Weed Eater Trimmer 530087310 User Manual

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1-800-554-6723  
Operator’s Manual  
Manual del Operador  
Manuel de L’utilisateur  
XT 200/XT 25  
FeatherLitet Series  
Wild Thingt WT21  
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.  
Frigidaire Home Products, Augusta, GA 30907  
WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.  
530087310  
2/16/00  
 
the trigger and the safety label on the tube.  
Tighten handle securely.  
TRANSPORTING AND  
STORAGE  
ATTACH THE SHIELD  
S Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before  
storing or transporting in vehicle.  
WARNING: The shield must be properly  
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or  
transporting the unit. Use up fuel left in the  
carburetor by starting the engine and letting  
it run until it stops.  
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  
can cut you.  
S Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel  
vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames  
from water heaters, electric motors or  
switches, furnaces, etc.  
Assemble your shield (Style A or Style B) as  
shown.  
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.  
STYLE A  
S Insert bracket into slot in shield. Tighten  
securely.  
If situations occur which are not covered in  
this manual, use care and good judgment. If  
you need assistance, call 1--800--554--6723.  
Slot  
Bracket  
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  
Shield  
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New STYLE B  
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by  
law that many internal combustion engines to  
be equipped with a spark arrestor screen. If  
S Assemble parts as shown; Tighten securely.  
Shield  
you operate in  
a
locale where such  
regulations exist, you are legally responsible  
for installing and maintaining the operating  
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a  
violation of the law. If a spark arrestor is  
required in your area, contact your  
Authorized Service Dealer for the proper kit.  
SPECIAL 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 abnormal swellings. 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.  
Wing Nut  
NOTE: Remove  
and use washer and  
wing nut from this  
bolt for assembling  
shield.  
Washer  
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.  
ASSEMBLY  
WARNING: Make sure your unit is  
properly assembled and all fasteners are  
secure.  
STARTING  
ADJUST THE HANDLE  
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT  
S Loosen wing nut on handle.  
S Rotate handle to upright position and Push and hold engine stop switch in the STOP  
tighten in a comfortable position between or OFF position until the unit has fully stopped.  
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HOW TO START YOUR UNIT  
REPLACING THE LINE  
S Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap  
button.  
Starting Position  
Choke Lever  
S Clean entire surface of hub and spool.  
S Replace with pre--wound spool, or cut a  
length of 18 feet of .065” (1.6 mm) diameter  
Weed Eater! brand line. Never use wire,  
rope, string, etc., which can break off and  
become a dangerous missile.  
rigger  
Primer Bulb  
Muffler  
S Insert one end of line about 1/2 inch (1 cm)  
into the small hole on the inside of the spool.  
S Wind line evenly and tightly onto spool.  
Wind in the direction of the arrow on the  
spool.  
WARNING: The trimmer head will turn  
while starting the engine. A hot muffler can  
cause serious burns.  
S Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5  
inches ( 7 -- 12 cm) unwound.  
COLD ENGINE STARTING OR  
STARTING AFTER REFUELING  
S Set unit on a flat surface.  
S Insert the line into the exit hole in the hub as  
shown in the illustration.  
S Align the notch 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.  
S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.  
S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position.  
S Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold  
through all remaining steps.  
Small  
Hole  
S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.  
S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position.  
S Pull starter rope handle no more than 6  
pulls, until engine runs.  
Spool  
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 ENGINE.  
Line in Notch  
USING YOUR UNIT  
For occasional use only.  
Line exit hole  
OPERATING POSITION  
ALWAYS WEAR:  
Eye  
SERVICE  
Protection  
We recommend all service and adjustments  
not listed in this manual be performed by an  
Authorized Service Dealer.  
Long Pants  
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS  
Heavy Shoes  
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.  
Adjusting the carburetor is a complicated  
task. We recommend that you take your unit  
to an Authorized Service Dealer. Damage will  
occur if you turn the needles beyond the  
limiter stops.  
Cut from your right to your left.  
IGNITION TIMING  
The ignition timing is fixed, non--adjustable.  
ADVANCING THE CUTTING  
LINE  
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the  
cutting head lightly on the ground while  
SPARK PLUG  
engine is running at full speed. A metal blade Replace the spark plug yearly using  
attached to the shield will cut the line to the Champion RCJ--8Y plug. Spark plug gap is  
proper length. .025”.  
a
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS, Div. WCI  
Outdoor Power Products, Inc., warrants to  
the original 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.  
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.  
60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for  
commercial, professional, or income producing  
purposes.  
Engine will not accelerate, lacks  
power, or dies under a load  
S Air filter dirty.  
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental  
purposes.  
S Spark plug fouled.  
S Carburetor requires adjustment.  
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 FRIGIDAIRE  
Engine smokes excessively.  
S Air filter dirty.  
S Too much oil mixed with gasoline.  
S Carburetor requires adjustment.  
HOME  
PRODUCTS  
for  
this  
tool.  
Line does not advance or breaks while  
cutting.  
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  
S Line improperly routed in head.  
S Line improperly wound on spool.  
S Line size incorrect  
Line welds onto spool.  
period.  
This warranty does not cover  
S Line size incorrect.  
predelivery setup or normal adjustments  
explained in the operators manual.  
S Line improperly wound on spool.  
S Crowding line on material being  
cut.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC  
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE  
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM  
STATE TO STATE.  
Line pulls back into head.  
S Too little line outside of head.  
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR  
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,  
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS  
S Line size incorrect  
WARRANTIES  
EXCEPT  
THOSE  
NEED ASSISTANCE?  
EXPRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.  
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.  
Need Assistance?  
Call 1--800--554--6723  
Need Service Part?  
Contact your dealer.  
FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS’ policy is  
to continuously improve its products.  
Therefore,  
FRIGIDAIRE  
HOME  
PRODUCTS 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.  
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U.S. EPA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA  
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT  
YOUR  
WARRANTY  
RIGHTS  
AND  
equipment engine is purchased. LENGTH OF  
COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a  
OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental  
Protection Agency/Environment Canada and period of two years from the initial date of  
POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVISION OF WCI  
OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are pleased to  
purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR  
REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or  
explain the emissions control system warranty replacement of any warranted part will be  
on your lawn and garden equipment engine. All performed at no charge to the owner at an  
new utility and lawn and garden equipment approved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing  
engines must be designed, built, and equipped center. If you have any questions regarding your  
to meet the stringent anti--smog standards. warranty rights and responsibilities, you should  
POULAN/WEED EATER must warrant the  
emission control system on your lawn and  
contact your nearest authorized service center  
or call POULAN/WEED EATER at  
garden equipment engine for the periods of time 1--800--554--6723 WARRANTY PERIOD: Any  
listed below provided there has been no abuse, warranted part which is not scheduled for  
neglect, or improper maintenance of your lawn replacement as required maintenance, or which  
and garden equipment engine. Your emission is scheduled only for regular inspection to the  
control system includes parts such as the  
effect of “repair or replace as necessary” shall  
carburetor and the ignition system. Where a be warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part  
warrantable condition exits, POULAN/WEED which is scheduled for replacement as required  
EATER will repair your lawn and garden  
maintenance shall be warranted for the period of  
equipment engine at no cost to you. Expenses time up to the first scheduled replacement point  
covered under warranty include diagnosis, for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not  
parts and labor.  
MANUFACTURER’S  
be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to  
the determination that a warranted part is  
WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions  
related part on your engine (as listed under defective if the diagnostic work is performed at  
Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is  
an approved POULAN/WEED EATER  
defective or  
a
defect in the materials or servicing  
center.  
CONSEQUENTIAL  
workmanship of the engine causes the failure of DAMAGES: POULAN/WEED EATER may be  
such an emission related part, the part will be liable for damages to other engine components  
repaired or replaced by POULAN/WEED  
caused by the failure of a warranted part still  
under warranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: All  
EATER.  
OWNER’S  
WARRANTY  
RESPONSIBILITIES: As the lawn and garden failures caused by abuse, neglect, or improper  
equipment engine owner, you are responsible maintenance are not covered. ADD--ON OR  
for the performance of the required  
MODIFIED PARTS: The use of add--on or  
maintenance listed in your Owner’s Manual. modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a  
POULAN/WEED EATER recommends that  
warranty claim. POULAN/WEED EATER is not  
you retain all receipts covering maintenance on liable to cover failures of warranted parts  
your lawn and garden equipment engine, but caused by the use of add--on or modified parts.  
POULAN/WEED EATER cannot deny  
HOW TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have any  
warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for questions regarding your warranty rights and  
your failure to ensure the performance of all responsibilities, you should contact your  
scheduled maintenance.  
As the lawn and nearest authorized service center or call  
garden equipment engine owner, you should be POULAN/WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723.  
aware that POULAN/WEED EATER may deny  
WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:  
you warranty coverage if your lawn and garden Warranty services or repairs shall be provided  
equipment engine or a part of it has failed due to at all POULAN/WEED EATER service centers.  
abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, call:  
1--800--554--6723  
AND  
RELATED  
You are responsible for POULAN/WEED  
MAINTENANCE,  
unapproved modifications, or the use of parts REPLACEMENT  
not made or approved by the original equipment EMISSION  
manufacturer.  
REPAIR  
OF  
PARTS:  
Any  
EATER  
approved  
presenting your lawn and garden equipment replacement part used in the performance of  
engine to POULAN/WEED EATER any warranty maintenance or repair on  
a
authorized repair center as soon as a problem emission related parts will be provided without  
exists. Warranty repairs should be completed in charge to the owner if the part is under warranty.  
a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS  
days. If you have any questions regarding your LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark Plug  
warranty rights and responsibilities, you should (covered up to maintenance schedule), Ignition  
contact your nearest authorized service center Module. MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The  
or call  
POULAN/WEED EATER at  
owner is responsible for the performance of all  
required maintenance as defined in the owner’s  
manual.  
1--800--554--6723.  
WARRANTY  
COMMENCEMENT DATE: The warranty  
period begins on the date the lawn and garden  
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The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified.  
Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA.  
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