Weed Eater XT Series User manual

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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d'lnstructions
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.
ADVERTENClA:
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 tousles
avertissements et routes les instructions de securite. Bien lire les
instructions avant d'assembler I'outil. Tout defaut de le faire pour-
rait entra_ner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products, Inc. Eiectrelux Consumer Outdoor Products
1030 Stevens Creek Road 5855 Terry Fox Way
Augusta, GA 30907 Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4
[_ The Electrolux Group. The wodd's No. t choice.
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K_TCH_.,'V. CL_.A_ING A_D OUTDOGR A_UANCES COMSINEO
Copyright t_2005 Electrolux Home Products, inc. 530084129 9/22/05
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m_,WARNING: When using electric
gardening appliances, basic safety pre-
cautions should always be followed to re-
duce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
serious injury. Read and follow all
instructions.
_ AFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
This power unit can be dangerous! Opera-
tor 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. Re-
strict the use of this unit to persons who
read, understand, and follow unit and
manual warning and instructions. Never al-
low 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 trim-
mer use only. Use of any other accesso-
ries 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
lm'
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,
contact your Authorized Service Dealer
or call 1-800-554-6723.
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when
operating or performing maintenance on
your unit. (Safety glasses are available.)
Always wear face or dust mask if opera-
tion is dusty. Always wear heaW, long
pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves.
Do not go barefoot or wear sandals.
• Secure 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.
• Being fully covered also helps protect
you from debris and pieces of toxic
plants thrown by spinning line.
• Stay alert. Do not operate unit when you
are tired, ill, upset or under the influence
of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch
what you are doing; use common sense.
• Avoid unintentional starting ofthe unit.
Never carry unit with your finger on the
switch. Be sure the switch is in OFF
position and never touch the switch
when connecting extension cord.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
_, WARNING: Avoid a dangerous en-
vironment. To reduce the risk of electri-
cal 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 possibil-
ity of electrical shock.
• Use a voltage supply shown on unit.
• Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use
in the presence of flammable liquids or
gases to avoid creating a fire or explo-
sion and/or causing damage to unit.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade iswider than the other) and will re-
quire the use of a polarized extension
cord. The appliance plug will fit into a po-
larized extension cord only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully into the exten-
sion cord, reverse the plug. Ifthe plug still
does not fit, obtain acorrect polarized ex-
tension cord. A polarized extension cord
will require the use of a polarized wall
outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized
wall outlet only one way. If plug does not
fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the
plug. Ifthe plug still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper
wall outlet. Do not change the equipment
plug, extension cord receptacle, or ex-
tension cord plug in any way.
• To reduce risk of electrical shock, use
extension cords specifically marked as
suitable for outdoor appliances having

electricalratingnotlessthantherating
ofunit.Cordmustbemarkedwithsuf-
fix"W-A"(inCanada"W").Makesure
yourextensioncordisingoodcondi-
tion.Inspectextensioncordbeforeuse
andreplaceifdamaged.Donotusea
damagedcord.Cordinsulationmust
beintactwithnocracksordeteriora-
tion.Plugconnectorsmustbeundam-
aged.Anundersizedextensioncord
willcauseadropinlinevoltageresult-
inginlossofpowerandoverheating.If
indoubt,usethenextheaviergauge.
Thelowerthegaugenumber,the
heavierthecord(seeSELECTANEX-
TENSIONCORD).Donotusemultiple
cords.
•Donotabusecord.Nevercarrytheunit
bytheextensioncordoryankexten-
sioncordtodisconnectunit.
•Usecordretainertopreventdiscon-
nectionofextensioncordfromunit.
SeeATTACHTHEEXTENSIONCORDTO
YOURTRIMMERintheOPERATIONsec-
tion.
•Donotusetheunitiftheswitchdoes
notturntheunitonandoffproperly.Re-
pairstotheswitchmustbemadeby
yourauthorizedservicedealer.
•Keeptheextensioncordclearofoper-
atorandobstaclesatalltimes.Donot
exposecordstoheat,oil,water,or
sharpedges.
•Toavoidthepossibilityofelectric
shock,avoidbodycontactwithany
groundedconductor,suchasmetal
fencesorpipes.
•GroundFaultCircuitInterrupter(GFCI)
protectionshouldbeprovidedoncir-
cuitoroutlettobeused.Receptacles
areavailablehavingbuilt-inGFCI
protectionandmaybeusedforthis
measureofsafety.
UNIT SAFETY
• 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.
• Do not repair unit yourself.
• Use only 0.065" (1.65 ram) diameter
recommended trimmer line (see ACOE-
SORES). Never use wire, rope, string,
etc.
• Use specified trimmer spool. Make
sure spool is properly installed and all
parts are securely fastened.
• Use only recommended Weed Eater _R_
replacement parts and accessories.
CUTTING SAFETY
• Inspectareato be cut. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string,
etc.) which can be thrown or become
entangled in cutting head.
• Do not overreach or stand on unstable
support. Keep firm footing and balance.
• 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.
• Keep away from cutting head and spin-
ning line.
• 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.
• Use only in daylight or in good artificial
light.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
_IWARNING: Disconnect unit from
the power supply before performing
maintenance, or when changing trimmer
line.
• Maintain unit according to recom-
mended procedures. Keep cutting line
at proper length. Follow instructions for
changing trimmer line.
• Have all service and maintenance not
explained in this manual performed by
an authorized service dealer to avoid
creating a hazard.
• 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.
• Keep the air vents clean and free from
debris to avoid overheating the motor.
Clean after each use.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Stop the unit and disconnect the power
source when not in use.
• Carry the unit with motor stopped.
• Store the unit so that the line limiter
blade (on underside of shield) cannot
cause injury.
• 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.

Toolsbuiltwiththisinsulationsystemare
notintendedtobegrounded.Noground-
ingmeansisprovidedonthisunit,nor
shouldameansofgroundingbeadded
tothisunit.Asaresult,theextension
cordusedwithyourunitcanbeplugged
intoanystandard120voltelectricalout-
let.
Safetyprecautionsmustbeobserved
whenoperatinganyelectricaltool.The
doubleinsulationsystemonlyprovides
addedprotectionagainstinjuryresulting
fromaninternalelectricalinsulationfailure.
'_ 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
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
A_, 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.
,_,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.
ALIGN INSTALLATION ARROWS
Twist shield in
direction of
arrow to assemble
CAUTION: Sharp line limiter blade
Place handle in
comfortable
position and
tighten securely.
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.
CAUTION: The tube must be fully ex-
tended for the unit to operate correctly.
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) 18 Gauge
50 Ft. (15 m) 16 Gauge
100 Ft. (30 m) 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. Insure the
plug and cord are firmly and fully en-
gaged.

CORRECTOPERATINGPOSITION MetalBlade Cutting
Head
TWIST 'N EDGE _R_FEATURE
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.
_ (XT &TE)
Trimming Edging
dl_ 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:
• Wear eye protection and hea W clothing.
• Hold trigger handle with right hand and
assist handle with left hand.
• Keep unit below waist level.
• 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.
ADJUSTING UPPER HANDLE
(XT Series only)
• Press button located on the underside
of the upper handle and extend handle
to a comfortable position.
Button
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
To advance the line, tap the bottom of the
cutting head on the ground while the trim-
mer is running at full speed. The metal
blade attached to the shield will cut the
line to the proper length.
Twist 'N Edge Button
_f_,WARNING: Disconnect power
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.
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
AND PARTS
• Housing Screws
• Assist Handle
• Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for
replacement of damaged or worn parts.
• Trigger Switch - Ensure switch func-
tions properly by pressing and releas-
ing the trigger switch. Make sure motor
stops.
• Debris Shield - Discontinue use of unit
if debris shield is damaged.
AFTER EACH USE
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LA-
BELS
• After each use, inspect complete unit
for loose or damaged parts. Clean the
unit using a damp cloth with a mild de-
tergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

REPLACINGTHELINE
•Disconnectunitfromthepowersource.
• Removethespoolbyfirmlypullingon
thetapbutton.
•Cleanentiresurfaceofhubandspool.
• Replacewithapre-woundspool,orcuta
lengthof30feetof0.065diameterWeed
Eater<'_brandline.Useofheavierline
couldoverloadanddamagetheunit.
Neverusewire,rope,string,etc.,which
canbreakoffandbecomeadangerous
missile.
• Insertoneendofthelineabout1/2inch
(1cm)intothesmallslotinsidethespool.
Small Spool
•Windthelineevenlyandtightlyonto
thespool.Windinthedirectionofthe
arrowfoundonthespool.
•Pushthelineintothenotch,leaving3
to5inches(7- 12cm)unwound.
• Insertthelineintotheexitholeinthe
hubasshownintheillustration.
Linein _ //
Notch'_.f"-,_'_'_'-'X ..-----_/_,_"_"_
Hub Line exit hole
• Align the notch with the line exit hole.
• Push the spool into the hub until it
snaps into place, while keeping light
tension on the end of the line.
• Pull on the line extending outside ofthe
hub to release it from the notch; other-
wise, the unit will not function properly.
_,WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use.
• Stop the unit and disconnect the power
source when not in use.
• Carry the unit with motor stopped.
• Store the unit so the line limiter blade
cannot cause injury.
• Store unit and extension cord indoors
in a high, dry place out of the reach of
children. Store unit unplugged.
• Store unit with all guards in place. Posi-
tion unit so that any sharp object can-
not accidentally cause injury.
For assistance, or a replacement part
call: 1-800-554-6723.
Safety Glasses 952701645
Spool with 80' line 952701668
50' coil of bulk line. 952701550
100' coil of line. 952701538
200' coil of line. 952701594

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
,_WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from tile power source before
performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that re-
quire operation of the unit.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Semi-automatic 1. Crowdh_g trimmer line 1. Allow tip of line to do the cutting.
head stops agah_st material being
under a load or cut.
does not turn 2. Electrica_ failure. 2. Contact your authorized service dealer.
when switch is 3. Thrown circuit breaker. 3. Check Breaker Box.
pressed. 4. Debris stopping head. 4. Remove debris.
Line does not 1. Une improperly routed 1. Check line routing.
advance or in head.
breaks while 2. Une improperly 2. Rewind line tightly and evenly.
cutting, wound onto spool.
3. Incorrect line size 3. Use only .065 in. (1.65ram) dia. line.
4. Not enough line 4. Remove cover and pull 4 h_.
outside of head. (10 cm) of line out of head.
5. Dirt buildup on unit. 5. Clean unit.
Line welds onto 1. Une size is incorrect. 1. Use only .065 in. (1.65mm) dia. line.
spool. 2. Incorrect spool 2. Replace with correct spool
3. Line is being crowded 3. Cut with tip of line fully extended.
against material being
cut.
Line releases 1. Line improperly 1. Check line routing.
continuously, routed in head.
2. Spool damaged. 2. Replace spool.
Line usage is 1. Line improperly routed 1. Check line routing.
excessive, in head.
2. Line size is incorrect. 2. Replace spool.
3. Crowding line against 3. Cut with tip of line fully extended.
material being cut.
4. Spool worn or damaged. 4. Replace spool.
Line pulls back 1. Too littIe line outside 1. Remove cover and pull 4 in.
into head. of head. (10 cm) of line outside of head.
2. Line size incorrect. 2. Use only .065 in. (1.65 mm) dia. line.

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,
INC., warrants to the original purchaser
that each new Weed Eater ® brand elec-
tric or cordless product is free from de-
fects in material and workmanship and
agrees to repair or replace under this
warranty any defective Weed Eater
brand electric 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, 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
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,
INC.
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, INC., for this electric prod-
uct. Additionally, this warranty does not
cover parts that will wear and require re-
placement with reasonable use during
the warranty period. This warranty does
not cover predelivery set-up or normal
adjustments explained in the instruction
manual.
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 ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS, INC., is to continuously im-
prove its products. Therefore, ELEC-
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., re-
serves 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 purchaser.

,_ADVERTENClA: Siempre que se
use cualquier cortador el6ctrico, deben
observarse precauciones b&sicas de se-
guridad para reducir el riesgo de incen-
die, cheque el6ctrico y graves heridas.
Lea y cumpla con todas las instruc-
ciones.
INFORMACION DE
SEGURIDAD EN EL
APARATO
iEste aparato de fuerza puede ser pefi-
groso! El usuario tiene la responsabili-
dad de cumplir con todas las instruc-
clones y advertencias en el aparato yen
el manual. Lea el manual de instruccio-
nes en su totalidad antes de usar el apa-
rate! Familiar'icese completamente con
los controles y el uso correcto del apara-
to. Limite el use de este aparatc a aquel-
las personas que lean, comprendan, y
cumplan con las advertencias e instruc-
ciones en el aparato yen el manual.
Nunca permita a los niSos que usen el
aparato. Toda su atenci6n es necesaria
cuando use este aparato cerca de lugares
en donde haya ni_os.
'_ PELIGRO: Nunca use cuchillas o
dispositivos desgranadores. Este apara-
to ha side diseSado exclusivamente
como cortador a linea. El use de cualgui-
er otro accesorio o pieza incrementar& el
peligro de heridas.
Q
J_, ADVERTENClA: La linea de carte
arroja objetos violentamente. Los obje-
tos arrojados pueden cegarlo o herirlo a
usted y a terceros. Use anteojos de se-
guridad, betas y protecci6n para las pier-
nas. Mantenga el cuerpo alejado de la
linea girante.
Gafas de Seguridad o protecci6n similar
IE'
Mantenga a los niSos, los animales y los
espectadores a una distancia minima de
15 metros (50 pies). Pare el aparato in-
mediatelente si alguien se le acerca.
Si acontece alguna situaci6n no prevista
en este manual, tenga cuidado y use
buen criteria. Si necesita ayuda, flame al
al 1-800-554-6723.
SEGURIDAD DEL USUARIO
• Vitese de forma apropiada. Siempre use
anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n de
ojos similar al hacer uso o mantenimien-
to del aparato. (Existen anteojos de se-
guridad.) Use siempre m&scara protec-
tora de la cara o m&scara anti-polvo al
usar el aparato en ambientea polvorien-
tos. Use siempre pantalones largos
gruesos, mangas largas, betas y
guantes. No use el aparato descalzo ni
con sandalias.
• Mantenga el cabello per encima de los
hombres, at&ndolo para tal efecto si es
necesario. No use joyas, ropa suelta o
ropa con tiras, corbatas, borlas, etc.
que cuelguen libremente; pueden en-
redarse en las piezas en movimiento.
• Si est& completamente tapado, estar&
m&s protegido de los escombros y pe-
dazes de plantas t6xicas arrojados per
la linea girante.
• Mantengase alerta. No use este apa-
rata cuando est6 cansado, enfermo o
bajo la influencia del alcohol, de dro-
gas o de remedies. Vigile bien Io que
est& hacienda; use del sentido com0n.
• Evite los arranques no intenoionales
del motor. AI Ilevar el aparato de un
lado a otro, nunca ponga el dedo en el
interruptor. AsegOrese de que el inter-
ruptor este en la posici6n OFF y nunca
que toca el interruptor al conectar el
cable de extensi6n.
SEGURIDAD ELECTRICA
_&,ADVERTENCIA: Evite los ambi-
entes peligrosos. Para reducir el riesgo de
cheque electrico, no use los aparatos en
lugares h0medos o majados ni cerca de
piscinas, de los hidromasajes, etc. No ex-
ponga el aparato a la nieve, a la Iluvia ni al
agua para evitar la posibilidad de choque
el6ctrico.
• Use exclusivamente el voltaje de co-
rriente que se especifica en el aparato.
• Evite situaciones peligrosas. No use el
aparato en presencia de liquidos ni
gases inflamables para evitar incendios
oexplosiones y/o dai7os al aparato.
• Para reducir el riesgo de cheque el6ctri-
co, este aparato cuenta con un enchufe
polarizado (una de las aletas es m&s an-
cha que la otra) y requerir& el use de un
cable de extensi6n tambien polarizado.
El enchufe del aparato entrar& de una

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enlasecci6nUSODELAPARATO.
•Nouseelaparatosielinterruptorno
enciendeoapagaelaparatodeforma
apropiada.Reparacionesalinterruptor
deber_tnserhechaspersuagentede
servicioautorizado.
•Mantengaelcabledeextensi6nlibre
detodoobst_.culoyalejadodelusuario
entodomomento.Noexpongael
cablealcalor,aceite,aguaobordes
confile.
• Paraevitarlaposibilidaddecheque
el6ctrico,eviteelcontactodelcuerpo
conelconductoratierra,comoIoson
elmetal,lascercasotuberias.
• Laprotecci6ndelInterruptordeFalla
deCircuitoaTierra(GFCI)deber_tser
provistaenelenchufeocircuitoaser
usados.Vienendisponiblesre-
cept_tculosconelGFCIincluidoy6s-
tosdeber_tnsetusadoscomomedida
deseguridad.
SEGURIDAD DEL APARATO
• Inspeccione el aparato completa-
mente antes de cada use. Haga que
un agente de servicio autorizado re-
pare o cambie las piezas da_adas.
Esto incluye las piezas del cabezal
que est6n resquebrajadas o descantil-
ladas, los protectores y cualquier otra
pieza da_hada.
• No intente reparar ud. mismo el aparato.
• Use exclusivamente la linea de corte
con di_tmetro de 1,65 mm (0,065 de
pulgada) recomendado. (Vea secci6n
ACOESORIOS). Nunca use alambre,
soga, hilo, etc.
• Use la bobina especificada.
Aseg0rese que la bobina est6 correc-
tamente instalada y que el are de re-
tenci6n est6 bien fijo.
• Use exclusivamente los repuestos y
accesorios recomendados de la mar-
ca Weed Eater ®.
SEGURIDAD AL CORTAR
• Inspeccione el _.rea que se va a cortar.
Retire los objetos (rocas, vidrio rote,
clavos, alambre, hilo, etc.) los curries
pueden set arrojados al aire o enre-
darse en el cabezal de corte.
• No se extienda demasiado o se pare
en lugares de poca estabilidad. Man-
tenga un pie firme y el balance en todo
momento.
• Mantenga el cabezal de corte por de-
bajo del nivel de su cintura. No subalos
mango m_ts arriba del nivel de su cin-
tufa. El cabezal de corte puede acer-
carse de forma peligrosa a su cuerpo.
• Mantengase alegado de la cabezal de
corte y finea de corte girante.
• Use el aparato de forma apropiada.
Use 0nicamente para cortar, hacer
bordes y segar. No fuerce su aparato,
6ste har_t un mejor trabajo y con mejor
riesgo de accidentes si se usa al indice
para el cual fue dise_ado.
• Use 0nicamente durante las horas del
dia o bajo buena luz artificial.
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