Weed Eater 2695, 2540, 2500 s, 530087937, 2600 User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

2500 Series 2600 Series

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY PARA USO CASERO SOLAMENTE POUR UTILISATION À DES FINS DOMESTIQUES SEULEMENT

DANGER:

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 de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.

A VERTISSEMENT:

Veuillez lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

Electrolux Home Products, Inc. 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta, GA 30907

CopyrightE2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

Electrolux Canada Corporation

6150 McLaughlin Road

Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2

530087937 2/11/03

FRANÇAIS

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. The operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Read the entire instruction manual before assembling and using the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Never allow children to use this unit. Close attention is necessary when used near children.

OPERATOR SAFETY

Alwayswearsafetyglassesor similar eye protection when operating, servicing, or performing maintenance on your unit. Wearing eye protection can help to prevent rocks or debris from being blown or ricocheting into eyes and face which can result in blindness or serious injury.

Always wear a respirator or face mask when working with the unit in dusty environments.

Dress safely in long pants. Do not go barefoot or wear short pants or sandals.

Do not operate the unit when you are tired,ill,upset,orif youareunder theinfluence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

Securehairsoitisaboveshoulder length. Keep loose hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all other parts of the body away from openings and moving parts. Hair,jewelry , loose clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc., can be caught in moving parts.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

WARNING:

Avoid a dangerous environment. To reducetheriskofelectrical shock, do not use in rain, in damp or wetlocations, oraroundswimmingpools, hottubs,etc. Donot exposetosnow,rain, or water to avoid the possibility of electrical shock. Do not handle extension cord plug or unit with wet hands.

Use only a voltage supply as shown on the nameplate of the unit.

Avoiddangeroussituations.Donotusein presenceofflammableliquidsorgasesto avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or causing damage to unit.

Avoid dangerous environments. Do not useinunventilatedareasorwhere dustor explosive vapors can build up.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use extension cords specifically marked as suitable for outdoor appliances. The electrical rating of the cord must be higher than the rating of the unit. The cord must be marked with the suffix “W-A” (in Canada, “W”). Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Inspect extension cord before use and replace if damaged. 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. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. (NOTE: The correct size to be used depending on the cord length is shown in this manual).

Inspect the insulation and connectors on the unit and extension cord before each use. If there is any damage, do not use until damage is repaired by your Authorized Service Dealer. Do not pull or carry by cord; do not use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not unplug by pullingoncord.Tounplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

To reduce the possibility of the extension cord disconnecting from the unit during operation, tie cord to cord retainer and connecttorecessedplugas shown inthis manual.

Don’t use the unit if the switch does not turn the unit on and offproperly.Havethe unit repaired by an Authorized Service Dealer.

Keep extension cord clear of operator and obstacles at all times. Do not expose cords to heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.

Avoid any body contact with any grounded conductor, such as metal fences,orpipes, toavoidthepossibilityof

electric shock. Don’t handle plug or unit with wet hands.

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 an Authorized Service Dealer for repair.

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit or outlet to be used for this unit. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCIprotection and may be used for this measure of safety.

Keep others including children, animals, bystanders, and helpers a minimumof30 feet (10 meters) away. Stop the motor immediately if you are approached. Do not allow the unit to be used as a toy.

DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION

Your unit is double insulated to help protectagainstelectricshock.Double insulation construction consists of twoseparate “layers” of electrical insulation instead of grounding. Tools and appliances built with a double insulation system are not intended to be grounded. No grounding means is provided on this unit, nor should a meansfor grounding be added to this unit. As a result, the extension cord used with your unitcanbe pluggedintoany standard120 volt electrical outlet. Safetyprecautions mustbeobservedwhen operating any electrical tool. The double insulation system only provides added protection against injury resulting from an internal electrical insulation failure.

WARNING:

Allelectricalrepairsto this unit, including housing, switch,motor, etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by an Authorized Service Dealer. Replacement parts for a double insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace. A double insulated appliance is marked with the words

“DOUBLE INSULATION”or“DOUBLE INSULATED.”

square)

The symbol (square within a

mayalso be markedonthe appliance. Failure to have the unit repaired by an Authorized Service Dealer can cause the double insulation construction to become ineffective and result in serious injury.

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

Turnoffall controls and allow the motorto stop before disconnecting the unit from the power source.

Disconnect the unit from the power source when not in use. Do not leave the unit when it is plugged into an outlet.

Do not set the unit on any surface except a clean, hard area while the unit is running. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc., could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through the discharge opening, damaging the unit, property,or causing serious injury to bystanders or operator.

Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Use extra care when cleaning on stairways. Keep firm footing and balance at all times. Keeps hands out of tubes.

Inspect the entire unit before each use for worn, loose, missing, or damaged parts. Donot use until the unit is in proper working order.

Disconnect unit from power source before servicing, cleaning, performing maintenance, or storing.

This unit is double insulated. See the

DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION

section. Have all internal service performedbyqualified service repair personnel to avoid creating a hazard or voiding your warranty.

Have all maintenance other than the recommended procedures described in the instruction manual performed by an authorized service dealer.

Always see an authorized service dealer to replace a damaged impeller. Parts that are chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way can fly apart and cause serious injury. Replace damaged parts before using the unit.

Never place any object in the air intake opening as this could restrict proper air flow and cause damage to the unit.

Never douse the unit with water or other liquids or squirt with a water hose. Clean with a damp sponge and mild soap. See

STORAGE.

Check air intake openings and tubes frequently,always with the unit stopped and power source disconnected. Keep vents and tubes free from debris which can accumulate and restrict proper air flow.

Do not burn, incinerate, or expose this unit to extreme heat.

Store the unit unplugged in a high, cool, dry, indoor area out of the reach of children.

Use only recommended attachments and replacementparts to avoid creating a hazard and/or voiding your warranty .

Maintain the unit according to recommended procedures.

Useonly for jobs explained in this manual.

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