Storage, Warning – Weed Eater 952711796 User Manual

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Hub

Line in Notch

Line in Notch

Line exit holes

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.

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.

Screwdriver

3. While holding the screwdriver in position,

remove trimmer head by turning clockwise

(looking from bottom of unit).

4. Thread replacement trimmer head onto the

shaft by turning counterclockwise. Tighten

until secure.

5. Remove the screwdriver.

CARBURETOR IDLE SPEED

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 be necessary if you

notice any of the following conditions:
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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.

To adjust idle speed:

Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine

runs without stalling (idle speed too slow).
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Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in-

crease engine speed if engine stalls or dies.

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Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to

decrease engine speed.

Air Filter Cover

Idle Speed Screw

If you require further assistance or are unsure

about performing this procedure, contact an

authorized

service

dealer

or

call

1--800--554--6723.

STORAGE

WARNING:

Perform the following

steps after each use:
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Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit

before storing or transporting.

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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.

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Store unit with all guards in place. Position

unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-

dentally cause injury.

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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:
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Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage.

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Store in a clean dry area.

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Lightly oil external metal surfaces.

FUEL SYSTEM

Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-

TION section of this manual, see message la-

beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga-

sohol in your engine.

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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