Cutting Safety; Transporting And Storage - Weed Eater 545117522 Instruction Manual

electrical rating not less than the rating
of unit. Cord must be marked with suf-
fix "W--A" (in Canada "W"). Make sure
your extension cord is in good condi-
tion. Inspect extension cord before use
and replace if damaged. Do not use a
damaged cord. Cord insulation must
be intact with no cracks or deteriora-
tion. Plug connectors must be undam-
aged. An undersized extension cord
will cause a drop in line voltage result-
ing in loss of power and overheating. If
in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The lower the gauge number, the
heavier the cord (see
). Do not use multiple
TENSION CORD
cords.
S Do not abuse cord. Never carry the unit
by the extension cord or yank exten-
sion cord to disconnect unit.
S Use cord retainer to prevent discon-
nection of extension cord from unit.
See
ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO
in the
YOUR TRIMMER OPERATION
tion
.
S Do not use the unit if the switch does
not turn the unit on and off properly. Re-
pairs to the switch must be made by
your authorized service dealer.
S Keep the extension cord clear of oper-
ator and obstacles at all times. Do not
expose cords to heat, oil, water, or
sharp edges.
S To avoid the possibility of electric
shock, avoid body contact with any
grounded conductor, such as metal
fences or pipes.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
S
protection should be provided on cir-
cuit or outlet to be used. Receptacles
are available having built-in GFCI
protection and may be used for this
measure of safety.
UNIT SAFETY
S Inspect unit before use. Replace dam-
aged parts. Make sure all handles,
guards, and fasteners are in place and
securely fastened. Parts that are dam-
aged must be repaired or replaced by
an authorized service dealer. This in-
cludes head parts that are cracked, or
chipped, guards, and any other part
that is damaged.
S Do not repair unit yourself.
S Use only 0.065" (1.65 mm) diameter
recommended trimmer line (see
). Never use wire, rope, string,
SORIES
etc.
S Use specified trimmer spool. Make
sure spool is properly installed and all
parts are securely fastened.
S Use only recommended WEED EATER
replacement parts and accessories.

CUTTING SAFETY

S Inspect area to be cut. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string,
etc.) which can be thrown or become
entangled in cutting head.
S Do not overreach or stand on unstable
support. Keep firm footing and balance.
S Keep the cutting head below waist lev-
el. Do not raise handles above your
waist. Cutting head can come danger-
ously close to your body.
S Keep away from cutting head and spin-
SELECT AN EX-
ning line.
S Use unit properly. Use only for trim-
ming, edging, and mowing. Do not
force unit; it will do the job better and
with less risk of injury at the rate for
which it was designed.
S Use only in daylight or in good artificial
light.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
sec-
the power supply before performing
maintenance, or when changing trimmer
line.
S Maintain unit according to recom-
mended procedures. Keep cutting line
at proper length. Follow instructions for
changing trimmer line.
S Have all service and maintenance not
explained in this manual performed by
an authorized service dealer to avoid
creating a hazard.
S Never douse or squirt the unit with water
or any other liquid. Clean unit and labels
with a damp sponge. Keep handles dry,
clean, and free from oil and grease.
S Keep the air vents clean and free from
debris to avoid overheating the motor.
Clean after each use.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

S Stop the unit and disconnect the power
source when not in use.
S Carry the unit with motor stopped.
S Store the unit so that the line limiter
blade (on underside of shield) cannot
cause injury.
S Store unit indoors in a high, dry place
out of the reach of children. Store unit
unplugged.
DOUBLE INSULATION
CONSTRUCTION
ACCE-
This unit is double insulated to help pro-
tect against electric shock. Double in-
sulation construction consists of two
separate "layers" of electrical insulation
instead of grounding.
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WARNING:
Disconnect unit from