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Bien lire les instructions avant d’assembler l’outil. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves. WEED EATER 1030 Stevens Creek Road Augusta, GA 30907 545186761 Rev. 1 4/15/08 BRW Trademark Instruction Manual RTE115C WEED EATER 5855 Terry Fox Way...
SAFETY RULES 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. SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit.
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Never use wire, rope, string, etc. S Use specified trimmer spool. Make sure spool is properly installed and all parts are securely fastened. S Use only WEED EATER replacement parts and accessories as recommended. CUTTING SAFETY S Inspect area to be cut. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown or become en-...
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ASSEMBLY WARNING: If received assembled, review all assembly steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure. TUBE ASSEMBLY Upper Locking Sleeve Assembly Wires Lower Locking Sleeve Assembly 1. Align upper tube groove with triangle on lower locking sleeve assembly.
Opening for Front Locking Tab Cutting Head Motor Housing 3. Keep front locking tab in the motor housing. Cutting Head Shield 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.
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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.
Scalping MOWING Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach. In the mowing position, 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.
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Wire can break off during cutting and become a dangerous missile that can cause serious injury. 1. Cut a length of 25 feet of 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) diameter round WEED EATER brand line. Feed line in direction shown on spool.
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WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source before per- forming all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating. TROUBLE CAUSE Trimmer head 1. Crowding trimmer line stops under a against material being load or does not cut.
WEED EATER brand electric or cordless 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, you may return it in complete condition,...