Weed Eater GA2010 User Manual

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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
GA2010
Gutter Cleanout Kit
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
For Occasional Use Only
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.
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. 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta, GA 30907
CopyrightE2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
530088286 2/7/02
FRANÇAIS
SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precautions can result in serious injury.
KNOW YOUR ATTACHMENT
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Read your instruction manual for the original tool. Make certain you com­pletely understand and can follow all warnings and safety rules in the manual for the original tool and in this manual before operating the tool with gutter at­tachment installed.
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Restrict unit to users who understand and will follow all warnings and safety rules in the manual for the original tool and in this manual.
WARNING:
Inspect area before starting 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.
PLAN AHEAD
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Always wear eye protection when oper­ating, servicing or performing m ainte­nance on unit. Wearing eye protection will help to prevent rocks or debris from being blown or ricocheting into eyes and face which can result in blindness or se­rious injury . Eye protection should be marked Z87.
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Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear short pants or sandals.
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Always wear a respirator or face mask when working with the unit in dusty envi­ronments.
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Secure hair above shoulder length. Se­cure or remove loose clothing or cloth­ing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts.
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Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the influ­ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
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Keep children, bystanders, and animals away from work area a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) when starting or operat­ing unit. Do not point blower or gutter at­tachment nozzle in the direction of people or pets.
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
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Inspect unit before each use for worn, loose, missing or damaged parts. Do not use until unit is in proper working or­der.
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Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area while engine/motor is running. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc., could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through discharge opening, damaging unit, property, or causing serious injury to by­standers or operator.
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Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance at all times.
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Never place objects inside the tubes; al­ways direct blowing debris away from people, animals, glass, and solid ob­jects such as trees, 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.
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Never run unit without the proper equip­ment attached. Always install all tubes included in the gutter attachment kit.
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Check air intake opening and tubes fre­quently, always with the engine/motor stopped and spark plug/power supply disconnected. Keep tubes free of debris which can accumulate and restrict proper air flow.
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Never place any object in air intake opening as this could restrict proper air flow and cause damage to the unit.
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Never use for spreading chemicals, fer­tilizers, or other substan c es which may contain toxic materials.
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To avoid spreading fires, do not use near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, bar­becue pits, ashtrays, etc.
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Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
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ASSEMBLY
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol­lowing list. Refer to the illustrations in
OPERATION
the
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Nozzle
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Elbow with spacer ring
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Extension Tube (4)
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Pivot Tube
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Adapter -- gas units with tabs
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Adapter -- electric units with tabs
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Adapter -- electric units with tube release button
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Goggles
Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged parts. If you need assistance or find parts mis­sing or damaged, please call 1-800-554-6723.
ASSEMBLY
Match the blower outlet on your unit to one ofthose illustrated. Tobegin assem­bly, go to the section which corresponds to your blower outlet.
section of this manual.
Gas Units
with Tabs
Tabs
Gas Units
with Slot &Clamp
Ring
Electric
Units
with
Threads
Electric
Units
with Tabs
Electric Units
with
Tube Release
Button
Tube Release Button
GAS UNITS WITH TABS
1. Stop engine and wait until impeller has completely stopped turning.
2. Remove all tubes or other attach­ments from unit.
3. Insert the notched end of the adapter into the elbow tube; push parts to­gether until the adapter snaps into place.
Blower Outlet
Notched End
Groove
Elbow
Adapter
4. Align the grooves on the adapter with the tabs inside the blower outlet.
5. Insert the adapter into the blower out­let; turn adapter clockwise until parts snap into place.
6. Proceed to
SEMBLY
ALL UNITS -- TUBE AS-
.
GAS UNITS WITH SLOT & CLAMP RING
1. Stop engine and wait until impeller has completely stopped turning.
2. Remove all tubes or other attach­ments from unit.
3. Thread spacer ring onto elbow threads until secure.
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Tabs
Elbow
Spacer
Ring
Slot
Clamp Ring
Key
4. Align key with slot and insert elbow into blower outlet.
5. Securely tighten the clamp by turning the knob.
6. Proceed to
SEMBLY
ALL UNITS -- TUBE AS-
.
ELECTRIC UNITS WITH THREADS
1. Stop the motor, disconnect power source, and wait until impeller has completely stopped turning.
2. Remove all tubes or other attach­ments from unit.
3. Remove spacer ring from elbow.
4. Thread the small end of the elbow into the blower outlet until the elbow stop is about 3/8 inch from blower outlet.
5. Proceed to
SEMBLY
ALL UNITS -- TUBE AS-
.
ELECTRIC UNITS WITH TABS
1. Stop the motor, disconnect power source, and wait until impeller has completely stopped turning.
2. Remove all tubes or other attach­ments from unit.
3. Insert the notched end of the adapter into the elbow tube; push parts to­gether until the adapter snaps into place.
4. Align the grooves on the adapter with the tabs on the blower outlet.
5. Push adapter onto the blower outlet; turn adapter clockwise until parts snap into place.
6. Proceed to
SEMBLY
ALL UNITS -- TUBE AS-
.
ELECTRIC UNITS WITH TUBE RELEASE BUTTON
1. Stop the motor, disconnect power source, and wait until impeller has completely stopped turning.
2. Remove all tubes or other attach­ments from unit.
3. Insert the notched end of the adapter into elbow; push parts together until the adapter snaps into place.
Tube Release
Button
Blower Outlet
Notched End
Hole for tube release button
Adapter
Elbow
4. Align the grooves on the adapter with the grooves on the blower outlet.
5. Push the adapter onto the blower out­let until it snaps into place (adapter is secured by tube release button).
6. Proceed to
SEMBLY
ALL UNITS -- TUBE AS-
.
ALL UNITS -- TUBE ASSEMBLY
1. Push the slotted end of the pivot tube over the elbow until the flange bottoms out in the elbow groove.
NOTE: Be sure flange snaps into groove.
Pivot Tube
Flange
Elbow Groove
Elbow
Groove
Tab
Notched End
2. Test rotating action of the pivot tube by rotating the pivot tube right and left.
3. Assemble extension tubes up to a to­tal of 4, depending on the height of gutter to be cleaned.
4. Thread nozzle onto the last tube.
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NOTE: Make sure threaded joints (tubes and nozzle) are securely tightened.
5. Align the tube assembly in a vertical position.
6. Thread extension tube assembly onto the end of the pivot tube.
Pivot Tube
Nozzle
Elbow
Extension Tubes
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR GUTTER ATTACHMENT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT
. Compare illustrations to your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of
the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Adapter for
Nozzle
Extension Tube
Goggles
Gas Units with Mounting Tabs
Pivot Tube
ST ARTING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
You
MUST
make sure the tubes are secure before using the unit. Do not use the unit without all of the tubes properly attached to avoid flying debris and/or impeller contact which can cause serious injury. Always wear eye protection to prevent rocks or debris from being blown or ricocheting into the eyes and face which can result in blindness or seri­ous injury.
WARNING:
Hold the unit as illus­trated when starting (for gas units only). Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area when starting and/or using the unit. 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 or property, or causing seri­ous injury to bystanders or the operator.
NOTE: When starting unit, lean the top of gutter attachment against a wall, tree, etc., for support.
Adapter for Electric Units with Mounting Tabs
Decal
Elbow with Spacer Ring
STARTING POSITION (for gas units only)
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Follow the
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
in your instruction manual.
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Support the gutter attachment with one hand as soon as the engine or motor starts.
SUPPORT THE TUBES
OPERATING TIPS
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Wear eye protection to guard against eye injury.
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Adapter for Electric Units with Tube Release Button
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To reduce the risk of hearing loss as­sociated with sound level(s), hearing protection is required.
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To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting rotating parts, stop the engine/disconnect from the power source and wait until impeller has completely stopped turning before installing or removing attachments.
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Stand 3 to 4 feet away from building.
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Rotate the pivot tube to position the nozzle right or left.
MAINTENANCE
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS
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Nozzle and tube connections
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Adapter (if used)
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Screws and handles on blower
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for replacement of damaged or worn parts.
STORAGE
WARNING:
steps after each use:
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Allow motor/engine to cool before storing or transporting.
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Store the unit well out of the reach of children.
Perform the followIng
CHECK FOR CLOGGED TUBES
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Nozzle and tubes should be free from obstructions and debris.
AFTER EACH USE
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LA­BELS
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Inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
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Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare your unit for storage at the end of the season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more. If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:
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Clean the unit thoroughly before lengthy storage.
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Store in a clean dry area.
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