Weed Eater TE12, TE35, 530084129 User Manual

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Instruction Manual

SG / TE / XT Series

ENGLISH

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Read instructions carefully before assembling.Failuretodosocanresultinseriousinjury.

Electrolux Home Products, Inc. 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta, GA 30907

CopyrightE2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

Electrolux Canada Corporation

6150 McLaughlin Road

Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2

530084129

2/11/03

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

gardening appliances, basic safety precautionsshouldalways befollowedtoreduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.

This power unit can be dangerous!

torisresponsibleforfollowing thewarnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Read entire instruction manual before using unit! Be thoroughly familiar w ith the controls and the proper use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow unit and manualwarningandinstructions. Neverallow children to operate this unit. Close attention is necessary when used near children.

DANGER:

ingdevices.Unitisdesignedfor line trimmeruse only.Useof 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, 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, contact your Authorized Service Dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.

When using electric

SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT

Opera-

Neverusebladesorflail-

Trimmer line throws

Hazard Zone

15 m 50 ft.

OPERATOR SAFETY

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.

Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelryorclothingwith loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts.

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

Stay alert.Do not operate unit whenyou are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch whatyouaredoing;usecommonsense.

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

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

WARNING:

Avoidadangerous environment. Toreduce 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,orwatertoavoidthepossibility of electrical shock.

Use a voltage supply shown on unit.

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.

Toreducethe risk of electrical shock, this appliance 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 extensioncord,reversetheplug.Iftheplug still doesnotfit,obtainacorrectpolarizedextension 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 the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper walloutlet. Donotchangetheequipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.

To reduce risk ofelectrical shock, use extension cordsspecifically markedas suitable for outdoor appliances having

OFF

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 extensioncordbeforeuse 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 resultinginlossofpowerand overheating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The lower the gauge number, the heavier the cord (see

TENSION CORD

SELECT AN EX-

). Do not use multiple

cords.

Donotabusecord.Nevercarrytheunit by the extension cord or yank extension cord to disconnect unit.

Use cord retainer to prevent disconnection of extension cord from unit.

ATTACHTHEEXTENSION CORDTO

See

YOURTRIMMER

tion

Do not use the unit if the switch does

inthe

OPERATION

notturnthe unit onandoff properly.Repairs to the switch must be made by your authorized 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 conductor, such as metal fences or pipes.

GroundFaultCircuitInterrupter (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

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. This includes head parts that are cracked, or chipped, guards, and any other part that is damaged.

Do not repair unit yourself.

Use only 0.065” (1.65 mm) diameter recommendedtrimmerline(see

SORIES

). Never use wire, rope, string,

ACCE-

etc.

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

sec-

Use only recommended Weed Eater replacement parts and accessories.

CUTTING SAFETY

Inspectareato becut.Removeobjects (rocks, brokenglass,nails,wire,string, etc.) which can be thrown or become entangled in cutting head.

Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep firm footing and balance.

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

Keepawayfromcuttingheadandspinning line.

Use unit properly. Use only for trimming, edging, 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.

Use only in daylight or in good artificial light.

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING:

Disconnect unit from the power supply before performing maintenance, orwhenchangingtrimmer line.

Maintain unit according to recommended procedures. Keep cutting line atproperlength.Followinstructions for changing trimmer line.

Have all service and maintenance not explained in this manual performed by an authorized service dealer to avoid creating a hazard.

Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Clean unit and labels with a damp sponge. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

Keep the air vents clean and free from debris to avoid overheating the motor. Clean after each use.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

Stoptheunitanddisconnect thepower source when not in use.

Carry the unit with motor stopped.

Store the unit so that the line limiter blade (on underside of shield) c annot cause injury.

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

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.

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