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Q: Can I use 2 or more extension cords together? A: No, use only one extension cord at the proper length. Q: What size extension cord do I use? A: Refer to your instruction manual for the proper extension cord. Remember: A smaller WG rating equals a heavier duty cord. Q: What is the correct spark plug gap? A: The spark plug gap on all products is .025". Q: What type of spark plug does the unit take? A: the spark plug used on trimmers, blowers, edgers and hedgers is a Champion RCJ-6Y. Follow the spark plug recommendation and replacement procedures in the operator's manual. Q: How do I lubricate the drive shaft? A: There are two ways of doing this, depending on which unit you own. On a curved shaft unit, the drive shaft housing must be removed from the engine to give you access to the flex shaft. The shaft is then pulled out, wiped down and shaft lubricant applied. the shaft is then put back into the housing and the housing is reassembled to the engine. On straight shaft units, the gear box is removed from the lower end of the shaft by removing the screws. The shaft is then pulled out from the bottom and lubricated in the same manner. Q: Where is the fuel filter? A: All
gasoline engines have a fuel filter on the end of the fuel line in the
fuel tank. Weed Eater recommends changing the filter
yearly. To remove filter: Q: How often should I clean the air filter? A: The air filter should be cleaned after every 5 hours of use. A foam air filter can be cleaned by washing it in warm soapy water. Then, rinse in clean water and let dry. On gasoline edgers, add a few drops of oil to the filter before installing. Q: How do I connect the vacuum attachment to the blower? A: When attaching blower or vacuum tubes, make sure that the engine/motor is not running. To connect the vacuum attachment, the blower tube(s) must be removed. Depending on which model you own, you either connect the vacuum bag directly to the blower outlet of the unit or slide the elbow tube through the vacuum bag opening and then connect it to the blower outlet. Next, open the door on the bottom of the unit and connect the upper vacuum tube (on some electric models, the inlet restrictor must be removed before installing the tube). ON GBI and Twister gasoline, and the 2500 series electric blowers, the upper vacuum tube twists and locks into place. On BV style gasoline and EBV blowers, the upper vacuum tube hooks on the retaining posts on the housing, and then swings and snaps into place. (some earlier versions of the BV style blowers had a screw and nut to secure the upper tube) The lower vacuum tube then slides into the bottom of the upper tube. when you hold the top handle, the lower vacuum tube should touch the ground. Q: Will the gutter kit fit all blower/ vac models? A: No, the gutter kit will not work with the following models: RB90, FL1500, FL1500FL, or the Vroom. Q: How high will the gutter kit reach? A: The maximum height of the gutter kit is 10 feet. Q: What can I vacuum with my blower/vac? A: Use you unit as a vacuum to pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs and bits of paper. To avoid severe damage to the impeller, DO NOT vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, acorn, etc. DO NOT attempt to vacuum water or any type of liquid. Q: Why does the trimmer line break? A: Trimmer line usually breaks because of line crowding. This occurs when the trimmer head is held too close to hard objects that can break the line such as brick, cement, rocks or fencing. keeping the line at full extension, and not crowding it reduces line feeding problems. Q: How do I change the trimmer line? A: Always
refer to the instruction manual for detailed instructions. There
are four ways to change trimmer line depending upon the style of
trimmer head on your unit. * The second style requires lining up the marks on the bottom of the spool tap/button assembly and firmly pulling straight out on the tap button. This pulls the spool assembly out so it can be re-wound and inserted back into the hub assembly * The third style requires pushing in and down on the two locking tabs on the side of the trimmer head. This will remove the cover and give you access to the spool. * The fourth style of trimmer head is the Centrex. Remove the cap on the bottom of the head by unscrewing it. Remove the guide ring and remove the spool from the unit. Cut a length of 30 ft. of line and insert one end into the center cavity of the empty spool. Feed the line into the spool, leaving 4-6 inches unwound from the center of the spool. Re-install the spool, guide and cap, making sure the notch in the guide is facing away from the spool and the line is in the notch. Q: Why doesn't the trimmer head turn when I press the throttle? A: If
the throttle is not mounted on the shaft, loosen the two nose cone
screws that hold the shaft into the engine. If you have a
non-clutch unit, firmly push the shaft toward the engine while pulling
the starter rope slowly. If the unit has a clutch, the shaft
must be pulled out and the flex shaft lined up with the clutch drum
and re-inserted until it seats. Rotating the cutting head while
inserting the shaft makes shaft engagement easier. Then, fully
insert the shaft and tighten the nose cone screws. If the
throttle is mounted on the shaft, loosen the screws that hold the
throttle handle one turn each and push the handle down the shaft about
two inches. Once this is done, loosen the screws that hold the
shaft in the engine while pulling the starter rope slowly until it
seats. Reverse the steps to tighten the handle. If the
problem is with a twist 'n edge gas unit, we recommend taking the unit
to the nearest Weed Eater service center. The handle assembly
must be removed to insert the shaft and this would involve numerous
small pieces. If all else fails, check to see if the flex shaft
is broken. A: Due to the many attachment possibilities, please refer to your instruction manual for details. Q: What size hedge stem will the unit cut? A: On electric models, don not cut a stem thicker than 3/8". ON a gas powered models, the maximum diameter is 7/16". Q: The blades are not cutting cleanly. Are they dull? A: Most likely, there is a sap build-up between the blades. Spray a light coating of machine oil on the blade strap to loosen the sap. Q: Can I sharpen my hedger blades? A: No, the blades on the hedge trimmer can not be sharpened. Q: Do I need to oil the cutting blades? A: Yes, apply a light coat of machine oil on the top strap of the blades before starting the unit.
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