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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de l’utilisateur
RT10
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
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.
A VERTISSEMENT:
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.
Electrolux Home Products
North America
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
Augusta, GA 30907
CopyrightE2001 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
Electrolux Home Products
Mississauga, Ontario l5T 1K6
North America
530086306
3/5/01
FRANÇAIS
SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
gardening appliances, basic safety precautions must always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
serious injury. Read and follow all
instructions.
This power unit can be dangerous!
erator is responsible for following the
warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Read entire Operator’s Manual before using unit! Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the 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:
flailing devices. Unit is designed for line
trimmer use only. Use of any other accessories or attachments will increase
the risk of injury.
WARNING:
objects 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
Boots
Keep children, bystanders, andanimals
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.
When using electric
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
Op-
Never use blades or
Trimmer line throws
Hazard Zone
50 ft.
(15 m)
OPERATOR SAFETY
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 go
barefoot or wear sandals.
S
Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove loose clothing and
jewelry or 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
OFF
the
switch when connecting extension
cord.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
environment. Toreduce therisk ofelectrical 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 avoidcreating 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 thanthe 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 doesnot fit ful ly into the wall outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper wall
position and never touch the
WARNING:
Avoid a dangerous
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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
extension 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
CORD
S
Do not use multiple c ords.
S
Do not abuse cord. Never carry the
SELECT AN EXTENSION
).
unit by the extension cord or yank extension cord to disconnect unit.
S
Use cord retainer to prevent disconnection of extension cord from unit.
ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD
See
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. Donot
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 s ure all handles, guards, and fasteners are in
place and securely fastened. Parts
that are damaged must be repaired or
replaced by a 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 in. (1.65 mm) diame-
ter recommended trimmer line (see
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
). 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 Eaterrreplacement
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 support. Keepfirm 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, 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 goodartificial
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
explained in this manual performed
by an authorized service dealer to
avoid creating a hazard.
S
Never douse or squirt theunit 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 themotor.
Clean after each use.
TRANSPORTING AND ST ORAGE
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) cannotcause
injury.
S
Store unit indoors in a high, dry place
out of the reach of children. Store unit
unplugged.
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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 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
be added to this unit. As a result, the extension cord used with your unit can be
plugged into any standard 120volt 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:
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 recommended
by the manufacturer. A double insulated
appliance is marked with the words
“double insulation” or “double insulated”. The symbol (square within a
square)
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.
All electrical repairs to
mayalsobemarkedonthe
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING:
properly installed. The shield provides
partial protection from the risk of thrown
objects to the operator and others. Your
unit is equipped with a line limiter blade,
which cuts excess line to the proper
length while running. The line limiter
blade (on underside of shield) is sharp
and can cut you.
NOTE:
damage to unit (including motor failure)
will result.
S
S
S
If shield is not properly installed,
Align the installation arrow on the
shield with the installation arrow on
the motor housing (see illustration below).
Insert the shield onto the motor housing. Ensure the cutting head remains
free to rotate and the line is not caught
between the shield and the motor
housing.
Twist the shield as illustrated until it
snaps securely into place. Make sure
the shield is assembled to the unit as
shown in the illustration below.
ALIGN INSTALLATION ARROWS
The shield must be
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
sembled, review all assembly steps to
ensure your unit is properly assembled
and all fasteners are secure.
ADJUSTING ASSIST HANDLE
S
Loosen wing nut on handle.
S
Rotate the handle on the tube to an
upright position; place in a comfortable position and retighten wing nut.
If received as-
CAUTION:
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Twist shield
in direction of
arrow to
assemble
Sharpline limiter blade
OPERATION
Use only a voltage supply as specified
on your unit.
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD
Extension Cord Gauge Chart
Length of Cord Gauge
25 Ft. (7.5 m)
50 Ft. (15 m)
100 Ft. (30 m)
Extension cords are available for this
unit.
ATTACH THE EXTENSION
CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER
Loop your extension cord through the
handle and around the hook as shown.
Insure the plug and cord are firmly and
fully engaged.
18 Gauge
16 Gauge
16 Gauge
S
Cut from your right to your left to ensure debris is thrown away from you.
Without bending over, keep line near
and parallel to the ground and not
crowded into material being cut.
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
Advance line by tapping bottom of cutting head lightly on the ground while unit
is running at full speed. A metal line limiter blade attached to the shield will cut
the line to the proper length.
To advance line, tap bottom of trimmer
head on ground one time.
Line limiter cuts
line to proper length.
Cutting head
TAP
MAINTENANCE
Cord Retainer
Extension Cord
CORRECT OPERATING POSITION
Trimming
WARNING:
tection. Never lean over the trimmer
head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or
be thrown into eyes andface andcause
blindness or other serious injury.
When operating unit, stand as shown
and check for the following:
S
Wear eye protection and heavy c lothing.
S
Hold trigger handle with right hand
and assist handle with left hand.
S
Keep unit below waist l evel.
Always wear eye pro-
WARNING:
source before performing maintenance.
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full
value from the warranty, the operator
must maintain unit as instructed in this
manual. Various adjustments will need
to be made periodically to properly
maintain your unit.
Disconnect power
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
S
Housing Screws
S
Assist Handle
S
Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for
replacement of damaged or worn parts.
S
Trigger Switch -- Ensure switch functions properly by pressing and releasing the trigger switch. Make sure motor stops.
S
Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of
unit if debris shield is damaged.
AFTER EACH USE
INSPECT AND CLEANUNIT ANDDECALS
S
After each use, inspect complete unit
for loose or damaged parts. Clean the
unit using a damp cloth with a mild de tergent.
S
Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
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SERVICE
STORAGE
REPLACING THE LINE
S
Disconnect unit from the power
source.
S
Remove the spool by firmly pulling on
the tap button.
S
Clean entire surface of hub andspool.
S
Replace with a pre-wound spool or
cut a length of 30 feet of 0.065 inch
(1.65 mm) diameter Weed Eater
brand line. Use of heavier lines could
overload and damage unit.
WARNING:
string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile.
S
Insert one end of the line about 1/2
inch (1 cm) into the small hole inside
the spool.
Small
Hole
Tap
Button
S
Wind the line evenly and tightly onto
the spool. Wind in the direction of the
arrow found on the s pool.
S
Push the line into the notch, leaving 3
to 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
S
Insert the line into the exit hole in the
hub as shown in the illustration.
Never use wire, rope,
Spool
WARNING:
steps after each use.
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
cannot cause injury.
r
S
Store unit and extension cord indoors
in a high, dry place out of the reach of
children. Store unit unplugged.
S
Store unit with all guards in place.
Position unit so that any sharp object
cannot accidentally cause injury.
Perform the following
NEED ASSISTANCE?
For assistance or a replacement part,
--
800--554--6723.
call 1
ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE
Safety Glasses 952701645
Spool with 30!line 952701663
50!coil of bulk line 952701550
100!coil of bulk line 952701533
200!coil of bulk line 952701594
Line in Notch
Hub
S
Align the notch with the line exit hole.
S
Push the spool into the hub until it
snaps into place.
S
Pull on the line extending outside the
hub to release it from the notch; otherwise, the unit will not functionproperly.
Line exit hole
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING:
Always stop unit anddisconnect from the power source before
performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Trimmer head
stops under a
load or does not
turn when switch
is pressed.
Line does not
advance or
breaks while
cutting.
Line welds onto
spool.
Line releases
continuously .
Line usage is
excessive.
Line pulls back
into head.
1. Crowding trimmer line
against material being
cut.
2. Electrical failure.
3. Thrown circuit breaker.
4. Debris stopping head.
1. Line improperly routed
in head.
2. Line improperly
wound into spool.
3. Incorrect line size
4. Not enough line
outside of head.
5. Dirt buildup on unit.
1. Line size is incorrect.
2. Incorrect spool.
3. Line is being crowded
against material being
cut.
1. Line improperly
routed in head.
2. Spool damaged.
1. Line improperly routed
in head.
2. Line size is incorrect.
3. Crowding line against
material being cut.
4. Spool worn or damaged.
1. Too little line outside
of head.
2. Line size incorrect.
1. Allow tip of line to do the cutting.
2. Contact your author ized service dealer.
3. Check breaker box.
4. Remove debris.
1. Check line routing.
2. Rewind line tightly and evenly.
3. Use only 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) dia. line.
4. Remove cover and pull 4 inches
(10 cm) of line out of head.
5. Clean unit.
1. Use only 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) dia. line.
2. Replace with correct spool.
3. Cut with tip of line fully extended.
1. Check line routing.
2. Replace spool.
1. Check line routing.
2. Replace spool.
3. Cut with tip of line fully extended.
4. Replace spool.
1. Remove cover and pull 4 inches
(10 cm) of line outside of head.
2. Use only 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) dia. line.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI
Outdoor Products, Inc.
the original purchaser that each new
Weed Eater
product is free from defects in material
and workmanship and agrees to repair
or replace under this warranty any defective
uct within two (2) years from the original
date of purchase.
If your
cordless product should fail within the
limited warranty period, return it, complete, prepaid, with proof of purchase,
to the dealer from whom it was purchased for repair or replacement at the
option of
PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA.
This warranty is not transferable and
does not cover damage or liability
caused by improper handling, improper
maintenance or the use of accessories
and/or attachments not specifically recommended by
PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA
this electric product. Additionally, this
warranty does not cover parts that will
wear and require replacement with rea-
rrrr
brand electric or cordless
Weed Eater
Weed Eater
ELECTROLUX HOME
ELECTROLUX HOME
, warrants to
brand electric prod-
brand electric or
for
sonable use during the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover predeliv ery set--up or normal adjustments explained in the Operator’s Manual.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY
FROM STATE TO STATE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL
OR OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED, AND THERE ARE NO
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMIT ATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONMAY NOT APPL Y TO YOU.
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA’S
tinuously improve its products. There-
ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-
fore,
UCTS NORTH AMERICA
right to change, modify, or discontinue
models, designs, specifications, and
accessories of all products at any time
without notice or obligation to any purchaser.
policy is to con-
reserves the
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