Select An Extension Cord; How To Use; Using Your Unit - Weed Eater 2500 Series Instruction Manual

Place the shoulder strap over your head
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and onto your left shoulder.
Adjust the strap to allow a free flow of air
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from the blower. If the collection bag is
kinked, the unit will not operate properly.
NOTE: The strap is designed to position
the collection bag on your shoulder without
kinks. The strap is not intended to support
the weight of the unit.

SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD

Use only a 120 A.C. voltage supply as
shown on the nameplate of the unit.
S To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this
equipment has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other) and will re-
quire the use of a polarized extension
cord. The appliance plug will fit into a po-
larized extension cord only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully into the exten-
sion cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still
does not fit, obtain a correct polarized ex-
tension cord. A polarized extension cord
will require the use of a polarized wall out-
let. This plug will fit into the polarized wall
outlet only one way. If plug does not fit ful-
ly into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electri-
cian to install the proper wall outlet. Do
not change the equipment plug, exten-
sion cord receptacle, or extension cord
plug in any way.
The extension cord used to reach the pow-
er source must be:
Specifically marked as suitable for out-
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door use. The cord must be marked with
the suffix "W-A" (in Canada "W").
Heavy enough to carry full current from
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the power source to the unit. Otherwise,
loss of power and overheating can occur
causing damage to unit. Refer to table for
minimum wire gauge recommendations.
The cord must be marked with the proper
wire gauge. (Appropriate extension cords
are available.) Do not use multiple cords.
In good condition. Cord insulation must
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be intact with no cracks or deterioration.
Plug connectors must be undamaged.
MINIMUM A.W.G. WIRE GAUGE
RECOMMENDATIONS
AMPS VOLTS 25 FT.
7.5 120 18
10 -- 12 120 16
MINIMUM A.W.G. WIRE GAUGE
RECOMMENDATIONS
100 FT.
AMPS VOLTS
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7.5 120
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10 -- 12 120
A.W.G. = American Wire Gauge
Secure the extension cord to the unit by
tying the cord onto the cord retainer. In-
sert the cord receptacle in to the recessed
plug.
MODELS 2510 & 2525
Cord
Receptacle
Cord Retainer
ALL OTHER MODELS
Cord Retainer
Cord
Receptacle

USING YOUR UNIT

WARNING:
the tubes are secure before using the unit.
WARNING:
without the tubes or collection bag prop-
erly attached to avoid flying debris and/or
impeller contact which can cause serious
injury. Always wear eye protection to pre-
vent rocks or debris from being blown or
ricocheting into the eyes and face which
can result in blindness or serious injury.
OPERATING POSITION
Eye Protection
Blower
USING YOUR UNIT AS A BLOWER
WARNING:
50 FT.
fore using the unit. Remove all debris and
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hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire,
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etc., that can ricochet, be thrown, or other-
wise cause injury or damage during op-
eration.
Use your unit as a blower for:
150 FT.
Sweeping debris or grass clippings from
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driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves
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into piles, or removing debris from cor-
ners, around joints, or between bricks.
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Recessed
Plug
on Unit
Recessed
Plug
on Unit
You make sure
MUST
Do not use the unit
Eye Protection
Vacuum
Inspect the area be-