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Please do not return unit to retailer.
Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra.
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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
TE400 LE
ForOccasionalUseOnly
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 tod
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SAFETY RULES S Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety WARNING: When using gardening leg guards is recommended. appliances, basic safety precautions should S Always wear foot protection. Do not go always be followed to reduce the risk of fire barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of and serious injury. Read and follow all spinning line. instructions. S Secure hair above shoulder lengt.S h e- This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is cure or remove loose
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S Always store gasoline in a container ap- Store the unit out of the reach of children. S proved for flammable liquids. SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations CUTTING SAFETY through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve Inspect the area before WARNING: damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken people prone to circulation disorders or abnor- glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown mal swellings. Prolonged use
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1. Remove wing nut from shield. 2. Insert bracket into slot as shown. Slot 3. Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in Shield bracket. 4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt. Bracket Wing Nut Line Limiter Blade 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. Assist Handle Tube
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container momentarily to assure that the fuel is Starter Handle Choke thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow the Lever safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit. IMPORTANT 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 Muffler of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel system before
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Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly S OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS on the ground one time. Approximately 2 It is recommended that the engine not be inches (5 cm) of line will be advanced with operated for longer than 1 minute at full each tap. throttle. Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy OPERATING POSITION area. Tapping on surfaces such as concrete or asphalt can cause excessive wear to the ALWAYS WEAR: trimmer head. Eye If the line is worn down to 2 inches (5 cm) or Protection less, more
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SWEEPING -- The fanning action of the rotat- Trimming 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. Sweeping 3in. (8 cm) Above Ground SCALPING -- The scalping technique re- moves unwanted vegetationdown to the ground. Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 in. (8 cm) above the ground and at an EDGING-- Adjust trimmer to the edging posi- angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the tion
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As your unit is used, carbon deposits build up Air Filter on the muffler and spark arresting screen. For normal homeowner use, however, the Screws 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 Air Filter Cover authorized service dealer. MUFFLER AND SPARK ARREST- REPLACE SPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug each year to ensure ING SCREEN the engine starts easier and runs better. Set spark plug
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STORAGE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in WARNING: Perform the following minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline steps after each use: in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Fol- S Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit low the mix instructions found on stabilizer before storing or transporting. container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area adding stabilizer. where fuel vap
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1. ON/OFF switch in OFF 1. Move ON/OFF switch to ON. start. position. 2.Engine flooded. 2. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in Operation Section. 3. Fuel tank empty. 3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. 4. Spark plug not firing. 4. Install new spark plug. 5. Fuel not reaching 5.
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LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., up or normal adjustments explained in the in- warrants to the original purchaser that each struction manual. new Weed Eater brand gasoline tool or at- tachment is free from defects in material and THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC workmanship and agrees to repair or replace LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE under this warranty any defective gasoline OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM product or attachment as follows from the STATE TO STATE. original date of
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WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE: under warranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: The warranty period begins on the date the All failures caused by abuse, neglect, or im- small off--road engine is purchased. proper maintenance are not covered. ADD-- LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This warranty ON OR MODIFIED PARTS: The use of add-- shall be for a period of two years from the ini- on or modified parts can be grounds for tial date of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: disallowing a warranty claim. ELECTROLUX REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF
