Weed Eater 952711899 Trimmer User Manual
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1. WEED EATER Trademark HSITSNA Please do not return unit to retailer Por favor no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra Veuillez ne pas retourner l outil au d taillant 1 800 554 6723 www weedeater com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions HTC2200 Vus WARNING A 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 s curit Bien lire les instructions avant d assembler l outil Tout d faut de le faire pourrait entrainer des blessures graves ww TONVdSS WEED EATER WEED EATER 7349 Statesville Road 850 Matheson Blvd West Charlotte NC 28269 Mississauga Ontario L5V 0B4 SIVONVHS 545117506 Rev 2 12 7 09 BRW IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS 4 DANGER Blades move momentarily after the trigger switch is released e The blades can seriously cut your or others e Allow blades to stop before removing them from the cut e Do not overreach AA WARNING This To reduce the risk o2. rear handles firmly Both switch levers must be pressed for the unit to start OPERATING THE UNIT e Read important safety instructions before operating e Do not cut stems greater than 3 8 inch 1 cm thick Top Cutting Use a wide sweeping motion for top cutting A slight downward tilt of the cutting blades inthe direction of motion gives the best cutting re sults Side Cutting When trimming the sides of a hedge begin at the bottom and cut upwards MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES A WARNING Remove battery from unit before performing maintenance CARE amp MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM Check for loose fasteners and parts Before each use Check for damaged or worn parts Before each use Inspect and clean unit and labels After each use Lubricate blades After each use GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 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 menis will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit BEFORE EACH USE CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS e Housing screws e Handguard e Blade CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact an authorized service dealer for re placement of damaged or worn parts e Switch levers Ensure switch levers func tion properly
3. 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 cord less product should fail within the limited war ranty period you may return it in complete condition prepaid with proof of purchase to the dealer from whom it was purchased for re pair or replacement 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 7349 Statesville Road Charlotte NC 28269 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
4. 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 10
5. Keep firm footing and balance at all times Do not raise unit above your shoulders Keep all parts of your body away from the blades Use unit properly Use only for jobs ex plained in this manual Use only in daylight or in good artificial light MAINTENANCE SAFETY 4 WARNING Remove battery pack from unit before performing maintenance Maintain unit according to recommended procedures Have all service and maintenance not ex plained in this manual performed by an au thorized service dealer to avoid creating a hazard Never douse or squirt the unit or charger with water or any other liquid Clean unit and labels with a damp sponge Keep han dles dry clean and free from oil and grease Keep the blades and air vents clean and free of debris to avoid overheating the mo tor Clean after each use TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE Carry the unit with motor stopped and the blades away from your body Secure the unit before storing or transport ing it in a vehicle Store unit so blades cannot accidentally Cause injury Do not store near fertilizers or chemicals which can corrode metal parts Store unit indoors in a high dry place out of the reach of children Do not hang unit so that the trigger switch is depressed BATTERY CARE If over a period of time the battery pack quickly runs down after a full 5 6 hour charging period a replacement battery pack is needed There will be some charge present in the bat tery pack
6. but to ensure maximum running time recharge your battery pack for 5 6 hours before use To prevent permanent battery damage never store in a discharged condition Contact your authorized service dealer for a replacement battery pack and for safe disposal of your old battery pack Battery Use only the following type and size bat tery pack 18 Volt 1 3 Amp Hour Sealed for Life No maintenance required WINTER STORAGE Fully charge for 5 6 hours before winter storage Recharge the battery pack every 3 to 4 months for a 5 6 hour charging period to fully charge the battery pack during winter storage Avoid extended storage without recharge Store in a cool dry place IMPORTANT DISPOSE OF YOUR OLD BATTERIES SAFELY DO NOT CUT OPEN BURN OR INCINERATE DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION The charger supplied with this unit is double insulated to help protect against electric shock Double insulation construction con sists of two separate layers of electrical in sulation 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 Safety precautions must be observed when operating any electrical tool The double in sulation system only provides added protec tion against injury resulting from an internal electrical insulation failure 4 WARNING All electrical repairs to this un
7. e Consult your local waste authority for infor mation regarding available recycling and or disposal options A WARNING Always stop unit and remove battery pack before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Unit fails to 1 Battery not attached to 1 Remove battery and check connectors operate unit correctly Replace battery 2 Battery needs charging 2 Charge battery pack 3 Debris stopping blade 3 Remove debris Cutting blades 1 Forcing blade into 1 Cut at a slower pace stop under a material being cut load or do not 2 Blades clogged with 2 Clean debris from blades move when debris trigger switch 3 Battery needs charging 13 Charge battery pack is pressed 4 None of the above 4 Contact your authorized service dealer Poor cutting 1 Unit is being used 1 Ensure the product is being used quality incorrectly correctly 2 Blades clogged with 2 Clean debris from blades debris 3 Damaged blades 3 Contact your authorized service dealer Excessive 1 Damaged blades 1 Contact your authorized service dealer vibration 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
8. fire or explosion and or causing damage to unit Do not attempt to repair unit battery pack or charger 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 Do not insert any object into the motor area Battery 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 Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire The cell may explode Check with local code for proper disposal Do not open or mutilate the battery pack Released electrolyte is cor rosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin It may be toxic if swallowed When handling batteries take care not to short the battery pack with conducting materi als such as rings bracelets and keys The battery pack or conductor may overheat and Cause burns Do not use the unit if the switch levers do not turn the unit on and off properly Repairs to the switch levers must be made by your autho rized service dealer Remove battery pack from unit before ser vicing cleaning or storing Never immerse any part of the unit or char ger into any liquid Inspect charger cord periodically and if damaged have it repaired or replaced by an authorized service dealer Disconnect charger from receptacle when not in use t
9. GING BATTERY PACK 4 WARNING Never charge battery pack in an explosive or corrosive environment Avoid areas where flammable liquids or gasses are present to avoid creating a fire or explosion Only use the charger provided with your unit when charging the battery pack Use of any other charger could permanently dam age the battery pack and the hedge trim mer Use the charger with standard household electrical outlets only See the voltage specifications on the charger Ensure the charger is not exposed to mois ture Keep the charger and the hedge trim mer dry at all times Keep 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 Use the charger indoors only The battery pack should be charged for 5 6 hours before use During charging the battery pack becomes warm This is normal and means the char ger is operating correctly TO CHARGE BATTERY PACK 1 Plug the charger into a standard house hold electrical outlet Rear handle Front handle FRONT HANDLE AND REAR HANDLE The FRONT HANDLE and REAR HANDLE are used to maintain control of the unit CHARGER ene re is used to charge the battery pack 2 Place battery pack in charger When properly connected the red charge indi cator light LED will glow OTE The charge indicator light LED on the charger glows red continuously during Charging and will change
10. by pressing and releasing the levers Make sure motor stops once either lever is released AFTER EACH USE INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LABELS e After each use inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts Clean the unit us ing a damp cloth with a mild detergent e Use a soft brush to remove debris from all air intakes and the cuiting blade LUBRICATE BLADES e Stop the unit and remove the battery pack e Remove any debris on blades e Clean all parts and check for damage Have damaged parts replaced Be cautious of sharp edges e Apply alight machine oil along the edge of the top and bottom straps NOTE Ensure handles remain clean and dry BATTERY PACK The battery pack for your hedge trimmer is equipped with nickel cadmium rechargeable batteries Length of service from each charg ing will depend on the type of work you are do ing The battery in this tool has been designed to provide maximum trouble free life However like all batteries it will eventually wear out Do not disassemble battery pack and or attempt to replace the batteries To obtain the longest possible battery life Do not store or charge the battery pack in an area of extreme heat or cold It will work best at normal room temperature Never store battery pack in a discharged condition Recharge the battery pack im mediately after use All batteries gradually lose their charge The higher the temperature the quicker they will lose th
11. eir charge If you store your hedge trimmer for long periods without us ing it recharge the battery pack every month to help prolong battery life USER REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS REPLACEMENT PART PART NUMBER Battery Pack 545124416 Charger 545124415 STORAGE A WARNING Perform the following steps after each use e Stop the unit and remove the battery pack when not in use Carry the unit with motor stopped Store the unit so the blades cannot cause injury Store unit indoors in a high dry place out of the reach of children Store unit with all guards in place Position unit so that any sharp object cannot acci dentally cause injury BATTERY DISPOSAL A WARNING Remove the battery pack from the hedge trimmer Cover the terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or re move any of its components Nickel cadmium batteries must be recycled or disposed of prop erly Also never touch both terminals with metal objects and or body parts to avoid short circuit ing the battery pack Keep away from children Failure to comply with these warnings could re sult in fire or serious personal injury TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE e To preserve natural resources please re cycle or dispose of batteries properly e This product contains nickel cadmium batter ies Local state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of nickel cadmium batteries in ordi nary trash
12. f elec unit can be dangerous tric shock do not expose Careless or improper use unit to water can cause serious injury Do not operate unit on wet ground or in rain Read the operator s manual before use Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury Save operator s manual Blades 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 Secure hair above shoulder length Do not wear jewelry loose clothing or clothing with loosing hanging straps ties tassels etc They can be caught in moving parts Stop unit and remove battery pack before cleaning or servicing Do not use with damaged cord Repair or replace damaged cord immediately Store unit indoors in a high dry place out of the reach of children Store unit unplugged IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS use This unit is for household use only and not for commercial When servicing unit use only identical replace ment parts Never allow children to operate this unit Hazard zone for thrown objects e Blades can throw objects violently e Others can be blinded or injured e Keep people and animals 30 feet 10 m away SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING Whenusing electric gar dening appliances basic safety precautions must always be followed to reduce the risk
13. ieces of toxic plants such as poison ivy thrown by the blades which could be more of a hazard than touching the plant itself Stay Alert Do not operate unit when you are tired ill upset or under influence of alcohol drugs or medication Watch what you are do ing use Common sense e Avoid unintentional starting of the unit Nev er carry unit with your finger on the trigger switch ELECTRICAL SAFETY A WARNING Avoid a dangerous envi ronment To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not use on wet hedges or shrubbery 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 e Only use the charger provided with your unit when charging the battery pack Use of any other charger could permanently dam age the battery pack and the hedge trim mer Use charger with standard household elec trical outlets only 120 volt Do not abuse the charger or charger cord Never carry the unit by the charger cord or yank cord to disconnect from receptacle Do not use the charger if the charger or charger cord is damaged Use the charger indoors only Store and charge this unit in a dry location and out of the reach of children Avoid dangerous situations Do not charge the battery pack or use the unit in an explo sive or corrosive environment Avoid areas where flammable liquids or gases are pres ent to avoid creating a
14. it including housing switch motor wires etc must be diagnosed and repaired by qualified service personnel Replacement parts for a double insulated appliance must be recommended by the manufacturer A double insulated appliance 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 service person nel can cause the double insulation construc tion to become ineffective and result in seri ous injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY 4 WARNING Before using the hedge trimmer ensure all fasteners are secure Examine parts for damage Do not use dam aged parts NOTE If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged call 1 800 554 6723 ASSEMBLY Your hedge trimmer is fully assembled no as sembly is necessary OPERATION KNOW YOUR HEDGE 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 Switch Motor Housing SWITCH LEVERS The SWITCH LEVERS are used to turn on the unit rear handle and front handle switch levers Both switch levers must be held in op erating position for the unit to start Release either switch lever to stop the unit CHAR
15. o reduce the risk of electric shock or serious personal injury UNIT SAFETY Inspect unit before use Damaged parts must be repaired or replaced by your autho rized service dealer Inspect entire unit including blade and handguard before each use Have dam aged parts repaired or replaced by your au thorized service dealer Make sure all han dles guards and fasteners are in place and securely fastened Before using the unit have your service dealer replace blades or parts that are cracked chipped broken or damaged in any other way Throw away damaged or bent blades Use only WEED EATER blades and other replacement parts and accessories as re commended CUTTING SAFETY 4 WARNING Inspect area to be trimmed before each use Remove objects rocks broken glass nails wire string etc which can wrap around or be thrown by blades or otherwise cause injury or damage during op eration Do not use hedge trimmer without hand guard attached Don t force unit it will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed Keep children away Keep others including children animals bystanders and helpers at least 30 feet 10 meters away from the work area Stop the unit immediately if you are approached Always keep unit in front of your body Hold handles firmly with both hands Don t overreach or stand on unstable sup port such as ladders stools truck beds etc
16. of fire electric shock and serious injury Read and follow all instructions 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 ofthe 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 OPERATOR SAFETY A DANGER RISK OF CUT KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM BLADE Keep both hands on handles when power is on Do not attempt to clear away cut material when blades are in motion Remove battery pack from unit before removing jammed ma terial from blades Do not grab or hold unit by blades e Dress 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 Secure hair above shoulder length Do not go barefoot or wear short pants sandals jewelry loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging straps ties tassels etc They can be caught in moving parts Always wear hearing protection when us ing this unit Being fully covered also helps protect you from debris and p
17. to green when the battery pack is fully charged and ready for use Battery Pack Indicator Light LED RECHARGING YOUR BATTERY PACK Recharge the battery as soon as the cutting power of your cordless hedge trimmer is no longer effective Avoid running the battery into full dis charge i e avoid draining the battery com pletely Follow the procedure outlined in the CHARGING BATTERY PACK section Recharging the battery pack according to these instructions should ensure maximum battery life Do not recharge the battery pack in an area of extreme heat or cold The charger will work best at normal room temperature TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK e Place the battery pack in your hedge trim mer see illustration Ensure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap in place and battery pack is securely connected to hedge trimmer TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK e Press both latches on side of battery pack to release battery pack from hedge trimmer see illustration CORRECT OPERATING POSITION When operating unit stand as shown and check for the following e Wear eye protection and heavy clothing e Grip rear handle with right hand and front handle with left hand e Keep unit below waist level STOPPING YOUR UNIT To stop the unit release one of the switch lev ers allow blades to stop then move the hedge trimmer away from the cutting area STARTING YOUR UNIT Press both switch levers by gripping front and
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