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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
WEB 150
WEB 160
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:
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.
WEED EATER
1030 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4
545117532 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 with 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. To 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.
S 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 c ord only
one way. If the plug does n ot fit fully
into the extension cord, reverse the
plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain
a correct polarized extension cord. A
2
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 d oes 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 To reduce the risk of electr ical shock,
use extension cords specificall ymarked
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 suffi x “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
cordwillcauseadropinlinevoltageresulting 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
LECT AN EXTENSION CORD
SEMBLY
S Do not use multiple cords.
S Keep the extension cord clear of opera-
tor 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 cord and to reduce the possibility of
the 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 unitif 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 any
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
section).
OFF position and keep
SE-
in the AS-
GFCI protecti on and may be used for
this measure of safety.
S Stop the motor immediately if you are
approached.
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 intended 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 us ed 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 resulting from an internal
electrical insulation failure.
WARNING:
All electrical repairs to this unit, including
housing, switch, motor, etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by qualified 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 authorized service personnel 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.
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