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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
SG/TE/XTSeries
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions be-
foreusingthisproduct.Readinstructionscarefullybeforeassem-
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OPERATORSAFETY S Dress properly. Always wear safety SAFETYRULES glasses or similar eye protection when operatingorperformingmaintenanceon yourunit.(Safetyglassesareavailable.) WARNING: When using electric Alwayswearfaceordustmaskifopera- gardening appliances, basic safety pre- tion is dusty. Always wear heavy, long cautionsshouldalwaysbefollowedtore- pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. duce the risk of fire, electric shock, and Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. serious injury. Read and fol
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electricalratingnotlessthantherating S Useonlyrecommended WEEDEATER ofunit. Cordmustbemarkedwithsuf- replacement parts and accessories. fix “W--A” (in Canada “W”). Make sure CUTTINGSAFETY your extension cord is in good condi- S Inspectareatobecut.Removeobjects tion.Inspectextensioncordbeforeuse (rocks,brokenglass,nails,wire,string, and replace ifdamaged. Do not use a etc.) which can be thrown or become damaged cord. Cord insulation must entangled in cutting head. be intact with no cracks or dete
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Toolsbuiltwiththisinsulationsystemare ALIGNINSTALLATIONARROWS notintendedtobegrounded.Noground- ing means is provided on this unit, nor should a means of grounding be added to this unit. As a result, the extension cordusedwithyourunitcan beplugged intoanystandard 120voltelectricalout- let. Safety precautions must be observed when operating any electrical tool. The double insulation system only provides added protection against injury resulting fromaninternalelectricalinsulationfailure. WARNING:
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TAP Cutting Head Metal Blade TWIST‘NEDGErFEATURE CORRECTOPERATINGPOSITION XT&TEseriesunitsareequippedwitha buttononthesideoftheunit.Ifyourunit includes this feature you can press this button and twist the lower portion 180_ counterclockwise into an edging posi- tion. Twist ‘N EdgeButton (XT & TE) MAINTENANCE Trimming Edging WARNING: Disconnect power WARNING: Always wear eye pro- source before performing maintenance. tection. Never lean over the trimmer head.Rocksordebriscanricochetorbe GENERALRE
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S Align the notch with the line exithole. S Push the spool into the hub until it SERVICE snaps into place, while keeping light tension on the end ofthe line. REPLACINGTHELINE S Pullonthelineextendingoutsideofthe S Disconnectunitfromthepowersource. hubtoreleaseitfromthe notch;other- S Remove the spool by firmly pulling on wise,theunitwillnotfunctionproperly. the tap button. S Cleanentiresurfaceofhubandspool. S Replacewithapre-woundspool,orcuta STORAGE length of 30 feet of 0.065 diameter WEEDEATER
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TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLE WARNING: Alwaysstopunitanddisconnectfromthepowersourcebefore performingalloftherecommendedremediesbelowexceptremediesthatre- quire operation ofthe unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Semi-automatic 1. Crowdingtrimmer line 1. Allow tipof line to dothecutting. headstops against material being under a loador cut. does not turn 2. Electricalfailure. 2. Contact your authorized service dealer. 3. Check Breaker Box. when switchis 3. Throwncircuit breaker. pressed. 4. Debris stoppinghead. 4.
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ableuseduringthewarrantyperiod.This warrantydoesnotcoverpredeliveryset-- LIMITEDWARRANTY up or normal adjustments explained in the instruction manual. WEED EATER warrants to the original purchaserthateachnewWEEDEATER THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC brandelectricorcordlessproductisfree LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE from defects in material and workman- OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM ship and agrees to repairor replace un- STATE TO STATE. der this warranty any defective WEED NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUE
