fl26 Instruction Manual
fl26 Instruction Manual
fl26 Instruction Manual
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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d'lnstructions
FL26 /
& WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
ADVERTENOIA:
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones
graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel d'instructions et bien respecter tousles avertisse-
ments et toutes les instructions de securit& Tout defaut de le faire
pourrait entraTner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products, Inc. Electrolux Canada Corporation
250 Bobby Jones Expressway 6150 McLaughlin Road
Augusta, GA 30907 Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2
Shaft Mark
Shaft or Arrow
Safety Label
Primer _ Throttle
Spark Plug X_ Bulb Trigger
Trimmer
Head Shield
/ Choke Lever
Line Limiter
Blade Starter Handle
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE mixing 3,2 ounces (95 ml) ofoii with 1 gallon (4
liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE
_l_ WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will
information in the safety rutes before you cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow
begin, if you do not understand the safety instructions printed on container. Once oil is
rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit, Call added to gasoline, shake container momentarily
1-800-554-6723, to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed,
FUELING ENGINE Always read and follow the safety rules relating
to fuel before fueling your unit.
_ WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly IMPORTANT
when refueling. Experience indicates that alcohol blended
HELPFUL TIP I fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
To obtain the correct oil mix I separation and formation of acids during stor-
pJ ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of I age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
'/2-cycle synthetic oil into I of an engine while in storage, To avoid engine
one gallon of fresh gas. I problems, empty the fuel system before stor-
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a season, Never use engine or carburetor c}ean-
ratio of 40:t. Poulan/Weed Eater brand er products in the fuel tank or permanent dam-
synthetic oil is recommended, Mix gasoline and age may occur, See the STO RAG E section for
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by additional information.
Starter Handle
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4_ WAR NIN G: Alwayswear eye protec-
tion. Never lean over the trimmer head.
Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into
eyes and face and cause blindness or other
Right Wrong
serious injury. • The line will easily remove grass and
Do not run the engine at a higher speed than weeds from around walls, fences, trees and
necessary. The cutting line wiII cut efficiently flower beds, but it also can cut the tender
when the engine is run at less than full throttle. bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences. To
At lower speeds, there is less engine noise and help avoid damage especially to delicate
vibration. The cutting line will last longer and wiII vegetation or trees with tender bark,
be less likely to %reid" onto the spool. shorten line to 4-5 inches (10-13 cm) and
use at less than full throttle.
Always release the throttie trigger and allow the
engine to return to idle speed when not cutting. • For trimming or scalping, use less than full
throttle to increase line life and decrease
To stop engine: head wear, especially:
• Release the throttle trigger. • During light duty cutting.
• Push and hold the STOP switch in the • Near objects around which the line can
STOP position until the engine stops. wrap such as small posts, trees or fence
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE wire.
The trimmer line will advance approximately 2 • Formowingorsweeping, usefullthrottIefor
a good clean job.
inches (5 cm) each time the bottom of the TRIMMING - Hold the bottom of the trimmer
trimmer head is tapped on the ground with the
head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground
engine running at full throttle.
The most efficient line length is the maximum and at an angle. Allow oniy the tip of the line to
make contact. Do not force trimmer line into
length allowed by the line limiter.AIways keep work area.
the shield in place when the tool is being oper-
ated, Trimming / • . .
To advance line: i . " j._
• Operate the engine at full throttle.
• Holdthetrimmerhead paralieltoandabove
the grassy area.
• Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly
on the ground one time. Approximately 2 3 inches (8 cm) A"-_._._\
inches (5 cm) of line will be advanced with above ground ._ "_'_,
each tap.
Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy SCALPING - The scalping technique re-
area. Tapping on surfaces such as concrete moves unwanted vegetationdown to the
or asphalt can cause excessive wear to the ground. Hold the bottom of the trimmer head
trimmer head. about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground and
If the line is worn down to 2 inches (5 cm) or at an angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the
less, more than one tap will be required to ob- ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc.
tain the most efficient line length. This technique increases line wear.
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Mowing !i
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Line in Notch
Hub
,_, WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performh_g all ofthe
recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
Engine wilt not 1. Air filter dirty. 1. Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate, 2. Spark plug fouled. 2. Ctean or reptace plug
lacks power, and regap.
or dies under 3. Carburetor requires 3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
a load. adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on 4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression low. 5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine 1. Choke partially on. 1. Adjust choke.
smokes 2. Fuel mixture incorrect. 2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
excessively. correct fuel mixture.
3. Air filter dirty. 3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Carburetor requires 4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
adjustment.
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The information on the product label indicates to which standard your engine is certified.
Example: (Year) EPA Phase I or Phase II and/or CALIFORNIA.
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CONOZCASUAPARATO
LEA ESTE MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE
PONER EL APARATO EN MARCHA. Compare las ilustraciones con su aparato para familiari-
zarse con la ubicacion de los diversos controles y ajustes. G uarde este manual para uso futuro.
Mango Auxiliar
"""_ ' Marca/Flecha
Eje en el Eje
Etiqueta de Seguridad
Protector
/ Palaeca del
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O INFORMACION UTIL
_ ADVERTENCIA: Remueva la tapa
Si su interruptor indica opri-
del tanque de combustible lentamente al rea-
bastecer combustible. ma para detener el motor,
este siempre se eneuentra
en la posiciSn ON.
A INFORMACION UTIL
Para obtener la proporcion [ PARA DETENER EL MOTOR
€orrecta de mezcla de [ • Para detener el motor, empuje y sostenga el
aceite vierka 8,2 onzas de [ interruptor STOP en la posici6n STOP has-
aceite eintetioo de 2 ciclos ta que el motor se haya detenido por com-
pleto.
dentro de gaeolina freeca.
• Si el motor no se detiene, mueva el cebador
Este motor est& habilitado para funcionar con
en la posici6n FULL CHOKE (estrangula-
gasolina sin plomo. Antes de comenzar con el miento total de aire).
uso, se deber& mezclar la gasolina con un aceite
PARA PONER EN MARCHA
de sintetico de buena calidad para motores de 2
tiempos enfriados a aire. Recomendamos el EL MOTOR
aceite de sintetico de la marca Poulan/Weed
Eater. Mezcie la gasolina con el aceite en ta _lkADVERTENCIA: El cabezal de
proporci6n 40:1. Se obtiene una proporci6n de corte girar&, mientras se este intentando poner
40:1 mezclando 3.2 onzas (95 ml) de aceite en marcha el motor. Evite el hacer nieg0n tipo
con cada galon (4 litros) de gasolina sin de contacto con el silenciador. Un silenciador
plomo. NO USE aceite para automoviles ni para caliente podria provocar quemaduras de gra-
barcas. Estos aceites daSar&n el motor. Ai vedad si se toca.
mezciar el combustible, siga las instrucciones
impresas en el recipiente. Una vez haya _ INFORMACION UTIL I
aSadido el aceite a la gasolina, agite al recipiente Sie I motor de su aparato I
brevemente para asegurar que el combustible n ° se pusiera en marcha [
este completamente mezclado. Siempre lea y despu#s de haber seguido [
siga las instrucciones de seguridad que tienen estas instrucciones, llame
que ver con el combustible antes de abastecer al 1-800-554-6723.
el aparato.
PARA ARRANCAR CON MOTOR
IMPORTANTE
FRIO (o motor caliente despues de
La experiencia indica que los combustible
mezclados con alcohol (los Ilamados gasohoi quedar sin combustible)
o los que contienen etanol o metanol) pueden
atraer ia humedad, Io que puede causar la se- Posicion de Arranque
paracion y la formacion de &.cidos durante eI
almacenaje. La gasolina &cida puede daSar el
sistema de combustible del motor durante el
almacenaje.
Para evitar problemas con el motor, deber_t
vaciarse el sistema de combustible antes de
almacenar el aparato por 30 dias o mas. Vacie
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Correcto Incorrecto
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Tornillo de Ajuste de
la Mercha Lente
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# De Serie
Se certifica este motor para satisfacer los requisitos de emisi6n para los uso siguientes:
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Marque/Fleche
Axe sur raxe
Etiquette de securite
T&te de G&chette
coupe d'amorcage d'accelerateur
Protecteur
Levier de
__. retrangleur
Capuchon de
remplissage
(oarburant)
Lame de
limiteur du fil
Poignee de la corde
de mise en marche
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Bonne methode Mauvaise methode ,,J,;t;"_' _' '
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N ° De Serie
Ce moteur est certifie se conformer aux regles d'emissions pour les usages suivants
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