Weed Eater RTE115 Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

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RTE115 B

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.

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ves,

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Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

250 Bobby Jones Expressway

Augusta, GA 30907

Electrolux Canada Corporation

6150 McLaughlin Road

Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2

[]From the Electrolux Group. The world's NO,1 choice.

,d_!_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 manuaI before using unit! Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit. Restnct the use 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. A

DANGER: Never use blades or flail-

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

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4r;_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

iine.

Safety Glasses or similar eye protection

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 SAFETY

• Dress properly. Always wear" safety

glasses or similar eye protection when op- erating, 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 bare- foot or wear sandals.

• 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.

• Being fully covered also helps protect you from debns and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line.

• Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, upset or under influence of al- cohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you are doing; use common sense.

• 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

aWARNING: Avoid a dangerous envi-

ronment. TO reduce the risk of electrical

shock, do not use in rain, in damp or wet loca- tions, or around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid the possibility of electrical shock.

• Use a voltage supply as shown on unit.

• Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in the presence of flammable iiquids or gases to avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or causing damage to unit.

• 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 ap- pliance plug will fit into a polarized exten- sion 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 polar- ized 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, re- verse the piug. 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.

• TOreduce risk of electrical shock, use ex- tension cords specifically marked as suit-

able for outdoor appliances having electri- cal 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 detedora-

tion. Plug connectors must be undamaged. An undersized extension cord will cause a

drop in line voltage resulting in loss of pow- erand overheating. Ifindoubt, usethenext heavier gauge. The lower the gauge num- ber, the heavier the cord (see SELECT AN

EXTENSION CORD in the OPERATION section).

• Do not use multiple cords.

• Do not abuse cord. Never carry the unit by the extension cord or yank extension cord

to disconnect unit.

• Use cord retainer to prevent disconnection

of extension cord from unit and possibie damage to the unit due to plug movement (see ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD

TO YOUR TRIMMER in the OPERATION

section).

• 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 autho-

rized service dealer,

• Keep the extension cord clear of operator

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

• To avoid the possibility of electric shock,

avoid body contact with any grounded con- ductor, such as metal fences or pipes.

• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

protection should be provided on circuit or ou6et to be used. Receptacles are avail- able having built-in GFCl protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

UNIT SAFETY

• Inspect unit before use. Replace damaged

parts. Make sure all handies, guards, and fasteners are in place and securely fas- tened. Parts that are damaged must be re-

paired or replaced by an authorized service

dealer. These include head parts that are

cracked, or chipped, guards, and any other

part that is damaged.

• Do not repair unit yourself.

• Use only 0.065 inch (1.65 ram) diameter recommended trimmer line (see USER

REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section).

Never use wire, rope, string, etc.

• Use specified trimmer spool. Make sure spool is properly installed and all parts are

securely fastened.

• Use only Weed Eater ® replacement parts and accessories as recommended.

CUTTING SAFETY

• Inspect area to be cut. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, stnng,

etc.) which can be thrown or become en-

tangled in cutting head.

• Do not overreach orstand on unstable sup- port. Keep firm footing and balance.

• Keep the cutting head below waist level. Do not raise handles above your waist. Cutting head can come dangerousiy close to your body.

• Keep away from cutting head and spinning line.

• Use unit propedy. Use only for trimming, edging, scalping, and mowing. Do not

force unit. It wiII do the job better and with

less risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.

• Use only in daylight or in good artificial light.

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

din.WARNING: Disconnect unit from the

power supply before performing mainte- nance, or when changing trimmer line.

• Maintain unit according to recommended procedures. Keep cutting line at proper length. Follow instructions for changing

trimmer line.

• Have all service and maintenance not ex- plained in this manual performed by an au-

thorized service dealer to avoid creating a hazard.

• 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 fi'ee from oil and grease.

• Keep the air vents clean and free of debris to avoid overheating the motor. Ciean after

each use.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

• Stop the unit and disconnect the power source when not in use.

• Carry the unit with motor stopped.

• Store the unit so the line limiter blade (on underside of shield) cannot cause injury.

• Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of the reach of children. Store unit unplugged.

• 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 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 120 volt electrical outlet.

Safety precautions must be observed when operating any electrical tool. The double in-

sulation system only provides added protec- tion against injury resulting from an internal

electrical insulation failure.

_t, WAHNINB: All electrical repairs to this unit, including housing, switch, motor,

etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by qual-

ifled service personnel. Replacement parts

for a double insulated appliance must be rec- ommended by the manufacturer. A doubie in-

sulated appliance is marked with the words "double insulation" or"doubie insulated". The

symbol (square within a square)[] may also

be marked on the appliance. Failure to have

the unit repaired by qualified service person-

nel can cause the double insulation construc-

tion to become ineffective and result in seri- ous injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

_=.WARNING: if received assembled,

review all assembly steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are

secure.

ADJUSTING ASSIST HANDLE

1. Place unit on a flat surface.

2. Loosen and remove wing nut and bolt from assist handle.

3. Firmly push the assist handle over the tube. To make installation easier, tilt han- dle toward trigger housing while pushing down (see illustration).

4. Reinstall bolt in handle. Thread wing nut onto bolt.

5. Adjust the handle up or down the tube to a comfortable position; tighten wing nut se- curely.

_ As_st handle

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ATTACHING THE SHIELD

41_ WP, I'_I_IIN(.5: The shield must be prop-

erly installed. Ifshield is not properly installed, damage to unit (including motor failure) will re- suit. The shield provides partial protection to the operator and others from the risk of thrown objects. 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: If shield is not properly installed, dam-

age to unit (including motor failure) will result.

Edge guide must be positioned on shield prior

to installation on motor housing (see following il- lustration).

Shield

1. Hold shield at angle to the trimmer motor housing. Align the front locking tab of the

shield with the front notch of the motor

housing (see illustration below).

2. Move shield toward motor housing, en- suring trimmer head passes through opening in shield without catching on

shield locking tabs.

3. Tilt front of the shield towards front notch of motor housing. Push front locking tab

of the shield into the front notch of the mo- tor housing. An audible snap must be

heard. Ensure the cutting head remains

free to rotate and the line is not caught be- tween the shield and the motor housing.

4. Push back of the shield toward the motor housing as illustrated until the rearlocking

tabs snap securely into the rear notches.

Make sure the shield is assembled to the unit as shown in the illustration below and in the KNOW YOUR UNIT section of this manual.

Rear Front Locking Tab

Tnmmer

Locking Front

Tabs Motor

Housing

Rear

Notches

Trimmer Head

CAUTION: Sharp line Iimiter blade

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Retainer

Trigger Switch

Assist Handle

Recessed Plug

Twist and Edge Button

_ Motor Housing

Edge Guide

Air Vents \ "_-4 ,-

Debris Shield_' '_[ Trimmer Head

_1_ with 0.065 inch

\ Trimmer Line

Line Limiter Blade

RECESSED PLUG

The RECESSED PLUG is where you attach your extension cord to the unit. TRIGGER SWITCH

The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn on the unit. Squeeze the trigger switch to operate the

unit. Release to stop.

LINE LIMITER BLADE

The LINE LIMITER BLADE cuts the cutting line to the proper cutting length.

ASSIST HANDLE

The ASSIST HANDLE is used to help hold and guide the unit.

TRIMMER HEAD

The TRIMMER HEAD holds the cutting line and rotates during operation.

TWIST AND EDGE BUTTON The TWIST AND EDGE BUTTON is used to twist the lower portion of the unit into an edg-

ing position. EDGE GUIDE

The EDGE GUIDE protects the unit from con- tacting the ground during edging.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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) 18 Gauge 50 Ft. (15 m) 16 Gauge

100 Ft. (30 m) i 16 Gauge

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.

Cord Retainer ................. "_ -'-1

Exteos,oncord

CORRECT OPERATING POSITION

Trimming

Edging

,tt

_!k WARNING: Always wear eye protec-

tion. Never lean over the trimmer head.

Rocks or debris can ricochet orbe thrown into

eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury.

When operating unit, stand as shown and check for the following:

• Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.

• Hold trigger handle with right hand and as- sist handle with Ieft hand.

• Keep unit below waist level.

• Cut only from your right to your left to ensure debds is thrown away from you. Without bending over, keep line near and parallel to

the ground (perpendicular when edging) and

not crowded into material being cut.

ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE The cutting head advances line automati-

cally. Do not tap head on the ground to ad- vance line. This may break parts and cause

cutting head to malfunction.

Upon unit start up, the line will advance auto-

matically to the correct cutting path length. Always keep the shield in place when the tool

is being operated.

Edging

SCALPING The scalping technique removes unwanted

vegetation. Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground and at an angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc. This technique increases line wear.

Scalping

_IbWARNING: Use only 0.065 inch

(1.65 mm) diameter round line. Other sizes and shapes of line will not advance properly

and will result in improper cutting head func- tion or can cause serious injury. Do not use '_ other materials such as wire, string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during cutting and become a dangerous missile that can cause serious injury. See page 2 for warning concerning _e_4_, other cutting devices.

TRIMMING MOWING

Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3

inches (8 cm) above the ground and at an an- gle. Allow only the tip of the line to make con-

tact. Do not force trimmer line into work area.

Trimming i/

above ground

EDGING POSITION

You can press this button and twist the lower portion 180 ° counterclockwise into an edging position.

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Button _-_//-_J

EDGING

While edging allow the tip of the line to make contact. Do not force the line. The edge guard helps protect the unit and keeps the unit from

contacting the ground. Take extra caution while edging as objects can be thrown from the trimmer line.

Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach, in

the mowing position, keep the line parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the head into the ground as this can scalp the ground and dam- age the tool.

SWEEPING The fanning action of the rotating line can be

used for a quick and easy clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above the surfaces being

swept and move the tooi from side to side.

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