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Weed Shear
Assembly Instructions
Read all instructions before assembly and use.
www.paumco.com Toll Free: 866‐554‐7455
Figure 1.
Remove cutter support from box and open cutting edge to 45 degrees and fasten as shown.
Insert nylon spacers as shown. Tighten all bolts.
Figure 2.
Press the spring loaded buttons on one end of the handle connector and slide it into one half of the
handle and turn it until the buttons snap into the holes in the handle. Repeat this process for the other
half of the handle.
Insert one end of the rope into the bushing on the handle as shown. Tie rope in secure knot. Make sure
to test knot before throwing rake into water!
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- Page 1 Weed Shear Assembly Instructions Read all instructions before assembly and use. www.paumco.com Toll Free: 866‐554‐7455 Figure 1. Remove cutter support from box and open cutting edge to 45 degrees and fasten as shown. Insert nylon spacers as shown. Tighten all bolts. Figure 2. Press the spring loaded buttons on one end of the handle connector and slide it into one half of the handle and turn it until the buttons snap into the holes in the handle. Repeat this process for the other half of the handle. Insert one end of the rope into the bushing on the handle as shown. Tie rope in secure knot. Make sure to test knot before throwing rake into water! ...
- Page 2 Operating Instructions The Weed Shear is easy to operate but must be used properly for a safe and effective method of controlling underwater weeds. Use the Weed Shear whenever weeds become a problem. The Weed Shear will cut a path through your weeds approximately 48” wide. Always use caution because the blades are sharp. Step 1. Test the strength of the knot that was made during assembly. See Figure 2. Step 2. With the rope securely in your hand or tied to a solid surface. Throw the rake out into the water. (If you are on a dock, tie the rope to a post so you don’t throw too far). Step 2. Use the rope to pull it back in. Use a short hard jerking motion. Step 3. Inspect. If the cutting edges comes back with an abundance of weeds on it, you may need to sharpen the cutting blade. See the instructions below. Other Tips and instructions: Cut weeds on a day when the wind is blowing towards the shore. This will make picking them up easier. The Weed Shear is designed for cutting underwater vegetation. Care must be taken in the assembly, operation, and usage of the Weed Shear. Neither the manufacturer nor the seller assumes any responsibility for the misuse of the Weed Shear. The Weed Shear is not designed to cut heavy cattails, bulrushes or highly fibrous plants. Doing so may bend or damage the blades. Follow all applicable laws related to cutting and harvesting underwater vegetation. Store the Weed Shear in a safe place. Keep away from children. Thank You for purchasing the Weed Shear Safety Instructions 1. Leave covers on the cutting edges when not in use. 2. Do not use when swimmers are present. 3. Avoid areas with underwater structures. 4. Check all bolts, connections and ropes before use. 5. When not in use store in a safe location out of the reach of children. 6. Do not place or use near electrical cords or cables. Blade Sharpening 1. Stand the assembled Weed Shear up. Blades should be downward and handle pointing up. ...
- Page 3 2. Rest the handle of the Weed Shear against a building or wall. 3. Kneel or sit in front of the Weed Shear in a stable position. Do not sharpen while standing or leaning over the cutting edge. 4. Hold the sharpener with the thumb resting on the flared ridge. Wear leather gloves to protect your hands if you slip while sharpening. 5. Run the sharpener down the cutting edge in four to six strokes using less pressure as the edge gets sharper. 6. To sharpen the opposite cutting edge, either switch hands or turn the Weed Shear around so the opposite edge is in position for sharpening. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use with children in immediate area. Warranty Information Weed Shear is manufactured by Paumco Products, Inc. Paumco Products, Inc. warrants to the original consumer‐ purchaser that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal and reasonable use and correct assembly for a period of one (1) year from date of original purchase. Paumco Products will, at its option, refinish or replace any product or part found to be defective during the warranty period. Paumco Products may require you to return the part(s) claimed to be defective, for its inspection, freight or postage prepaid. Paumco Products requires proof of purchase on all warranty claims. This warranty does not include the cost of any inconvenience or property damage due to failure of the product and does not cover damage due to misuse, abuse, accident, damage arising out of transportation of the product, or damage incurred through commercial use of the product. This express warranty is the sole warranty given by Paumco Products. Paumco Products’ maximum liability, in any event, shall not exceed the purchase price of the product paid by the original consumer‐purchaser. ...
- Page 4 Customer Service Center If you need assistance or replacement parts, please call 320‐963‐3868 or Write to : Paumco Products, Inc 500 Congress St West Maple Lake, MN 55358 ...
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