Weed Eater 600 Trimmer User Manual
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1. m zZ Q 7 I EATER 9 Please do not return unit to retailer Trademark Por favor no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra Veuillez ne pas retourner outil au d taillant 1 800 554 6723 www weedeater com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions TWIST N EDGE 600 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 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 entra ner des blessures graves LON NERE WEED EATER WEED EATER 1030 Stevens Creek Road 850 Matheson Blvd West Augusta GA 30907 Mississauga Ontario L5V 0B4 SIVONVHYS 545186765 Rev 2 3 4 09 BRW IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS ADANG ER 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 in2. 1 65 mm dia line 4 Not enough line 4 Remove spool cap and spool Manually outside of head 5 Manual line feed not working Dirt buildup on unit o o 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 Clean unit Excessive noise when unit is run ning Motor has not reached full speed before use Too much line has been o N Line limiter pin missing from shield released from the spool Allow the motor to reach full speed before use Rewind line tightly and evenly See Automatic Line Feed System section 2 3 Contact your authorized service dealer Line releases 1 Line improperly e 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 Wheel stops 1 Dirt or debris buildup 1 Clean wheel and groove on motor turning on wheel or in groove housing see Maintenance section 13 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 e
3. Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid Clean unit and labels with adamp sponge Keep handles dry clean and free from oil and grease Keep the air vents clean and free of debris to avoid overheating the motor Clean after each use TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE e Stop the unit and disconnect the power source when not in use e Carry the unit with motor stopped Store unit indoors in a high dry place out of the reach of children Store unit unplugged Donothang unit so that the trigger switch is depressed DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION This unit is double insulated to help protect against electric shock Double insulation construction consists of two separate layers of electrical insulation instead of grounding Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be grounded No grounding means is provided on this unit nor should a means of grounding be added to this unit As a result the extension cord used with your unit can be plugged into any standard 120 volt electrical outlet 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 A WARNING All electrical repairs to this unit including housing switch motor wires etc must be diagnosed and repaired by qualified service personnel Replacement parts for a double insulated
4. 12 Reinstall the spool cap Cut out area of spool USER REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS REPLACEMENT PART PART NUMBER Spool with 0 065 Trimmer Line 545124402 Spool Cap 545124417 Assist Handle 545124404 Wheel 545124405 STORAGE e Store unit and extension cord indoors in a A WARNING Perform the following high dry place out of the reach of children steps after each use Store unit unplugged e Stop the unit and disconnect the power Store unit with all guards in place Position source when not in use unit so that any sharp object cannot acci e Carry the unit with motor stopped dentally cause injury 12 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE A WARNING Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Trimmer head stops under a load or does not 1 Crowding trimmer line against material being cut 1 Allow tip of line to do the cutting turn when switch 2 Electrical failure 2 Contact your authorized service dealer is pressed 3 Thrown circuit breaker 3 Check Breaker Box 4 Debris stopping head 4 Remove debris Line does not 1 Line improperly routed 1 Check line routing advance line is in head too short or 2 Line improperly 2 Rewind line tightly and evenly trimmer vibrates wound into spool 3 Incorrect line size 3 Use only 0 065 in
5. Connect power cord of unit to extension cord 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 CORRECT OPERATING POSITION 8 Trimming Edging A 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 e Wear eye protection and heavy clothing Hold trigger handle with right hand and as sist handle with left hand Keep unit below waist level Cut 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 e Allow the motor to stop completely then re start the motor and allow it to reach full speed e Repeat until you hear the line hitting agains
6. 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 AWARNING If received assembled review all assembly steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure SHAFT ASSEMBLY AA 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 including electrocution 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 itis 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 A WARNING The shield must be prop erly installed The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thro
7. as 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 14
8. f flammable liquids or gases to avoid creating a fire or explosion and or causing damage to unit e To reduce the risk of electrical shock this equipment has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other and will require the use of a polarized extension cord The ap pliance plug will fit into a polarized exten sion cord only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord reverse the plug If the plug still does not fit obtain a correct polarized extension cord A polar ized extension cord will require the use ofa polarized wall outlet This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way If plug does nat fit fully into the wall outlet re verse the plug If it still does not fit contacta qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet Do not change the equipment plug extension cord receptacle or extension cord plug in any way To reduce risk of electrical shock use exten sion cords specifically marked as suitable for outdoor appliances having electrical rating not less than the rating of unit Cord must be marked with suffix W A in Canada W Make sure your extension cord is in good condition Inspect extension cord before use and replace if damaged Do not use a dam aged cord Cord insulation must be intact with no cracks or deterioration Plug connectors must be undamaged An undersized exten sion cord will cause a drop in line voltage re sulting in loss of power and
9. he inside ofthe debris shield the cutting head and the motor housing air vents 10 Mp l El Lit h amp Air Vents elk Remove 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 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING THE LINE AWARNING Disconnect unit from power source before servicing 1 Press and hold in the two cap release latches 2 Pull cap away from the hub Cap Cap release latch Eyelet 3 Remove old spool 4 Clean entire surface of hub and spool 5 Replace with a pre wound spool or cut two lengths of 13 feet 4 meters of 0 065 1 65 mm diameter WEED EATER brand line Use of heavier lines could overload and damage unit A WARNING Never use wire rope string etc which can break off and become a dangerous missile 6 Insert one end of the line about 1 2 inch 1 cm into one of the small holes in the up per section of 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 to5 inches 7 12 cm unwound 9 Repeat on the lower section of the spool Notches 11 10 Place spool into hub with cut out area of 11 Remove one line from notch and feed line spool in line with eyelets see illustration through eyelet Repeat for second line
10. hich are not covered in this manual use care and good judgement If you need assistance call 1 800 554 6723 OPERATOR SAFETY 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 Do not go bare foot 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 unitwhen you are tired ill upset or under influence of alcohol drugs or medication Watch what you are doing use common sense Avoid unintentional starting of the unit Never carry unit with your finger on the switch Be sure the switch is in the OFF position and never touch the switch when connecting extension cord ELECTRICAL SAFETY A WARNING Avoid a dangerous envi ronment To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not use in rain in damp or wet loca tions or around swimming pools hot tubs etc Do not expose to snow rain or water to avoid the possibility of electrical shock e Use a voltage supply as shown on unit e Avoid dangerous situations Do not use in the presence o
11. ition 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 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 MAINTENANCE AA WARNING Disconnect unit from power source before performing mainte nance 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 ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit BEFORE EACH USE CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS e Housing Screws e Debris Shield CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact an authorized service dealer for re placement of damaged or worn parts e Trigger Switch Ensure switch functions properly by pressing and releasing the trig ger switch Make sure motor stops e Debris Shield Discontinue use of unit if debris shield is damaged AFTER EACH USE INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LA BELS e After each use inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts Never use a dam aged trimmer Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent e Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth Use a soft brush to clean around t
12. lectric 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 Ifyour 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 w
13. lock see illustration amp lt Q A A rc 1 a Height A fD Y i Unlocked Va a fff Locked off Vb y Adjust the length of the tube to the most comfortable operating position 3 Turn height adjuster inthe opposite direc tion to lock 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 Switch Handle Trigger Switch Assist Handle EY Motor f Instruction Manual Housing Debris Shield Wheel Line Limiter Pin 7 POWER CORD The POWER CORD is where you attach your extension cord to the unit TRIGGER SWITCH The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn on the unit Squeeze the trigger switch to operate the unit Release to stop OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 1 Form a loop in your extension cord 2 Push the loop through the slot in the han dle see illustration 3 Position the loop over the cord retainer and pull back to secure 4
14. 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 i a A o A A My Pr 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 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 aroundtrees 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 pos
15. oors in a high dry place out of the reach of children Store unit unplugged 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 SAFETY RULES A 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 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 SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT 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 A 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 0999 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 w
16. overheating If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The lower the gauge number the heavier the cord see SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD in the OP ERATION section Do not use multiple cords Do not abuse cord Never carry the unit by the extension cord or yank extension cord to disconnect unit Use cord retainer to prevent disconnection of extension cord from unit and possible damage to the unit due to plug movement see ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER in the OPERATION section Do not use the unit if the switch does not turn the unit on and off properly Repairs to the switch must be made by your autho rized service dealer Keep the extension cord clear of operator and obstacles at all times Do not expose cords to heat oil water or sharp edges To avoid the possibility of electric shock avoid body contact with any grounded con ductor such as metal fences or pipes Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI protection should be provided on circuit or outlet to be used Receptacles are avail able having built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety UNIT SAFETY Inspect 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 Do not repair unit
17. structions Y 9 may result in serious injury Awarnina This unit can be dangerous Careless or improper use can cause serious injury AWARNING This unit is double insulated Failure to have the unit repaired by qualified service personnel can cause the double insulation construction to become ineffective and result in serious injury Read the operator s manual before use Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury Save operators manual To reduce the risk of electric shock do not expose unit to water Do not operate unit on wet ground or in rain Trimmer line can throw objects violently You can be blinded or injured Always wear hearing protection and safety glasses marked 287 Always wear heavy long pants long sleeves boots and gloves Hazard zone for thrown objects e Trimmer line throws objects violently e You and others can be blinded injured e Keep children bystanders and animals 50 feet 15 meters away 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 IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS use This unit is double insulated All internal service must be completed by an authorized service dealer Disconnect unit from power source before cleaning or servicing Do not use with damaged cord Repair or replace damaged cord immediately Store unit ind
18. t 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 e If required the cutting line can be fed out manually To operate press and release manual line feed button while gently pulling on one of the lines until the line reaches the line limiter N Manual Line Feed Button Y When the required amount of line is fed out gently pull on the second line there is no need to press the manual line feed button again e If 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 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 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 A 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
19. wn objects to the operator and others Your unit is equipped with aline 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 fol lowing illustration 2 Align the installation arrow on the shield with the installation arrow on the motor housing as shown 4 Installation arrows 3 Twistthe 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 2 Attach the wheel to the trimmer Make sure the wheel is fitted into the groove on the motor housing 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 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 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1 Turn height adjuster in the direction indi cated to un
20. yourself Use 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 Use specified trimmer spool Make sure spool is properly installed and all parts are securely fastened Use 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 Do not overreach or stand on unstable sup port Keep firm footing and balance Keep the cutting head below waist level Do not raise handles above your waist Cutting head can come dangerously close to your body Keep away from cutting head and spinning line Use unit properly Use only for trimming scalping and mowing Donot force unit It will do the job better and with less risk of in jury at the rate for which it was designed e Use only in daylight or in good artificial light MAINTENANCE SAFETY A WARNING Disconnect unit from the power supply before performing mainte nance or when changing trimmer line e Maintain unit according to recommended procedures Keep cutting line at proper length Follow instructions for changing trimmer line Have all service and maintenance not ex plained in this manual performed by an au thorized service dealer to avoid creating a hazard
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