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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
t
XT 400
IMPORTANT MANUAL -- Do not throw away
MANUAL IMPORTANTE -- No lo descarte
MANUEL IMPORTANT -- À Conserver
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 E2000 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
530087728
2/15/00
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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.
ATTACHING THE HANDLE
S Assemble the 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 unit opposite opera-
tor’s position.
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.
S Pivot handle to a comfortable position.
Tighten handle securely.
S Store unit so line limiter cannot accidentally
cause injury. Unit can be hung by the tube.
S Store the unit out of the reach of children
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING: The shield helps to protect
the operator and others from thrown objects,
and is equipped with a line limiter blade which
cuts excess line. The blade (on underside of
shield) is sharp and can cut you.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not
equipped with a temperature limiting muffler
and spark arresting screen which meets the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion engines to
be equipped with a spark arrestor screen. If
you operate in a locale where such regula-
tions exist, you are legally responsible for
installing and maintaining the operating con-
dition of these parts. Failure to do so is a viola-
tion of the law. If a spark arrestor is required
in your area, contact your Authorized Service
Dealer for the proper kit.
S Remove wing nut from shield.
S Insert bracket into slot as shown.
S Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole
in bracket.
S Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Slot
Shield
Bracket
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow-
ered 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 dam-
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.
Wing
Nut
FUEL YOUR UNIT
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.
STARTING
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Make sure unit is properly as-
Starting Position
sembled and all fasteners are secure.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
Push and hold the engine stop switch in the
STOP or OFF position until the unit has fully
stopped.
Groove
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Choke lever
Trigger
Primer Bulb
Muffler
REPLACING THE LINE
S Push and hold the engine stop switch in the
stop/off position until the unit has fully
stopped.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING: The trimmer head will turn
while starting the engine. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
S Disconnect the spark plug lead wire.
S Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap but-
ton.
COLD ENGINE STARTING OR
S Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
S Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two
12.5 foot (3.8 m) lengths of .080” (2 mm) di-
ameter Weed Eaterr brand line. Never use
wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off
and become a dangerous missile.
S Insert ends of the line about 1/2 inch (1 cm)
into the small hole on the inside of spool.
STARTING AFTER REFUELING
S Set unit on a flat surface.
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.
Spool
Small
Holes
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.
RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE
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.
Line exit holes
Line in Notch
USING YOUR UNIT
Line in Notch
Hub
OPERATING POSITION
S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows
found on the spool.
ALWAYS WEAR:
Eye
Protection
S Push the line into the notches, leaving 3 to 5
inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
S Insert the line into the the exit holes in the
hub as shown in the illustration.
S Align the notches with the line exit hole.
S Push spool into hub until it snaps into place.
S Pull the line extending outside of the hub to
release it from the notch.
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
Cut from your right to your left.
SERVICE
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cut-
ting 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.
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.
TWIST-N-EDGE
S Pull the tab toward the engine.
S Twist the tube to the edging position;
release the tab.
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2 YEARS-- Parts and Labor, when used for
household purposes.
90 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
commercial, professional, or income produc-
ing purposes.
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
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 .025”.
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 spe-
cifically 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 replace-
ment with reasonable use during the warranty
period. This warranty does not cover prede-
livery 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine will not start.
S Fuel tank empty.
S Engine flooded.
S Spark plug not firing.
S Fuel not reaching carburetor.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
Engine will not idle properly.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
S Throttle trigger screw too tight.
Engine will not accelerate, lacks
power, or dies under a load.
S Air filter dirty.
S Spark plug fouled.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
Engine smokes excessively.
S Air filter dirty.
S Too much oil mixed with gasoline.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
Line does not advance or breaks while
cutting.
S Line improperly routed in head.
S Line improperly wound on spool.
S Line size incorrect.
Line welds onto spool.
S Line size incorrect
ELECTROLUX
HOME
PRODUCTS
S Line improperly wound on spool.
S Crowding line on material being cut.
NORTH AMERICA’S policy is to continu-
ously improve its products. Therefore, ELEC-
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AMERICA reserves the right to change, mod-
ify, or discontinue models, designs, specifica-
tions, and accessories of all products at any
time without notice or obligation to any pur-
chaser.
Line pulls back into head
S Too little line outside of head.
S Line size incorrect.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
U.S. EPA
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STATEMENT
Need Assistance?
Call 1-800-554-6723.
Need Service Parts?
Contact your dealer.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-
LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental
Protection Agency and POULAN/WEED
EATER, DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR
PRODUCTS are pleased to explain the emis-
sions control system warranty on your lawn
and garden equipment engine. All new utility
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX
HOME
PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Out-
door Power Products, Inc., warrants to the and lawn and garden equipment engines
original purchaser that each new Weed Eater must be designed, built, and equipped to meet
brand gasoline tool or attachment is free from the stringent anti--smog standards. POU-
defects in material and workmanship and LAN/WEED EATER must warrant the emis-
agrees to repair or replace under this war-
sion control system on your lawn and garden
ranty any defective gasoline product or at- equipment engine for the periods of time listed
tachment as follows from the original date of below provided there has been no abuse, ne-
purchase.
glect, or improper maintenance of your lawn
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and garden equipment engine. Your emission center. If you have any questions regarding
control system includes parts such as the your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
carburetor and the ignition system. Where a should contact your nearest authorized ser-
warrantable condition exits, POULAN/WEED
EATER will repair your lawn and garden
vice center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
1--800--554--6723 WARRANTY PERIOD:
equipment engine at no cost to you. Ex- Any warranted part which is not scheduled for
penses covered under warranty include diag-
nosis, parts and labor. MANUFACTURER’S
WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions
replacement as required maintenance, or
which is scheduled only for regular inspection
to the effect of “repair or replace as neces-
related part on your engine (as listed under sary” shall be warranted for 2 years. Any war-
Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is de-
ranted part which is scheduled for replace-
fective or a defect in the materials or work- ment as required maintenance shall be
manship of the engine causes the failure of warranted for the period of time up to the first
such an emission related part, the part will be scheduled replacement point for that part.
repaired or replaced by POULAN/WEED
EATER. OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPON-
DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be
charged for diagnostic labor which leads to
SIBILITIES: As the lawn and garden equip- the determination that a warranted part is de-
ment engine owner, you are responsible for fective if the diagnostic work is performed at
the performance of the required maintenance an approved POULAN/WEED EATER serv-
listed in your Owner’s Manual. POULAN/
WEED EATER recommends that you retain
icing center. CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
AGES: POULAN/WEED EATER may be li-
all receipts covering maintenance on your able for damages to other engine
lawn and garden equipment engine, but POU- components caused by the failure of a war-
LAN/WEED EATER cannot deny warranty
ranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS
solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure NOT COVERED: All failures caused by
to ensure the performance of all scheduled abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are
maintenance. As the lawn and garden equip- not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED
ment engine owner, you should be aware that PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts
POULAN/WEED EATER may deny you war-
can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
ranty coverage if your lawn and garden equip- POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to cover
ment engine or a part of it has failed due to failures of warranted parts caused by the use
abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, un- of add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A
approved modifications, or the use of parts CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding
not made or approved by the original equip- your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
ment manufacturer. You are responsible for should contact your nearest authorized ser-
presenting your lawn and garden equipment vice center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
engine to a POULAN/WEED EATER autho-
rized repair center as soon as a problem ex-
1--800--554--6723 . WHERE TO GET WAR-
RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re-
ists. Warranty repairs should be completed in pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/WEED
a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed EATER service centers. call: 1--800--554--6723
30 days. If you have any questions regarding
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND RE-
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any
should contact your nearest authorized ser- POULAN/WEED EATER approved replace-
vice center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
ment part used in the performance of any war-
ranty maintenance or repair on emission re-
lated parts will be provided without charge to
1--800--554--6723.
WARRANTY COM-
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period
begins on the date the lawn and garden equip- the owner if the part is under warranty. EMIS-
ment engine is purchased. LENGTH OF
COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a pe-
SION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS
LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark
riod of two years from the initial date of pur- Plug (covered up to maintenance schedule),
chase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or re-
Ignition Module. MAINTENANCE STATE-
MENT: The owner is responsible for the per-
placement of any warranted part will be per- formance of all required maintenance as de-
formed at no charge to the owner at an ap- fined in the owner’s manual.
proved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing
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