Weed Eater WE14T, Instruction Manual

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• If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of an GFCI reduces
the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A
moment of inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust
mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the off-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energizing power tools that have the switch
on invites accidents.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result
in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
• If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used.
Use of dust
collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
Power tool use and care
• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application.
The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or the battery pack from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool
accidentally.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate the
power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
• Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power
tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.,
in accordance with these instructions and in the
manner intended for the particular type of power
tool, taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed.
Use of the power
tool for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using the power tool, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS
POWER TOOL
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury:
• Keep guards in place and in working order.
• Do not use this product without the guard being
installed.
• Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
• Do not use heavier trimmer lines than
recommended in this manual.
• Do not use trimmer line materials of other types –
for example, metal wire, rope, and the like.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND EXTENSION
CORDS
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WARNING: Do not touch the terminals of the plug
when installing or removing the extension cord
from the plug.
Double insulated power tools are equipped with a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will
require the use of a polarized extension cord. The power
tool’s plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord,
reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a
correct polarized extension cord.
A polarized extension cord will require the use of a
polarized wall outlet. The plug will fit into the polarized wall
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the
wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
Do not change or alter the power tool plug, the wall outlet,
or the extension cord plug in any way.
Double insulation eliminates the need for a three-wire
grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.
This is applicable only to Class II (double-insulated) tools.
This power tool is a double-insulated tool.
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WARNING: GFCI protection should be provided
on all circuits or outlets to be used for the power
tool. Receptacles are available having built-in
GFCI protection and should be used for this
measure of protection.
NOTE: Double insulation does not take the place of
normal safety precautions when operating the power
tool.
Before plugging in the power tool, make sure that the
outlet voltage supplied is within the voltage marked on the
power tool’s data plate. Do not use “AC only” rated power
tools with a DC power supply.
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