Weed Eater WLT24 User manual

Instruction Manual
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Cordless Line Trimmer/Edger
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10” Cutting Path/.080” Line
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24 Volt Power System
Model: WLT24
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read this manual and follow all its
Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.
Original Power, Inc.
[phone]
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and Easy to Use!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty………………………………………………………………….… 2
Safety Instructions…………………………………………………….….. 3
Operation……………………………………………………………….….. 4
Maintenance…………………………………………………………….…. 9
Storage…………………………………..…………………………………. 10
Accessories.……………………………………………………………….. 10
Service……..……………………………………………………………..… 11
Trouble Shooting.…………………………………………………………. 11
Español………….…………………………………………………………. 13
Français………….…………………………………………………………. 24
Limited Two Year Warranty on Weed Eater
®
Line Trimmer/Edger
If this line trimmer fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within
two years from the date of purchase, Original Power, at its sole discretion,
will repair or replace the unit free of charge.
Proof of purchase is required
to validate the warranty period. This warranty does not cover normal
wear items such as the spool, guard, cutting line, and batteries. For
more specifi c information on these wear items please refer to the
Service
section of this manual.
To obtain warranty services or questions please call [phone].
This warranty applies only while this line trimmer/edger is used in the
United States.
This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have
other rights, which vary from state to state.

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING TOOL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS:
Handling the cord on the charger
associated with this product (or cords with accessories sold for this product) will
expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause [cancer,
and] birth defects or other reproductive harm. Please wash hands after handling
the cord.
WARNING TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
:
The batteries in this product
contain Lead, a chemical know to the State of California to cause [cancer, and]
birth defects or other reproductive harm. They are sealed for your protection
– in no circumstances should you attempt to open the batteries. Avoid excessive
handling the batteries.
WARNING:
When using this tool, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, and personal injury, including
the following:
To reduce risk of injury:
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Before any use, be sure everyone using this electric product reads and
understands all safety and operation instructions contained in this manual.
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Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use. You may store the
instructions in the slot located in the back of the charge rack.
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ATTACH LINE GUARD –
Before use, attach the line guard correctly. See
instructions on how to attach line guard in the Operation section. Failure to
attach the line guard may pose a risk of injury, may cause motor damage and
will void the warranty.
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UNIT PARTIALLY CHARGED
– The line trimmer
is shipped in a partially charged
state, so handle the unit with care during unpacking and assembling of line
guard.
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AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS
and weather conditions when using
this tool.
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KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
– All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY – All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
work area.
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STORE IDLE UNIT INDOORS w
hen not in use, the unit should be stored
indoors in a dry location – out of reach of children.
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DON’T FORCE THE TOOL
– It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a
risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
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USE RIGHT TOOL
– Do not use the tool for any job except that for which it is
intended.
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WARNING: KEEP HANDS AND ALL BODY PARTS AWAY
from the line and line
WARNING: KEEP HANDS AND ALL BODY PARTS AWAY from the line and line WARNING: KEEP HANDS AND ALL BODY PARTS AWAY
head. The line while in motion can cause injury.
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DRESS PROPERLY
– Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught
DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught DRESS PROPERLY
in moving parts. Use of gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when
working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair and long
pants to protect from fl ying particles.
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DON’T OVERREACH
– Maintain proper footing and balance at all times.
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USE SAFETY GLASSES
– Always wear proper eye protection, and use face or
dust mask if operation is dusty.
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MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE
– Keep the unit clean for best performance and to

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reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for service. Keep handles dry, clean,
and free from oil and grease.
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UNINTENTIONAL STARTING
– Don’t hold the switch area while carry the line
trimmer. The unit is shipped partly charged, and may start inadvertently during
assembly if not handled properly.
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CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
– If the line trimmer experiences a hard impact,
check that no parts were damaged and verify that the unit operates properly.
Check for misalignment or bending of moving parts, breakage of parts, and
any other condition that may affect operation. A part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center.
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STAY ALERT
– Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate
the tool when you are tired.
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DON’T GRASP MOVING LINE
– Do not attempt to remove cut material or hold
material to be cut when the line is moving. Make sure the unit’s switch is off
when clearing or changing line.
To reduce risk when using charger:
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DO NOT
use charger outdoors or in wet conditions; use inside only.
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DO NOT
charge the unit when the temperature is below +40 F or above +120 F.
It may lessen the service life of the battery.
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This unit and its charger are designed to work together.
DO NOT
charge the line
trimmer
with any other charger and
DO NOT
use this charger with any other
yard tool or appliance.
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The charger is designed to operate on 120 volts.
DO NOT
attempt to use it at
any other voltage.
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Store these instructions by folding in half and sliding into the slot in the back of
the wall charging rack.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATIONS
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ATTACH LINE GUARD PRIOR TO USE
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Attach the line guard to the trimmer
housing by fi rst aligning both of the side tabs with the slots in the trimmer
housing. Next, press fi rmly on the rear of the guard to secure the locking tab (no
screws necessary). Please refer to Figure-1.
screws necessary). Please refer to Figure-1.
Figure-1
Important
: The line guard incorporates an automatic line cut-off blade, which
keeps the cutting line trimmed to the proper length. Remove the edge protection
from this blade before initial use. The line is shipped taped in place to the line
housing. Remove the tape prior to the any use.

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Figure-2
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CHARGE BATTERY PRIOR TO USE
– The line trimmer
does not come fully
charged when purchased. Before using the unit, the battery must be charged.
Before charging the battery, read safety and charging instructions.
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PROPER RUN TIME AND PERFORMANCE
can only be obtained with a fully
charged battery.
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CHARGE TIME
– Overnight charging of about 16 hours is suffi cient to replenish
the battery to a full charge. Initial use, long periods of inactivity, or storage at
extreme temperatures may require extended charge time.
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WALL CHARGE BRACKET
– Before charging the unit, make sure the charge
bracket is securely attached to the wall; attach with the provided screws to a wall
stud, or use #8 or larger wall anchors.
To Charge Battery:
1. Plug the charger into a 120 Volt AC outlet.
2. Place the line trimmer
into the wall charge bracket.
3. Charge for at least 16 hours.
4. The LED on the plug-in-the-wall part of the charger glows red when the unit
is “charging” and green when it is fully charged and “ready to use.” For initial
charge the LED may not change to green until the battery is conditioned. This
may take several charge cycles.
Charging Notes:
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CAUTION:
The charger can only be used with 60 cycle, 120 VAC only
electricity.
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The charger unit plugged into the AC outlet will normally become warm to
touch during charging.
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SAFE CHARGE
– The charger utilizes a two-step charger with end of charge
trickle maintenance, which is the safest way to charge a battery. The unit will not
overcharge and can be left on charge indefi nitely.
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Longest life and best performance will be obtained when charging in normal
room temperature.
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Battery life is dependent on usage, storage temperature and time.
Operating the Line Trimmer/Edger:
To turn tool ON,
slide the thumb switch on top of the handle FORWARD. While
holding thumb switch FORWARD, squeeze the trigger switch (under the handle)
to start the unit. See Figure-3 and Figure-4. You may release the thumb switch
once unit is running. Please note that the line trimmer contains two identical sets of
controls for ease of use in edging and trimming modes – only one set of controls is
necessary to operate the unit.
To turn tool OFF,
merely release the trigger. The locking safety switch will snap
backward to prevent the trigger switch from being accidentally depressed.

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TRIMMING TECHNIQUES
Maintain proper balance at all times. Keep hands away from moving line. Wear
eye protection when using the unit. Hold the line trimmer fi rmly when starting and
operating.
Figure-3
WEED AND LAWN TRIMMING
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The unit works best with dry grass, but it can be used safely in wet grass due to
the low voltage design.
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A long sweeping cutting motion will get the greatest amount of trimming per
charge.
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Watch out for foreign objects in the grass. Avoid trimming near wiring or other
objects that could become tangled in the rotation of the string head.
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Always inspect area to be trimmed for objects that could be damaged or tangled
during trimming.
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During normal operation, the cutting line will wear down and needs to be
advanced to its full cutting length.
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Advance (bump feed) the cutting line
– While the unit is running,
gently tap the line head against the ground until the cutting line advances to the
cut-off blade. Excess line will be cut off automatically to maintain proper length.
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To lengthen the life of the string spool, do not bump feed by tapping the line
head on concrete or asphalt.

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Figure-4
LAWN AND FLOWERBED EDGING
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IMPORTANT:
The line trimmer edging feature works best when used on a
regular basis. In extreme cases, it may be necessary to use a standard powered
or manual edger to remove excessive growth to increase the effectiveness of
maintenance edging with the line trimmer.
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When using the line trimmer to edge an area for the fi rst time, it is recommended
that you use the trimming feature of the unit fi rst to trim back excess growth to
the desired edge line
.
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You may encounter diffi culty in initial edging with the line trimmer due to
hardened ground. This will require multiple edging applications to form a groove
in the ground and may involve the string breaking while the groove is being
formed. To limit the breaking of string, frequently advance the line while forming
the groove. After the groove is formed, regular edge maintenance is quick and
easy.
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OPERATING THE EDGE FEATURE:
While holding the front accessory handle,
rotate the rest of the unit using the primary handle around the shaft to bring the
edging wheel into position.
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Place the edging wheel on the surface to be edged. The lip on the
edging wheel should be placed against the curb, sidewalk, driveway, or other
border to guide the unit while edging. Please refer to Figure-5.
border to guide the unit while edging. Please refer to Figure-5.
Figure-5
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Slowly let the
line trimmer
roll along the edge of the lawn with the roller guide
wheel supporting the weight of the unit. Stop periodically to advance the cutting

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line. See Figure-5.
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For optimum results, regularly rotate the line head down and bump feed to
advance string.
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Watch out for foreign objects.
To Change Line
Make sure to keep your hands away from the trigger and safety switch to ensure
that the tool is not accidentally turned ON. Place the unit on a fl at surface or upside
down to gain access to the line head.
WARNING:
To prevent injury, keep hands away from triggers during reloading.
USE ONLY 0.080” DIAMETER LINE.
For optimal performance use genuine Weed
Eater replacement line which is available where you purchased the product or by
calling our customer service number [phone].
Replacement spools with line (model WRS24) are available as an accessory at
the place of purchase of your line trimmer.
Tabs are located on each side of the line spool cover. Press both tabs on the line
head cover and remove cover by pulling upward. Please refer to Figure-6. It may
be easier to press in one tab at a time. After the tabs are pushed in, lift the spool
out of the housing.
Figure-6
1. Remove and discard any remaining cutting line in the spool.
2. Clean all debris from inside the line head assembly.
3. Holding the end of the line, insert 1” of the tip into the small hole at the base of
the spool.
4. Evenly and tightly wind the spool in the direction shown on the bottom of the
spool.
5. Continue winding until the line is just below the rim, then cut the line with
scissors.
6. Do not overfi ll. Overfi lling can cause jams.
7. Hold the line so it does not unwind; insert the cut end through the eyelet in the
line head housing.
8. Now replace the spring and spool, making sure that the line is not caught under
the spool. Please refer to Figure-7.
9. Re-install the line head cover.

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Figure-7
Clearing Jams
CAUTION:
To prevent injury, keep hands away from trigger while clearing of jams
of the line head. To prevent injury, do not use the line trimmer with a damaged line
head assembly.
1. Inspect cutting line and spool and clear away debris.
2. Unwrap the spool several turns and inspect the line for damage.
3. Cut away damaged line and discard. Inspect the line head assembly for cracks
or damage.
4. While gently pulling on the cutting line, press the spool (bump head) until the
line releases. If jam is cleared, the spool should spin free a short distance and
the line will advance.
5. If the unit continues to jam or will not spin freely, call our customer service
number [phone]. Failure to stop the unit when the line is jammed will
cause excessive battery drainage and shorten motor life (overheating).
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
– No periodic lubrication of the line trimmer bearings or other
moving parts is required.
CLEANING OF PLASTIC PARTS
– Use only a dry brush or a cloth with warm
water and mild soap to clean plastic parts. Many household cleaners contain
chemicals, which could damage the plastic. Never use gasoline, turpentine, paint
thinner or similar fl uids. Never spray-wash tool or immerse in water. Water or liquid
inside the tool can cause serious damage to the unit.
FUSE –
The unit is equipped with a fuse (15 Amp) that will protect from
extreme overload to the motor. To change the fuse, fi rst remove both
battery-housing covers by unscrewing their respective screws. Locate the
fuse holder, remove its cover and replace fuse. Please refer to fi gure-8.

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Figure-8
STORAGE
CHARGE RACK
– For maximum battery performance, it is recommended that
CHARGE RACK – For maximum battery performance, it is recommended that CHARGE RACK
you always keep the unit stored on its charging stand with the charger plugged in.
The unit’s charger is designed to insure that the batteries are properly maintained.
If you choose to store the unit “off charge” during long periods of non-use (not
recommended), the unit must fi rst be charged for 20 hours before being left “off-
charge”. In no circumstances should the unit be left off charge for more than three
consecutive months.
TEMPERATURE -
Temperature extremes limit the useful life of the battery. The best
storage place is one that is cool and dry. Store the tool away from direct sunlight,
heating pipes, furnaces, etc. Do not store where temperatures go below +40 F or
above +120 F.
PREVENTING CORROSION
– Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain
compounds that greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. Do not store the
appliance on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.
ACCESSORIES
REPLACEMENT PARTS
– For optimum cutting results and top performance, it is
recommended that only Weed Eater
®
replacement line, spools, and accessories
be used. Genuine Weed Eater
®
accessories are available where you purchased
your line trimmer or direct by calling 1-800-540-5688.
WARNING:
The line trimmer is designed to only be used with .080” or less sized
nylon or co-polymer cutting line. Altering the line head in any manner, including
adding plastic or metal cutting blades, will damage your line trimmer and void
your warranty.
BATTERY RECYCLE
– To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose
of this product’s SEALED LEAD-ACID BATTERY properly. Local, state and federal
laws may prohibit disposal of sealed lead-acid batteries in ordinary trash. Consult
your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or
disposal options.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
– When replacing the batteries, both batteries should
be replaced at the same time Mixing new and used batteries could increase
internal cell pressure and cause rupture. You may order batteries directly by calling
[phone].
WARNING:
When replacing the batteries, the proper polarity or direction must