Trimmer Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL

FRANÇAIS

545117522 8/8/06

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

WEED EATER

1030 Stevens Creek Road

Augusta, GA 30907

WEED EATER

5855 Terry Fox Way

Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4

WARNING:

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fore using this product. Read instructions carefully before assem-

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Summary of content (8 pages)

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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 WEED EATER 1030 Stevens Creek Road Augusta, GA 30907 WEED EATER 5855 Terry Fox Way Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4 545117522 8/8/06 FRANÇAIS WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product.
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OPERATOR SAFETY S Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating or performing maintenance on your unit. (Safety glasses are available.) Always wear face or dust mask if operation is dusty. Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts.
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electrical rating not less than the rating of unit. Cord must be marked with suffix “W--A” (in Canada “W”). Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Inspect extension cord before use and replace if damaged. Do not use a damaged cord. Cord insulation must be intact with no cracks or deterioration. Plug connectors must be undamaged. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
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Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be grounded. No grounding means is provided on this unit, nor should a means of grounding be added to this unit. As a result, the extension cord used with your unit can be plugged into any standard 120 volt electrical outlet. Safety precautions must be observed when operating any electrical tool. The double insulation system only provides added protection against injury resulting from an internal electrical insulation failure.
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TAP Cutting Head Metal Blade TWIST ‘N EDGEr FEATURE XT & TE series units are equipped with a button on the side of the unit. If your unit includes this feature you can press this button and twist the lower portion 180_ counterclockwise into an edging position. CORRECT OPERATING POSITION Twist ‘N Edge Button (XT & TE) Edging Trimming MAINTENANCE WARNING: Disconnect power source before performing maintenance. WARNING: Always wear eye protection. Never lean over the trimmer head.
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S Align the notch with the line exit hole. S Push the spool into the hub until it snaps into place, while keeping light tension on the end of the line. S Pull on the line extending outside of the hub to release it from the notch; otherwise, the unit will not function properly. SERVICE REPLACING THE LINE S Disconnect unit from the power source. S Remove the spool by firmly pulling on the tap button. S Clean entire surface of hub and spool. S Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut a length of 30 feet of 0.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Semi-automatic head stops under a load or does not turn when switch is pressed. 1. Crowding trimmer line against material being cut. 2. Electrical failure. 3. Thrown circuit breaker. 4. Debris stopping head. 1. Allow tip of line to do the cutting.
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able use during the warranty period. This warranty does not cover predelivery set-up or normal adjustments explained in the instruction manual. LIMITED WARRANTY WEED EATER warrants to the original 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 product within two (2) years from the original date of purchase.