Weed Eater EBV VS Instruction Manual page 3

• Keep t he extension cord clear ofoper-
ator a nd obstacles atall t imes. Do not
expose c ords toheat, oil,water, or
sharp e dges.
• Avoid anybodycontact withany
grounded conductor, suchas metal
fences, orpipes, toavoid t he possibility
ofelectric shock. Don't handle plug or
unit w ith wet h ands.
• Do not u se with d amaged cord o rplug. If
unit isnot w orking as itshould, has b een
dropped, damaged, leftoutdoors, or
dropped into water, return ittoyour au-
thorized service dealer forrepair.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protection should beprovided on the cir-
cuit oroutlet tobeused for t his unit. R e-
ceptacles areavailable having b uilt-in
GFCI protection and may beused f or
this measure ofsafety.
• Keep o thers including children, animals,
bystanders, and helpers aminimum of
30feet ( 10 meters) away. Stop t he mo-
torimmediately ifyou are approached.
Do not a llow t he unit tobeused a s atoy.
DOUBLE INSULATION
CONSTRUCTION
This unit is double insulated to help
protect against electric shock. Double
insulation construction consists of two
separate "layers" of electrical insula-
tion instead of grounding.
Tools and appliances built with a
double insulation system are not in-
tended to be grounded. No grounding
means is provided on this unit, nor
should a means of grounding be add-
ed to this unit. As a result, the exten-
sion cord used with your unit can be
plugged into any standard 120 volt
electrical outlet. Safety precautions
must be observed when operating any
electrical tool. The double insulation
system only provides added protection
against injury resulting from an internal
electrical insulation failure.
WARNING: All electrical repairs to
this unit, including housing, switch, motor,
etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by
qualified 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 insulated". The symbol []
(square within a square) may also be
marked on the appliance. Failure to have
the unit repaired by Sears service person-
nel can cause the double insulation con-
struction to become ineffective and result
in serious injury.
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
• Turn off all controls and allow the motor
to stop before disconnecting the unit
from the power source.
• Disconnect the unit from the power
source when not in use. Do not leave
the unit when it is plugged into outlet.
• Do not set the unit on any surface ex-
cept a clean, hard area while the unit is
running. Debris such as gravel, sand,
dust, grass, etc., could be picked up by
the air intake and thrown out through the
discharge opening, damaging the unit,
property, or causing serious injury to by-
standers or operator.
• Do not overreach or use from unstable
surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep
slopes, rooftops, etc. Use extra care
when cleaning on stairways. Keep firm
footing and balance at all times. Keep
hands out of tubes.
• Inspect the entire unit before each use
for worn, loose, missing, or damaged
parts. Do not use until the unit is in
proper working order.
• Disconnect unit from power source be-
fore servicing, cleaning, performing
maintenance, or storing.
• This unit is double insulated. See the
DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION
section. Have all internal service per-
formed by qualified service repair per-
sonnel to avoid creating a hazard or
voiding your warranty.
• Have all maintenance other than the
recommended procedures described in
the instruction manual performed by
your authorized service dealer.
• Always see your authorized service
dealer to replace a damaged impeller.
Parts that are chipped, cracked, broken,
or damaged in any other way can fly
apart and cause serious injury. Replace
damaged parts before using the unit.
• Never place any object in the air intake
opening as this could restrict proper air
flow and cause damage to the unit.
• Never douse the unit with water or other
liquids or squirt with a water hose. Clean
the unit using a damp cloth. Wipe off
with a clean dry cloth. See MAINTE-
NANCE.
• Check air intake openings and tubes
frequently, always with the unit stopped
and power source disconnected. Keep
vents and tubes free of debris which can
accumulate and restrict proper air flow.
• Do not burn, incinerate, or expose this
unit to extreme heat.
• Store the unit unplugged in a high, cool,
dry, indoor area out of the reach of chil-
dren.