Electrolux SG Series, XT Series, TE Series User Manual

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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
ENGLISH
Manuel d’Instructions
SG / TE / XT Series
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions be­fore using this product. Read instructions carefully before assem­bling.Failuretodosocanresultinseriousinjury.
ADVERTENCIA:
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. Antes de ensamblar el producto lea cuidadosamente el instructivo. El no hacerlo puede resultar en le­siones graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Veuillez lire le manuel d’instructions 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.
Electrolux Home Products, Inc. 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta, GA 30907
Electrolux Canada Corporation
6150 McLaughlin Road
Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
CopyrightE2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
2/11/03
SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
gardening appliances, basic safety pre­cautionsshouldalwaysbefollowedtore­duce the risk of fire, electric shock, and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.
This power unit can be dangerous!
torisresponsibleforfollowing thewarnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Read entire instruction manual before using unit! Be thoroughly familiar w ith the controls and the proper use of the unit. Re­strict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow unit and manualwarningandinstructions. Neveral­low children to operate this unit. Close attention is necessary when used near children.
DANGER:
ingdevices.Unitisdesignedfor line trim­meruse only.Useof any other accesso­ries or attachments will increase the risk of injury.
WARNING:
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
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.
When using electric
SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT
Opera-
Neverusebladesorflail-
Trimmer line throws
Hazard Zone
15 m 50 ft.
OPERATOR SAFETY
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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.
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Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelryorclothingwith loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts.
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Being fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line.
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Stay alert.Do not operate unit whenyou are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch whatyouaredoing;usecommonsense.
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Avoid unintentional starting of the unit. Never carry unit with your finger on the switch. Be sure the switch is in position and never touch the switch when connecting extension cord.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING:
Avoidadangerous en­vironment. To reduce the risk of electri­cal shock, do not use in rain, in damp or wet locations, or around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to snow,rain,orwatertoavoidthepossibil­ity of electrical shock.
S
Use a voltage supply shown on unit.
S
Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in the presence of flammable liquids or gases to avoid creating a fire or explo­sion and/or causing damage to unit.
S
Toreducetheriskofelectrical shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will re­quire the use of a polarized extension cord. The appliance plug will fit into a po­larized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the exten­sioncord,reversetheplug.Iftheplug still doesnotfit,obtainacorrectpolarizedex­tension 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. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper walloutlet. Donotchangetheequipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or ex­tension cord plug in any way.
S
To reduce risk of electrical shock, use extension cordsspecifically markedas suitable for outdoor appliances having
2
OFF
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 extensioncordbeforeuse 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 result­inginlossofpowerand overheating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The lower the gauge number, the heavier the cord (see
TENSION CORD
SELECT AN EX-
). Do not use multiple
cords.
S
Donotabusecord.Nevercarrytheunit by the extension cord or yank exten­sion cord to disconnect unit.
S
Use cord retainer to prevent discon­nection of extension cord from unit.
ATTACHTHEEXTENSION CORDTO
See
YOURTRIMMER
.
tion
S
Do not use the unit if the switch does
inthe
OPERATION
notturnthe unit onandoff properly.Re­pairs to the switch must be made by your authorized service dealer.
S
Keep the extension cord clear of oper­ator and obstacles at all times. Do not expose cords to heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.
S
To avoid the possibility of electric shock, avoid body contact with any grounded conductor, such as metal fences or pipes.
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GroundFaultCircuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on cir­cuit or outlet to be used. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.
UNIT SAFETY
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Inspect unit before use. Replace dam­aged parts. Make sure all handles, guards, and fasteners are in place and securely fastened. Parts that are dam­aged must be repaired or replaced by an authorized service dealer. This in­cludes head parts that are cracked, or chipped, guards, and any other part that is damaged.
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Do not repair unit yourself.
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Use only 0.065” (1.65 mm) diameter recommendedtrimmerline(see
SORIES
). Never use wire, rope, string,
ACCE-
etc.
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Use specified trimmer spool. Make sure spool is properly installed and all parts are securely fastened.
sec-
S
Use only recommended Weed Eater replacement parts and accessories.
CUTTING SAFETY
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Inspectareato becut.Removeobjects (rocks, brokenglass,nails,wire,string, etc.) which can be thrown or become entangled in cutting head.
S
Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep firm footing and balance.
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Keep the cutting head below waist lev­el. Do not raise handles above your waist. Cutting head can come danger­ously close to your body.
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Keepawayfromcuttingheadandspin­ning line.
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Use unit properly. Use only for trim­ming, 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.
S
Use only in daylight or in good artificial light.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING:
Disconnect unit from the power supply before performing maintenance, orwhenchangingtrimmer line.
S
Maintain unit according to recom­mended procedures. Keep cutting line atproperlength.Followinstructions for changing trimmer line.
S
Have all service and maintenance not explained in this manual performed by an authorized service dealer to avoid creating a hazard.
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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.
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Keep the air vents clean and free from debris to avoid overheating the motor. Clean after each use.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
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Stoptheunitanddisconnect thepower source when not in use.
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Carry the unit with motor stopped.
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Store the unit so that the line limiter blade (on underside of shield) c annot cause injury.
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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 pro­tect against electric shock. Double in­sulation construction consists of two separate “layers” of electrical insulation instead of grounding.
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