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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
ENGLISH
Manuel d’Instructions
SG / TE / XT Series
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Read instructions carefully before assembling. Failure to d o so can result in serious injury.
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WEED EATER
1030 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4
WEED EATER
5855 Terry Fox Way
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
545117522 8/8/06
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: When using electric
gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followedtoreduce the risk of fire, electric s hock , 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 of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons who
read, understand, and follow unit and
manual warning and instructions.Neverallow children to operate thi s unit. Close
attention is necessary when used near
children.
DANGER: Never use blades orflail-
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
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
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,
contact your Authorized Service Dealer
or call 1-800-554-6723.
50 ft.
OPERATOR SAFETY
S Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protect ion when
operating or perfor mi ng 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 the 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
position and nev er touch the switch
when connecting extension cord.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING: Avoid a dangerous en-
vironment. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not us e 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 poss ibility of electrical shock.
S Use a voltage supply shown on unit.
S Avoi d 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
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 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 the plug 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.
S To reduce risk of electrical shock, us e
extension cords spec ifically marked as
suitable for outdoor appliances having
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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 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
TENSION CORD
SELECT AN EX-
). 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 discon-
nection of extension cord from unit.
See
ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORDTO
YOUR TRIMMER
tion
.
in the OPERATION sec-
S Do not use the unit if the switch does
not turn the unit on and o ff properly. Repairs to the switch must be made by
your authorized service dealer.
S Keep the extension cord clear of oper-
ator and obs tacles 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 o r outlet to be us ed. Receptacles
are available having built-in GFCI
protection and may be us ed for this
measure of s afety.
UNIT SAFETY
S Inspect unit before use. Replace dam-
aged 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.
S Do not repair unit yourself.
S Use only 0.065” (1.65 mm) diameter
recommended trimmer line (see
). Never use wire, rope, string,
SORIES
ACCE-
etc.
S Use specified trimmer spool. Make
sure spool is properly installed and all
parts are securely fastened.
S Use only recommended WEED EATER
replacement parts and accessories.
CUTTING SAFETY
S Inspectarea 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. Keep firm footing and balance.
S Keep the cutting head below waist lev-
el. Do not raise handles above your
waist. Cutting head can come dangerously close to your body.
S Keep away from cutting head and spin-
ning line.
S Use unit properly. Use only for trim-
ming, 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.
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 recom-
mended 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 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.
S Keep the air vents clean and free from
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 that 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 u nit
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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Tools built with this insulation system are
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not intended to be grounded. No grounding means is p rovided 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 insulat ion syst em onl y provides
added protection against injury resulting
from an internal electrical insulation failure.
WARNING: All electrical repairs to
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)
also be marked o n 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If you receive your unit
assembled, check each step to insure
your unit is properly assembled. Follow
all safety information in the manual and
on unit.
WARNING: Theshieldmustbe
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 s hield) is sharp
and can cut you.
NOTE: If shield is not properly installed,
damage to unit (including motor failure)
will result.
LIGN INSTALLATIONARROWS
Twist shield in
direction of
arrow to assemble
CAUTION: Sharp line limiter blade
Place handle in
comfortable
position and
tighten securely.
NOTE: SG & XT units are equipped with
an extendable tube. Extend the tube until
it snaps into place. Without the tube fully
extended the Twist ’N Edge feature on
the XT series will not operate.
Extendable tube
(Some models)
CAUTION: The tube must be fully ex-
tended for the unit to operate correctly.
USING YOUR UNIT
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 co rd through the
handle and around the hook. Insure the
plug and cord are firmly and fully engaged.
18 Gauge
16 Gauge
16 Gauge
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CORRECT OPERATING POSITION
TAP
Cutting
Metal Blade
TWIST ‘N EDGEr FEATURE
XT & TE series units are equipped with a
button on the side of the unit. If your unit
includes this feature you c an press this
button and twist the lower portion 180_
counterclockwise into an edging position.
Twist ‘N Edge Button
Head
(XT & TE)
Trimming
Edging
WARNING: Always wear eye pro-
tection. Never lean over the trimmer
head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or be
thrown into eyes and face and cause
blindness or other serious injury.
When operating unit, stand as shown and
check for the following:
S Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.
S Hold trigger handle with right hand and
assist handle with left hand.
S Keep unit below waist level.
S Cutfromyour right to your left to ensure
debris is thrown away from you. Without bending ove r, keep line near and
parallel to the ground (perpendicular
when edging) and not crowded into
material being cut.
ADJUSTING UPPER HANDLE
(XT Series only)
S Press button located on the underside
of the upper handle and extend handle
to a comfortable position.
Button
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
To advance the line, tap the bottom of the
cuttinghead on the ground while the trimmer is running at full s peed. The metal
blade attached to the shield will cut the
line to the proper length.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect power
source before performing maintenance.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
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 adjustmentswillneed to
be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.
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 func-
tions properly by pressing and releasing the trigger switch. Make sure motor
stops.
S Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of u nit
if debris shield is damaged.
AFTEREACHUSE
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LABELS
S After each use, inspect complete unit
for loose or damaged parts. Clean the
unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
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SERVICE
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REPLACING THE LINE
S Disconnectunit from the power source.
S Remove the spool by firmly pulling on
the tap bu tton.
S Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
S Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut a
length of 30 feet of 0.065 diam eter
WEED EATER brand line. Use of heavier line could overload and damage the
unit. Never use wire, rope, 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 slot inside the spool.
Small
Hole
S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto
the spool. Wind in the direction of the
arrow found on the spool.
S Push the line into the notch, leaving 3
to 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) un wound.
S Insert the line into the exit hole in the
hub as shown in the illustration.
Line in
Notch
Hub
Spool
Line exit hole
S Align the notch with the line exit hole.
S Push the spool into the hub until it
snaps into place, while keeping light
tension on the end of the line.
S Pullon the line extending outside of the
hub to release it from the notch; otherwise, the unit will not function properly.
STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the followin g
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.
S Store unit and extension cord indoors
in a high, dry place out of the reach of
children. Store unit unplugged.
S Storeunitwithall guards in place. Posi-
tion unit so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
For assistance, or a replacement part
call: 1-800-554-6723.
Sa
ety Glasses 952701645
Spool with 30’ line 952701663
50’ coil of bulk line. 952701550
100’ coil of line. 952701533
200’ coil of line. 952701594
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unitand disconnect from the power source before
performing all of the recommended remedies below exc ept remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Semi-automatic
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 circ uit breaker.
4. Debris stopping head.
1. Line improperly routed
in head.
2. Line improperly
wound onto 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 authorized service dealer.
3. Check Breaker Box.
4. Remove debris.
1. Check line routing.
2. Rewind line tightly and evenly.
3. Use only .065 in. (1.65mm) dia. line.
4. Remove cover and pull 4 in.
(10 cm) of line out of head.
5. Clean unit.
1. Use only .065 in. (1.65mm) 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 in.
(10 cm) of line outside of head.
2. Use only .065 in. (1.65 mm) dia. line.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
WEED EATER warrants to the original
purchaser that each new WEED EATER
brand electric o r co rdless product is free
from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective WEED
EATERbrand electric product within two
(2) years from the original date of purchase.
If your WEED EATER brand electric or
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 o ption of
WEED EATER.
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 a ttachments not specifically recommended by WEED EATER for this
electric product. Additionally, this warranty does not cover parts that will wear
and require replacement with reason-
able use during the warranty period. This
warrantydoes not cover predelivery set-up or normal adjustments explained in
the instruction 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 LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIO NS O F I NC ID EN TAL O R C ON SE QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
The policy of WEED EATER is to c ontinuously improve its products. Therefore, WEED EATER reserves the right to
change, modify, or discontinue models,
designs, specifications, and accessories
of all products at any time without notice
or obligation to any purchaser.
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