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Powermate P-WFT-16022 manual

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    Look Inside for: Page Safety Definitions 1 Important Safety Information 2-4 Specifications 5 Features 5 Assembly 6 Engine Preparation 7-8 Operation 9-12 Maintenance 13-18 T echnical Service 18 T roubleshooting 19 W arranty 20-23 Español 24 10/29/2009 Printed in China A101104 Operator’ s Manual FIELD TRIMMER 160 cc, 4 Cycle IM PO R T AN T : Thank[...]

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    Questions? Call T oll Free at 1-800-737-2112 Copyright © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC Oil Fill Location Do Not Overfill Gasoline Fill Location Slow Throttle Fast Throttle / Start Position Engage T rimmer Head Disengage T rimmer Head Engine Stop PUSH TO PRIME Push primer 3 times before starting a cold engine. Important: Do not prime to restart[...]

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    Questions? Call T oll Free at 1-800-737-2112 Copyright © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC Important Safety Information • Save all instructions RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER 1. Carefully read and follow these safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury . 2. Know your product. Read and understand this manual before use. Compa[...]

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    Questions? Call T oll Free at 1-800-737-2112 Copyright © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC Important Safety Information (Continued) • Save all instructions • Always wear ANSI compliantsafety goggles or safety glasseswithside shieldswhenoperatingtrimmer toprotectyour  eyes from fore[...]

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    Questions? Call T oll Free at 1-800-737-2112 Copyright © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC Important Safety Information (Continued) • Save all instructions • Never storefuel or trimmerwith fuel inthe tank inside abuilding where fumesmay reach anopen flame. STORAGE SAFETY • Always[...]

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    Questions? Call T oll Free at 1-800-737-2112 Copyright © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC UNIT Unit W eight ........................... 68 lb. (31 kg) Cutting Swath ....................... 22 in. (599 mm) Cutting Line Diameter ................ 0.155 in. (4 mm) Wheel Diameter ..................... 14 in. (356 mm) Cutting Height ................[...]

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    Questions? Call T oll Free at 1-800-737-2112 Copyright © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC Read and follow the assembly instructions. Do not discard any parts or materials until the unit is assembled. References to the right or left side of the trimmer are from the viewpoint of the operator’s position behind the trimmer . Do not operate trimmer [...]

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    Questions? Call T oll Free at 1-800-737-2112 Copyright © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC • Engine shipped without oil. Failure to add oil will result in serious engine damage. A bottle of SAE 30 engine oil is included with your Trimmer . Refer to Figure 3 for alternative oil types to use at different temperatures. Always use a high quality [...]

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    Questions? Call T oll Free at 1-800-737-2112 Copyright © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC • Gasolineisextremelyammableandvaporscan   explodeifignited.Handlewithcare. Use fresh, clean, regular-unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 88 Octane. Do NOT use leaded gasoline, gasohol, methanol, or [...]

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    Questions? Call T oll Free at 1-800-737-2112 Copyright © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC Never run engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. En- gine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide, an ODERLESS and DEADL Y gas. Deb ris thr own fro m T rim mer can ca use sev ere eye dam age. Alw ays wear ANSI comp lian t saf ety g lasse s or eye shiel ds w[...]

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    Questions? Call T oll Free at 1-800-737-2112 Copyright © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC Move the throttle lever completely back to the ST OP posi- tion. (See Figure 6) 1.Starttheengine.Referto“HowtoStarttheEngine”  Section. 2. Press and hold the start lever against the handle. (See Figure 9) 3. Pres[...]

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    Questions? Call T oll Free at 1-800-737-2112 Copyright © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC Before you adjust the height of cut, stop the engine. W ait for all moving parts to stop. Allow engine to cool and dis- connect the spark plug wire. The height of cut can be set from 1.5 to 3 in. [38-76 mm]. Recommended cutting height for the average yard is[...]

  • Page 13

    Questions? Call T oll Free at 1-800-737-2112 Copyright © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC SLOPE GUIDE SIGHT ANDHOLDTHISGUIDELEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE, A  CORNER OF A STRUCTURE, A POWER LINE POLE, OR A FENCE. Operate a trimmer across the face of slopes, never up or down slopes. Use this guide and do not trim on a [...]

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    Questions? Call T oll Free at 1-800-737-2112 Copyright © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE T ABLE IMPORT ANT NOTES about Maintenance schedule 1. Change T rimmer Lines when they are half original length. 2. Frequently clean grass from  a. Holesinrecoilstartercover b. Under deck in the trimmer head are[...]

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    Questions? Call T oll Free at 1-800-737-2112 Copyright © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC Maintenance (Continued) • Save all instructions How to Change the Oil 1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug. 3. Insert a flat pan under the Trimmer , underneath the oil drain plug. 4. Remove oil dipstick[...]

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    Questions? Call T oll Free at 1-800-737-2112 Copyright © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC How to Replace the T rimmer Lines Maintenance (Continued) • Save all instructions When the trimmer line becomes worn to half the original length, replace the trimmer line. For the best performance, use a heavy gauge 0.155 in. [4 mm] trimmer line. 1. Stop t[...]

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    Questions? Call T oll Free at 1-800-737-2112 Copyright © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC How to Check the Spark Plug Maintenance (Continued) • Save all instructions Spark Plug Model: T orch F6RTC Only use the recommended spark plug or a spark plug with the same temperature range. Using an improper spark plug, an incorrect spark plug gap, or a [...]

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    Questions? Call T oll Free at 1-800-737-2112 Copyright © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC How to Replace the Drive Belt Before you remove the drive belt, disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 1. Remove the two fasteners that hold the rear of the shield to the trimmer housing. (See Figure 19) 2. Remove the four fasteners that hold the front of [...]

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    Questions? Call T oll Free at 1-800-737-2112 Copyright © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC How to Prepare for Storage Maintenance (Continued) • Save all instructions Never store the trimmer indoors with fuel in the fuel tank. Never store in an enclosed, poorly ventilated area where fumescouldreachanopename,asparkora[...]

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    Questions? Call T oll Free at 1-800-737-2112 Copyright © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION(S) Engine difficult to start 1. Out of fuel 2. Throttle in Stop Position 3. Engine not primed 4. Engine Flooded 5. Spark plug wire disconnected 6. Defective throttle control lever or wire 7. Fouled spark plug 8. Clogged air[...]

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    Questions? Call T oll Free at 1-800-737-2112 Copyright © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC W arranty • Save all instructions Always specify model number when contacting the factory . We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty . We make no other warr[...]

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    Questions? Call T oll Free at 1-800-737-2112 Copyright © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC W arranty • Save all instructions This MA T Engine T echnologies, LLC (METL) outdoor power equipme nt engine complies with the emissions regulations of: T o the extent there is any conflict between this Emissions Control System Warranty and the equipment m[...]

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    Questions? Call T oll Free at 1-800-737-2112 Copyright © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC METL warrants that the product engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause such engine to fail to conform with the U.S. EP A or State of California emissions standards for small spark-ignited nonroad (off-road) engines – as applica[...]

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    Questions? Call T oll Free at 1-800-737-2112 Copyright © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC SYSTEMS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY : P ARTS DESCRIPTION: Fuel Metering System Carburetor assembly (if so equipped) and its internal compo- nents;fuelfilter(ifsoequipped),carburetorgaskets,fuelpump(if so equipped) Air Induction [...]

  • Page 25

    Llame sin costo al: 1-800-737-2112 © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC Adentro encontrará: Página Instrucciones de seguridad 25 Instrucciones de seguridad importantes 26-28 Especificaciones 29 Características 29 Montaje 30 Preparación del motor 31-32 Uso 33-35 Mantenimiento 37-42 Servicio Técnico 42 Diagnóstico y resolución de problemas 43 [...]

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    Llame sin costo al: 1-800-737-2112 © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC Ubicación para llenado de aceite. No sobrellenar Ubicación para llenado de gasolina. Regulador en marcha lenta Regulador en marcha rápida / posición de Arranque Engranar el cabezal de la segadora Desengranar el cabezal de la segadora Para Motor PUSH TO PRIME Opr imir el bu [...]

  • Page 27

    Llame sin costo al: 1-800-737-2112 © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC Instrucciones de seguridad importantes • Conser ve todas las instrucciones RESPONSABILIDAD DEL DUEÑO 1. Leerdetenidamente y seguirestas instrucciones de seguridad.Hacer caso omisode éstas puedeconducir a lesiones graves.[...]

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    Llame sin costo al: 1-800-737-2112 © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC Instrucciones de seguridad importantes (la siguiente) • Conser ve todas las instrucciones • Alutilizarlasegadora,siempreusargafasdeseguridadconpantallaslaterales,homologadaspor ANSI,para protegerse los ojos contra objetos e[...]

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    Llame sin costo al: 1-800-737-2112 © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC Instrucciones de seguridad importantes (la siguiente) • Conserve todas las instrucciones • Despuésdelreabastecimientodecombustible,colocarnuevamentelatapadeltanquedecombustibledemanera segura y enjugar el combustible derramad[...]

  • Page 30

    Llame sin costo al: 1-800-737-2112 © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC UNIDAD Peso de la unidad ..................... 68 lb. (31 kg) Anchura de corte .................... 22 in. (599 mm) Diámetro del hilo de corte ............ 0.155 in. (4 mm) Diámetro de ruedas .................. 14 in. (356 mm) Altura de corte ................. 1.5-3.0 in. (38[...]

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    Llame sin costo al: 1-800-737-2112 © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC Montaje • Conser ve todas las instrucciones Si se necesita ayuda o hacen falta piezas, LLAME SIN COSTO AL: 1-800-737-2112. NOT A: Consultar la figura 2 al seguir los pasos enumerados a continuación 1.Sujetarelasideroconunamanoyaojarambas [...]

  • Page 32

    Llame sin costo al: 1-800-737-2112 © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC CUIDADO • El motor se envía sin aceite. El no agregar aceite causará daños severos al motor . Se incluye un envase de aceite automotriz SAE 30 con la segadora abierto. Consultar la figura 3 para obtener información sobre tipos alternativos de aceite a usarse a diferentes [...]

  • Page 33

    Llame sin costo al: 1-800-737-2112 © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC ADVER TENCIA • La gasolina es extremadamente inflamable y los vapores pueden explotar si se inflaman. Manipularla con cuidado. • Usar gasolina fresca, limpia, regular , sin plomo, de 88 octanos como mínimo. • NO usar gasolina con plomo, gasohol, metanol ni[...]

  • Page 34

    Llame sin costo al: 1-800-737-2112 © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC Uso • Conser ve todas las instrucciones Antes de arrancar el motor A Cómo arrancar el motor B Antes de arrancar el motor , leer el Manual del usuario. Familiarizarse con la ubicación y función de todos los controles. Sépase cómo parar el motor rápidamente. Antes de inte[...]

  • Page 35

    Llame sin costo al: 1-800-737-2112 © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC 4. Sujetar firmemente el asidero de la segadora de hilo para campo abierto con la mano izquierda. (Véase la figura 8) 5. Sujetar firmemente la empuñadura del arrancador de retroceso con la mano derecha. (Véase la figura 8) 6. T irar del arrancador de retroceso lentamente has[...]

  • Page 36

    Llame sin costo al: 1-800-737-2112 © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC CONSEJOS DE SEGADO Despojos tales como palos, grava y rocas podrían ser lanzados con la fuerza suciente como para causar lesiones per- sonales o daños a la propiedad. • Limpiarfrecuentementelaacumulacióndedespojosycéspeddelosagujerosde?[...]

  • Page 37

    Llame sin costo al: 1-800-737-2112 © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC GUÍA P ARA PENDIENTES VER Y SUJET AR ESTE NIVEL DE GUÍA CON UN ÁRBOL VERTICAL, LA ESQUINA DE UNA ESTRUCTURA, UN POSTE DE ALUMBRADO ELÉCTRICOOUNA CERCA. Utilizar una segadora transversalmente a la pendiente, nunca longitudinalmente. Utilizar esta guía y no segar en[...]

  • Page 38

    Llame sin costo al: 1-800-737-2112 © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO PERIÓDICO CUIDADO NOT AS IMPORT ANTES sobre el programa de mantenimiento 1. Cambiar los hilos de la segadora cuando se haya consumido la mitad de la longitud original. 2. Limpiar frecuentemente el césped de a. Los agujeros en la cubierta del arrancad[...]

  • Page 39

    Llame sin costo al: 1-800-737-2112 © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC Mantenimiento (la siguiente) • Conserve todas las instrucciones Cómo cambiar el aceite Nota: Consultar la figura 1 1 al seguir los pasos siguientes: 1. Parar el motor y dejarlo enfriar . 2. Desconectar el cable de la bujía. 3. Insertar una palangana bajo la segadora, debajo[...]

  • Page 40

    Llame sin costo al: 1-800-737-2112 © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC Cómo cambiar los hilos de la segadora Mantenimiento (la siguiente) • Conserve todas las instrucciones Cuando el hilo de la segadora se gasta a la mitad de la lon- gitud original, reemplazar el hilo. Para el mejor rendimiento, utilizar un hilo para servicio pesado de 4 mm (0.[...]

  • Page 41

    Llame sin costo al: 1-800-737-2112 © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC Cómo revisar la bujía Mantenimiento (la siguiente) • Conserve todas las instrucciones Modelo de bujía: T orch F6RTC Sólo usar la bujía recomendada o una bujía con el mismo intervalo de temperatura. El uso de una bujía inadecuada, un salto de chispa incorrecto o una buj[...]

  • Page 42

    Llame sin costo al: 1-800-737-2112 © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC Cómo cambiar la banda del impulsor Antes de retirar la banda del impulsor , desconectar el cable de la bujía. Para reemplazar la banda del impulsor , se ha de retirar el cabezal de la segadora de la manera siguiente. 1. Retirar los dos sujetadores que mantienen en posición l[...]

  • Page 43

    Llame sin costo al: 1-800-737-2112 © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC Cómo preparala para almacenamiento Mantenimiento (la siguiente) • Conserve todas las instrucciones Jamás almacenar la bordeadora en espacios interiores con combustible en el tanque. Jamás almacenarla en un recinto cerrado, mal ventilado donde las emanaciones pudieran llega[...]

  • Page 44

    Llame sin costo al: 1-800-737-2112 © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC PROBLEMA CAUSAS POSIBLES SOLUCIONES Dificultad para arrancar el motor 1. Sin combustible 2. Regulador en la posición Parar 3. No se ha cebado el motor 4. Motor ahogado 5 . El cab le de la bujía est á desconectado 6. Palanca o cable defectuoso de control del regulador 7. Buj?[...]

  • Page 45

    Llame sin costo al: 1-800-737-2112 © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC Garantía • Conser ve todas las instrucciones Al contactar la fábrica, siempre especificar el número del modelo. Nos reservamos el derecho de enmendar estas especificaciones en cualquier momento y sin aviso previo. La única garantía perti- nente es nuestra garantía está[...]

  • Page 46

    Llame sin costo al: 1-800-737-2112 © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC Garantía (la siguiente) • Conserve todas las instrucciones Este motor de MA T Engine T echnologies, LLC (METL, por sus siglas en inglés) para equipo mecánico para espacios exteriores cumple el reglamento sobre emisiones contaminantes de: En la medida que haya conflicto alg[...]

  • Page 47

    Llame sin costo al: 1-800-737-2112 © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC Garantía (la siguiente) • Conserve todas las instrucciones METL garantiza que el motor del producto carece de defectos en materiales y mano de obra que causen que dicho motor no observe las normas de la U.S. EP A o el Estado de California sobre emisiones contaminantes de mot[...]

  • Page 48

    Llame sin costo al: 1-800-737-2112 © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC Garantía (la siguiente) • Conserve todas las instrucciones Limitación de responsabilidad: SISTEMAS CUBIERTOS POR EST A GARANTÍA: DESCRIPCIÓN DE LAS PIEZAS: Sistema de medida del combustible Unidad del carburador (si está provisto) y sus componentes internos;filtrod[...]

  • Page 49

    Questions? Call T oll Free at 1-800-737-2112 Copyright © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC Powermate® FIELD TRIMMER www .powermate.com This Field Trimmer is equipped with an engine that is designed specifically to meet the requirements of the California Air Resource Board. The following Specications apply to this engine: 1. Remove the air filt[...]

  • Page 50

    Llame sin costo al: 1-800-737-2112 © 2009 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC Powermate® SEGADORA DE HILO PARA CAMPO www .powermate.com Esta segadora para campo abierto está provista de un motor diseñado específicamente para cumplir los requisitos de la Junta de Recursos Atmosféricos de California. Las siguientes especicaciones son pertinentes a [...]