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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

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Please do not return unit to retailer.

Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra.

Veuillez ne pas retourner l’outil au détaillant.

Register your product online at:

Registre su producto en línea en:

Enregistrez votre produit en ligne à l’adresse :

1-800-554-6723

www.weedeater.com

WEED EATER

7349 Statesville Road

Charlotte, NC 28269

WEED EATER

850 Matheson Blvd. West

Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4

115254226

Rev.3  05/07/10  JBW

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and 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 advertencias e instruc-

ciones de seguridad. Antes de ensamblar el producto lea cuidado-

samente el instructivo. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones gra-

ves.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Veuillez lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter tous les

avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Bien lire les

instructions avant d’assembler l’outil. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait

entraîner des blessures graves.

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Summary of Contents for 115254226

Page 1: ... 115254226 Rev 3 05 07 10 JBW WARNING Read and follow all Safety Rules and 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 advertencias e instruc ciones de seguridad Antes de ensamblar el producto lea cuidado samente el instructivo El no hacerlo puede...

Page 2: ...al cohol drugs or medication Watch what you are doing use common sense Avoid unintentional starting of the unit Never carry unit with your finger on the switch Be sure the switch is in the OFF position and never touch the switch when connecting extension cord ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNING Avoid a dangerous envi ronment To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not use in rain in damp or wet loca tions...

Page 3: ...s designed Use only in daylight or in good artificial light MAINTENANCE SAFETY WARNING Disconnect unit from the power supply before performing mainte nance or when changing trimmer line Maintain unit according to recommended procedures Keep cutting line at proper length Follow instructions for changing trimmer line Have all service and maintenance not ex plained in this manual performed by an au t...

Page 4: ...fully tightened be fore and during use to avoid serious injury to the operator and or damage to the unit DO NOT attempt to disassemble unit after initial assembly INSTALLATION OF ASSIST HANDLE 1 Place unit on a flat surface 5 Adjust the handle up and down the tube and pivot it to a comfortable position tighten knob securely 2 Remove knob and bolt from kit 3 Push assist handle over the clamp on the...

Page 5: ...ting 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 TWIST AND EDGE BUTTON The TWIST AND EDGE BUTTON is used to twist the lower portion of the unit into an edg ing position EDGE GUIDE The EDGE GUIDE protects theunit fromcon tacting the ground during edging 2 Insert the shield onto the m...

Page 6: ... adjusted to achieve the most comfortable operating position 1 Push the Twist N Edge Button 3 Release the button The tube will lock in position 2 Adjust the trimmer to the desired height by moving the motor housing up or down the tube four height positions available When the trimmer is initially started a small length of cutting line is fed out After approximately 5 seconds the line will be cut to...

Page 7: ... bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches 8 cm above the ground and at an angle Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground around trees posts monuments etc This technique increases line wear WARNING Use only 0 065 inch 1 65 mm diameter round line Other sizes and shapes of line will not advance properly and will result in improper cutting head func tion or can cause serious injury Do not use o...

Page 8: ...t 11 Remove line from notch and feed line through eyelet 12 Reinstall the spool cap MAINTENANCE WARNING Disconnect power source before performing maintenance GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS Thewarranty onthis unit does not coveritems that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual Various adjust me...

Page 9: ... Dirt buildup on unit 1 Crowding trimmer line against material being cut 2 Electrical failure 3 Thrown circuit breaker 4 Debris stopping head Line usage is excessive 1 Check line routing 2 Replace spool 3 Cut with tip of line fully extended 4 Replace spool 1 Line improperly routed in head 2 Line size is incorrect 3 Crowding line against material being cut 4 Spool worn or damaged WARNING Always sto...

Page 10: ...na Consumer Outdoor Products N A Inc warrants to the original consumer purchaser that each new WEED EATER brand electric or cordless product is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective WEED EATER brand electric or cordless product within two 2 years from the original date of purchase If your WEED EATER brand electric or cordles...

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