Weed Eater WLT24 Instruction Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty………………………………………………………………….… 2

Accessories.……………………………………………………………….. 10

Trouble Shooting.…………………………………………………………. 11

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two years from the date of purchase, Original Power, at its sole discretion,

to validate the warranty period. This warranty does not cover normal

wear items such as the spool, guard, cutting line, and batteries. For

section of this manual.

To obtain warranty services or questions please call [phone].

This warranty applies only while this line trimmer/edger is used in the

WARNING TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS:

the cord.

WARNING TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

The batteries in this product

– in no circumstances should you attempt to open the batteries. Avoid excessive

WARNING:

When using this tool, basic safety precautions should always be

followed to reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, and personal injury, including

the following:

To reduce risk of injury:

ATTACH LINE GUARD –

will void the warranty.

– The line trimmer

AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS

and weather conditions when using

this tool.

– All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from

work area.

– It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a

– Do not use the tool for any job except that for which it is

WARNING: KEEP HANDS AND ALL BODY PARTS AWAY

from the line and line

– Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught

working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair and long

– Maintain proper footing and balance at all times.

– Always wear proper eye protection, and use face or

– Keep the unit clean for best performance and to

– Don’t hold the switch area while carry the line

trimmer. The unit is shipped partly charged, and may start inadvertently during

– If the line trimmer experiences a hard impact,

– Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate

the tool when you are tired.

– Do not attempt to remove cut material or hold

when clearing or changing line.

To reduce risk when using charger:

use charger outdoors or in wet conditions; use inside only.

This unit and its charger are designed to work together.

charge the line

trimmer

with any other charger and

use this charger with any other

yard tool or appliance.

The charger is designed to operate on 120 volts.

attempt to use it at

the wall charging rack.

ATTACH LINE GUARD PRIOR TO USE

Attach the line guard to the trimmer

from this blade before initial use. The line is shipped taped in place to the line

– The line trimmer

– Overnight charging of about 16 hours is suffi cient to replenish

the battery to a full charge. Initial use, long periods of inactivity, or storage at

WALL CHARGE BRACKET

– Before charging the unit, make sure the charge

To Charge Battery:

The charger can only be used with 60 cycle, 120 VAC only

The charger unit plugged into the AC outlet will normally become warm to

touch during charging.

– The charger utilizes a two-step charger with end of charge

trickle maintenance, which is the safest way to charge a battery. The unit will not

To turn tool ON,

slide the thumb switch on top of the handle FORWARD. While

to start the unit. See Figure-3 and Figure-4. You may release the thumb switch

To turn tool OFF,

TRIMMING TECHNIQUES

WEED AND LAWN TRIMMING

The unit works best with dry grass, but it can be used safely in wet grass due to

the low voltage design.

A long sweeping cutting motion will get the greatest amount of trimming per

Watch out for foreign objects in the grass. Avoid trimming near wiring or other

Always inspect area to be trimmed for objects that could be damaged or tangled

Advance (bump feed) the cutting line

– While the unit is running,

To lengthen the life of the string spool, do not bump feed by tapping the line

The line trimmer edging feature works best when used on a

When using the line trimmer to edge an area for the fi rst time, it is recommended

that you use the trimming feature of the unit fi rst to trim back excess growth to

the desired edge line

You may encounter diffi culty in initial edging with the line trimmer due to

formed. To limit the breaking of string, frequently advance the line while forming

the groove. After the groove is formed, regular edge maintenance is quick and

While holding the front accessory handle,

wheel supporting the weight of the unit. Stop periodically to advance the cutting

Watch out for foreign objects.

To Change Line

that the tool is not accidentally turned ON. Place the unit on a fl at surface or upside

WARNING:

To prevent injury, keep hands away from triggers during reloading.

the place of purchase of your line trimmer.

Tabs are located on each side of the line spool cover. Press both tabs on the line

the spool.

the spool. Please refer to Figure-7.

To prevent injury, keep hands away from trigger while clearing of jams

the line will advance.

– No periodic lubrication of the line trimmer bearings or other

– Use only a dry brush or a cloth with warm

water and mild soap to clean plastic parts. Many household cleaners contain

thinner or similar fl uids. Never spray-wash tool or immerse in water. Water or liquid

The unit is equipped with a fuse (15 Amp) that will protect from

fuse holder, remove its cover and replace fuse. Please refer to fi gure-8.

– For maximum battery performance, it is recommended that

you always keep the unit stored on its charging stand with the charger plugged in.

The unit’s charger is designed to insure that the batteries are properly maintained.

TEMPERATURE -

Temperature extremes limit the useful life of the battery. The best

– Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain

ACCESSORIES

– For optimum cutting results and top performance, it is

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replacement line, spools, and accessories

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accessories are available where you purchased

your line trimmer or direct by calling 1-800-540-5688.

WARNING:

The line trimmer is designed to only be used with .080” or less sized

your warranty.

– To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose

your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or

– When replacing the batteries, both batteries should

WARNING:

When replacing the batteries, the proper polarity or direction must

WARRANTY

- Your line trimmer offers a two year warranty against failure due to

warranty-period. Proof of purchase is required to validate warranty period.

The warranty does not cover components that are subject to normal wear, such as

the bump guard on the spool head, cutting line, and batteries. Replacement line

from or by calling us at [phone].

the battery.

– If you drop the unit, carefully inspect it for any damage

TROUBLE SHOOTING

fault (GFCI) circuits to prevent electrical shock from moisture. Make sure the

The LED on the unit’s charger should turn green after approximately 15

After periods of long storage (without charging the unit) it may be necessary

to “awaken” the unit’s battery. This can be done by turning the unit on and

while using the unit as an edger or when trimming up against hard surfaces.

You should be able to tap the bump head with the palm of your hand and