ENGLISH R Trademark 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. 1-800-554-6723 www.weedeater.com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions ESPAÑOL ESB17 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.
SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and serious injury. The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, and to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this unit.
cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Turn off all controls before unplugging. Do not expose cords to heat, oil, or water. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If unit is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to your authorized service dealer for repair. Unplug the unit from the power source when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories and/or attachments. Do not put any object into openings.
S S S S S S S S S S Store the unit so the line limiter blade (on underside of shield) cannot cause injury. S Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of the reach of children. Store unit unplugged. S Do not hang unit so that the trigger switch is depressed. SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings.
S Hold the unit firmly with both hands. S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach or stand on unstable surfaces. S Look behind and use care when backing up. S Keep all parts of your body away from the tines. S Never operate the cultivator without the tine guard in place and properly secured. S Keep the tines and guard clear of debris. Always wear gloves when servicing or cleaning the tines. The tines become very sharp from use. S Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that might stop the tines.
ers should have hearing checked regularly as motor noise can damage hearing. Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. Safety Hat Hearing Protection Eye Protection Snug Heavy Duty Fitting Gloves Clothing S Hold the unit firmly with both hands. S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach or stand on unstable surfaces. S Throw away blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any other way.
S Keep the working area free from obstructions such as other trees, branches, rocks, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your chain could hit while you are cutting. When cutting a branch, do not let the guide bar contact branch or other objects around it. S Keep your chain sharp and properly tensioned. A loose or dull chain can increase the chance of kickback occurring. Follow manufacturer’s chain sharpening and maintenance instructions.
er user, do not rely only on safety devices. You must follow all safety precautions, instructions, and maintenance in this manual to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury. S Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed with a small radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback danger zone on the bar tip. S Low--Kickback Chain, designed with a contoured depth gauge and guard link which deflect kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride into the cutter.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNING: Never lean over discharge chute. Rocks or debris could be thrown into the eyes and face and cause serious injury or blindness. DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE -- Blade moves momentarily after the trigger is released. Do not attempt to clear away cut material when the blade is in motion. Make sure the unit is disconnected from the power source and the blade has stopped moving before removing jammed material from the cutting blade.
ASSEMBLY WARNING: If received assembled, review all assembly steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure. INSTALLING LINE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT CAUTION: When removing or installing at- tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for stability. 1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise. Coupler LOOSEN ATTACHING SHIELD WARNING: The shield must be properly installed.
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. Assist Handle Coupler Trimmer Head Recessed Plug Shield Cord Retainer Motor Housing Line Limiter Blade RECESSED PLUG The RECESSED PLUG is where you at- Trigger Switch ASSIST HANDLE tach your extension cord to the unit.
REMOVING LINE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT OR OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS CAUTION: When removing or installing attachments, place the unit on a flat surface for stability. 1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise. Upper Shaft 3. Push hanger onto the attachment until the locking/release button snaps into the hole. OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS WEAR: Eye Protection Coupler Long Pants LOOSEN Lower Attachment Heavy Shoes TIGHTEN Knob 2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
CUTTING METHODS WARNING: Use minimum speed and do not crowd the line when cutting around hard objects (rock, gravel, fence posts, etc.), which can damage the trimmer head, become entangled in the line, or be thrown causing a serious hazard. S The tip of the line does the cutting. You will achieve the best performance and minimum line wear by not crowding the line into the cutting area. The right and wrong ways are shown below.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING THE LINE Line exit holes 1. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap button. 2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool. 3. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two lengths of 12-1/2 feet (3,8 meters) of 0.080″ (2 mm) diameter WEED EATER brand line. WARNING: Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile. 4. Insert ends of the lines about 1/2 inch (1 cm) into the small holes on the inside of spool.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Trimmer head 1. Crowding trimmer line stops under a against material being load or does not cut. turn when switch 2. Electrical failure. is pressed. 3. Thrown circuit breaker. 4. Debris stopping head. 1. Allow tip of line to do the cutting. Line does not advance or breaks while cutting. 1.
LIMITED WARRANTY WEED EATER, a division of Husqvarna 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.
