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| Product Type | String Trimmer |
| Brand | WEED EATER |
| Model | PL200 |
| Engine Type | 2-Stroke Gasoline Engine |
| Displacement | 25 cm³ |
| Power | 0,9 kW |
| Cutting System | Bump Feed Cutting Head |
| Line Type | Nylon Line Ø 2,0 mm |
| Cutting Width | 43 cm |
| Fuel | Gasoline/Oil Mixture (40:1) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 0,3 L |
| Weight (without fuel) | 5,2 kg |
| Starting | Manual Recoil Starter |
| Handle | Loop Handle |
| Noise Level | 96 dB(A) (guaranteed) |
| Vibration (handle) | 8,5 m/s² |
| Safety Features | Blade guard, engine stop, safety trigger |
| Routine Maintenance | Clean air filter, spark plug, replace the line |
| Spare Parts | Cutting head, line, spark plug, filter available |
| Repairability | Repairability index not indicated |
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USER MANUAL PL200 WEED EATER
Please do not return unit to retailer.
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
ADVERTENCIA:
WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
530087644
2/15/00
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk off 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! Bethoroughly 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.
Operator's Manual
Safety information on the unit
DANGER: Never use blades, wire, or flailing devices. This unit is designed for line trimmeruseonly.Useofanyotheraccessorsort attachments will increase the risk of injury.
WARNING: Trimmer line throws objects violently. You and others can be blinded/injured. Wearsafety glassesandlegprotection. Keep body parts clear of rotating line.
Safety Glasses or similar eye protection
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 judgement. If you need assistance, contact your Authorized Service Dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
OPERATOR SAFETY
S Always wear safety eye protection.
Always wear long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg 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.
$ Donot operate this unit when you are tired, ill, upset, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
S Wear hearing protection if you use this unit for more than 1-1/2 hours per day.
S Never start or run inside a closed roomor building. Breathing exhaustfumes can kill.
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
$ Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except carburetor adjustments.
S Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before eachuse. Look for and repair fuelleaks beforeuse. Keeping goodworking condition.
$ 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 Keepother'sawaywhenmakingcarburetor adjustments.
S Use only recommended Weed Eater accessories and replacement parts.
FUEL SAFETY
$ Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
$ Keep away from sparks or flames.
$ Use a container approved for fuel.
S Donot smoke or allows smoking near fuel on the unit.
S Wipe up all fuel spills
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site before starting engine.
Stop engine and allow to cool before removing fuel cap.
CUTTING SAFETY
$ Useonlyfor trimming, mowing, andsweeping. Donotuse for edging, pruning or hedge trimming.
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 the trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury.
$ Keepfirm footing and balance. Donotover-reach.
S Keepallparts of your body away from muffler and spinning line. Keep engine below waistlevel. Ahotmufflercancauseserious burns.
S Cutting on left side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before storing or transporting in vehicle.
$ Empty the fuel tank before storing or transporting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbucretor by starting 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 soline limiter cannot accidentally cause injury. Unit can be hung by the tube.
$ 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 be equipped with a spark arrester 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 aviolation of the law. If a spark arrester is required in your area, contact your Authorized Service Dealer for the proper kit.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasolinepowered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormalswellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthypeople. 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 tooland 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 conditionandthecondition of this tool.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Makesure unitis properly as-sembled and all fasteners are secure.
ADJUST THE HANDLE
S Loosenwingnut or plastic knob onhandle.
S Rotate handle upright position and tighten in a comfortable position between the trigger and the safety label on the tube. Tighten handle securely.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be properly installed. The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others and is equipped with a linellim
iter which cuts excess line. Theline limiter(on underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
$ Insert bracket into slot on shield.
S Pivotshield until bolt passesthrough holein bracket.
$ Securely tighten wing nut.
$ Removepackingcoverfromhearborshaft if so equipped. Thread trimmer head onto shaft; tighten securely against dust cup.
FUELING
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 follows the instructions printed on the container. Always read and follow the safety rules under FUEL SAFETY.
STARTING
Starting Position
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
Push and hold the engine stop switch in the STOP or OFF position until the unit has fully stopped.
Choke Lever
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING: The trimmer head will turn while starting the engine. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
COLD ENGINE STARTING OR STARTING AFTER REFUELING
$ Set unit on a flat surface.
$ Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position.
S Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps.
$ Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.
S Move choke lever to HALF CHÖKE position.
S Pull starter rope handle no more than 6 pulls, until engine runs.
S Allowengineforun10seconds,then move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE
$ MovechokelevertoOFF CHOKEposition.
$ Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.
$ If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow instructions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE.
OPERATION
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Eye Protectio
Long Pants Heavy Shoes
Cut from your right to your left.
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cutting head lightly on the ground while engine is running at full speed. The metal line limiter blade attached to the shield will cut the line to the proper length.
REPLACING THE LINE
$ Pushand hold the engine stop switch in the stop/off position until the unit has fully stopped.
$ Disconnect the spark plug lead wire.
S Remove spool by firmly pulling on tapbutton.
$ Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
S Replace with a pre-woundspool, or cuttow lengths of 12-1/2 feet of .080" (2 mm) diameter Weed Eater r 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 (1cm) into the small hole on the inside of spool.
Spool
Small Holes
Hub
S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows found on the spool.
S Pushtheline into thenotches, leaving 3to5 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.
$ Pushspoolintohubuntilitsnapsintoplace.
$ Pull the line extending outside of the hub to release it from the notch.
SERVICE
We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an Authorized Service Dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Engine will not start.
S Fuel tank empty.
$ Engine flooded.
$ 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.
$ Spark plug fouled.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
Engine smokes excessively.
$ Air filter dirty
$ Too much oil mixed with gasoline.
$ Carburetor requires adjustment.
Line does not advance or breaks while cutting.
$ 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.
$ Line size incorrect.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps. Damage will occur if you turn the needles beyond the limiterstops. Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task. We recommend that you take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.
IGNITION TIMING
The ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.
SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug yearly using a Champion RCJ-8Y plug. Spark plug gap is .025".
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Need Assistance?
Call 1-800-554-6723
Need Service Part?
Contact your dealer.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Frigidaire Home Products, Division WCI Outdoor PowerProducts, Inc.warrants tothe originalpurchaser thateachnewWeedEater brandgasoline toolor attachmentis freefrom 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.
90 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 Home
Products 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 useduring 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 ALLOWED, AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCEPTIONS EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONSONHOWLONGAN IMPLIEDWARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THEABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Frigidaire Home Products' policy is to continuously improve its products. Therefore, Frigidaire Home Products reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue models, designs, specifications, and accessories of all products at any time without notice or obligation to any purchaser.
U.S. EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOORPRODUCTSareleasedtoexplaintheemissions 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. POULAN/WEED EATER must warrant the emission controlsystem on your lawn and garden equipment engine for the periods of timelisted below provided there has been noabuse,neglect, or improper maintenance of your lawn andgardenequipmentengine. Youremission control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignitionsystem. Where a warrantableconditionexits,POULAN/WEED EATER will repair your lawn and garden equipment engine at no cost to you. Expensescoveredunderwarrantyincluded diagnosis,partsandlabor.MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTYYCOVERAGE:Ifanyemissions related part on your engine (as listed under Emissions ControlWarranty PartsList) isdefective or a defect in the materials or workmanship of the engine causes the failure of suchan emission related part, the part will be repaired or replaced by POULAN/WEED EATER OWNER'S WARRANTYRESPONSibilities: As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner, you are responsible for the performanceoftherequiredmaintenance listed in your Owner's Manual. POULAN/ WEED EATER recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your lawnandgardenequipmentengine, butPOULAN/WEED EATER cannot deny warranty solely for the lack ofreceipts orfor yourfailure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance. As the lawnand gardenequipment engine owner, you should be aware that POULAN/WEED EATER may deny youwarrantycoverageifyour lawnandgardenequipment engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved modifications, or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer. You are responsible for
presenting your lawn and garden equipment engine to a POULAN/WEED EATER authorized repair center as soon as a problem exists. Warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized service center or callPOULAN/WEED EATERat 1-800-554-6723. WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period begins on the date the lawn and gardenequipment engine is purchased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This warranty shall be aperiod of two years from the initial date of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing center. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized service center or callPOULAN/WEED EATERat 1-800-554-6723. WARRANTY PERIOD: Anywarranted partwhichisnotscheduled for replacement as required maintenance, or whichisscheduled onlyfor regularinspection to the effect of "repair or replace as necessary" shallbewarranted for 2years. Anywarranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance shall be warranted for the period of time upto the first scheduled replacement point for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted part is de
fective if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing center. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: POULAN/WEED EATER may be liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: All failures caused by abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are not covered. ADD-ON OR MODIFIED PARTS: The use of add-on or modified parts can begroundsfordis allowingawarranty claim. POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add-on or modified parts. HOWTOFILEA CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized service center or callPOULAN/WEED EATERat 1-800-554-6723.WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or repairs shall be provided at allPOULAN/WEED EATERervicecenters call1-800-554-6723 MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSIONRRELATED PARTS: Any POULAN/WEED EATER approved replacementpartused inthe performanceof any warranty maintenance or repair on emission-related parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty. EMISsION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module. MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner is responsible for the performance of all required maintenance as defined in the owner's manual.