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11

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR UNIT

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 various

controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Cord Retainer

Assist Handle

Recessed Plug

Motor Housing

Coupler

Shield

Trimmer

Head

Trigger Switch

Line Limiter Blade

RECESSED PLUG

The RECESSED PLUG

is where you at-

tach your extension cord to the unit.

TRIGGER SWITCH

The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn on

the unit. Squeeze the trigger switch to oper-

ate the unit. Release to stop.

LINE LIMITER BLADE

The LINE LIMITER BLADE cuts the cutting

line to the proper cutting length.

ASSIST HANDLE

The ASSIST HANDLE is used to help hold

and guide the unit.

TRIMMER HEAD

The TRIMMER HEAD holds the cutting line

and rotates during operation.

COUPLER

The COUPLER enables optional attach-

ments to be installed on the unit.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Use only a voltage supply as specified on

your unit.

SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD

Extension Cord Gauge Chart

Length of Cord

Gauge

25 Ft. (7.5 m)

50 Ft. (15 m)

100 Ft. (30 m)

18 Gauge

16 Gauge

14 Gauge

Extension cords are available for this unit.

ATTACH THE EXTENSION

CORD TO YOUR UNIT

Make a loop in your extension cord and attach

the cord as shown. Ensure the plug and cord

are firmly and fully engaged.

Cord Retainer

Extension Cord

Recessed Plug on Unit

BEFORE STARTING UNIT

Be sure to read the electrical safety information

in the safety rules section of this manual before

you begin. If you do not understand the electrical

safety information do not attempt to use your

unit. Seek help from someone that does under-

stand the information or call 1-800-554-6723 for

assistance.

WARNING:

Always stop unit and dis-

connect from power source before removing

or installing attachments.

Summary of Contents for 545212850

Page 1: ...d Operating Instructions before using this product Read instructions carefully before assembling Failure to do so can result in serious injury ADVERTENCIA Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las a...

Page 2: ...e Eye Protection Boots 50 ft 15 meters Keep children bystanders and animals 50 feet 15 meters away If approached stop unit im mediately If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use car...

Page 3: ...n branches S Tie cord to cord retainer and connect to re cessed plug as shownin this manual topre vent damage to unit and or extension cord and to reduce the possibility of the exten sioncorddisconnec...

Page 4: ...al light S Use only for jobs explained in this manual or manuals for optional attachments TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE S Stop the unit and disconnect the power source when not in use S Carry the unit with...

Page 5: ...or making repairs WARNING Inspect the area to be cultivated before starting the unit Removeall debris and hard and sharp objects such as rocks vines branches rope string etc S Hold the unit firmly wi...

Page 6: ...ing checked regularly as motornoisecan damagehearing Securehair above shoulder length Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with loosely hanging ties straps tassels etc Snug Fitting...

Page 7: ...long the bottom of the guide bar and the chain is suddenly stopped This sudden stopping pulls the pruner forward and away from the operator and could easily cause the operator to lose control of the p...

Page 8: ...ll debris and hard ob jects such as rocks glass wire etc that can ricochet be thrown or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation S Never place objects inside the vacuum tube s Always direct t...

Page 9: ...e area where the unit is to be used Remove objects that couldbethrownordamage theunit Someob jects may be hidden by fallen snow be alert for the possibility S Direct material discharge away from glass...

Page 10: ...unit Allattachments aredesigned to be used in the primary hole For assembly of optional attachments see list on page 4 refer to the ASSEMBLY sec tion of the applicable attachment instruction manual A...

Page 11: ...he cutting line and rotates during operation COUPLER The COUPLER enables optional attach ments to be installed on the unit OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Use only a voltage supply as specified on your unit SE...

Page 12: ...Pants WARNING Always wear eye protec tion Never lean over the trimmer head Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury Whenoperatingunit st...

Page 13: ...technique re moves unwanted vegetation down to the ground Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 in 8 cm above the ground and at an angle Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground around tre...

Page 14: ...the lines extending outside of the hub to release the lines from the notch es USER REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS Assist Handle 530057546 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 530015786 Wing Nut 530016152 Spool with 0 080...

Page 15: ...4 inches 10 cm of line outside of head 2 Use only 0 080 inch 2 mm dia line TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 1 Line improperly routed in head 2 Spool damaged 1 Line size is incorrect 2 Incorrect spool 3 Line is b...

Page 16: ...l adjustments explained in the instruction manual Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this warranty please contact WEED EATER a division of Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N A Inc...

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