Weed Eater Twist 'N Edge 545186757 User manual

TWIST ’N EDGER
CORDLESS
TWIST ’N EDGER
CORDLESS
RTrademark
Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS
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1-800-554-6723
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WEED EATER
1030 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907
WEED EATER
850 Matheson Blvd. West
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4
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 gra-
ves.
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 pourrait
entraîner des blessures graves.
545186757 Rev. 2 3/4/09 BRW

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IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS
Read the operator’s manual before use. Failure to follow instructions could
result in serious injury. Save operator’s manual.
Trimmer line can throw objects violently.
You can be blinded or injured. Always
wear hearing protection and safety
glasses marked Z87. Always wear
heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots
and gloves.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose unit to water.
Do not operate unit on wet ground or in rain.
Secure hair above shoulder length.
Do not wear jewelry, loose clothing, or
clothing with loosely hanging straps,
ties, tassels, etc. They can be caught
in moving parts.
DANGER: Use only specified trimmer head,
spool, and 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) recommended
trimmer line. Never use blades, flailing devices,
wire, rope, string, etc. Unit is designed for line trim-
mer use only. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious injury.
Hazard zone for thrown objects.
STrimmer line throws objects violently.
SYou and others can be blinded/injured.
SKeep children, bystanders, and animals
50 feet (15 meters) away.
WARNING: This unit can be dangerous! Careless or improper
use can cause serious injury.
Stop unit before cleaning or servicing. Keep hands and
fingers away from the trigger switch to avoid accidental
starting during cleaning or servicing.

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IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS
When servicing unit, use only identical replace-
ment parts.
Never allow children to operate this unit.
This unit is for household use only and not for commercial
use.
Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of the reach of
children. Store unit unplugged.
Do not use with damaged cord. Repair or replace
damaged cord immediately.
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: When using electric gar-
dening appliances, basic safety precautions
must always be followed to reduce 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! Operator
is responsible for following the warnings and
instructions in this manual and on the unit.
Read entire instruction manual before using
unit! Be thoroughly familiar with the controls
and the proper use of the unit. Restrict the use
of this unit to persons who read, understand,
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 flail-
ing devices. Unit is designed for line trimmer
use only. Use of any other accessories or at-
tachments will increase the risk of injury.
WARNING: Trimmer line throws ob-
jects violently. You and others can be blinded/
injured. Wear safety glasses, boots, and leg
protection. Keep body parts clear of rotating
line. Keep children, bystanders, and animals
50 feet (15 meters) away. If approached stop
unit immediately.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgement. If
you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.

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OPERATOR SAFETY
SDress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when op-
erating, or performing maintenance on your
unit. (Safety glasses are available.) Always
wear face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
Always wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not go bare-
foot or wear sandals.
SSecure hair above shoulder length. Secure or
remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing
with loosely hanging 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 influence of alcohol,
drugs, or medication. Watch what you are
doing; use common sense.
SAvoid unintentional starting of the unit.
Keep hands and fingers away from the trig-
ger switch while carrying the unit.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING: Avoid a dangerous envi-
ronment. To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
do not use on wet grass. 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 possibility of electrical
shock.
SOnly use the charger provided with your
unit when charging the battery. Use of any
other charger could permanently damage
the battery, charger, and/or the unit.
SUse charger with standard household electri-
cal outlets only (120 volt). Do not abuse the
charger or charger cord. Never carry the unit
by the charger cord or yank cord to discon-
nect from receptacle. Do not use the charger
if the charger or charger cord is damaged.
SUse the charger indoors only.
SStore and charge this unit in a dry location
and out of the reach of children.
SAvoid dangerous situations. Do not charge
the battery or use the unit in an explosive or
corrosive environment. Avoid areas where
flammable liquids or gases are present to
avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or
causing damage to unit.
SDo not operate unit while it is attached to the
charger.
SDo not attempt to repair unit, battery or char-
ger. Inspect insulation and connectors on the
unit and charger before each use. If there is
any damage, do not use until damage is re-
paired by your authorized service dealer.
SDo not insert any object into the motor area.
SBattery-powered units do not have to be
plugged into an electrical outlet to operate;
therefore, they are always in operating condi-
tion. Be aware of possible hazards when you
are not using your battery-powered unit.
SDo not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell
may explode. Check with local code for prop-
er disposal. Do not open or mutilate the bat-
tery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and
may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may
be toxic if swallowed.
SWhen handling batteries, take care not to
short the battery with conducting materials
such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The bat-
tery or conductor may overheat and cause
burns.
SDo not use the unit if the trigger switch does
not turn the unit on and off properly. Repairs to
the switch must be made by your authorized
service dealer.
SNever immerse any part of the unit or char-
ger into any liquid.
SInspect charger cord periodically and if
damaged, have it repaired or replaced by
an authorized service dealer.
SDisconnect charger from receptacle when
not in use to reduce the risk of electric
shock or serious personal injury.
UNIT SAFETY
SInspect unit before use. Replace damaged
parts. Make sure all handles, guards, and
fasteners are in place and securely fas-
tened. Parts that are damaged must be re-
paired or replaced by an 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 inch (1.65 mm) diameter
recommended trimmer line (see USER RE-
PLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS in the
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section).
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 EATER replacement parts
and accessories as recommended.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect area to be cut.
Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails,
wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown or be-
come entangled in cutting head.
SDo not overreach or stand on unstable sup-
port. Keep firm footing and balance.
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 trimming,
scalping, and mowing. Do not force unit. It
will do the job better and with less risk of in-
jury at the rate for which it was designed.
SUse only in daylight or in good artificial light.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING: Stop unit before per-
forming maintenance. Keep hands and fin-
gers away from the trigger switch to avoid ac-
cidental starting during maintenance, or when
changing trimmer line.
SMaintain unit according to recommended pro-
cedures. Keep cutting line at proper length.
Follow instructions for changing trimmer line.

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SHave all service and maintenance not ex-
plained in this manual performed by an autho-
rized service dealer to avoid creating a haz-
ard.
SNever 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.
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 place in wall bracket for
storage and battery charging.
SCarry the unit with motor stopped.
SStore unit indoors in a high, dry place out of
the reach of children.
SDo not hang unit so that the trigger switch is
depressed.
BATTERY CARE
SIf over a period of time the battery quickly
runs down after a full 24 hour charging peri-
od, a replacement battery is needed.
SThere will be some charge present in the bat-
tery, but to ensure maximum running time, re-
charge your battery for 24 hours before use.
SPermanent connection to the charger in a
well--ventilated area will automatically keep
your battery fully charged and ready for use.
STo prevent permanent battery damage, never
store in a discharged condition.
SBattery
Sealed for Life
No maintenance required
SBattery replacement
Should your battery need to be replaced,
contact your authorized service dealer for a
replacement battery and for proper dispos-
al of the old battery.
WINTER STORAGE
SFully charge for 24 hours before winter stor-
age.
SIf you are unable to leave your cordless
trimmer on permanent charge, recharge
the battery every 3 to 4 months for a full 24
hour charging period to fully charge the bat-
tery during winter storage.
SAvoid extended storage without recharge.
SStore in a cool dry place.
IMPORTANT!
DISPOSE OF YOUR OLD BATTERIES
SAFELY. TAKE THE COMPLETE UNIT
TO YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE
DEALER. DO NOT CUT OPEN, BURN
OR INCINERATE.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled,
review all assembly steps to ensure your unit
is properly assembled and all fasteners are
secure.
SHAFT ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Ensure that the excess
wire between the switch handle and motor
housing is not twisted and is enclosed in switch
handle and motor housing during assembly of
the unit. Failure to do so may result in damage to
the wires and/or the unit or serious injury to the
operator.
1. Push the tube into the switch handle until
it snaps into place.
Switch Handle
Tube
2. Push the tube into the motor housing until
it snaps into place.
Tube
Motor Housing
3. Try to remove tube from switch handle and
motor housing. If the tube remains in place,
it is properly snapped into place. If the tube
will not remain in place, repeat steps 1 and
2. Push until the tube snaps into place.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be prop-
erly installed. The shield provides partial protec-
tion from the risk of thrown objects to the opera-
tor and others. Your unit is equipped with a line
limiter pin, which cuts excess line to the proper
length while running.
NOTE: If shield is not properly installed, dam-
age to unit (including motor failure) will result.
1. Place the shield onto the motor housing.
Ensure the cutting head remains free to
rotate and the line is not caught between
the shield and the motor housing (see il-
lustration).

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Motor Housing
Shield
Line Limiter
Pin
Cutting Head
2. Align the installation arrow on the shield
with the installation arrow on the motor
housing as shown.
Installation
arrows
3. Twist 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 and in the KNOW
YOUR TRIMMER section of this manual.
WHEEL ASSEMBLY
1. Fit the two halves of the wheel together
(see illustration).
Wheel
2. Attach the wheel to the trimmer. Make
sure the wheel is fitted into the groove on
the motor housing.
Groove
Motor
Housing
3. Clip the wheel together securely on the
other side. The wheel should turn freely.
INSTALLATION OF ASSIST HANDLE
1. Press the two buttons on the sides of the
switch handle.
Button
Button
Assist Handle
2. Push the assist handle over the buttons
and release the buttons.
3. Adjust the handle to the most comfortable
operating position by pressing the buttons
and moving the handle.
ATTACHING THE SHOULDER
STRAP
1. Fasten the shoulder strap hook to the re-
tainer on the switch handle.
Retainer
Shoulder
Strap Hook
2. Adjust as required to ensure the shoulder
strap is in the most comfortable position.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Turn height adjuster in the direction indi-
cated to unlock (see illustration).

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Height
adjuster
Locked
Unlocked
2. Adjust the length of the tube to the most
comfortable operating position.
3. Turn height adjuster in the opposite direc-
tion to lock.
INSTALLATION OF THE WALL
BRACKET
WARNING: Mount the wall bracket
on a smooth, vertical and internal wall. The
wall chosen must be strong enough to hold
the weight of the bracket and the unit. Choose
a location where the unit and wall bracket are
not likely to be disturbed by children or pass-
ersby.
IMPORTANT! Unplug the charger from the
electrical outlet before connecting or discon-
necting the trimmer to the wall bracket.
1. Mount the wall bracket in a well ventilated
area between 40_F(5_C) and 78_F
(25_C).
2. There are three mounting holes on the
wall bracket. Position the wall bracket
with the two holes at the top.
Wall Bracket
Mounting
Screw
Holes
Charge
Connector
3. Ensure that when the trimmer is hung in
the wall bracket, the bottom of the trimmer
is within 4 inches (100 mm) of the ground.
This will make it easier to hang the trim-
mer for charging and will also ensure that
the wall bracket is within easy reach of an
electrical outlet for plugging in the char-
ger.
4. Mount wall bracket securely to the wall
with the anchors and screws provided.
CAUTION: When drilling holes, avoid elec-
trical wires in the wall and penetrating com-
pletely through the wall.
Charger
Wall Bracket
5. Your cordless trimmer can now be attached
to the wall bracket for charging.

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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
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.
Trigger
Switch
Debris Shield
Screws
Battery
Charger
Trimmer
Head
Instruction Manual
Line Limiter Pin
Assist
Handle
Wall Anchors
Shoulder strap
Wall Bracket
Switch
Handle
Wheel
Motor
Housing
Trigger Lock--out Button
TRIGGER SWITCH
TheTRIGGERSWITCHisusedtoturnonthe
unit. Squeeze the trigger switch to operate the
unit. Release to stop.
TRIGGER LOCK--OUT BUTTON
The TRIGGER LOCK--OUT button is a con-
trol feature designed to prevent the motor
from being accidentally started. When the
switch handle is gripped in a normal cutting
position, the trigger lock--out button can be
pushed forward by the thumb, permitting the
index finger to squeeze the trigger switch. It is
not necessary to maintain pressure on the
trigger lock--out button once the trigger switch
has been engaged.
LINE LIMITER PIN
The LINE LIMITER PIN cuts the cutting line to
the proper cutting length.
TRIMMER HEAD
The TRIMMER HEAD holds cutting line and
rotates during operation.
CHARGING YOUR UNIT
WARNING: Never charge battery in
an explosive or corrosive environment. Avoid
areas where flammable liquids or gasses are
present to avoid creating a fire or explosion.
SOnly use the charger provided with your unit
when charging the battery . Use of any other
charger could permanently damage the bat-
tery and/or the trimmer.
SUse the charger with standard household
electrical outlets only. See the voltage
specifications on the charger.
SEnsure the charger is not exposed to mois-
ture. Keep the charger and the trimmer dry
at all times.
SKeep the charger well ventilated during
charging. Do not place the charger in an
area of extreme heat or cold. It will work
best at normal room temperature.
SUse the charger indoors only.
SThe battery should be charged for 24 hours
before use.
SRecharge the battery immediately after ev-
ery use for the full 24 hour charging period.

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SCharge continuously when not in use. Con-
tinuous charging will not damage the bat-
tery. The charger will automatically keep
the battery charged and ready for use dur-
ing storage.
SDuring charging, the charger becomes
warm. This is normal and means the char-
ger is operating correctly.
TO CHARGE YOUR UNIT:
1. Place the trimmer in the wall bracket.
2. Plug the charger into a standard house-
hold electrical outlet.
3. When properly connected, the red charge
indicator light (LED) will glow.
NOTE: The red charge indicator light
(LED) on the charger glows continuously
during charging.
4. The battery will be fully charged in 24
hours.
RECHARGING YOUR UNIT
SRecharge the battery as soon as the cutting
power of your cordless trimmer is no longer
effective.
SAvoid running the battery into full dis-
charge, i.e. avoid draining the battery com-
pletely.
SFollow the procedure outlined in the
CHARGING YOUR UNIT section.
SRecharging the battery according to these
instructions should ensure maximum bat-
tery life.
SDo not recharge the battery in an area of ex-
treme heat or cold. It will work best at nor-
mal room temperature.
CORRECT OPERATING POSITION
Trimming Edging
WARNING: Always wear eye protec-
tion. 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 clothing.
SHold trigger handle with right hand and as-
sist handle with left hand.
SKeep unit below waist level.
SCut only from your right to your left to en-
sure debris is thrown away from you. With-
out bending over, keep line near and paral-
lel to the ground and not crowded into
material being cut.
AUTOMATIC LINE FEED SYSTEM
When the trimmer is initially started, a small
length of cutting line is fed out.
Line Limiter Pin
After approximately 5 seconds, the line will be
cut to the correct length by the line limiter pin
as the motor reaches full speed. Make sure
the motor is up to full speed before trim-
ming. If the noise of the cutting line being cut
cannot be heard, more line will need to be fed
out.
To feed more line:
SAllow the motor to stop completely; then, re-
start the motor and allow it to reach full
speed.
SRepeat until you hear the line hitting against
the line limiter pin (do not repeat this proce-
dure more than 6 times).
If problems are experienced with the auto-
matic line feed, refer to the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING TABLE.
To manually feed the nylon line:
SIf required, the cutting line can be fed out
manually.
STo operate, press and release manual line
feed button while gently pulling on one of
the line until it reaches the line limiter pin.
Manual Line
Feed Button
SIf the line extends past the line limiter pin,
too much line has been fed out. If too much
line is fed out, remove the spool cap and
click spool counterclockwise until the line is
at the desired length.

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To remove spool cap:
1. Press and hold in the two cap release
latches.
2. Pull cap away from the hub.
Cap
Cap
release
latch
Spool
Hub
Eyelet
To reinstall spool cap:
1. Keep all areas of the cap and hub clean.
Failure to do so may prevent the cap be-
ing securely located in the hub.
2. Replace the cap, pressing firmly down to-
wards the hub to ensure cap is fully se-
cured.
3. Check that the cap is secure by trying to
remove it without pressing the two
latches.
WARNING: Use only 0.065 inch (1.65
mm) diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad-
vance properly and will result in improper cutting
head function or can cause serious injury. Do
not use other materials such as wire, string,
rope, etc. Wire can break off during cutting and
become a dangerous missile that can cause se-
rious injury. See page 3 for warning concerning
other cutting devices.
TRIMMING
Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3
inches (8 cm) above the ground and at an an-
gle. Allow only the tip of the line to make con-
tact. Do not force trimmer line into work area.
Trimming
3 inches (8 cm)
above ground
EDGING POSITION
You can twist the lower portion of the unit into
an edging position. Press button and twist
lower portion of unit as shown in the illustra-
tion until it snaps into place. To return to trim-
ming position, press button and twist lower
portion in opposite direction.
Button
EDGING
While edging, allow unit to rest on wheel for
extra stability. Edge in direction shown in il-
lustration. Allow the tip of the line to make con-
tact. Do not force the line. Take extra caution
while edging as objects can be thrown from
the trimmer line.
Edging
Edging
Direction
SCALPING
The scalping technique removes unwanted
vegetation down to the ground. Hold the bot-
tom of the trimmer head about 3 inches (8 cm)
above the ground and at an angle. Allow the
tip of the line to strike the ground around trees,
posts, monuments, etc. This technique in-
creases line wear.
Scalping
MOWING
Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places
conventional lawn mowers cannot reach. In
the mowing position, keep the line parallel to
the ground. Avoid pressing the head into the
ground as this can scalp the ground and dam-
age the tool.

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Mowing
SWEEPING
The fanning action of the rotating line can be
used for a quick and easy clean up. Keep the
line parallel to and above the surfaces being
swept and move the tool from side to side.
Sweeping
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Keep hands and fingers
away from the trigger switch to avoid acciden-
tal starting during maintenance.
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover items
that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from the
warranty, the operator must maintain unit as
instructed in this manual. Various adjust-
ments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
SHousing Screws
SDebris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
STrigger Switch -- Ensure switch functions
properly by pressing and releasing the trig-
ger switch. Make sure motor stops.
SDebris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if
debris shield is damaged.
AFTEREACHUSE
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LA-
BELS
SAfter each use, inspect complete unit for
loose or damaged parts. Never use a dam-
aged trimmer.
SClean the unit using a damp cloth with a
mild detergent.
SWipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
SUse a soft brush to clean around the inside
of the debris shield, the cutting head and the
motor housing air vents.
Air Vents
SRemove the wheel by pressing one of the
buttons. Clean the wheel and groove on the
motor housing with a soft brush. Reinstall
wheel (see ASSEMBLY section).

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Groove
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACING THE LINE
WARNING: Keep hands and fingers
away from the trigger switch to avoid acciden-
tal starting during service.
1. Press and hold in the two cap release
latches.
2. Pull cap away from the hub.
Cap
Cap
release
latch
Spool
Hub
Eyelet
3. Remove old spool.
4. Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
5. Replace with a pre--wound spool or cut a
length of 26 feet (8 meters) of 0.065″(1.65
mm) diameter WEED EATER brand line.
Use of heavier lines could overload and
damage unit.
WARNING: Never use wire, rope,
string, etc., which can break off and become a
dangerous missile.
6. Insert end of line about 1/2 inch (1 cm)
into small hole on the inside of the spool.
7. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow
found on the spool.
8. Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5
inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
Notches
9. Place spool into hub with cut out area of
spool in line with eyelet (see illustration).
Cut out
area of spool
Eyelet
10. Remove line from notch and feed line
through eyelet.
11. Reinstall the spool cap.

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USER REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS
Spool with 0.065″Trimmer Line 545124406
Spool Cap 545124417
Assist Handle 545124407
Wheel 545124409
Battery (authorized distributor replacement item) 545124412
Charger GPE182--120120--1 525802301
Wall Mount Bracket 545124411
REPLACEMENT PART SERVICE PART NUMBER
STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use.
SStop the unit and place in wall bracket for
storage and battery charging.
SCarry the unit with motor stopped.
SStore unit in a high, dry place out of the
reach of children.
SStore unit with all guards in place. Position
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-
dentally cause injury.
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. Charge battery.
3. Remove debris.
Line does not
advance, line is
too short, or
trimmer vibrates.
1. Check line routing.
2. Rewind line tightly and evenly.
3. Use only 0.065 in. (1.65 mm) dia. line.
4. Remove spool cap and spool. Manually
feed line. Reinstall cap and spool. See
Automatic Line Feed System section.
5. Rewind line tightly and evenly. Check
that line is in correct section of spool.
6. Clean unit.
Excessive noise
when unit is run-
ning.
1. Allow the motor to reach full speed
before use.
2. Rewind line tightly and evenly. See
Automatic Line Feed System section.
3. Contact your authorized service dealer.
Line releases
continuously. 1. Check line routing.
2. Replace spool.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
1. Line improperly
routed in head.
2. Spool damaged.
1. Motor has not reached
full speed before use.
2. Too much line has been
released from the spool.
3. Line limiter pin missing
from shield.
1. Line improperly routed
in head.
2. Line improperly
wound into spool.
3. Incorrect line size
4. Not enough line
outside of head.
5. Manual line feed not
working.
6. Dirt buildup on unit.
1. Crowding trimmer line
against material being
cut.
2. Battery needs charging.
3. 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 before performing all of the recommended remedies be-
low except remedies that require unit to be operating. Keep hands and fingers away from
the trigger switch to avoid accidental starting.
Wheel stops
turning.
1. Dirt or debris buildup
on wheel or in groove.
1. Clean wheel and groove on motor
housing (see Maintenance section).

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LIMITED WARRANTY
WEED EATER, a division of Husqvarna Con-
sumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., warrants to
the original consumer purchaser that each new
WEED EATER brand electric or cordless pro-
duct is free from defects in material and work-
manship and agrees to repair or replace under
this warranty any defective WEED EATER
brand electric or cordless product 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, you may return it in complete condition,
prepaid, with proof of purchase, to the dealer
from whom it was purchased for repair or re-
placement 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 alteration, or
the use of accessories and/or attachments not
specifically recommended by WEED EATER
for this product. Additionally, this warranty does
not cover parts that will wear and require re-
placement with reasonable use during the war-
ranty period. This warranty does not cover pre-
delivery set--up or normal adjustments
explained in the instruction manual.
Should you have any unanswered questions
concerning this warranty, please contact:
WEED EATER, a division of Husqvarna
Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.
1030 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907
1--800--554--6723
In Canada, contact:
WEED EATER
850 Matheson Blvd. West
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4
Giving the model number, serial number and
date of purchase of your product and the name
and address of the authorized dealer from
whom it was purchased.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTH-
ER 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 LIM-
ITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU.
This is a limited warranty within the meaning of
that term as defined in the Magnuson--Moss Act
of 1975.
The policy of WEED EATER is to continuous-
ly improve its products. Therefore, WEED
EATER reserves the right to change, modify,
or discontinue models, designs, specifica-
tions, and accessories of all products at any
time without notice or obligation to any pur-
chaser.