Weed Eater EBV VS, 545117528 User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

EBV VS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY PARAUSOCASEROSOLAMENTE POUR UTILISATION À DES FINS DOMESTIQUES SEULEMENT

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:

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AVERTISSEMENT:

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WEED EATER 1030 Stevens Creek Road Augusta, GA 30907

Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4

545117528 8/8/06

WEED EATER

5855 Terry Fox Way

FRANÇAIS

SAFETY RULES

IMPORTANT WARNINGSAND

SAFET

INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

When using electric gardening appli ances, basic saf ety pr ecauti ons should al ways 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. Do not allow the unit to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children. Always disconnect unit from power source before servicing, cleaning, performing maintenance, or storing. Nonconforming replacement components or the removal of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and possible injury to the operator or bystanders. Use only accessories and replacement parts as recommended. Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

OPERATOR SAFETY

S Always wear safety glasses or similar

eyeprotectionwhenoperating,servicing, or performing maintenance on your unit. Wearingeye 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.

S Always wear a respirator or face mask

when working with the unit in dusty environments.

S Dress safely in long pants. Do not go

barefoot or wear short pants or sandals.

S Do not operate the unit when you are

tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

S Secure hair so it is above shoulder

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 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 use on wet surfaces. Do not handle extension cord plug or unit wit h wet hands. 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. Do not abuse cord.Never carry the unit by the extension cord or yank extension cord to disconnect unit. T o unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Do not use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Turn off all controls before unplugging. Do not expose cords to heat,oil, or water . 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 your authorized service dealer for repair. Unplug the unit from the power source when not in use, before servicing, cleaning, performing maintenance, or storing. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow. S Use only a voltage supply as shown on

the nameplate of the unit.

S Avoid dangerous environments. Do not

use in unventilated areas or where dust or explosive vapors can build up.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this unit 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 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 out-

let 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 proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.

S T o reduce the risk of electrical shock, use

extension cords specifically marked as suitable for outdoor appliances. The electrical rating of the cord must 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 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. See

in the ASSEMBLY section).

CORD

S Do not use multiple cords. S Keep the extension cord clear of operator

and obstacles at all times.

S Tie cord to cord retainer and connect to

recessed plug as shown in this manual to prevent damage to unit and/or extension cordandtoreducethepossibilityofthe extension cord disconnecting from the unit during operation.

S Do not attempt to repair unit. 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.

S Do not use the unit if the switch does not

turn the unit on and off properly. Have the unit repaired by your authorized service dealer.

S Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the

switch is in the your hand and fingers away from the switch while connecting the unit to the power source or when carrying a unit connected to the power source.

S Avoid any body contact with an y

grounded conductor, such as metal fences, or pipes, to avoid the possibility of electric shock.

S 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 GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

S Stop the motor immediately if you are ap-

proached.

SELECT AN EXTENSION

OFF position and keep

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. Tools and appliances built with a double insulation system are not i ntended to be grounded. No grounding 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 outlet. Safety precautions must be observed when operating any electrical tool. The double insulation system only provides added protection against injury r esulti ng fr om an internal electrical insulation failure.

WARNING:

All electrical repairs to this unit, including housing, switch, motor, etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by qualif ied service personnel. 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”. The symbol square) may also be marked on the 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

S Do not set the unit on any surface ex-

cept 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.

S 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. Keep hands out of tubes.

S Inspect the entire unit before each use

for worn, loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not use until the unit is in proper working order.

S This unit is double insulated. See the

DOUBLE INSULA T I ON CONSTR UCT ION

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

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S Have all maintenance other than the

recommended procedures described in the instruction manual performed by your authorized service dealer.

S Always see your 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.

S Never place any object in the air intake

opening as this could restrict proper air flow and cause damage to the unit.

S Never douse the unit with water or other

liquids or squirt with a water hose. Clean theunitusingadampcloth.Wipeoff with a clean dry cloth. See

NANCE

MAINTE-

S Check air intake openings and tubes

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

S Do not burn, incinerate, or expose this

unit to extreme heat.

S Store the unit unplugged in a high, cool,

dry , indoor area out of the reach of children.

S Use only recommended attachments

and replacement parts to avoid creating a hazard and/or voiding warranty.

S Maintain the unit according to recom-

mended procedures.

S Use only for jobs explained in the

ERATION

section of this manual.

BLOWER SAFETY

S Use only in daylight or in good artificial

light.

S Inspect the area before using the unit.

Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc., that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.

S Never run the unit without the proper

equipment attached. When used as a blower ,always install a blower tube. Use only recommended attachments.

S To avoid spreading fire,do not use blow-

er near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.

S Never place objects inside the blower

tubes; always direct the blowing debris away from people, animals, glass, and solid objects such as tr ees, automobiles, walls, etc. The force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt people or animals, break glass, or cause other damage.

S Never use for spreading chemicals, fer-

tilizers, or any other substances which may contain toxic materials.

VACUUM SAFETY

S Stop the motor and disconnect the pow-

er source before opening the air inlet door or attempting to insert or remove the vacuum tubes. The motor must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer turning to avoid serious injury from the rotating blades.

S Hard objects can be thrown through the

collection bag or the housing and become dangerous missiles which can cause serious injury to the operator or others.

S When using the vacuum attachment, the

unit is designed to pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, etc., to avoid severe damage to the impeller. To avoid the possibility of electrical shock, do not attempt to vacuum water or other liquids.

S Never run the unit without the proper

equipment attached. When used as a vacuum, always install vacuum tubes and collection bag assembly. Make sure the collection bag assembly is completely zipped when unit is running to avoid flying debris. Use only recommended attachments.

S Avoid situations which could set the col-

lection bag on fire. Do not vacuum discarded matches, cigars, cigarettes, or ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush

OP-

piles, etc. To avoid spreading fire, do not use blower near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.

S Always use the collection bag shoulder

strapwhenvacuumingtoavoidlossof control.

S Check air intake openings, elbow tube,

and vacuum tubes frequently, always with the unit stopped and the power source disconnected. Keep vents and tubes free of debris which can accumulate and restrict proper air flow. Do not use with any opening blocked, Keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.

CAUTION: To avoid causing damage to the unit,

DO NOT attempt to use the vari-

able speed control during vacuum use.

STANDARDS

This product is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with UL Standard 1017. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assistance, contact your authorized service dealer or call 1--800--554--6723. Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precautions can result in serious injury .

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