Weed Eater 530163993 User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

2500 Series 2600 Series

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.

AVERTISSEMENT:

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. 104 Warren Road Augusta, GA 30907

Electrolux Canada Corporation

6150 McLaughlin Road

Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

FRANÇAIS

CopyrightE2004 ElectroluxHome Products, Inc.

530163993 1/23/04

SAFETY RULES

IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce theriskoffire,electric shock,andserious injury. The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, orinjury, andtoprovidereasonablesafetyandefficiency in using this unit. The operatoris responsible forfollowing thewarningsand instructionsinthismanual andon the unit. Read the entire instructionmanualbeforeassembling andusing theunit! Restrict theuseofthis unit to persons whoread,understand, and follow thewarningsand 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

Always wearsafety glassesorsimilareye

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,orifyou areunderthe influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Securehairso itisaboveshoulder 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.

ELECTRICALSAFETY

WARNING:

vironment. Toreduce 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

nameplate of the unit.

Avoiddangeroussituations. Donotuse in

Avoida dangerous en-

presenceofflammable liquids orgasesto avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or causing damage to unit. Avoid dangerous environments. Do not

useinunventilatedar easorwheredustor explosive vapors can build up.

T oreduce the risk of electrical shock, use

extension cords specifically marked as suitable for outdoor appliances. The electrical ratingofthe cordmust behigher than the rating oftheunit. The cord must be marked with thesuf fix“W-A” (inCanada, “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 ,gra spt heplug, not the cord. Tie cord to cord retainer and connect to

recessed plug asshowninthismanualto prevent damage to unit and/or extension cord and to reduce the possibility of the extension cord disconnecting from the unit during operation. Don’t use the unit if the switch does not

turn the unitonandoff properly .Havethe unit repaired by an authorized service dealer. Keep extension cord clear of operator

and obstacles at all times. Donotexpose cords to heat, oil, water, or sharp edges. Avoid any body contact with any

grounded conductor ,such as metal

fences,orpipes,toavoidthepossibility of electric shock. Don’t handle plug or unit with wet hands. Do not use with damaged cordorplug.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 Int errupter (GFCI)

protection should be provided on the circuit or outlet to be used for this unit. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCIprot ectionandmay be used forthis measure of safety. Keep others including children, animals,

bystanders,andhelpersaminimum of30 feet(10meters) away .Stop the motorimmediately 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 protectagainst electricshock. Doubleinsulationconstructionconsistsof twoseparate “layers” of electrical insulation instead of grounding. Tools and appliances built witha doubleinsulation systemarenotintended to be grounded. No grounding meansisprovided onthis unit,norshould a means for grounding be added to this unit. Asaresult,the extension cordused with your unit can be plugged into any standard 120 volt electrical outlet. Safetyprecautionsmustbeobservedwhen operating any electrical tool. The double insulation system only provides added protectionagainstinjuryr esultingfroma ninternal electrical insulation failure.

WARNING:

Allelectricalrepairsto thisunit,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 bemarkedon theappliance. 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/MAINTENANCESAFETY

Turnoff allcontrolsandallo wthemotorto

stop before disconnecting the unit from the power source. Disconnect the unit from the power

source when not in use. Donotleave the unit when it is plugged into an outlet.

Do not set theunitonanysurfaceexcept

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, damagingthe 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 theentireunitbefore each usefor

worn, loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do notuseuntil theunit is in properwor king order. Disconnect unit from power source be-

foreservicing,cleaning, performingmaintenance, or storing. This unit is double insulated. See the

DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTIO N

section. Have all internal service performedby qualifiedservicerepairpersonnel to avoid creating a hazard or voiding your warranty. Have all maintenance other than the rec-

ommended procedures described in the instruction manual performed by an authorizedservice dealer. Always see an authorized service dealer

to replace a damaged impeller.Partsthat 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

STORAG E.

Check air intake openings and tubesfr e-

quently,always with the unit stopped and power source disconnected. Keep vents and tubes free fromdebris 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

andreplacem en tpart stoav o idcreatinga hazard and/or voiding your warranty. Maintain the unit according to recom-

mended procedures. Use only for jobs explained in this man-

ual.

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