Weed Eater Trimmer 545117522 User Manual

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Instruction Manual  
Manual de Instrucciones  
Manuel d’Instructions  
SG / TE / XT Series  
WARNING:  
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions be-  
fore using this product. Read instructions carefully before assem-  
bling. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.  
ADVERTENCIA:  
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e  
instrucciones de seguridad. Antes de ensamblar el producto lea  
cuidadosamente el instructivo. El no hacerlo puede resultar en le-  
siones graves.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
Veuillez lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les  
avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Bien lire les  
instructions avant d’assembler l’outil. Tout défaut de le faire pour-  
rait entraîner des blessures graves.  
WEED EATER  
1030 Stevens Creek Road  
Augusta, GA 30907  
WEED EATER  
5855 Terry Fox Way  
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4  
545117522  
8/8/06  
 
electrical rating not less than the rating  
of unit. Cord must be marked with suf-  
fix “W--A” (in Canada “W”). Make sure  
your extension cord is in good condi-  
tion. Inspect extension cord before use  
and replace if damaged. Do not use a  
damaged cord. Cord insulation must  
be intact with no cracks or deteriora-  
tion. Plug connectors must be undam-  
aged. An undersized extension cord  
will cause a drop in line voltage result-  
ing in loss of power and overheating. If  
in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.  
The lower the gauge number, the  
heavier the cord (see SELECT AN EX-  
TENSION CORD). Do not use multiple  
cords.  
S Use only recommended WEED EATER  
replacement parts and accessories.  
CUTTING SAFETY  
S Inspect area 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 danger-  
ously 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 Do not abuse cord. Never carry the unit  
by the extension cord or yank exten-  
sion cord to disconnect unit.  
S Use cord retainer to prevent discon-  
nection of extension cord from unit.  
See ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO  
YOUR TRIMMER in the OPERATION sec-  
tion.  
S Do not use the unit if the switch does  
not turn the unit on and off properly. Re-  
pairs to the switch must be made by  
your authorized service dealer.  
S Keep the extension cord clear of oper-  
ator and obstacles 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 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 unit  
unplugged.  
DOUBLE INSULATION  
CONSTRUCTION  
This unit is double insulated to help pro-  
tect against electric shock. Double in-  
sulation construction consists of two  
separate “layers” of electrical insulation  
instead of grounding.  
S Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)  
protection should be provided on cir-  
cuit or outlet to be used. Receptacles  
are available having built-in GFCI  
protection and may be used for this  
measure of safety.  
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 dam-  
aged must be repaired or replaced by  
an authorized service dealer. This in-  
cludes 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 ACCE-  
SORIES). Never use wire, rope, string,  
etc.  
S Use specified trimmer spool. Make  
sure spool is properly installed and all  
parts are securely fastened.  
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Tools built with this insulation system are  
not intended to be grounded. No ground-  
ing means is provided 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 out-  
let.  
ALIGN INSTALLATION ARROWS  
Safety precautions must be observed  
when operating any electrical tool. The  
double insulation system only provides  
added protection against injury resulting  
from an internal electrical insulation failure.  
Twist shield in  
direction of  
WARNING: All electrical repairs to  
this unit, including housing, switch, mo-  
tor, etc., must be diagnosed and repaired  
by qualified service personnel. Replace-  
ment parts for a double insulated ap-  
pliance must be recommended by the  
manufacturer. A double insulated ap-  
pliance is marked with the words “double  
insulation” or “double insulated.” the  
arrow to assemble  
CAUTION: Sharp line limiter blade  
Place handle in  
comfortable  
position and  
tighten securely.  
symbol (square within a square)  
may  
also be marked on the appliance. Failure  
to have the unit repaired by qualified ser-  
vice personnel can cause the double in-  
sulation construction to become ineffec-  
tive and result in serious injury.  
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.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
Extendable tube  
(Some models)  
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.  
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  
WARNING: The shield must be  
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 shield) is sharp  
and can cut you.  
Extension Cord Gauge Chart  
Length of Cord  
Gauge  
18 Gauge  
16 Gauge  
16 Gauge  
25 Ft. (7.5 m)  
50 Ft. (15 m)  
100 Ft. (30 m)  
NOTE: If shield is not properly installed,  
damage to unit (including motor failure)  
will result.  
Extension cords are available for this  
unit.  
ATTACH THE EXTENSION  
CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER  
Loop your extension cord through the  
handle and around the hook. Insure the  
plug and cord are firmly and fully en-  
gaged.  
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TAP  
Cutting  
Head  
Metal Blade  
TWIST ‘N EDGEr FEATURE  
CORRECT OPERATING POSITION  
XT & TE series units are equipped with a  
button on the side of the unit. If your unit  
includes this feature you can press this  
button and twist the lower portion 180_  
counterclockwise into an edging posi-  
tion.  
Twist ‘N Edge Button  
(XT & TE)  
Edging  
MAINTENANCE  
Trimming  
WARNING: Disconnect power  
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.  
source before performing maintenance.  
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS  
The warranty on this unit does not cover  
items that have been subjected to opera-  
tor abuse or negligence. To receive full  
value from the warranty, the operator  
must maintain unit as instructed in this  
manual. Various adjustments will need to  
be made periodically to properly main-  
tain your unit.  
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.  
BEFORE EACH USE  
S Cut from your right to your left to ensure  
debris is thrown away from you. With-  
out bending over, keep line near and  
parallel to the ground (perpendicular  
when edging) and not crowded into  
material being cut.  
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS  
AND PARTS  
S Housing Screws  
S Assist Handle  
S Debris Shield  
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR  
WORN PARTS  
ADJUSTING UPPER HANDLE  
(XT Series only)  
S Press button located on the underside  
of the upper handle and extend handle  
to a comfortable position.  
Contact an authorized service dealer for  
replacement of damaged or worn parts.  
S Trigger Switch -- Ensure switch func-  
tions properly by pressing and releas-  
ing the trigger switch. Make sure motor  
stops.  
S Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit  
if debris shield is damaged.  
Button  
AFTER EACH USE  
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LA-  
BELS  
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE  
To advance the line, tap the bottom of the  
cutting head on the groundwhile thetrim-  
mer is running at full speed. The metal  
blade attached to the shield will cut the  
line to the proper length.  
S After each use, inspect complete unit  
for loose or damaged parts. Clean the  
unit using a damp cloth with a mild de-  
tergent.  
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.  
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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 Pull on the line extending outside of the  
hub to release it from the notch; other-  
wise, the unit will not function properly.  
SERVICE  
REPLACING THE LINE  
S Disconnect unit fromthe powersource.  
S Remove the spool by firmly pulling on  
the tap button.  
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 diameter  
WEED EATER brand line. Use ofheavi-  
er line could overload and damage the  
unit. Never use wire, rope, string, etc.,  
which can break off and become a dan-  
gerous missile.  
STORAGE  
WARNING: Perform the following  
steps after each use.  
S Stop the unit and disconnect the power  
source when not in use.  
S Insert one end of the line about 1/2 inch  
(1 cm) into the small slot inside the spool.  
S Carry the unit with motor stopped.  
S Store the unit so the line limiter blade  
cannot cause injury.  
Small  
Hole  
Spool  
S Store unit and extension cord indoors  
in a high, dry place out of the reach of  
children. Store unit unplugged.  
S Store unit with all guards in place. Posi-  
tion unit so that any sharp object can-  
not accidentally cause injury.  
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) unwound.  
S Insert the line into the exit hole in the  
hub as shown in the illustration.  
Line in  
NEED ASSISTANCE?  
For assistance, or a replacement part  
call: 1-800-554-6723.  
Notch  
Safety Glasses  
952701645  
952701663  
Spool with 30’ line  
50’ coil of bulk line. 952701550  
100’ coil of line.  
200’ coil of line.  
952701533  
952701594  
Hub  
Line exit hole  
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE  
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source before  
performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that re-  
quire operation of the unit.  
TROUBLE  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Semi-automatic  
head stops  
1. Allow tip of line to do the cutting.  
1. Crowding trimmer line  
against material being  
cut.  
under a load or  
does not turn  
when switch is  
pressed.  
2. Contact your authorized service dealer.  
3. Check Breaker Box.  
4. Remove debris.  
2. Electrical failure.  
3. Thrown circuit breaker.  
4. Debris stopping head.  
Line does not  
advance or  
breaks while  
cutting.  
1. Check line routing.  
1. Line improperly routed  
in head.  
2. Rewind line tightly and evenly.  
2. Line improperly  
wound onto spool.  
3. Incorrect line size  
4. Not enough line  
outside of head.  
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.  
5. Dirt buildup on unit.  
Line welds onto  
spool.  
1. Line size is incorrect.  
2. Incorrect spool.  
3. Line is being crowded  
against material being  
cut.  
1. Use only .065 in. (1.65mm) dia. line.  
2. Replace with correct spool.  
3. Cut with tip of line fully extended.  
Line releases  
continuously.  
1. Line improperly  
1. Check line routing.  
routed in head.  
2. Spool damaged.  
2. Replace spool.  
Line usage is  
excessive.  
1. Line improperly routed  
in head.  
1. Check line routing.  
2. Line size is incorrect.  
3. Crowding line against  
material being cut.  
2. Replace spool.  
3. Cut with tip of line fully extended.  
4. Spool worn or damaged. 4. Replace spool.  
Line pulls back  
into head.  
1. Too little line outside  
of head.  
2. Line size incorrect.  
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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able use during the warranty period. This  
warranty does not cover predelivery set--  
up or normal adjustments explained in  
the instruction manual.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
WEED EATER warrants to the original  
purchaser that each new WEED EATER  
brand electric or cordless product is free  
from defects in material and workman-  
ship and agrees to repair or replace un-  
der this warranty any defective WEED  
EATER brand electric product within two  
(2) years from the original date of pur-  
chase.  
If your WEED EATER brand electric or  
cordless product should fail within the  
limited warranty period, return it, com-  
plete, prepaid, with proof of purchase, to  
the dealer from whom it was purchased  
for repair or replacement at the option 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 attachments not specifically rec-  
ommended by WEED EATER for this  
electric product. Additionally, this war-  
ranty does not cover parts that will wear  
and require replacement with reason-  
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 EX-  
PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-  
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-  
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR  
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-  
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE  
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT  
APPLY TO YOU.  
The policy of WEED EATER is to con-  
tinuously improve its products. There-  
fore, 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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