Weed Eater 545186763 Instruction Manual
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1. WEED EATER Trademark Por favor no devuelva el producto al lugar de compra Veuillez ne pas retourner le produit au d taillant 1 800 554 6723 P Please do not return product to retailer Register your product online at Registre su producto en l nea en Enregistrez votre produit en ligne l adresse www weedeater com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions Vus SG TE XT Series 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 s curit Bien lire les instructions avant d assembler l outil Tout d faut de le faire pourrait entra ner des blessures graves WEED EATER WEED EATER 7349 Statesville Road 850 Matheson Blvd West Charlotte NC 28269 Mississauga Ontario L5V OB4 545186763 Rev 2 4 15 10 BRW HSITSNA 271 pie ARE SIVONVHYS SAFETY RULES WARNING When using electric gardening appliances basic safety pre cautions should always be followed to re2. duce the risk of fire electric shock and serious injury Read and follow all instructions SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT This power unit can be dangerous Opera tor is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit Read entire instruction manual before using unit Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit Re strict the use of this unit to persons who read understand and follow unit and manual warning and instructions Never al low children to operate this unit Close attention is necessary when used near children A DANGER Never use blades orflail ing devices Unit is designed for line trim mer use only Use of any other accesso ries or attachments will increase the risk 99 WARNING Trimmer line throws objects violently You and others can be blinded injured Wear safety glasses boots and leg protection Keep body parts clear of rotating line Safety Glasses or similar eye protection Hazard Zone 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 OPERATOR SAFETY Dress properly Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating or performing maintenance on your unit Safety glasse
3. surface of hub and spool e Replace with a pre wound spool or cut a length of 30 feet of 0 065 diameter WEED EATER brand line Use ofheavi er line could overload and damage the unit Never use wire rope string etc which can break off and become a dan gerous missile e Insert one end of the line about 1 2 inch 1 cm into the small slot inside the spool e Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the spool Wind in the direction of the arrow found on the spool e Push the line into the notch leaving 3 to 5inches 7 12 cm unwound e Insert the line into the exit hole in the hub as shown in the illustration Line in Line exit hole e Align the notch with the line exit hole e Push the spool into the hub until it snaps into place while keeping light tension on the end of the line e Pull onthe line extending outside ofthe hub to release it from the notch other wise the unit will not function properly STORAGE WARNING Perform the following steps after each use e Stop the unit and disconnect the power source when not in use e Carry the unit with motor stopped e Store the unit so the line limiter blade cannot cause injury e Store unit and extension cord indoors in a high dry place out of the reach of children Store unit unplugged e Store unit with all guards in place Posi tion unit so that any sharp object can not accidentally cause injury NEED ASSISTANCE For assistance or a re
4. 00 Ft 80 m 16 Gauge Extension cords are available for this unit ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER Loop your extension cord through the handle and around the hook Insure the plug and cord are firmly and fully en gaged XT amp TE Trimming Edging WARNING Always wear eye pro tection Never lean over the trimmer head Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury When operating unit stand as shown and check for the following e Wear eye protection and heavy clothing e Hold trigger handle with right hand and assist handle with left hand e Keep unit below waist level e Cutfrom your rightto your left to ensure debris is thrown away from you With out bending over keep line near and parallel to the ground perpendicular when edging and not crowded into material being cut ADJUSTING UPPER HANDLE XT Series only e Press button located on the underside of the upper handle and extend handle to a comfortable position A EX Li ar a SET Le gq a aee a a a a es a Button ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE To advance the line tap the bottom of the cutting head on the ground while the trim mer is running at full speed The metal blade attached to the shield will cut the line to the proper length TAP Cutting me Head Metal Blade TWIST N EDGE FEATURE XT amp TE series units are equ
5. 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 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 cutting head and spin ning line Use unit properly Use only for trim ming edging 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 designed e Use only in daylight or in good artificial light MAINTENANCE SAFETY WARNING Disconnect unit from the power supply before performing maintenance or when changing trimmer line 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 Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid Clean unit and labels with a damp sponge Keep handles dry clean and free from oil and grease Keep the air vents clean and free from debris to avoid overheating the motor Clean after each use TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE e Stop the unit and disconnect the power source when not in use e Carry the unit with motor sto
6. cord to disconnect unit Use cord retainer to prevent discon nection of extension cord from unit See ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER in the OPERATION sec tion Do not use the unit if the switch does not turn the unit on and off properly Re pairs to the switch must be made by your authorized service dealer Keep the extension cord clear of oper ator and obstacles at all times Do not expose cords to heat oil water or sharp edges To avoid the possibility of electric shock avoid body contact with any grounded conductor such as metal fences or pipes Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI protection should be provided on cir cuit or outlet to be used Receptacles are available having built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety UNIT SAFETY e 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 0 065 1 65 mm diameter recommended trimmer line see ACCE SORIES Never use wire rope string etc Use specified trimmer spool Make sure spool is properly installed and all parts are securely fastened e Use only recommended WEED EATER replacement parts and accessories CUTTING
7. ct Additionally this warranty does not cover parts that will wear and require re placement with reasonable use during the warranty period This warranty does not cover predelivery set up or normal adjust ments explained in the instruction manual Should you have any unanswered ques tions concerning this warranty please con tact WEED EATER a division of Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc 7349 Statesville Road Charlotte NC 28269 1 800 554 6723 In Canada contact WEED EATER 850 Matheson Blvd West Mississauga Ontario L5V 0B4 Giving the model number serial number and date of purchase of your product and the name and address of the authorized dealer from whom it was purchased THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LE GAL 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 WAR RANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIM ITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This is a limited warranty within the mean ing of that term as defined in the Magnu son Moss Act of 1975 The policy of WEED EATER is to contin uously improve its products Therefore WEED EATER reserves the right to change modify or discontinue models designs specifica
8. double in sulation construction to become ineffec tive and result in serious injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY A WARNING If you receive your unit assembled check each step to insure your unit is properly assembled Follow all safety information in the manual and on unit WARNING The shield must be properly installed The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others Your unit is equipped with a line limiter blade which cuts excess line to the proper length while running The line limiter blade on underside of shield is sharp and can Cut you NOTE If shield is not properly installed damage to unit including motor failure will result ALIGN INSTALLATION ARROWS A N Twist shield in direction of arrow to assemble CAUTION Sharp line limiter blade Place handle in comfortable position and tighten securely a NOTE SG amp XT units are equipped with an extendable tube Extend the tube until it snaps into place Without the tube fully extended the Twist N Edge feature on the XT series will not operate Extendable tube Some models CAUTION The tube must be fully ex tended for the unit to operate correctly USING YOUR UNIT Use only a voltage supply as specified on your unit SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD Extension Cord Gauge Chart Length of Cord Gauge 25 Ft 7 5 m 18 Gauge 50 Ft 15 m 16 Gauge 1
9. ipped witha 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 posi tion y EAN 4 DA E Twist N Edge Button MAINTENANCE WARNING Disconnect power source before performing maintenance GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to opera tor abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual Various adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly main tain your unit BEFORE EACH USE CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS e Housing Screws e Assist Handle e Debris Shield CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact an authorized service dealer for replacement of damaged or worn parts e Trigger Switch Ensure switch func tions properly by pressing and releas ing the trigger switch Make sure motor stops e Debris Shield Discontinue use of unit if debris shield is damaged AFTER EACH USE INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LA BELS e After each use inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild de tergent e Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth SERVICE REPLACING THE LINE e Disconnect unit from the power source e Remove the spool by firmly pulling on the tap button e Clean entire
10. placement part call 1 800 554 6723 Safety Glasses 952701645 Spool with 30 line 952701663 50 coil of bulk line 952701550 100 coil of line 952701533 200 coil of line 952701594 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source before performing all of the recommended remedies below exceptremedies thatre quire operation of the unit TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Semi automatic 1 Crowding trimmer line 1 Allow tip of line to do the cutting head stops against material being under a load or cut Electrical failure does not turn 2 2 Contact your authorized service dealer when switch is 3 Thrown circuit breaker 3 Check Breaker Box pressed 4 Debris stopping head 4 Remove debris Line does not 1 Line improperly routed 1 Check line routing advance or in head breaks while 2 Line improperly 2 Rewind line tightly and evenly cutting wound onto spool 3 Incorrect line size 3 Use only 065 in 1 65mm dia line 4 Not enough line 4 Remove cover and pull 4 in outside of head 10 cm of line out of head 5 Dirt buildup on unit 5 Clean unit Line welds onto 1 Line size is incorrect 1 Use only 065 in 1 65mm dia line spool 2 Incorrect spool 2 Replace with correct spool 3 Line is being crowded 3 Cut with tip of line fully extended against material being cut Line releases continuously Line improperly routed in head S
11. pool damaged Check line routing 2 Replace spool Line usage is 1 Line improperly routed 1 Check line routing excessive in head 2 Line size is incorrect 2 Replace spool 3 Crowding line against 3 Cut with tip of line fully extended material being cut 4 Spool worn or damaged 4 Replace spool Line pulls back 1 Too little line outside 1 Remove cover and pull 4 in into head of head 10 cm of line outside of head 2 Line size incorrect 2 Use only 065 in 1 65 mm dia line LIMITED WARRANTY WEED EATER a division of Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc warrants to the Original consumer purchaser that each new WEED EATER brand electric or cord less 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 origi nal date of purchase If your WEED EATER brand electric or cordless product should fail within the lim ited warranty period you may return it in complete condition prepaid with proof of purchase to the dealer from whom it was purchased for repair or replacement at the option of WEED EATER This warranty is not transferable and does not cover damage or liability caused by im proper handling improper maintenance or alteration or the use of accessories and or attachments not specifically recom mended by WEED EATER for this prod u
12. pped e Store the unit so that the line limiter blade on underside of shield cannot Cause injury e Store unit indoors in a high dry place out of the reach of children Store unit unplugged 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 As a result the extension cord used with your unit can be plugged into any standard 120 volt electrical out let 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 WARNING All electrical repairs to this unit including housing switch mo tor etc must be diagnosed and repaired by qualified service personnel Replace ment parts for a double insulated ap pliance must be recommended by the manufacturer A double insulated ap pliance is marked with the words double insulation or double insulated the symbol Square within a square may also be marked on the appliance Failure to have the unit repaired by qualified ser vice personnel can cause the
13. rd The appliance plug will fit into a po larized extension cord only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the exten sion cord reverse the plug Ifthe plug still does not fit obtain a correct polarized ex tension cord A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way If plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet reverse the plug Ifthe plug still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet Do not change the equipment plug extension cord receptacle or ex tension cord 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 suf fix W A in Canada W Make sure your extension cord is in good condi tion Inspect extension cord before use and replace if damaged Do not use a damaged cord Cord insulation must be intact with no cracks or deteriora tion Plug connectors must be undam aged An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage result ing in loss of power and overheating If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The lower the gauge number the heavier the cord See SELECT AN EX TENSION CORD Do not use multiple cords Do not abuse cord Never carry the unit by the extension cord or yank exten sion
14. s are available Always wear face or dust mask if opera tion is dusty Always wear heavy long pants long sleeves boots and gloves Do not go barefoot or wear sandals 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 Being fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line Stay alert Do not operate unit when you are tired ill upset or under the influence of alcohol 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 OFF position and never touch the switch when connecting extension cord ELECTRICAL SAFETY A WARNING Avoid a dangerous en vironment To reduce the risk of electri cal shock do not use in rain in damp or wet locations or around swimming pools hot tubs etc Do not expose to snow rain or water to avoid the possibil ity of electrical shock e Use a voltage supply shown on unit e Avoid dangerous 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 appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other and will re quire the use of a polarized extension co
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