shield must be prop-  
erly installed. The shield provides partial protec-  
tion from the risk of thrown objects to the opera-  
tor and others and is equipped with a line limiter  
blade which cuts excess line to the proper  
length. The line limiter blade (on underside of  
shield) is sharp and can cut you.  
For proper orientation of shield, see KNOW  
YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OPERATION  
section.  
1. Remove wing nut from shield.  
2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.  
3. Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in  
bracket.  
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE  
WARNING: When adjusting the assist  
handle, be sure it remains above the safety label  
and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.  
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.  
2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an upright  
position; retighten wing nut.  
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.  
Bracket  
Slot  
Wing Nut  
Gearbox  
PIVOT  
Shield  
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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.  
Muffler  
Assist Handle  
Safety Label  
Trimmer  
Head  
Shaft  
Shaft Mark or Arrow  
Shield  
Throttle  
Trigger  
Primer  
Bulb  
Spark Plug  
Line Limiter  
Blade  
STOP  
Switch  
Choke Lever  
Fuel Mix Fill Cap  
Starter Handle  
STOP SWITCH  
CHOKE  
The STOP switch is used to stop the engine. To  
stop the engine, push and hold the switch in the  
STOP position until the engine stops.  
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine  
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by  
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE  
position. After the engine attempts to start, move  
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.  
Once engine has started, move the choke lever  
to the RUN position.  
PRIMER BULB  
The PRIMER BULB removes air from thecar-  
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.  
This allows you to start the engine with fewer  
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer  
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to  
its original form.  
mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4  
liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE  
automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will  
cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow  
instructions printed on container. Once oil is  
added to gasoline, shake container momentarily  
to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.  
Always read and follow the safety rules relating  
to fuel before fueling your unit.  
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE  
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel  
information in the safety rules before you  
begin. If you do not understand the safety  
rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call  
1-800-554-6723.  
FUELING ENGINE  
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly  
IMPORTANT  
when refueling.  
Experience indicates that alcohol blended  
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or  
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to  
separation and formation of acids during stor-  
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system  
of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine  
problems, empty the fuel system before stor-  
age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,  
start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines  
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next  
season. Never use engine or carburetor clean-  
er products in the fuel tank or permanent dam-  
agemay occur. See the STORAGE sectionfor  
additional information.  
HELPFUL TIP  
To obtain the correct oil mix  
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of  
2-cycle synthetic oil into  
one gallon of fresh gas.  
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded  
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be  
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle  
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a  
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand  
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and  
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by  
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5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine  
sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not  
pull rope more than 6 times.  
HELPFUL TIP  
If your engine switch reads  
“push to stop”, it is always  
in the ON position.  
6. As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to  
start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE  
position.  
7. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,  
but no more than 6 pulls.  
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT  
S To stop the engine, push andhold theSTOP  
switch in the STOP position until the engine  
stops.  
S If engine does not stop, move choke to the  
FULL CHOKE position.  
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT  
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. Squeeze and hold the  
throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2  
more times. Move the choke lever to the  
HALF CHOKE position and pull the start-  
er rope until the engine runs, but no more  
than 6 pulls. If the engine still doesn’t  
start, it is probably flooded. Proceed to  
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.  
8. Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 se-  
conds, then move the choke lever to the  
RUN position. Allow the unit to run for 30  
more seconds at RUN before releasing the  
throttle trigger.  
WARNING: The trimmer head will  
turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con-  
tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause  
serious burns.  
HELPFUL TIP  
If your engine still does not  
start after following these  
instructions, please call  
1-800-554 -6723.  
NOTE: If engine dies with the choke le-  
ver in the RUN position, move the choke  
lever to the HALF CHOKE position and  
pull the rope until engine runs, but no  
more than 6 pulls.  
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a  
warm engine after running out of  
fuel)  
sition  
STARTING A WARM ENGINE  
1. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE  
position.  
2. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep  
throttle trigger fully squeezed until the en-  
gine runs smoothly.  
3. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,  
but no more than 6 pulls.  
1. Set unit on a flat surface.  
2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.  
3. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE  
position.  
4. Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then move  
the choke lever to RUN.  
NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter  
rope 5more pulls. If engine still does not run, it  
is probably flooded.  
4. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold  
through all remaining steps.  
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE  
Flooded engines can be started by placing the  
choke lever in the RUN 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.  
rimer Bulb  
Choke  
Lever  
Starter Handle  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
It is recommended that the engine not be  
operated for longer than 1 minute at full  
throttle.  
WARNING: Use only 0.080(2 mm)  
diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad-  
vance properly and will result in improper cut-  
ting 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 injury.  
OPERATING POSITION  
ALWAYS WEAR:  
Eye protection  
CUTTING METHODS  
WARNING: Use minimum speed  
and do not crowd the line when cutting around  
hard objects (rock, gravel, fence posts, etc.),  
whichcandamage the trimmer head, become  
entangled in the line, or be thrown causing a  
serious hazard.  
Long pants  
S The tip of the line does the cutting. You will  
achieve the best performance and mini-  
mum line wear by not crowding the line into  
the cutting area. The right and wrong ways  
are shown below.  
Heavy shoes  
Tip of line does  
the
Line crowded into  
w
Cut from your left to your right.  
WARNING: Always wear eye protec-  
tion. Never lean over the trimmer head.  
Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into  
eyes and face and cause blindness or other  
serious injury.  
Do not run the engine at a higher speed than  
necessary. The cutting line will cut efficiently  
when the engine is run at less than full throttle.  
At lower speeds, there is less engine noise and  
vibration. The cutting line will last longer and will  
be less likely to “weld” onto the spool.  
Right  
Wrong  
S The line will easily remove grass and  
weeds fromaround walls, fences, trees and  
flower beds, but it also can cut the tender  
bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences. To  
help avoid damage especially to delicate  
vegetation or trees with tender bark,  
shorten line to 4--5 inches (10--13 cm) and  
use at less than full throttle.  
Always release the throttle trigger and allow the  
engine to return to idle speed when not cutting.  
To stop engine:  
S Release the throttle trigger.  
S Push and hold the STOP switch in the  
STOP position until the engine stops.  
S For trimming or scalping, use less than full  
throttle to increase line life and decrease  
head wear, especially:  
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE  
S During light duty cutting.  
The trimmer line will advance approximately 2  
inches (5 cm) each time the bottom of the  
trimmer head is tapped on the ground with the  
engine running at full throttle.  
S Near objects around which the line can  
wrap such as small posts, trees or fence  
wire.  
S For mowing or sweeping, use full throttlefor  
a good clean job.  
The most efficient line length is the maximum  
length allowed by the line limiter.Always keep  
the shield in place when the tool is being oper-  
ated.  
TRIMMING -- Hold the bottom of the trimmer  
head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground  
and at an angle. Allow only the tip of the line to  
make contact. Do not force trimmer line into  
work area.  
To advance line:  
S Operate the engine at full throttle.  
S Hold the trimmer head parallel to andabove  
the grassy area.  
imming  
S Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly  
on the ground one time. Approximately 2  
inches (5 cm) of line will be advanced with  
each tap.  
Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy  
area. Tapping on surfaces such as concrete  
or asphalt can cause excessive wear to the  
trimmer head.  
If the line is worn down to 2 inches (5 cm) or  
less, more than one tap will be required to ob-  
tain the most efficient line length.  
3 inches (8 cm)  
above ground  
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SCALPING -- The scalping technique re-  
moves unwanted vegetationdown to the  
ground. Hold the bottom of the trimmer head  
about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground and  
at an angle. Allow thetipof the line to strike the  
ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc.  
This technique increases line wear.  
SWEEPING -- The fanning action of the rotat-  
ing line can be used for a quick and easy  
clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above  
the surfaces being swept and move the tool  
from side to side.  
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.  
MAINTENANCE  
S Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel  
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.  
S Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if  
debris shield is damaged.  
WARNING: Disconnect the spark  
plug before performing maintenance except  
for carburetor adjustments.  
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND  
LABELS  
HELPFUL TIP  
IMPORTANT: Have all  
repairs other than the rec-  
S After each use, inspect complete unit for  
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and  
labels using a damp cloth with a mild deter-  
gent.  
ommended maintenance  
described in the instruction  
manual performed by an  
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.  
authorized service dealer.  
CLEAN AIR FILTER  
If any dealer other than an authorized  
service dealer performs work on the  
product, WEED EATER may not pay for  
repairs under warranty. It is your re-  
sponsibility to maintain and perform  
general maintenance.  
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-  
ance and increases fuel consumption and  
harmful emissions. Always clean after every  
5 hours of operation.  
1. Clean the air filter cover and the area  
around it to keep dirt from falling into the  
carburetor chamber when the cover is  
opened.  
CHECK FOR LOOSE  
FASTENERS AND PARTS  
S Spark Plug Boot  
S Air Filter  
2. Open air filter cover by pushing button  
(see illustration). Remove air filter.  
NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or  
producing harmful evaporative emissions, do  
not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable  
solvent.  
S Housing Screws  
S Assist Handle Screws  
S Debris Shield  
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR  
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.  
4. Allow filter to dry.  
5. Replace air filter and close cover.  
WORN PARTS  
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-  
placement of damaged or worn parts.  
S STOP Switch -- Ensure STOP switch func-  
tions properly by pushing and holding the  
switch in the STOP position. Make sure en-  
gine stops. Restart engine and continue.  
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Button  
For normal homeowner use, however, the  
muffler and spark arresting screen will not re-  
quire any service. After 50 hours of use, we  
recommend that your muffler be serviced or  
replaced by your authorized service dealer.  
Air Filter  
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.  
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.  
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis-  
card.  
Air Filter Cover  
MUFFLER AND SPARK ARREST-  
ING SCREEN  
WARNING: The muffler on this prod-  
uct contains chemicals known to the State of  
California to cause cancer.  
As your unit is used, carbon deposits build up  
on the muffler and spark arresting screen.  
3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark  
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch  
(19 mm) socket wrench.  
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.  
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS  
LINE REPLACEMENT  
REPLACING THE CUTTING HEAD  
1. Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the  
side of the gearbox by rotating the dust cup.  
2. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned  
holes. This will keep the shaft from turning  
while removing and installing trimmer head.  
1. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap  
button.  
2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool.  
3. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two  
lengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080(2 mm) di-  
ameter WEED EATER brand line.  
WARNING: Never use wire, rope,  
string, etc., which can break off and becomea  
dangerous missile.  
4. Insert ends of the lines about 1/2 inch (1  
cm) into the small holes on the inside of  
spool.  
Screwdriv
Spool  
Small  
Holes  
3. While holding the screwdriver in position,  
remove trimmer head by turning clockwise.  
4. Thread replacement trimmer head onto the  
shaft by turning counterclockwise. Tighten  
until secure.  
5. Remove the screwdriver.  
Line exit holes  
Line in Notch  
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT  
WARNING: Keep others away when  
making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer  
head will be spinning during this procedure.  
Wear your protective equipment and observe  
all safety precautions.  
The carburetor has been carefully set at the  
factory. Adjustments may benecessary if you  
notice any of the following conditions:  
S Engine will not idle when the throttle is re-  
leased.  
Make adjustments with the unit supported so  
the cutting attachment is off the ground and  
will not make contact with any object. Hold  
the unit by hand while running and making ad-  
justments. Keep all parts of your body away  
from the cutting attachment and muffler.  
Line in Notch  
Hub  
5. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the  
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows  
found on the spool.  
6. Push the lines into the notches, leaving 3  
to 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.  
7. Insert the lines into the the exit holes in  
the hub as shown in the illustration.  
8. Align the notches with the line exit holes.  
9. Push spool into hub until it snaps into  
place.  
10. Pull the lines extending outside of the hub  
to release the lines from the notches.  
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If you require further assistanceor are unsure  
about performing this procedure, contact an  
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 in-  
crease engine speed if engine stalls or dies.  
S Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to  
decrease engine speed.  
authorized  
service  
dealer  
or  
call  
1--800--554--6723.  
Idle Speed Screw  
Air Filter Cover  
STORAGE  
HELPFUL TIP  
WARNING: Perform the following  
steps after each use:  
During storage of your gas/  
oil mixture, the oil will sepa-  
rate from the gas.  
S Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit  
before storing or transporting.  
We recommend that you  
shake the gas can weekly  
to insure proper blending of  
the gas and oil.  
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 acci-  
dentally cause injury.  
ENGINE  
S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of  
40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through  
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the  
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.  
S Replace spark plug with new one of recom-  
mended type and heat range.  
S Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of  
children.  
SEASONAL STORAGE  
Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if  
it will not be used for 30 days or more.  
If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:  
S Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage.  
S Store in a clean dry area.  
S Clean air filter.  
S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,  
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,  
or worn parts.  
S At the beginning of the next season, use  
only fresh fuel having the proper gasolineto  
oil ratio.  
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces.  
FUEL SYSTEM  
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-  
TION section of this manual, see messagela-  
beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga-  
sohol in your engine.  
OTHER  
S Do not store gasoline from one season to  
another.  
S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.  
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in  
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits  
during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline  
in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Fol-  
low the mix instructions found on stabilizer  
container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after  
adding stabilizer.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE  
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plugbefore performing all of the  
recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.  
TROUBLE  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Engine will not  
start.  
1. Engine flooded.  
1. See “Starting a Flooded Engine in  
Operation Section.  
2. Fuel tank empty.  
3. Spark plug not firing.  
4. Fuel not reaching  
carburetor.  
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.  
3. Install new spark plug.  
4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.  
Check for kinked or split fuel line;  
repair or replace.  
5. Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
Engine will  
not idle  
properly.  
1. Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
2. Crankshaft seals worn.  
3. Compression low.  
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in  
Service and Adjustments Section.  
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
1. Air filter dirty.  
1. Clean or replace air filter.  
2. Clean or replace plug  
and regap.  
Engine will not  
accelerate,  
lacks power,  
or dies under  
a load.  
2. Spark plug fouled.  
3. Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
4. Carbon build-up on  
muffler outlet screen.  
5. Compression low.  
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
Engine  
1. Choke partially on.  
1. Adjust choke.  
smokes  
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.  
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with  
correct fuel mixture.  
excessively.  
3. Air filter dirty.  
4. Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
3. Clean or replace air filter.  
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation  
section.  
Engine runs  
hot.  
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.  
2. Replace with correct spark plug.  
3. Contact an authorized service dealer  
.
2. Spark plug incorrect.  
3. Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
4. Carbon build-up on  
muffler outlet screen.  
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
WEED EATER warrants to the original  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC  
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE  
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM  
STATE TO STATE.  
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.  
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR  
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,  
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS  
WARRANTIES  
EXCEPT  
THOSE  
EXPRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.  
60 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  
recommended by WEED EATER 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 instruction  
manual.  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW  
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED  
WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION  
OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE  
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION  
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
The policy of WEED EATER is to  
continuously improve its products. Therefore,  
WEED EATER 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/CALIFORNIA/ENVIRONMENT CANADA  
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT  
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-  
LIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental  
Protection Agency, California Air Resources  
Board, Environment Canada and WEED  
EATER are pleased to explain the emissions  
control system warranty on your year 2007 and  
later small off--road engine. In California, all  
small off--road engines must be designed, built,  
andequippedto meet theState’s stringent anti--  
smog standards. WEED EATER must war-  
rant the emission control system on your  
small off--road engine for the periods of time  
listed below provided there has been no  
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of  
your small off--road engine. Your emission  
control system includes parts such as the car-  
buretor, the ignition system and the fuel tank  
(California only). Where a warrantable condi-  
tion exists, WEED EATER will repair your  
small off--road engine at no cost to you. Ex-  
penses covered under warranty include diag-  
nosis, parts and labor. MANUFACTURER’S  
WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions  
related part on your engine (as listed under  
Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is de-  
fective or a defect in the materials or workman-  
ship of the engine causes the failure of such an  
emission related part, the part will be repaired or  
replaced by WEED EATER. OWNER’S WAR-  
RANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the small  
off--road engine owner, you are responsible  
for the performance of the required mainte-  
nance listed in your instruction manual.  
WEED EATER recommends that you retain  
all receipts covering maintenance on your  
small off--road engine, but WEED EATER  
cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of re-  
ceipts or for your failure to ensure the perfor-  
mance of all scheduled maintenance. As the  
small off--road engine owner, you should be  
awarethat WEED EATER may deny you war-  
ranty coverage if your small off--road engine  
or a part of it has failed due to abuse, neglect,  
improper maintenance, unapproved modifi-  
cations, or the use of parts not made or ap-  
proved by the original equipment manufactur-  
er. You are responsible for presenting your  
small off--road engine to an WEED EATER au-  
thorized repair center as soon as a problem ex-  
ists. 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. WARRANTY COM-  
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period  
begins on the date the small off--road engine  
is purchased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE:  
This warranty shall be for a period of two  
years fromthe initial date of purchase. WHAT  
IS COVERED: REPAIR OR REPLACE-  
MENT OF PARTS. Repair or replacement of  
any warranted part will be performed at no  
charge to the owner at an approved WEED  
EATER servicing center. If you have any  
questions regarding your warranty rights and  
responsibilities, you should contact your  
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nearest authorized service center or call  
WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723. WAR-  
RANTY PERIOD: Any warranted part which  
is not scheduled for replacement as required  
maintenance, or which is scheduled only for  
regular inspection to the effect of “repair or re-  
place as necessary” shall be warranted for 2  
years. Any warranted part which is scheduled  
for replacement as required maintenance  
shall be warranted for the period of time up to  
the first scheduled replacement point for that  
part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be  
charged for diagnostic labor which leads to  
the determination that a warranted part is de-  
fective if the diagnostic work is performed at  
an approved WEED EATER servicing center.  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: WEED  
EATER may be liable for damages to other  
engine components caused by the failure of a  
warranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS  
NOT COVERED: All failures caused by  
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are  
not covered. ADD -ON OR MODIFIED  
PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts  
can be grounds for disallowing a warranty  
claim. WEED EATER is not liable to cover fail-  
ures of warranted parts caused by the use of  
add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A  
CLAIM: 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. WHERE TO GET WAR-  
RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re-  
pairs shall be provided at all WEED EATER  
service centers. Call: 1--800--554--6723.  
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND  
REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS:  
Any WEED EATER approved replacement  
part used in the performance of any warranty  
maintenance or repair on emission related  
parts will be provided without charge to the  
owner if the part is under warranty. EMIS-  
SION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS  
LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark  
Plug (covered up to maintenance schedule),  
Ignition Module, Muffler including catalyst,  
fuel tank (California only). MAINTENANCE  
STATEMENT: The owner is responsible for  
the performance of all required maintenance  
as defined in the instruction manual.  
The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified.  
Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA.  
This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use:  
Moderate (50 hours)  
Intermediate (125 hours)  
Extended (300 hours)  
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