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1-800-554-6723
Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
XT 200/XT 25
FeatherLitet Series
Wild Thingt WT21
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.
Frigidaire Home Products, Augusta, GA 30907
WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
530087310
2/16/00
the trigger and the safety label on the tube.
Tighten handle securely.
TRANSPORTING AND
STORAGE
ATTACH THE SHIELD
S Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before
storing or transporting in vehicle.
WARNING: The shield must be properly
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transporting the unit. Use up fuel left in the
carburetor by starting the engine and letting
it run until it stops.
installed.
The shield provides partial
protection from the risk of thrown objects to
the operator and others and is equipped with
a line limiter which cuts excess line. The line
limiter (on underside of shield) is sharp and
can cut you.
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.
Assemble your shield (Style A or Style B) as
shown.
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.
STYLE A
S Insert bracket into slot in shield. Tighten
securely.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
you need assistance, call 1--800--554--6723.
Slot
Bracket
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
Shield
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New STYLE B
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion engines to
be equipped with a spark arrestor screen. If
S Assemble parts as shown; Tighten securely.
Shield
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 a
violation of the law. If a spark arrestor is
required in your area, contact your
Authorized Service Dealer for the proper kit.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to
vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline
powered 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
damage 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 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 condition and
the condition of this tool.
Wing Nut
NOTE: Remove
and use washer and
wing nut from this
bolt for assembling
shield.
Washer
FUEL YOUR UNIT
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 follow
the instructions printed on the container.
Always read and follow the safety rules under
FUEL SAFETY.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Make sure your unit is
properly assembled and all fasteners are
secure.
STARTING
ADJUST THE HANDLE
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
S Loosen wing nut on handle.
S Rotate handle to upright position and Push and hold engine stop switch in the STOP
tighten in a comfortable position between or OFF position until the unit has fully stopped.
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HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
REPLACING THE LINE
S Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap
button.
Starting Position
Choke Lever
S Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
S Replace with pre--wound spool, or cut a
length of 18 feet of .065” (1.6 mm) diameter
Weed Eater! brand line. Never use wire,
rope, string, etc., which can break off and
become a dangerous missile.
rigger
Primer Bulb
Muffler
S Insert one end of line about 1/2 inch (1 cm)
into the small hole on the inside of the spool.
S Wind line evenly and tightly onto spool.
Wind in the direction of the arrow on the
spool.
WARNING: The trimmer head will turn
while starting the engine. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
S Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5
inches ( 7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
COLD ENGINE STARTING OR
STARTING AFTER REFUELING
S Set unit on a flat surface.
S Insert the line into the exit hole in the hub as
shown in the illustration.
S Align the notch 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.
S 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.
Small
Hole
S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.
S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position.
S Pull starter rope handle no more than 6
pulls, until engine runs.
Spool
S Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move
choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
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 ENGINE.
Line in Notch
USING YOUR UNIT
For occasional use only.
Line exit hole
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Eye
SERVICE
Protection
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
Long Pants
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Heavy Shoes
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
Adjusting the carburetor is a complicated
task. We recommend that you take your unit
to an Authorized Service Dealer. Damage will
occur if you turn the needles beyond the
limiter stops.
Cut from your right to your left.
IGNITION TIMING
The ignition timing is fixed, non--adjustable.
ADVANCING THE CUTTING
LINE
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the
cutting head lightly on the ground while
SPARK PLUG
engine is running at full speed. A metal blade Replace the spark plug yearly using
attached to the shield will cut the line to the Champion RCJ--8Y plug. Spark plug gap is
proper length. .025”.
a
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TROUBLESHOOTING
LIMITED WARRANTY
FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS, Div. WCI
Outdoor Power Products, Inc., warrants to
the original purchaser that each new Weed
Eater brand gasoline tool or attachment is free
from 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.
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.
60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
commercial, professional, or income producing
purposes.
Engine will not accelerate, lacks
power, or dies under a load
S Air filter dirty.
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
S Spark plug fouled.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
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
Engine smokes excessively.
S Air filter dirty.
S Too much oil mixed with gasoline.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
HOME
PRODUCTS
for
this
tool.
Line does not advance or breaks while
cutting.
Additionally, this warranty does not cover
tune--ups, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes,
starter springs, cutting line, or rotating head
parts that will wear and require replacement
with reasonable use during the warranty
S Line improperly routed in head.
S Line improperly wound on spool.
S Line size incorrect
Line welds onto spool.
period.
This warranty does not cover
S Line size incorrect.
predelivery setup or normal adjustments
explained in the operator’s manual.
S Line improperly wound on spool.
S Crowding line on material being
cut.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
Line pulls back into head.
S Too little line outside of head.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
S Line size incorrect
WARRANTIES
EXCEPT
THOSE
NEED ASSISTANCE?
EXPRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION
OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Need Assistance?
Call 1--800--554--6723
Need Service Part?
Contact your dealer.
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.
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U.S. EPA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR
WARRANTY
RIGHTS
AND
equipment engine is purchased. LENGTH OF
COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a
OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental
Protection Agency/Environment Canada and period of two years from the initial date of
POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVISION OF WCI
OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are pleased to
purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or
explain the emissions control system warranty replacement of any warranted part will be
on your lawn and garden equipment engine. All performed at no charge to the owner at an
new utility and lawn and garden equipment approved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing
engines must be designed, built, and equipped center. If you have any questions regarding your
to meet the stringent anti--smog standards. warranty rights and responsibilities, you should
POULAN/WEED EATER must warrant the
emission control system on your lawn and
contact your nearest authorized service center
or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
garden equipment engine for the periods of time 1--800--554--6723 WARRANTY PERIOD: Any
listed below provided there has been no abuse, warranted part which is not scheduled for
neglect, or improper maintenance of your lawn replacement as required maintenance, or which
and garden equipment engine. Your emission is scheduled only for regular inspection to the
control system includes parts such as the
effect of “repair or replace as necessary” shall
carburetor and the ignition system. Where a be warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part
warrantable condition exits, POULAN/WEED which is scheduled for replacement as required
EATER will repair your lawn and garden
maintenance shall be warranted for the period of
equipment engine at no cost to you. Expenses time up to the first scheduled replacement point
covered under warranty include diagnosis, for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not
parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S
be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to
the determination that a warranted part is
WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions
related part on your engine (as listed under defective if the diagnostic work is performed at
Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is
an approved POULAN/WEED EATER
defective or
a
defect in the materials or servicing
center.
CONSEQUENTIAL
workmanship of the engine causes the failure of DAMAGES: POULAN/WEED EATER may be
such an emission related part, the part will be liable for damages to other engine components
repaired or replaced by POULAN/WEED
caused by the failure of a warranted part still
under warranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: All
EATER.
OWNER’S
WARRANTY
RESPONSIBILITIES: As the lawn and garden failures caused by abuse, neglect, or improper
equipment engine owner, you are responsible maintenance are not covered. ADD--ON OR
for the performance of the required
MODIFIED PARTS: The use of add--on or
maintenance listed in your Owner’s Manual. modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a
POULAN/WEED EATER recommends that
warranty claim. POULAN/WEED EATER is not
you retain all receipts covering maintenance on liable to cover failures of warranted parts
your lawn and garden equipment engine, but caused by the use of add--on or modified parts.
POULAN/WEED EATER cannot deny
HOW TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have any
warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for questions regarding your warranty rights and
your failure to ensure the performance of all responsibilities, you should contact your
scheduled maintenance.
As the lawn and nearest authorized service center or call
garden equipment engine owner, you should be POULAN/WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723.
aware that POULAN/WEED EATER may deny
WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:
you warranty coverage if your lawn and garden Warranty services or repairs shall be provided
equipment engine or a part of it has failed due to at all POULAN/WEED EATER service centers.
abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, call:
1--800--554--6723
AND
RELATED
You are responsible for POULAN/WEED
MAINTENANCE,
unapproved modifications, or the use of parts REPLACEMENT
not made or approved by the original equipment EMISSION
manufacturer.
REPAIR
OF
PARTS:
Any
EATER
approved
presenting your lawn and garden equipment replacement part used in the performance of
engine to POULAN/WEED EATER any warranty maintenance or repair on
a
authorized repair center as soon as a problem emission related parts will be provided without
exists. Warranty repairs should be completed in charge to the owner if the part is under warranty.
a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS
days. If you have any questions regarding your LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark Plug
warranty rights and responsibilities, you should (covered up to maintenance schedule), Ignition
contact your nearest authorized service center Module. MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The
or call
POULAN/WEED EATER at
owner is responsible for the performance of all
required maintenance as defined in the owner’s
manual.
1--800--554--6723.
WARRANTY
COMMENCEMENT DATE: The warranty
period begins on the date the lawn and garden
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The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified.
Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA.
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