Weed Eater 952711866 User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

RTE115C

ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Read instructions carefully before assembling. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

ADVERTENCIA:

Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. Antes de ensamblar el producto lea cuidadosamente el instructivo. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.

AVERTISSEMENT:

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

WEED EATER 7349 Statesville Road Charlotte, NC 28269

850 Matheson Blvd. West

Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4

545186761 Rev. 2 4/15/10 BRW

WEED EATER

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: When using electric gar-

dening appliances, basic safety precautions must always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.

SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT

This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Read entire instruction manual before using unit! Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use ofthe unit. Restrict theuse of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow unit and manual warnings and instructions. Never allow children to operate this unit. Close attention is necessary when used near children.

DANGER: Never use blades or flail-

ing devices. Unit is designed for line trimmer use only. Use of any other accessories or attachments will increase the risk of injury.

WARNING: Trimmer line throws ob-

jects violently. You and others can be blinded/ injured. Wear safety glasses, boots, and leg protection. Keep body parts clear of rotating line.

Safety Glasses or similar eye protection

Hazard Zone

15 m

Boots

Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. If approached stop unit immediately.

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement. If you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.

OPERATOR SAFE T Y

S Dress properly. Always wear safety

glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing maintenance on your unit. (Safety glasses are available.) Always wear face or dust mask if operation is dusty. Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not gobarefoot or wear sandals.

S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure

or remove loose clothing and jewelry or

50 ft.

clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts.

S Being fully covered also helps protect you

from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line.

S Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when you

are tired, ill, upset or under influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you are doing; use common sense.

S Avoid unintentional starting of the unit.

Never carry unit with your finger on the switch. Be sure the switch is in the OFF position and never touch the switch when connecting extension cord.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

WARNING: Avoid a dangerous envi-

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.

S Use a voltage supply as shown on unit. S 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.

S To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this

equipment 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 outlet only one way. If plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does notfit, 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 risk of electrical shock, use ex-

tension cords specifically marked as suitable for outdoor appliances having electrical rating not less than the rating of unit. Cord must be marked with suffix “W--A” (in Canada “W”). Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Inspect extension cord before use and replace if damaged. Do not use a damaged cord. Cord insulation must be intact with no cracks or deterioration. Plug connectors must be undamaged. 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 lower the gauge number, the heavier the cord (see SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD in the OPERATION section).

S Do not use multiple cords.

S Do not abuse cord. Never carry the unit by

the extension cord or yank extension cord to disconnect unit.

S Use cord retainer to prevent disconnection

of extension cord from unit and possible damage to the unit due to plug movement (see ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER in the OPERATION section).

S Do not use the unit if the switch does not

turn the unit on and off properly. Repairs to the switch must be made by your authorized service dealer.

S Keep the extension cord clear of operator

and obstacles at all times. Do not expose cords to heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.

S To avoid the possibility of electric shock,

avoid body contact with any grounded conductor, such as metal fences or pipes.

S Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

protection should be provided on circuit or outlet to be used. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

UNIT SAFETY

S Inspect unit before use. Replace damaged

parts. Make sure all handles, guards, and fasteners are in place and securely fastened. Parts that are damaged must be repaired or replaced by an authorized service dealer. These include head parts that are cracked, or chipped, guards, and any other part that is damaged.

S Do not repair unit yourself. S Use only 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) diameter

recommended trimmer line (see USER REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section). Never use wire, rope, string, etc.

S Use specified trimmer spool. Make sure

spool is properly installed and all parts are securely fastened.

S Use only WEED EATER replacement parts

and accessories as recommended.

CUTTING SAFETY

S Inspect area to be cut. Remove objects

(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown or become entangled in cutting head.

S Do not overreach or stand on unstable sup-

port. Keep firm footing and balance.

S Keep the cutting head below waist level. Do

not raise handles above your waist. Cutting head can come dangerously close to your body.

S Keep away from cutting head and spinning

line.

S Use unit properly. Use only for trimming,

edging, scalping, and mowing. Do not force unit. It will do the job better and with less risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.

S Use only in daylight or in good artificial light.

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING: Disconnect unit from the

power supply before performing maintenance, or when changing trimmer line.

S Maintain unit according to recommended

procedures. Keep cutting line at proper length. Follow instructions for changing trimmer line.

S Have all service and maintenance not ex-

plained in this manual performed by an authorized service dealer to avoid creating a hazard.

S Never douse or squirt the unit with water or

any other liquid. Clean unit and decals with a damp sponge. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

S Keep the air vents clean and free of debris

to avoid overheating the motor. Clean after each use.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

S Stop the unit and disconnect the power

source when not in use.

S Carry the unit with motor stopped. S Store the unit so the line limiter blade (on

underside of shield) cannot cause injury.

S Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of

the reach of children. Store unit unplugged.

S Do not hang unit so that the trigger switch is

depressed.

DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION

This unit is double insulated to help protect against electric shock. Double insulation constructionconsists of two separate “layers” of electrical insulation instead of grounding.

Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be grounded. No grounding means is provided on this unit, nor should a means of grounding beadded 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 resulting from an internal electrical insulation failure.

WARNING: All electrical repairs to

this unit, including housing, switch, motor, locking sleeve assembly, wires, etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double insulated appliance must be recommended by the manufacturer. A double insulated appliance is marked with the words “double insulation” or “double insulated”. The symbol (square within a square) marked on the appliance. Failure to have the unit repaired by qualified service personnel can cause the double insulation construction to become ineffective and result in serious injury.

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