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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
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XT 600
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.
530087729 2/15/00
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trigger and the safety label on the tube.
Tighten handle securely.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before
storing or transporting in vehicle.
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.
WARNING: The shield must be properly
installed. The shield provides partial protec-
tion from the risk of thrown objects to the oper-
ator and others and is equipped with a line lim-
iter which cuts excess line. The line limiter (on
underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
S Insert bracket into slot on shield.
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 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.
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 Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in
bracket.
S Securely tighten wing nut.
S Remove packing cover from the arbor shaft
if so equipped. Thread trimmer head onto
shaft; tighten securely against dust cup.
Wing Nut
Bracket
Slot
Dust Cup
Shield
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.
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
Starting Position
WARNING: Make sure unit is properly as-
sembled and all fasteners are secure.
ADJUST THE HANDLE
S Loosen wing nut or plastic knob on handle.
S Rotate handle to upright position and tight-
en in a comfortable position between the
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HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
Push and hold the engine stop switch in the
STOP or OFF position until the unit has fully
stopped.
REPLACING THE LINE
S Push and hold the engine stop switch in the
stop/off position until the unit has fully
stopped.
S Disconnect the spark plug lead wire.
S Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap but-
ton.
Choke lever
S Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
S Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two
lengths of 12-1/2 feet of .080” (2 mm) diam-
eter 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.
Trigger
Primer Bulb
Muffler
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING: The trimmer head will turn
while starting the engine. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
Spool
Small
Holes
COLD ENGINE STARTING OR
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.
Line exit holes
Line in Notch
Line in Notch
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.
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.
Hub
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.
S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows
found on the spool.
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.
USING YOUR UNIT
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
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.
Heavy Shoes
Cut from your right to your left.
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cut-
ting head lightly on the ground while engine is
running at full speed. The metal Line Limiter
IGNITION TIMING
The ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.
SPARK PLUG
blade attached to the shield will cut the line to Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham-
the proper length.
pion RCJ--8Y plug. Spark plug gap is 0.025”.
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30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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, cutting
line, or rotating head parts that will wear and
require replacement with reasonable use dur-
ing the warranty period. This warranty does
not cover predelivery setup or normal adjust-
ments 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.
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.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-
PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.
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.
ELECTROLUX
HOME
PRODUCTS
S Line size incorrect
NORTH AMERICA’S policy is to continu-
ously improve its products. Therefore, ELEC-
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AMERICA reserves the right to change,
modify, or discontinue models, designs,
specifications, and accessories of all prod-
ucts at any time without notice or obligation to
any purchaser.
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.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Need Assistance?
Call 1-800-554-6723.
Need Service Parts?
Contact your dealer.
U.S. EPA
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STATEMENT
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
and lawn and garden equipment engines
must be designed, built, and equipped to meet
the stringent anti--smog standards. POU-
LAN/WEED EATER must warrant the emis-
sion control system on your lawn and garden
equipment engine for the periods of time listed
below provided there has been no abuse, ne-
glect, or improper maintenance of your lawn
and garden equipment engine. Your emission
control system includes parts such as the
carburetor and the ignition system. Where a
warrantable condition exits, POULAN/WEED
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX
HOME
PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Out-
door Products, Inc., warrants to the original
purchaser that each new Weed EaterR
brand gasoline tool or attachment is free from
defects in material and workmanship and
agrees to repair or replace under this war-
ranty any defective gasoline product or at-
tachment as follows from the original date of
purchase.
2 YEARS-- Parts and Labor, when used for
household purposes.
90 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
commercial, professional, or income produc- EATER will repair your lawn and garden
ing purposes.
equipment engine at no cost to you. Ex-
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penses covered under warranty include diag-
nosis, parts and labor. MANUFACTURER’S
WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions
vice center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
1--800--554--6723. WARRANTY PERIOD:
Any warranted part which is not scheduled for
related part on your engine (as listed under replacement as required maintenance, or
Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is de-
which is scheduled only for regular inspection
fective or a defect in the materials or work- to the effect of “repair or replace as neces-
manship of the engine causes the failure of sary” shall be warranted for 2 years. Any war-
such an emission related part, the part will be ranted part which is scheduled for replace-
repaired or replaced by POULAN/WEED
EATER. OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPON-
ment as required maintenance shall be
warranted for the period of time up to the first
SIBILITIES: As the lawn and garden equip- scheduled replacement point for that part.
ment engine owner, you are responsible for DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be
the performance of the required maintenance charged for diagnostic labor which leads to
listed in your Owner’s Manual. POULAN/
WEED EATER recommends that you retain
the determination that a warranted part is de-
fective if the diagnostic work is performed at
all receipts covering maintenance on your an approved POULAN/WEED EATER serv-
lawn and garden equipment engine, but POU- icing center. CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
LAN/WEED EATER cannot deny warranty
AGES: POULAN/WEED EATER may be li-
solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure able for damages to other engine
to ensure the performance of all scheduled components caused by the failure of a war-
maintenance. As the lawn and garden equip- ranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS
ment engine owner, you should be aware that NOT COVERED: All failures caused by
POULAN/WEED EATER may deny you war-
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are
ranty coverage if your lawn and garden equip- not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED
ment engine or a part of it has failed due to PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts
abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, un- can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
approved modifications, or the use of parts POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to cover
not made or approved by the original equip- failures of warranted parts caused by the use
ment manufacturer. You are responsible for of add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A
presenting your lawn and garden equipment CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding
engine to a POULAN/WEED EATER autho-
rized repair center as soon as a problem ex-
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
should contact your nearest authorized ser-
ists. Warranty repairs should be completed in vice center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 1--800--554--6723. WHERE TO GET WAR-
30 days. If you have any questions regarding
RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re-
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/WEED
should contact your nearest authorized ser- EATER service centers. call: 1--800--554--6723
vice center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
1--800--554--6723.
WARRANTY COM-
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND RE-
PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any
POULAN/WEED EATER approved replace-
begins on the date the lawn and garden equip- ment part used in the performance of any war-
ment engine is purchased. LENGTH OF
COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a pe-
ranty maintenance or repair on emission re-
lated parts will be provided without charge to
riod of two years from the initial date of pur- the owner if the part is under warranty. EMIS-
chase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or re-
SION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS
LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark
placement of any warranted part will be per- Plug (covered up to maintenance schedule),
formed at no charge to the owner at an ap- Ignition Module. MAINTENANCE STATE-
proved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing
center. If you have any questions regarding
MENT: The owner is responsible for the per-
formance of all required maintenance as de-
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you fined in the owner’s manual.
should contact your nearest authorized ser-
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