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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
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WARNING:
ReadandfollowallSafetyRulesandOperatingInstructionsbefore
using this product. Read instructions carefully before assembling.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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SAFETYRULES IMPORTANTWARNINGSAND SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Whenusingelectricgardeningappliances,basicsafetypre- cautionsshouldalwaysbefollowedto reducetheriskof fire,electric shock,and seriousinjury. The warnings andsafety instructions inthis manualmust befollowedtoreduce therisk offire, electric shock, or injury, andtoprovide reasonablesafety and efficiency in usingthis unit. The operatorisresponsibleforfollowingthewarningsandinstructionsinthismanualandontheunit. Readtheentireinstructionmanua
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cord,orpullcordaroundsharpedgesorcor- CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER in the OP- ners. Turn off allcontrols beforeunplugging. ERATION section. Donotexposecordstoheat,oil,orwater.Do S Donotattempttorepairunit.Inspecttheinsu- not use with damaged cord or plug. If unit is lationandconnectors onthe powerheadand not working as it should, has been dropped, extension cord before each use. If there is damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into wa- any damage, do not use until damage is re- ter,returnittoyourauthorize
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fasteners are in place and securely fas- S Store the unit so the line limiter blade (on tened.Partsthataredamagedmust bere- undersideof shield) cannot cause injury. pairedorreplacedbyanauthorizedservice S Storeunitindoorsinahigh,dryplaceoutof dealer. These include head parts that are thereachofchildren.Storeunitunplugged. cracked,orchipped,guards,andanyother S Donothangunitsothatthetriggerswitchis part that is damaged. depressed. S Have all service and maintenance not ex- SAFETYNOTICE: Exposuret
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S Inspect unit before each use for worn, S Hold the unit firmly withbothhands. loose, missing or damaged parts. Do not S Keepfirmfootingandbalance.Donotover- useuntilunit is inproper workingorder. reach or standonunstablesurfaces. S Do not set unit on any surface except a S Look behind and use care when backing clean, hard area. Debris such as gravel, up. sand, dust, grass,etc., couldbepickedup S Keep all parts of your body away fromthe bytheairintakeandthrownoutthroughdis- tines. charge opening
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ersshouldhavehearingcheckedregularlyas motornoisecandamagehearing.Securehair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. Safety Hat Hearing Protection Eye Protection Snug HeavyDuty Fitting Clothing Gloves S Holdtheunit firmly withboth hands. S Keepfirmfootingandbalance.Donotover- reachor stand onunstablesurfaces. Safety S Throw away blades that are bent, warped, Safety Chaps Shoes cracked, broken or damaged in an
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S Use the right tool, cut wood only. Don’t use S Keep the working area free from obstruc- prunerforpurposenotintended;forexample, tionssuchasothertrees,branches,rocks, don’t use pruner for cutting plastic, masonry, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid any non-wood building materials, etc. obstruction that your chain could hit while S Ifyoustrikeorbecomeentangledwithafor- youarecutting. Whencuttingabranch,do eign object, stop the unit immediately and notlettheguidebarcontactbranchorother check for dam
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er user, do not rely only on safety devices. S Low--KickbackChain,designedwithacon- You must follow all safety precautions, in- toured depth gauge and guard link which structions,andmaintenanceinthismanualto deflect kickback force and allow wood to help avoid kickback and other forces which graduallyrideintothecutter.Alowkickback can result inserious injury. chainhasmetkickbackperformancerequire- S Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed ments when tested on the representative with a small radius
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HEDGETRIMMERSAFETY WARNING: Never lean over dis- charge chute. Rocks or debris could be DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP thrownintotheeyesandfaceandcauseseri- HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE -- Blade moves momentarily after the trigger is re- ous injury or blindness. leased.Donotattempttoclearawaycutma- WARNING: Inspect the area where terialwhenthebladeis inmotion. Makesure the unit is disconnected from the power the unit is to be used. Remove objects that couldbethrownordamagetheunit.Someob- sourceandthebladeha
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ASSEMBLY ATTACHING SHIELD WARNING: If received assembled, reviewallassemblystepstoensureyourunit WARNING: Theshieldmustbeprop- is properly assembled and all fasteners are erlyinstalled.Theshieldprovidespartialprotec- secure. tionfromtheriskofthrownobjectstotheopera- torandothersandisequippedwithalinelimiter INSTALLINGLINETRIMMER blade which cuts excess line to the proper ATTACHMENT length. The line limiter blade (on underside of CAUTION: Whenremovingorinstallingat- shield) is sharp and can cut y
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OPERATION KNOWYOURUNIT 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. Assist Handle Coupler Trimmer RecessedPlug Head Shield Cord Retainer Motor Housing LineLimiter Blade Trigger Switch RECESSEDPLUG ASSISTHANDLE The RECESSED PLUG is where you at- TheASSIST HANDLE is usedto help hold tach your extension cord t
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REMOVING LINE TRIMMER 3. Pushhanger ontotheattachment until thelocking/release buttonsnaps into ATTACHMENT OROTHER thehole. OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS CAUTION: When removing or installing at- OPERATINGPOSITION tachments,placetheunitonaflatsurfacefor stability. 1. Loosen the coupler by turning theknob ALWAYS WEAR: counterclockwise. Eye Protection Upper Shaft Coupler LongPants LOOSEN Lower Attachment Heavy Shoes Cut fromyour right to your left. TIGHTEN Knob 2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
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CUTTINGMETHODS SCALPING -- The scalping technique re- moves unwanted vegetation down to the ground. Hold the bottomof thetrimmer head WARNING: Useminimumspeedand about3in.(8cm)abovethegroundandatan do not crowd the line when cutting around angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the hardobjects(rock,gravel,fenceposts,etc.), groundaroundtrees,posts,monuments,etc. whichcandamagethetrimmerhead,become entangled intheline, or be thrown causinga This technique increases linewear. serious hazard. Sc
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SERVICEANDADJUSTMENTS REPLACINGTHELINE Lineexit holes Linein Notch 1. Remove spoolby firmly pullingontap button. 2. Clean entire surfaceof huband spool. 3. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two lengths of 12-1/2 feet (3,8 meters) of 0.080 ″(2mm)diameterWEEDEATER brand line. Linein Notch WARNING: Never use wire, rope, Hub string,etc.,whichcanbreakoffandbecomea 5. Windtheline evenly andtightly ontothe dangerous missile. spool. Windinthe direction of the ar- 4. Insert ends of thelines about 1/
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TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLE WARNING: Alwaysstopunitanddisconnectfromthepowersourcebeforeperforming alloftherecommendedremediesbelowexceptremediesthatrequireunittobeoperating. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Trimmer head 1. Allow tipof linetodo the cutting. 1. Crowding trimmer line stops under a against materialbeing loador does not cut. turnwhenswitch 2. Electrical failure. 2. Contact your authorized service dealer. is pressed. 3. Thrown circuit breaker. 3. Check Breaker Box. 4. Remove debris. 4. Debris stopping
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LIMITEDWARRANTY WEED EATER, a division of Husqvarna Con- In Canada, contact: sumerOutdoorProducts N.A.,Inc.,warrantsto WEED EATER theoriginalconsumer purchaserthateachnew 850 MathesonBlvd. West WEED EATER brand electric or cordless pro- Mississauga, OntarioL5V 0B4 duct is free from defects in material and work- Giving the model number, serial number and manship and agrees to repair or replaceunder dateofpurchaseofyourproductandthename this warranty any defective WEED EATER and address of the aut
