Weed Eater 530085739 Trimmer User Manual
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1. WEED EATER Trademark Operator s Manual Manual del Operador Manuel de L utilisateur HT14 HT17 HT19 HT22 JOEPIE l m Y gt Z O F For Household Use Only WARNING Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product 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 El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves AVERTISSEMENT Lire le manuel de l utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de s curit Tout d faut de le faire pourrait entra ner des blessures graves P CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 1 800 554 6723 Do not return unit to retailer Call 1 800 554 6723 E for customer assistance Visit us at our web site www weedeater com Frigidaire Home Products Augusta GA 30907 WCI Outdoor Products Inc 530085739 10 03 97 SIVONVHS 530085739 10 3 97 SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electric hedge trim mers basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury Read all instruc tions Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment OPERATOR SAFETY e DANGER Risk of cut Keep hands away from blades Keep both hands on handles when power is on Do not attempt to clear away cut material when blades are in mo2. e Keep all parts of body away from blades e Use unit properly Use only for jobs ex plained in this manual e Use only in daylight or good artificial light MAINTENANCE SAFETY e Maintain unit according to recommended procedures e Keep blades air vents free of debris e Disconnect unit from the power supply before performing maintenance e Use only genuine Weed Eater replace ment parts as recommended TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE e Clean unit and labels with a damp sponge and mild household detergent Keep handles dry clean and free from oil and grease e Disconnect unit from the power supply when not in use e Hand carry unit with the motor stopped and the blades away from your body e Secure the unit before storing or trans porting it in a vehicle e Store unit so blades cannot accidentally cause injury The unit can be hung by the hole in the blades e Store unit indoors unplugged in a high dry place out of the reach of children If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment If you need assistance contact your Autho rized Service Dealer or call the Customer Assistance Hotline 1 800 554 6723 Blades can throw objects violently e You can be blinded or injured e Wear safety glasses 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 Blades move momentarily after
3. tion Make sure trigger switch is not en gaged and power source is disconnected when removing jammed material from blades Do not grab or hold unit by blades WARNING Do not use without handle and guard See Assembly section Dress properly Always wear safety glasses Always wear face or dust mask if operation is dusty Always wear heavy long pants boots and gloves Secure hair so it is 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 Being fully covered will help protect you from pieces 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 or under the influence of alco hol drugs or medication Watch what you are doing Use common sense Avoid unintentional starting of unit Never carry unit with your finger on trigger switch Be sure trigger switch is not engaged be fore connecting extension cord e CAUTION Blades move momentarily after the trigger switch is released Allow blades to stop before removing them from the cut e Wear hearing protection when using unit ELECTRICAL SAFETY e WARNING To reduce risk of electrical shock avoid dangerous environment Do not use on wet hedges or shrubbery in damp or wet locations or around swim ming pools h
4. ATED HEREIN SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDEN TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS policy is to continuously improve its products Therefore FRIGIDAIRE HOME PROD UCTS 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
5. T Contact your dealer place of purchase LIMITED WARRANTY FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS war rants to the original purchaser that each new WEED EATER or POULAN PRO brand electric or cordless product is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective Weed Eater or Poulan Pro brand electric or cordless product within two 2 years from the origi nal date of purchase If your WEED EATER OR POULAN PRO brand electric or cordless product should fail within the limited warranty period re turn it complete prepaid with proof of pur chase to the dealer from whom it was pur chased for repair or replacement at the ces of FRIGIDAIRE HOME PROD UCTS This warranty is not transferable and does not cover damage or liability caused by im proper handling improper maintenance or the use of accessories and or attachments not specifically recommended by FRIGID AIRE HOME PRODUCTS for this tool Ad ditionally this warranty does not cover parts that will wear and require replace ment with reasonable use during the war ranty period This warranty does not cover predelivery setup or normal adjustments explained in the Operator s 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 EXPRESSLY STIPUL
6. important safety instructions be fore operating e Hedge trimmer is not to be used to cut stems greater than 3 8 inch thick e When operating the unit keep the exten sion cord behind the trimmer never drape it over the hedge being trimmed Operating Position MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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 Clean unit and labels After each use Lubricate blades After each use BEFORE EACH USE CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS e Assist handle screws e Housing Screws CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Refer replacement of damaged worn parts to your Authorized Service Dealer e Switch Ensure switch functions prop erly by moving the switch to the Off posi tion Make sure motor stops then re start motor and continue e Pigtail plug and extension cord Have damaged cords replaced by your Au thorized Service Dealer AFTER EACHUSE CLEAN UNIT amp LABELS e Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent e Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth LUBRICATE BLADES e Stop the motor and disconnect the unit from the power source e Remove any debris on blades e Clean all parts and check for damage Have damaged parts replaced Be cau tious of sharp edges e Apply a light machine oil along the edge of the top and b
7. maged parts re placed by a qualified service dealer Make sure all fasteners are in place and securely fastened e 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 OPERATING SAFETY e Don t force the unit it will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed e 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 e Keep children away Keep others includ ing children animals bystanders and helpers outside the 30 foot 10 meter Hazard Zone Stop the unit immediately if you are approached e Always keep unit in front of your body e Don t overreach or stand on unstable support such as ladders stools truck beds etc Keep firm footing and balance at all times e Do not raise unit above your shoulders The blades can come dangerously close to your body Oa cit Safety Glasses Boots 4 Blades move momentarily after the trigger is released before removing them from the cut A WARNING A WARNING Allow blades to stop f WARNING WARNING Blades can cut extension cord e Keep extension cord away from blades e Acut extension cord can cause serious electrical shock to you or others
8. ols and appliances built with a double in sulation system are not intended to be grounded No grounding means is provided on this unit nor should a means of ground ing be added to this unit As a result the ex tension cord used with your unit can be plugged into any standard 120 volt electri cal outlet Safety precautions must be observed when operating any electrical tool A double insulation system only provides added protection against injury resulting from internal electrical insulation failure WARNING All electrical repairs to this unit including housing switch motor etc must be diagnosed and repaired by quali fied service personnel Replacement parts for a double insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace A double insulated appliance is marked with the words DOUBLE INSULATION or DOUBLE IN SULATED The symbol amp square within a square may also be marked on the ap pliance Failure to have the unit repaired by qualified service personnel can cause the double insulation construction to become ineffective and result in serious injury CORRECT OPERATING POSITION Stand as shown check for the following e Operator wearing safety glasses eye protection and proper clothing e Right hand holding rear handle left hand holding assist handle e Unit below waist level OPERATING YOUR UNIT e Squeeze switch to operate your unit To turn off the unit release the switch e Read
9. ot tubs etc Do not expose to snow rain or water to avoid the possi bility of electrical shock e To reduce the risk of electric shock this ap pliance 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 2 correct polarized extension cord A polar ized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet re verse the plug If the 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 extension cord plug in any way WARNING To reduce the risk of electri cal shock use extension cords specifi cally marked as suitable for outdoor appliances having electrical rating not less than the rating of the unit The cord must be marked with the suffix WA W in Canada An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage re sulting in loss of power and overheating If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord See Select an Exten sion Cord section Use only a 120 A C voltage supply as shown on
10. ottom straps NOTE Ensure that handles remain clean and dry Top Strap PS RAs STORAGE Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more e Clean the unit before storing Pay par ticular attention to the air intake and air vents keep them free of debris Use a mild soap and sponge dampened with warm water to clean the plastic surfaces Avoid all other types of detergents clean ers or solvents they can contain chemi cals such as aromatic oils lemon pine or kerosene that can seriously damage the plastic housing Do not spray the unit with water e Make sure the receptacle is free of ob structions e Store unit so that any sharp edges can not accidentally cause injury ie immerse any part of the unit in any Iquid Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquids e Store unit indoors in a cool high dry loca tion out of the reach of children SERVICE TROUBLESHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Cutting blades stop under a load or do not terial being cut move when debris switch is e Unit not plugged in pressed e Circuit breaker off e None of the above e Forcing blade into ma e Cut at a slower pace e Blades clogged with Clean debris from blades e Plug unit into a 120 volt outlet e Turn on breaker e Contact your Service Dealer NEED ASSISTANCE Call 1 800 554 6723 NEED SERVICE PAR
11. the trigger is released e The blades can seriously cut you or others e Allow blades to stop before removing them from the cut SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS Hedge Trimmer Assist Handle Screw Nut Examine parts for damage Do not use damaged parts NOTE If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged call 1 800 554 6723 If you receive your unit assembled check each step to be sure your unit is properly assembled Follow all safety information in the manual and on unit ASSIST HANDLE ATTACHMENT WARNING Do not use without the as sist handle properly installed This unit is equipped with an assist handle for extra comfort and control e Place the assist handle on the unit Assist Handle e Insert screw through assist handle and motor housing e Thread nut onto screw Tighten securely OPERATION Use only the voltage supply specified on your unit See chart below to select the proper ex tension cord SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD Extension Cord Gauge Chart 25 ft 50 ft 100 ft 16 gauge 16 gauge 16 gauge Extension cords are available for this unit Recessed Cord Plug NL N a Ne ord Retainer Hook DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION This unit is Double Insulated to help pro tect against electric shock Double insula tion construction consists of two separate layers of electrical insulation instead of grounding To
12. the nameplate of unit Make sure your extension cord is in good condition Do not use in the presence of flammable liquids or gases to avoid creating a fire or explosion and or causing damage to unit Do not attempt to repair unit Inspect in sulation and connectors on unit and ex tension cord before each use If there is any damage do not use until damage is repaired by qualified service personnel Do not use a damaged extension cord Don t abuse cord Never carry unit by cord or yank cord to disconnect unit To reduce the possibility of extension cord disconnecting from unit during oper ation attach extension cord to cord re tainer on unit See illustration in Select an Extension Cord section Do not use unit if the trigger switch does not turn the unit on and off properly Re pairs to the switch must be made by quali tied service personnel Keep the extension cord clear of the op erator blades and obstacles at all times Do not expose cords to heat oil water or sharp edges e Avoid body contact with any grounded con ductor such as metal pipes or wire fences to avoid the possibility of electric shock UNIT SAFETY e Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI protection should be provided on the cir cuit or outlet to be used for the hedge trimmer Receptacles are available hav ing built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety e Inspect entire unit including guards be fore each use Have da
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