Weed Eater 530086783 User Manual
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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
1000E
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
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 de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.
A VERTISSEMENT:
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
North America
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
Augusta, GA 30907
CopyrightE2001 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
530086783
FRANÇAIS
10/12/01
SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
appliances, basic safety precautions must always be followed to reduce the risk of fire and
serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.
This power unit can be dangerous!
is responsible for following instructions and
warnings on unit and in manual. Read entire
instruction manual before using unit! Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit
to persons who have read, understand and
will follow the instructions and warnings on
the unit and in the manual. Never allow children to operate this unit.
When using gardening
Operator
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
OPERATOR SAFETY
DANGER:
HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM BLADE
AND CUTTING AREA. Do not attempt to
clear away cut material or hold material to be
cut when the blade is in motion. Make sure
powerhead is stopped and spark plug wire is
disconnected (or powerhead is disconnected
from power source) when removing jammed
material from the cutting blade. Do not grab or
hold attachment by the cutting blade.
Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses
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or similar eye protection when operating, or
performing maintenance on your unit (safety
glasses are available). Eye protection should
be marked Z87.
Always wear face or dust mask if operation is
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dusty.
Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves,
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boots, and gloves.
Always wear foot protection. Do not go bare-
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foot or wear sandals.
Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure
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or remove loose clothing or clothing with
loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
Being fully covered also helps protect you
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from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown
by spinning blade.
Stay alert. Do not operate when you are tired,
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ill, upset, or under the influence of alcohol,
drugs, or medication. Watch w hatyou are doing; use common sense.
Wear hearing protection.
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Never start or run inside a closed room or
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building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
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Only operate unit with handlebar installed.
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Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
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Never direct discharge of material toward by-
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standers nor allow anyone near the area of
operation. Use care in directing discharge to
avoid glass enclosures, automobiles, and the
like.
RISK OF CUT. KEEP
FUEL SAFETY (for gas powerheads)
Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
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Keep away from sparks or flames.
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Use a container approved for fuel.
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Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
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the powerhead.
Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills
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before starting the powerhead.
Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
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fueling site before starting powerhead engine.
Stop engine and allow to cool before remov-
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ing fuel cap.
Remove fuel cap slowly.
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY (for electric
powerheads)
WARNING:
ronment. 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, 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
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nameplate of the unit.
Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in
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presence of flammable liquids or gases to
avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or causing damage to unit.
Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use
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in unventilated areas or where dust or explosive vapors can build up.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use ex-
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tension cords specifically marked as suitable
for outdoor appliances. The electrical rating of
the cordmust not be less 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
causeadropinlinevoltageresultinginlossof
power and overheating. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge
number, the heavier the cord.
Do not use multiple cords.
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The powerhead may have a polarized plug
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(one blade is wider than the other); if so, it 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 extension cord, reverse the
plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension 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 it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install the pr oper wall outlet. Do not change
the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.
Do not attempt to repairunit. Inspect the insu-
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lation and connectors on the powerhead and
Avoid a dangerous envi-
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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
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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
pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not
the cord.
Do not use the powerhead if the switch does
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not turn the unit on and off properly. Have the
unit repaired by your authorized service dealer.
Keep the extension cord clear of operator and
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obstacles at all times. Do not expose cords to
heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.
Avoid any body contact with any grounded
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conductor, such as metal fences, or pipes, to
avoid the possibility of electric shock. Don’t
handle plug or unit with wet hands.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If pow-
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erhead is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped
into water, return it to your authorized service
for repair.
Ground Fault Cir cuit Interrupter (GFCI)
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protection should be provided on the circuit or
outlet to be used for the powerhead. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI
protection and may be used for this measure
of safety.
Your powerhead should be double insulated
to help protect against electric shock. Double
insulation construction consists of two separate “layers” of electrical insulation instead of
grounding. Tools and appliances built with a
double insulation system are not intended to
be grounded. 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:
powerhead, including housing, switch, motor,
etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts
for adouble insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace. A double insulated appliance is marked with the words
“double insulation” or “double insulated”. The
symbol
be marked on the appliance. Failure to have
the unit repaired by your authorized service
dealer can cause the double insulation construction to become ineffective and result in
serious injury.
(square within a square) may also
All repairs to an electric
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING:
spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from
power source) before performing maintenance.
Inspect entire unit before each use. Replace
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damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make
sure all fasteners are in place and securely
fastened.
Disconnect powerhead
Maintain unit according to recommended pro-
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cedures.
Throw away blades that are bent, warped,
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cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way. Replace parts that are cracked,
chipped, or damaged before using the unit.
Use only recommended Weed Eater!parts
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and accessories. Never use wire, wire
rope, string, flailing devices, etc.
Be sure blade stops turning when engine
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idles (see CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS section of powerhead manual).
Remove the blade before making carburetor
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adjustments. Hold the unit by hand. Do not
make carburetor adjustments from the blade
side of the unit.
Keep others away when making carburetor
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adjustments.
Never start the unit with the clutch housing re-
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moved. The clutch can fly off and cause serious injury.
Have all maintenance and service not ex-
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plained in this manual performed by an authorized service dealer .
If blade strikes a foreign object, follow these
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steps: stop unit and disconnect spark plug
wire (or disconnect from power source), inspect for damage, and repairany damage before resuming operation of the unit.
EDGING SAFETY
WARNING:
edged before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.)
which can be thrown by the blade or can wrap
around the shaft.
Keep others including children, animals, by-
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standers, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop the unit immediately if you
are approached.
Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
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reach or stand on unstable surfaces.
Always keep the wheel in contact with the
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ground.
Keep all parts of your body away from the
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blade and muffler .
Always push the unit slowly over the ground.
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Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in the
terrain, large roots, etc.
Do not force the unit. Use only for jobs ex-
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plained in this manual. Use only for edging.
Do not abuse unit. Do not use in rain or wet
locations.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow exces-
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sive grass, leaves, or grease to accumulate
on the attachment.
Objects struck by the cutting member can
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cause serious injuries to persons. The lawn
should always be carefully examined and
cleared of all objects prior to edging.
Never operate without blade shield in place.
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Inspect the area to be
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