Weed Eater EL10 Operator's Manual
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1. Contact your dealer or place of purchase LIMITED WARRANTY POULAN WEED EATER Division WCI Out door Products inc warrants to the original ter that each new WEED EATER or ULAN PRO brand electric or cordless product is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to Mariel or replace under this warranty any defective Weed Eater or Poulan Pro brand electric or cordless product within two 2 years from the original date of purchase if your WEED EATER OR POULAN PRO brand electric or cordless product should fail within the limited warranty period return it complete preva with proof of purchase to the dealer from whom it was purchased for re paror replacement at the option of ULAN WEED EATER Division WCI Out door Products Inc This warranty is not transferable and does not cover damage or liability caused by improper handling improper maintenance or the use of accessories and or attachments not specifi cally recommended by Poulan Weed Eater for this tool Additionally this warranty does not cover parts that will wear andrequire replacementwith reasonable use during the warranty period This warran does notcover predelivery setup ornormal ad justments explained in the Operator s Manual THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES2. EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDEN TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU POULAN WEED EATER policy is to continu oan improve its pese Therefore POULAN WEED EATER reserves the rightto change modify or discontinue models de signs specifications and accessories of all products at any time without notice or obliga tion to any purchaser
3. the gauge number the heavier the cord See Select an extension cord Donot abuse cord Never carry the unit by the extension cord or yank exten sion cord to disconnect unit e Use cord retainer to prevent discon nection of extension cord from unit See Using your unit Do not use unit if switch does not tum unit on and off property Repairs to switch must be made by your authorized dealer e Keep extension cord clear of operator and obstacles at all times Do not expose cords to heat oil water or sharp edges e Avoid body contact with any grounded conductor such as metal fences or pipes to avoid the possibility of electric shock Ground Fault Circuit interrupter GFCI protection should be provided on cir cuit or outlet to be used Receptacles are available naviog built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety UNIT SAFETY Inspect unit before use Replace dam aged parts Make sure all handles guards and fasteners are in place and securely fastened Parts that are dam aged must be repaired or replaced by an Authorized Service Dealer This in cludes head parts that are cracked or chipped guards and any other part that is damaged Do not repair unit yourself Use only 065 1 65 mm diameter rec ommended trimmer line see Accesso ries Never use wire rope string etc Use specified trimmer spool Make sure spool is properly installed and se curel
4. IES Safety Glasses 952701645 Spool with 30 line 952711527 50 coil of bulk line 952701550 100 coil of bulk line 952701533 200 coil of bulk line 952701594 ASSEMBLY If you receive your unit assembled check each step to insure your unit is property assembled Follow all safety in ormation in the manual and on the unit Align the arrows on the parts as semble unit as shown lg pe e Assemble shield as shown your anaia might look different Keep hands and fingers away from the sharp blade Blade _ Align Na with slots M e A D Twist shield in direction of arrow to assemble USING YOUR UNIT Use only a voltage supply as specified on your unit SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD Extension Cord Gauge Chart Length of Cord 100 ft or less 16 gauge 14 gauge 100 ft to 150 ft Extension cords are available for this unit ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER Loop your extension cord through the han dle and around the hook Insure laa and cord are firmly and fully engaged CORRECT OPERATING POSITION Stand as shown and check the following e Operator wearing safety glasses and heavy clothing e Right hand holding handle Unit below waist level e Use the left side for cutting so debris is thrown away from the operator Without operator bending over keep the line near and lel to ground and not crowded into material being cut WARNING Never use as an edger or lean o
5. lailing devices Unit is designed for line trimmer use only Use of any other accessories or attachments will Increase the risk of injury SO WARNING Trimmer line throws ob ects violentiy You and others can be linded injured Wear safety glasses boots and leg protection Keep body parts clear of rotating line Safety Glasses or similar eye protection gg Boots Keep children bystanders and animals 50 feet 15 meters away If approached stop unit immediately if situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgement If you need assistance contact your Authorized Service Dealer or call 1 800 554 6723 phil RAPS fety Dress ays wear sa classes cr al lar e protection when operating or performing maintenance on your unit Safety glasses are available Always wear face or dust mask If opera tion is dusty Always wear heavy long ants onj aoe boots and gloves o not go refoot or wear Secure hair above shoulder length Se cure or remove loose clothing and jew elry or clothing with loosely hanging pama iron by spinn ties straps tassels etc They can be caught in moving parts Being fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic ing line tay alert Do not operate unit when you are tired ill or under influence of alcohol drugs or medication Watch what you are doing use common sense Avoid unintentional
6. m Z Q E w Sake Trademark Operator s Manual Manual del Operador Manuel de l utilisateur EL8 EL9 EL10 TONVdS3 For Household Use Only WARNING Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product 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 El no hacerio puede resultar en lesiones graves AVERTISSEMENT Lire le manuel de Putilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de s curit Tout d faut de le faire pourrait entrainer des blessures graves CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 1 800 554 6723 a Poulan Weed Eater Division WCI Outdoor Products Inc Shreveport LA 71129 530 084517 05 22 97 SIVONVHS SAFETY RULES WARNING When using electric gar dening appl basic safety precau tions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and serious injury Read and follow all instructions This power unit can be rsh ro opa tor is Le nt for follo instructions and wamings on unit and a ep Read entire Operator s Manual before using unit Be thoroughly famillar with the and the proper use of the unit Restrict the use of unit to persons who read under stand and follow instructions and wam ings on the unit and In the manual Never w children to operate this unit DANGER Never use blades or f
7. ot in use e Carry the unit with motor stopped e Store the unit so the line limiter cannot cause injury See Extending the line e Store unit indoors in a high dry place out of reach of children Store unit un plugged DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION This unit is Double Insulated to help pro tect against electric shock Double in sulation construction consists of two separate layers of electrical insulation instead of grounding Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be grounded No ground ing means is provided on this unit nor should a means of grounding be added to this unit Safety precautions must be observed when operating any electrical tool The double insulation system only provides added protection against injury resulting from an intemal electrical insulation failure WARNING All electrical repairs to this unit including housing switch motor etc must be diagnosed and repaired by quali fied service personnel Replacement parts for a double insulated appliance must be recommended by the manufacturer A double insulated appliance is marked with the words double insulation or double in sulated _ The square within a square amp may also be marked on the ap pliance Failure to have the unit repaired by Sin service personnel can cause the ouble insulation construction to become ineffective and result in serious injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ACCESSOR
8. starting of the unit Never carry unit with your finger on the switch Be sure the switch Is in off posi tion when connecting extension cord ELECTRICAL SAFETY Use a voltage supply shown on unit Avoid dangerous environment Don t use appliances in damp or wet loca tions Don t use in rain Avoid erous situations Do not use in the presence of flammable liquids or gases to avoid creating a fire or explo sion and or causing damage to unit e To reduce the risk of electrical shock this equipment has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit only one way in a polarized outlet of the extension cord Ensure you have a polarized extension cord The plug of the polarized extension cord will fit into the outlet only one way if the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electri clan to install proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way To reduce risk of electrical shock use extension cords specifically marked as suitable for outdoor appliances having electrical rating not less than the rating of unit Cord must be marked with suffix W A n Canada W Make sure your extension cord Is in good condition In spect extension cord before use and replace if damaged An undersized ex tension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating if in doubt use the next heavier gauge The lower
9. ver the trimmer head when trim ming Spinning line causes objects to be thrown violently which can cause blind ness or other serious injury EXTENDING THE LINE To advance the line tap the bottom of the cutting head on the ground while the trim meris running The line limiter will cut the line to the proper length TAP Line Limiter ou ting ea 2 we ee LINE REPLACEMENT REPLACING THE LINE Remove the spool by firmly pulling on the tap button e Clean entire surface of hub and spool Replace with a pre wound spool or cut a length of 30 feet of 065 diameter Weed Eater brand line other diameter line will damage unit Heavi er line may cause unit to overheat Never use wire rope string etc which can break off and become a dangerous missile e Insert one end of the line about 1 2 inch 1 cm into the small hole on the inside of the spool Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the spool Wind in the direction of the arrow found on the spool Push the line into the notch leaving 3 to 5 inches 7 12 cm unwound e Insert the line into the line exit hole in the hub as shown in the illustration Align the notch with the line exit hole e Push the spool into the hub until it snaps into place e Pull the line extending outside the hub to release it from the notch s Small Hole H Line exit hole NEED ASSISTANCE Need Assistance Call 1 800 554 6723 Need Service Part
10. y fastened Use only recommended feplacement parts and accessories CUTTING SAFETY Inspect area to be cut Remove objects rocks broken glass nails wire string etc which can be thrown or become entangled in cutting head Do not overreach or stand on unstable support Keep firm footing and balance e Keep the cutting head below waist lev el Do not raise handles above your waist Cutting head can come danger ously close to your body Keep away from spinning line e Use Unit Properly Use only for trim ming and mowing Do not force unit it will do the job better and with less risk of injury at the rate for which it was de signed rie only in daylight or in good artificial ight MAINTENANCE SAFETY e Maintain unit according to recom mended procedures Keep cutting line at proper length Follow instructions for changing trimmer line Have all service and maintenance not explained in this manual performed by an Authorized Service Dealer to avoid creating a hazard Disconnect unit from the power supply before performing maintenance or when changing trimmer line e Never douse or squirt the unit with water wih damp sponge Keep handles ary a p sponge Keep es ary clean and free from oil and grease e Keep the air vents clean and free of de bris to avoid overheating the motor Clean after each use TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE e Stop the unit and disconnect the power source when n
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