Viatek WEEDERASE User manual

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WEEDERASE
THE SAFE, CHEMICAL-FREE
SOLUTION TO WEEDS
For proper operation, read and follow theseinstructionscarefully. File
appropriately
for futurereference.

Safety
Before usingWeedErase'" weed-control tool please read and understand this guide.
Included are instructions
for safelyoperating and maintaining this lawn and garden
tool. Also includedare signal
words that indicate a level of danger or concern. A
CAUTION indicates a hazard
or unsafe practice that could result in injury, death, or
damage to the tool A NOTE indicates importantinformation unrelated to safety.
BASIC SAFETYPRECAUTIONS:
To protect against electrical shock when using thistool, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including:
• DO NOTUSE THE TOOL FOR OTHER THAN INTENDED USE.
• DO NOTOPERATE THIS TOOL
WITH A DAMAGED CORD.
• DO
NOT PLUG IN AFTER THIS TOOL MALFUNCTIONS OR HAS BEEN
DAMAGED IN ANY MANNER. RETURN THIS TOOL DIRECTLYTO
VIATEK CONSUMER PRODUCTS GROUP INC. FOR EXAMINATION,
REPAIR, OR ADJUSTMENT.
• ONLY USE AN OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORD MARKED WITH THE SUFFIX
LETTER
"W" AND WITH A TAG STATING "SUITABLE FOR USE WITH
OUTDOORAPPLIANCES."
• THE MARKED RATING OFTHE EXTENSION CORD SHOULD
BE AT LEAST
AS GREATAS THE ELECTRICAL RATING OF THIS
TOOL
• THE EXTENSION CORD SHOULD BE A GROUNDING TYPE 3-WIRE CORD.
• TO PROVIDE CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICALSHOCK,
ALWAYS ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO THISTOOL FIRSTTHEN
PLUG THE EXTENSION CORD INTOA GROUNDED
WALL OUTLET. TO
DISCONNECT REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE GROUNDED
WALL OUTLET.
• TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, KEEP THE EXTENSION
CORD CONNECTION
DRY.
• THE EXTENSION CORD SHOULD BE ARRANGED TO PREVENTTRIPPING,
SNAGGING, OR PULLING.
CAUTION: General Hazards
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the tool:
• DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO USE OR PLAY WITH THIS TOOL.
IT IS NOT A TOY.
• DO
NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WITH BARE FEET OR OPEN SANDALS.
•
DO NOT STORE THIS TOOL IN A LOCATION WHERE IT COULD
GET DAMP/WET.
CAUTION: HAZARD OF BURN
To reduce the risk of injury, burns, or fire:
• DO NOTTOUCH THE HEATED SURFACE OFTHIS TOOLTO BARE SKIN. IT
CAN REACH TEMPERATURES UPTO 4oo"F (2oo"C),
• DO NOTTOUCH THE HEATED SURFACE OFTHIS TOOLTO FABRICS. IT
CAN CAUSE CERTAIN FABRICS TO CATCH ON FIRE OR MELT.
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• DO NOTSTORE THISTOOL UNTIL ITCOOLS.
• DO
NOT PLACE OR STORE THIS TOOL NEAR FLAMMABLE OR
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
CAUTION: HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
To reduce the risk of injury of death by electric shock:
• DO NOT PLUG THE CORD INTO AN OUTLETTHAT IS NOTGROUNDED.
• DO NOT IMMERSE CORD, PLUGS, OR TOOL IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID.
• DO
NOT USE THIS TOOL IN THE RAIN OR IF RAIN AND/OR
LIGHTNING IS POSSIBLE.
• DO NOT REACH FOR THISTOOLIF IT HAS FALLEN INTOWATER. UNPLUG
ITATTHE GFI OUTLET IMMEDIATELY.
• DO
NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS TOOL. NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS ARE INSIDE.
• DO NOT USE THIS TOOL IF THE CORD. PLUG, OR TOOL IS DAMAGED
OR HAS
MALFUNCTIONED.
• DO NOT LEAVE THISTOOL PLUGGED IN IFYOUARE NOTUSING IT.
DIRECT ENERGYSAFETYINFORMATION
CAUTION: HAZARD OF VISIBLE RADIATION
To reduce the risk of eye and/or skin damage:
• DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLYAT LIGHTSOURCE WHEN ON. PROLONGED
EXPOSURE TO THE EYE(S) CAN CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE.
• DO NOT POINTTHE TOOLAT
ANY PART OFTHE BODY. PROLONGED
EXPOSURE TO THE SKIN CAN CAUSE DAMAGE
AND EVEN CANCER.
• DO NOTPOINTTHETOOL DIRECTLYATANOTHER PERSON OR
AN ANIMAL.
Maintenance and Storage Care
Follow theseguidelines for maintaining and storingWeedErase··.
• UNPLUGTHISTOOLFROMTHEOUTLETWHEN NOTIN USE.
• AFTER SHUTOFF.
ALLOW THISTOOLTO COOL BEFORE STORING IT.
• STORE THIS TOOL AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE OR
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
• STORE THISTOOL OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
• STORE THISTOOLIN A DRY LOCATION.
• STORE THISTOOLIN
AN UPRIGHTPOSITION. ITCAN BE HUNG FROM A
HOOKOR FIRMLYATTACHED TO A WALL.
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Specifications
Direct Energy (Light)
Wattage: 222 Watts, maximum
Current: 120 V. 60 Hz. 2Amperes. maximum
Operating Temperature: 40-100F
Features and Functions
The standard package includesWeedErase~ weed-treatment tool with the
directed energyend. The directed energyendworks best
for controlling grasses
and sedges. two of the three main types of grasses. TheWeedErase'" also controls
dandelion and thistle. Please use longerexposure times. typicallyg seconds.
Should the dandelion recover, retreat once regrowth is noticed. This will maximize
the success rate
of killing the weed on the second treatment.
Features and Functions
Be sure to familiarizeyourselfwith the features of this weed-treatment tooland
howthey function.
HeightAdjustment-Allows you to adjustthe working height of the unit. Before
plugging the unit into power, simply loosen the nutand adjust the tube to desired
height. Then tighten the nut back up.
Power/treatment switch -By pressing and holding the switch for 5 seconds.
the unit
will power on. The status LEDs will flash in orderfrom Green to Red,
indicating the unit is turning on. Once the unit is on. it can be turned off by pressing
and holding the switch for 5 seconds.
Status LEDs -These indicate that the unit is warming up. ready for use. and/or the
treatment light
is on.
Gree n- Indicates power is on and treatmentapplicator will be hot. Flashing
indicates treatmentapplicatorhas not yet reached full "ready" temperature.
Blue -Indicates timed treatment cycle in progress.
Red -Indicates heater cycling
on/off. Note: treatment applicator can remain hot
while heater
is off
PowerCord-supplies power to the weed-treatment tool when it is plugged in.
Directed energy end-stresses theweed's leaves. root crown. and root. when
placed onto
the weed.
Auto-Off-After 10 minutes of inactivity the unit will power itselfoff. Restart the unit
by turning on the unitand following the startup process.
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Instructions
Be sure to read, understand, and follow all the instructions in this guide. Place this
guide
in a convenient location so thatyou can access iteasily as needed.As with
all powertools and lighting devices, all safetyprecautions should befollowed.
Adjustment:
Turn tightening cuffcounterclockwise from bottom. Pull out to desired height.
Tighten cuffclockwise from bottom.
1. Plug theWeedErase"' cord into an outdoor-rated extension cord. then plug
the extension cord into a
GFI protected outlet.
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