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 200/XT 25 FeatherLitet Series Wild Thingt WT21 ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 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 instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves. AVERTISSEMENT: Lire le manuel de l'utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertissements 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 SAFETY RULES WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions. This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is responsible for following unit and manual instructions and warnings. Read entire Operator's Manual before using unit! Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow unit and manual instructions and warnings. Never allow children to operate this unit. S S S S S guards is recommended. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning line. Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Wear hearing protection if you use this unit for more than 1 1/2 hours per day. Never start or run inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Keep handles free of oil and fuel. UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY OPERATORS MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT DANGER: Never use blade, wire or flailing devices. This unit is designed for line trimmer use only. Use of any other accessories or attachments will increase the risk of injury. S Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except carburetor adjustments. S Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep in good working condition. S Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way before using the unit. S Make sure unit is assembled correctly as shown in this manual. S Make carburetor adjustments with lower end supported to prevent line from contacting any object. S Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments. S Use only recommended WEED EATER accessories and replacement parts. violently. You and others can be blinded/injured. Wear safety glasses and leg protection. Keep body parts clear of rotating line. Safety glasses or similar eye protection Hazard Zone WARNING: Trimmer line throws objects FUEL SAFETY S S S S Mix and pour fuel outdoors. Keep away from sparks or flames. Use a container approved for fuel. Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit. S 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 removing fuel cap. CUTTING SAFETY Boots 50 ft. (15 m) Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. If approached, stop unit immediately. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assistance, contact your Authorized Service Dealer or call 1--800--554--6723. OPERATOR SAFETY S Always wear safety eye protection. S Always wear long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg S Use only for trimming, mowing, and sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning, or hedge trimming. S 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 trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury. S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. S Keep all parts of your body away from spinning line and muffler. 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. 2 TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE S Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before storing or transporting in vehicle. 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. 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. 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. ATTACH THE SHIELD the trigger and the safety label on the tube. Tighten handle securely. WARNING: The shield must be properly STYLE A 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. Assemble your shield (Style A or Style B) as shown. S Insert bracket into slot in shield. Tighten securely. 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 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 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. Shield STYLE B S Assemble parts as shown; Tighten securely. Shield 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 Washer shield. 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. ADJUST THE HANDLE STARTING Push and hold engine stop switch in the STOP or OFF position until the unit has fully stopped. 3 S Loosen wing nut on handle. S Rotate handle to upright position and tighten in a comfortable position between HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT HOW TO START YOUR UNIT Starting Position Choke Lever Trigger Primer Bulb REPLACING THE LINE Muffler WARNING: The trimmer head will turn while starting the engine. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. S S S S COLD ENGINE STARTING OR STARTING AFTER REFUELING S S S S Set unit on a flat surface. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times. Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps. Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times. Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position. Pull starter rope handle no more than 6 pulls, until engine runs. Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position. S Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap button. 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. 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. S Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5 inches ( 7 -- 12 cm) unwound. 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. Small Hole Spool 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. Hub Line exit hole OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS WEAR: Eye Protection SERVICE We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an Authorized Service Dealer. Long Pants Heavy Shoes CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS 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. ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE IGNITION TIMING The ignition timing is fixed, non--adjustable. 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. SPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug yearly using a Champion RCJ--8Y plug. Spark plug gap is .025". 4 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. 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. S Line improperly wound on spool. S Crowding line on material being cut. Line pulls back into head. S Too little line outside of head. S Line size incorrect 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. 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 FRIGIDAIRE for this tool. HOME PRODUCTS 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. NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ...