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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel dInstructions
ESPAOL
PE550
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 de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en le-
siones graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel dinstructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-
ments et toutes les instructions de scurit. Tout dfaut de le
faire pourrait entraner des blessures graves.
FRANAIS
WEED EATER
1030 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907
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WARNING:
Thrown Blade can throw objects violently.
objects D You can be blinded or injured.
D Wears safety glasses or similar eye
Safety protection.
Glasses Boots
WARNING:
Hazard zone for thrown objects.
D Blade can throw objects violently.
D Others can be blinded or injured.
D Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters)
50 pieds
away.
(15 m)
WARNING:
Read instruction manual.
D Follow all warnings and instructions.
D Failure to do so can result in serious
Instruction Manual Safety Labels injury.
FUEL SAFETY S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors
S Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there cannot reach sparks or open flames from
are not sparks or flames. water heaters, electric motors or switches,
S Always store gasoline in a container ap- furnaces, etc.
proved for flammable liquids. S Store unit so blade cannot accidentally
S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or cause injury.
the unit; do not smoke while using the unit. S Store unit out of reach of children.
S Make sure the unit is properly assembled If situations occur which are not covered in this
and in good operating condition. manual, use care and good judgment. If you
S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.
spills before starting unit.
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from WARNING: The engine exhaust from
fueling site before starting engine. this product contains chemicals known to the
S Stop engine and allow to cool before re- State of California to cause cancer, birth de-
moving fuel cap. fects or other reproductive harm.
S Do not store the unit with fuel in the fuel SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not
tank; use up fuel left in the carburetor and equipped with a temperature limiting muffler
fuel line by starting the unit and letting it run and spark arresting screen which meets the
until it stops. requirements of California Codes 4442 and
S Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va- 4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
pors cannot reach sparks or open flames California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
from water heaters, electric motors or Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by
switches, furnaces, etc. law that many internal combustion engines be
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE equipped with a spark arrestor screen. If you
S Do not grasp or hold exposed blade. operate in a locale where such regulations ex-
S Stop unit before leaving work area. ist, you are legally responsible for installing
S Allow unit to cool, run fuel out of the fuel and maintaining the operating condition of
tank, and secure the unit before storing or these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of
transporting it in a vehicle. the law. If a spark arresting screen is re-
S Before storing, use up fuel left in the carbu- quired in your area, contact your authorized
retor by starting the unit and letting it run un- service dealer for the correct kit.
til it stops. Always allow the unit to cool be-
fore storage.
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SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra- loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow- discontinue the use of this tool and seek med-
ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or ical attention. An anti-vibration system does
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-
joints of people prone to circulation disorders lems. Users who operate power tools on a
or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold continual and regular basis must monitor
weather has been linked to blood vessel dam- closely their physical condition and the condi-
age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms tion of this tool.
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
strength, change in skin color or texture, or
ASSEMBLY
3. Thread one locknut onto each screw and
WARNING: If received assembled, tighten securely.
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-
aged parts. Handle tube
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554--6723. Screws
This instruction manual has been developed
to help you assemble the unit and to provide
its safe operation. It is important that you read Lower
the entire manual to become familiar with the Tube
unit before you begin assembly. Starter Rope
Read your instruction manual.
Tools you will need:
S Adjustable wrench Locknuts
S Hex wrench (provided)
TUBE ASSEMBLY NOTE: When performing the following step,
be sure the starter rope is not caught under
NOTE: When performing the following step, the cable clamp. The starter rope must hang
be sure the handle is aligned as follows: label freely to operate properly.
on top, throttle trigger to the operators right 4. Align the cable clamp between the tube
hand side. The starter rope and the throttle screws. Install the cable clamp around the
cable must not wrap around the tube. tube and throttle cable.
Label
Throttle trigger
Cable Clamp
1. Assemble handle tube to the lower tube (it
will be necessary to pull some of the start-
er rope out of the housing).
2. Align the screw holes; insert the screws Throttle cable
through the aligned holes.
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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR EDGER
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the vari-
ous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Starter Rope Handle
ON/OFF
Switch Fuel/Oil Mix Cap
Throttle Trigger
Choke
Depth
Control
Lever
Spark Plug
Air Filter
Primer Bulb
Muffler and
Guard Depth Blade Guard
Adjusting
Skid
Blade
ON/OFF SWITCH the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
The ON/OFF switch is used to select the ON Once engine has started, move the choke lever
or OFF position. to the OFF CHOKE position.
STARTER ROPE HANDLE THROTTLE TRIGGER
The STARTER ROPE HANDLE is used for The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
starting the engine. speed. It is designed to be activated by the
PRIMER BULB right hand.
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car- BLADE
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel. The BLADE is designed to cut sod.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer bulb DEPTH ADJUSTING SKID
by pressing it and allowing it to return to its origi- The DEPTH ADJUSTING SKID sets the
nal form. depth of the cut.
CHOKE DEPTH CONTROL LEVER
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine The DEPTH CONTROL LEVER regulates
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by the cutting depth. Move the lever backward
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE for full depth edging, forward for half depth
position. After the engine attempts to start, move edging.
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MAINTENANCE
Always clean your air filter after 5 tanks of fuel
WARNING: Disconnect the spark or 5 hours of operation, whichever comes
plug before performing maintenance except first. Clean more frequently in dusty condi-
for carburetor adjustments. tions. It is advisable to replace your air filter
with a new one after every 50 hours of opera-
HELPFUL TIP tion, or annually, whichever comes first.
IMPORTANT: Have all To clean filter:
repairs other than the rec- 1. Clean the cover and the area around it to
ommended maintenance keep dirt from falling into the carburetor
described in the instruction chamber when the cover is removed.
manual performed by an 2. Remove the two screws and the air filter
authorized service dealer. cover from the engine.
If any dealer other than an authorized 3. Remove air filter.
service dealer performs work on the NOTE: Do not clean the air filter with gaso-
product, WEED EATER may not pay for line or other flammable solvent to avoid creat-
repairs under warranty. It is your re- ing a fire hazard or producing harmful evapo-
sponsibility to maintain and perform rative emissions.
general maintenance. 4. Clean the air filter using hot soapy water.
Rinse with clean cool water. Air dry com-
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS pletely before reinstalling.
The warranty on this unit does not cover items 5. Lightly oil air filter before installing to im-
that have been subjected to operator abuse prove the efficiency of the air filter. Use
or negligence. To receive full value from the 2--cycle engine oil or motor oil (SAE 30).
warranty, the operator must maintain unit as NOTE: Do not soak air filter in oil.
instructed in this manual. Various adjust- 6. Squeeze the air filter to distribute oil and to
ments will need to be made periodically to remove any excess oil.
properly maintain your unit. 7. Reinstall air filter in housing.
S Once each year, replace the spark plug, re- CAUTION: Make sure air filter is fitted in to
place air filter element and check blade for the corners of the housing to prevent air from
wear. A new spark plug and a clean/new air bypassing the filter and to keep dust from en-
filter element assures proper air/fuel mix- tering engine and causing damage.
ture and helps your engine run better and 8. Reinstall air filter cover.
last longer.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
Air Filter Cover
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
S ON/OFF Switch -- Ensure ON/OFF switch
functions properly by moving the switch to
the OFF position and assure the engine
stops; then restart engine and continue. Cover
S Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use of edger if fuel Screws
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
S Blade Guard -- Discontinue use of edger if BLADE MAINTENANCE
blade guard is damaged.
CHECK FOR LOOSE WARNING: The blade will continue
to spin after the engine stops or after the
FASTENERS AND PARTS throttle trigger has been released. Make sure
S Blade nut the blade has stopped coasting and discon-
S Muffler nect the spark plug before performing work on
S Cylinder shield the blade.
S Clutch
S Throttle trigger
S Handle screws WARNING: Wear protective gloves
when handling or performing maintenance on
S Fasteners
the blade to help avoid injury.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT & LA- Always replace a blade that is bent, warped,
BELS cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
S After each use, inspect complete unit for way. Never attempt to straighten and reuse a
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and damaged blade. Use only specified replace-
labels using a damp cloth with a mild deter- ment blade.
gent. S The blade is reversible. When the cutting
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth. edge on one side becomes worn, turn the
CLEAN AIR FILTER blade over.
A dirty air filter decreases the life and perfor- S Check blade for flatness periodically. Lay
mance of the engine and increases fuel con- the blade on a flat surface to inspect for flat-
sumption and harmful emissions. ness. Throw away a blade that is not flat.
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REPLACE SPARK PLUG Spark Plug Boot
The spark plug should be replaced each year
to ensure the engine starts easier and runs
better. Set spark plug gap at 0.025 inches.
Ignition timing is fixed, nonadjustable. Spark Plug
1. Twist then pull off the spark plug boot.
2. Remove and discard the spark plug.
3. Replace with Champion RCJ--6Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
Washer
4. Install the washer and nut; turn nut coun-
terclockwise on the blade shaft.
5. Bind blade by inserting a screwdriver into
one of the holes in the gearbox; then, firmly
tighten nut with a wrench.
CARBURETOR IDLE SPEED
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Keep others away when
making idle speed adjustments. The blade
shaft will be spinning during most of this pro- Idle Speed
cedure. Wear your protective equipment and Adjustment
observe all safety precautions. After making Screw
adjustments, the blade shaft must not spin at
idle speed. If you require further assistance or are unsure
The carburetor has been carefully set at the about performing this procedure, contact an
factory. Adjustments may be necessary if you authorized service dealer or call
notice any of the following conditions: 1--800--554--6723.
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STORAGE
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the
recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not 1.ON/OFF switch in OFF 1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON
start or will run position. position.
only a few 2. Engine flooded. 2. See Difficult Starting in
seconds after Operation Section.
starting. 3. Fuel tank empty. 2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Spark plug not firing. 3. Install new spark plug.
5. Fuel not reaching 4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
carburetor. Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
6.Compression low. 5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will 1. Carburetor requires 1. See Carburetor Idle Speed Adjustment
not idle adjustment. in Service and Adjustments Section.
properly. 2. Crankshaft seals worn. 2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
3. Compression low. 3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will not 1. Air filter dirty. 1. Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate, 2. Spark plug fouled. 2. Clean or replace plug
lacks power, and regap.
or dies under 3. Carburetor requires 3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
a load. adjustment.
4. Carbon build up. 4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
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.
Engine runs 1. Fuel mixture incorrect. 1. See Fueling Engine in Operation
hot. section.
2. Spark plug incorrect. 2. Replace with correct plug.
3. Carburetor requires 3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up. 4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Blade turns at 1. Carburetor requires 1. See Carburetor Adjustment in
idle speed. adjustment. Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Throttle cable binding. 2. Replace or repair throttle cable.
3. Clutch requires repair. 3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Blade stops un- 1. Blade not engaged. 1. Check gearbox.
der a load or 2. Carburetor requires 2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
does not turn adjustment.
when engine is 3. Clutch requires repair. 3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
accelerated.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
WEED EATER, a division of Husqvarna Con- In Canada, contact:
sumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., warrants WEED EATER
to the original consumer purchaser that each 850 Matheson Blvd. West
new WEED EATER brand gasoline tool or at- Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4
tachment is free from defects in material and Giving the model number, serial number and
workmanship and agrees to repair or replace date of purchase of your product and the name
under this warranty any defective gasoline and address of the authorized dealer from
product or attachment as follows from the orig- whom it was purchased.
inal date of purchase. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
2 YEARS - Parts and Labor, when used for LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTH-
household purposes. ER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO
90 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for STATE.
commercial, professional, or income producing NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
purposes. OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
30 DAYS - Parts and Labor, if used for rental AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
purposes. WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-
This warranty is not transferable and does not PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.
cover damage or liability caused by improper SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-
handling, improper maintenance or alteration, or TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-
the use of accessories and/or attachments not RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
specifically recommended by WEED EATER LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
for this tool. This warranty does not cover QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIM-
tune-up, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, or ITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY
blades that will wear and require replacement TO YOU.
with reasonable use during the warranty peri- This is a limited warranty within the meaning of
od. This warranty does not cover pre-delivery that term as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Act
setup or normal adjustments explained in the in- of 1975.
struction manual. This warranty does not cover The policy of WEED EATER is to continuous-
transportation costs. ly improve its products. Therefore, WEED
In the event you have a claim under this warran- EATER reserves the right to change, modify,
ty, you must return the product to an authorized or discontinue models, designs, specifica-
service dealer. tions, and accessories of all products at any
Should you have any unanswered questions time without notice or obligation to any pur-
concerning this warranty, please contact: chaser.
WEED EATER, a division of Husqvarna
Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.
1030 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907
1--800--554--6723
The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified.
Example: (Year) EPA
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