Weed Eater 530086306 User manual

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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de l’utilisateur
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS
530086306 3/5/01
Please do not return unit to retailer.
Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra.
Veuillez ne pas retourner l’outil au détaillant.
1-800-554-6723
www.weedeater.com
Electrolux Home Products
North America
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
Augusta, GA 30907
Electrolux Home Products
North America
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
Mississauga, Ontario l5T 1K6
Copyright E2001 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Read instructions carefully before assembling.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
ADVERTENCIA:
Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instruc-
ciones de seguridad. Antes de ensamblar el producto lea cuidado-
samente el instructivo. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones
graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Veuillez lire le manuel de l’utilisateur 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.

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SAFETY RULES
WARNING: When using electric
gardening appliances, basic safety pre-
cautions must always be followed to re-
duce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
serious injury. Read and follow all
instructions.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
This power unit can be dangerous! Op-
erator is responsible for following the
warnings and instructions in this manu-
al and on the unit. Read entire Opera-
tor’s Manual before using unit! Be thor-
oughly familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the unit. Restrict the use of
this unit to persons who read, under-
stand, and follow unit and manual
warnings and instructions. Never allow
children to operate this unit. Close
attention is necessary when used near
children.
DANGER: Never use blades or
flailing devices. Unit is designed for line
trimmer use only. Use of any other ac-
cessories or attachments will increase
the risk of injury.
WARNING: Trimmer line throws
objects violently. You and others can be
blinded/injured. Wear safety glasses,
boots, and leg protection. Keep body
parts clear of rotating line.
Safety Glasses or similar eye protection
Boots
Hazard Zone
50 ft.
(15 m)
Keep children, bystanders, and animals
50 feet (15 meters) away. If approached
stop unit immediately.
If situations occur which are not cov-
ered in this manual, use care and good
judgement. If you need assistance, call
1-800-554-6723.
OPERATOR SAFETY
SDress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection
when operating, or performing main-
tenance on your unit. (Safety glasses
are available.) Always wear face or
dust mask if operation is dusty. Al-
ways wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals.
SSecure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove loose clothing and
jewelry or clothing with loosely hang-
ing ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can
be caught in moving parts.
SBeing fully covered also helps protect
you from debris and pieces of toxic
plants thrown by spinning line.
SStay Alert.Do not operate unit when
you are tired, ill, upset or under influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Watch what you are doing; use com-
mon sense.
SAvoid unintentional starting of the
unit. Never carry unit with your finger
on the switch. Be sure the switch is in
the OFF position and never touch the
switch when connecting extension
cord.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING: Avoid a dangerous
environment. To reduce the risk of elec-
trical shock, do not use in rain, in damp
or wet locations, or around swimming
pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to
snow, rain, or water to avoid the possi-
bility of electrical shock.
SUse a voltage supply as shown on
unit.
SAvoid dangerous situations. Do not
use in the presence of flammable liq-
uids or gases to avoid creating a fire or
explosion and/or causing damage to
unit.
STo reduce the risk of electrical shock,
this equipment has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other) and
will require the use of a polarized ex-
tension cord. The appliance plug will
fit into a polarized extension cord only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully
into the extension cord, reverse the
plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain
a correct polarized extension cord. A
polarized extension cord will require
the use of a polarized wall outlet. This
plug will fit into the polarized wall out-
let only one way. If plug does not fit ful-
ly into the wall outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper wall

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outlet. Do not change the equipment
plug, extension cord receptacle, or
extension cord plug in any way.
STo reduce risk of electrical shock, use
extension cords specifically marked
as suitable for outdoor appliances
having electrical rating not less than
the rating of unit. Cord must be
marked with suffix “W--A” (in Canada
“W”). Make sure your extension cord
is in good condition. Inspect exten-
sion cord before use and replace if
damaged. Do not use a damaged
cord. Cord insulation must be intact
with no cracks or deterioration. Plug
connectors must be undamaged. An
undersized extension cord will cause
a drop in line voltage resulting in loss
of power and overheating. If in doubt,
use the next heavier gauge. The low-
er the gauge number, the heavier the
cord (see SELECT AN EXTENSION
CORD).
SDo not use multiple cords.
SDo not abuse cord. Never carry the
unit by the extension cord or yank ex-
tension cord to disconnect unit.
SUse cord retainer to prevent discon-
nection of extension cord from unit.
See ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD
TO YOUR TRIMMER in the OPERATION
section.
SDo not use the unit if the switch does
not turn the unit on and off properly.
Repairs to the switch must be made
by your authorized service dealer.
SKeep the extension cord clear of oper-
ator and obstacles at all times. Do not
expose cords to heat, oil, water, or
sharp edges.
STo avoid the possibility of electric
shock, avoid body contact with any
grounded conductor, such as metal
fences or pipes.
SGround Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) protection should be provided
on circuit or outlet to be used. Recep-
tacles are available having built-in
GFCI protection and may be used for
this measure of safety.
UNIT SAFETY
SInspect unit before use. Replace
damaged parts. Make sure all han-
dles, guards, and fasteners are in
place and securely fastened. Parts
that are damaged must be repaired or
replaced by a authorized service
dealer.These include head parts that
are cracked, or chipped, guards, and
any other part that is damaged.
SDo not repair unit yourself.
SUse only 0.065 in. (1.65 mm) diame-
ter recommended trimmer line (see
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS). Never
use wire, rope, string, etc.
SUse specified trimmer spool. Make
sure spool is properly installed and all
parts are securely fastened.
SUse only Weed Eaterrreplacement
parts and accessories as recommen-
ded.
CUTTING SAFETY
SInspect area to be cut. Remove ob-
jects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,
string, etc.) which can be thrown or
become entangled in cutting head.
SDo not overreach or stand on unsta-
ble support. Keep firm footing and bal-
ance.
SKeep the cutting head below waist
level. Do not raise handles above
your waist. Cutting head can come
dangerously close to your body.
SKeep away from cutting head and
spinning line.
SUse unit properly. Use only for trim-
ming, scalping, 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.
SUse only in daylight or in good artificial
light.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING: Disconnect unit from
the power supply before performing
maintenance, or when changing trim-
mer line.
SMaintain unit according to recom-
mended procedures. Keep cutting
line at proper length. Follow instruc-
tions for changing trimmer line.
SHave all service and maintenance not
explained in this manual performed
by an authorized service dealer to
avoid creating a hazard.
SNever douse or squirt the unit with wa-
ter or any other liquid. Clean unit and
decals with a damp sponge. Keep
handles dry, clean, and free from oil
and grease.
SKeep the air vents clean and free of
debris to avoid overheating the motor.
Clean after each use.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
SStop the unit and disconnect the pow-
er source when not in use.
SCarry the unit with motor stopped.
SStore the unit so the line limiter blade
(on underside of shield) cannot cause
injury.
SStore unit indoors in a high, dry place
out of the reach of children. Store unit
unplugged.

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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.
Tools built with this insulation system
are not intended to be grounded. No
grounding means is provided on this
unit, nor should a means of grounding
be added to this unit. As a result, the ex-
tension cord used with your unit can be
plugged into any standard 120 volt elec-
trical outlet.
Safety precautions must be observed
when operating any electrical tool. The
double insulation system only provides
added protection against injury result-
ing from an internal electrical insulation
failure.
WARNING: All electrical repairs to
this unit, including housing, switch, mo-
tor, etc., must be diagnosed and re-
paired by qualified service personnel.
Replacement parts for a double insu-
lated appliance must be recommended
by the manufacturer. A double insulated
appliance is marked with the words
“double insulation” or “double insu-
lated”. The symbol (square within a
square) mayalsobemarkedonthe
appliance. Failure to have the unit re-
paired by qualified service personnel
can cause the double insulation
construction to become ineffective and
result in serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received as-
sembled, review all assembly steps to
ensure your unit is properly assembled
and all fasteners are secure.
ADJUSTING ASSIST HANDLE
SLoosen wing nut on handle.
SRotate the handle on the tube to an
upright position; place in a comfort-
able position and retighten wing nut.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
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.
NOTE: If shield is not properly installed,
damage to unit (including motor failure)
will result.
SAlign the installation arrow on the
shield with the installation arrow on
the motor housing (see illustration be-
low).
SInsert the shield onto the motor hous-
ing. Ensure the cutting head remains
free to rotate and the line is not caught
between the shield and the motor
housing.
STwist the shield as illustrated until it
snaps securely into place. Make sure
the shield is assembled to the unit as
shown in the illustration below.
CAUTION: Shar
p
line limiter blade
ALIGN INSTALLATION ARROWS
Twist shield
in direction of
arrow to
assemble

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OPERATION
Use only a voltage supply as specified
on your unit.
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD
Extension Cord Gauge Chart
Length of Cord Gauge
25 Ft. (7.5 m)
50 Ft. (15 m)
100 Ft. (30 m)
18 Gauge
16 Gauge
16 Gauge
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 as shown.
Insure the plug and cord are firmly and
fully engaged.
Cord Retainer
Extension Cord
CORRECT OPERATING POSITION
Trimming
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.
When operating unit, stand as shown
and check for the following:
SWear eye protection and heavy cloth-
ing.
SHold trigger handle with right hand
and assist handle with left hand.
SKeep unit below waist level.
SCut from your right to your left to en-
sure debris is thrown away from you.
Without bending over, keep line near
and parallel to the ground and not
crowded into material being cut.
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
Advance line by tapping bottom of cut-
ting head lightly on the ground while unit
is running at full speed. A metal line lim-
iter blade attached to the shield will cut
the line to the proper length.
Line limiter cuts
line to proper length.
To advance line, tap bottom of trimmer
head on ground one time.
TAP
Cutting head
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect power
source before performing maintenance.
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover
items that have been subjected to oper-
ator 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
maintain your unit.
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
SHousing Screws
SAssist Handle
SDebris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for
replacement of damaged or worn parts.
STrigger Switch -- Ensure switch func-
tions properly by pressing and releas-
ing the trigger switch. Make sure mo-
tor stops.
SDebris Shield -- Discontinue use of
unit if debris shield is damaged.
AFTER EACH USE
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DE-
CALS
SAfter each use, inspect complete unit
for loose or damaged parts. Clean the
unit using a damp cloth with a mild de-
tergent.
SWipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

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SERVICE
REPLACING THE LINE
SDisconnect unit from the power
source.
SRemove the spool by firmly pulling on
the tap button.
SClean entire surface of hub and spool.
SReplace with a pre-wound spool or
cut a length of 30 feet of 0.065 inch
(1.65 mm) diameter Weed Eaterr
brand line. Use of heavier lines could
overload and damage unit.
WARNING: Never use wire, rope,
string, etc., which can break off and be-
come a dangerous missile.
SInsert one end of the line about 1/2
inch (1 cm) into the small hole inside
the spool.
Small
Hole
Spool
Tap
Button
SWind the line evenly and tightly onto
the spool. Wind in the direction of the
arrow found on the spool.
SPush the line into the notch, leaving 3
to 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
SInsert the line into the exit hole in the
hub as shown in the illustration.
Hub Line exit hole
Line in Notch
SAlign the notch with the line exit hole.
SPush the spool into the hub until it
snaps into place.
SPull on the line extending outside the
hub to release it from the notch; other-
wise, the unit will not function properly.
STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use.
SStop the unit and disconnect the pow-
er source when not in use.
SCarry the unit with motor stopped.
SStore the unit so the line limiter blade
cannot cause injury.
SStore unit and extension cord indoors
in a high, dry place out of the reach of
children. Store unit unplugged.
SStore unit with all guards in place.
Position unit so that any sharp object
cannot accidentally cause injury.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
For assistance or a replacement part,
call 1-- 800-- 554-- 6723.
ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE
Safety Glasses 952701645
Spool with 30!line 952701663
50!coil of bulk line 952701550
100!coil of bulk line 952701533
200!coil of bulk line 952701594

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TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Trimmer head
stops under a
load or does not
turn when switch
is pressed.
1. Allow tip of line to do the cutting.
2. Contact your authorized service dealer.
3. Check breaker box.
4. Remove debris.
Line does not
advance or
breaks while
cutting.
1. Check line routing.
2. Rewind line tightly and evenly.
3. Use only 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) dia. line.
4. Remove cover and pull 4 inches
(10 cm) of line out of head.
5. Clean unit.
Line welds onto
spool.
1. Use only 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) dia. line.
2. Replace with correct spool.
3. Cut with tip of line fully extended.
Line releases
continuously. 1. Check line routing.
2. Replace spool.
Line pulls back
into head.
1. Too little line outside
of head.
2. Line size incorrect.
1. Remove cover and pull 4 inches
(10 cm) of line outside of head.
2. Use only 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) dia. line.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
1. Line improperly
routed in head.
2. Spool damaged.
1. Line size is incorrect.
2. Incorrect spool.
3. Line is being crowded
against material being
cut.
1. Line improperly routed
in head.
2. Line improperly
wound into spool.
3. Incorrect line size
4. Not enough line
outside of head.
5. Dirt buildup on unit.
1. Crowding trimmer line
against material being
cut.
2. Electrical failure.
3. Thrown circuit breaker.
4. Debris stopping head.
Line usage is
excessive.
1. Check line routing.
2. Replace spool.
3. Cut with tip of line fully extended.
4. Replace spool.
1. Line improperly routed
in head.
2. Line size is incorrect.
3. Crowding line against
material being cut.
4. Spool worn or damaged.
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source before
performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that re-
quire unit to be operating.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI
Outdoor Products, Inc., warrants to
the original purchaser that each new
Weed Eaterr
rr
rbrand electric or cordless
product is free from defects in material
and workmanship and agrees to repair
or replace under this warranty any de-
fective Weed Eater brand electric prod-
uct within two (2) years from the original
date of purchase.
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 pur-
chased for repair or replacement at the
option of ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA.
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 ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA for
this electric product. Additionally, this
warranty does not cover parts that will
wear and require replacement with rea-
sonable use during the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover predeliv-
ery set--up or normal adjustments ex-
plained in the Operator’s Manual.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPE-
CIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY
FROM STATE TO STATE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL
OR OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE AL-
LOWED, AND THERE ARE NO
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EX-
CEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY STIPU-
LATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMI-
TATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IM-
PLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF IN-
CIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITA-
TIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT AP-
PLY TO YOU.
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA’S policy is to con-
tinuously improve its products. There-
fore, ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-
UCTS NORTH AMERICA 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 pur-
chaser.