Assembly; Using Your Unit; Align Installation Arrows; Select An Extension Cord - Weed Eater XT SERIES Instruction Manual

Tools built with this insulation system a re
not i ntended tobegrounded. No ground-
ingmeans isprovided onthis unit, n or
should ameans ofgrounding beadded
tothis unit.Asa result, theextension
cord used w ith your unit c an beplugged
into any standard 120 volt e lectrical out-
let.
Safety p recautions must b e observed
when operating anyelectrical tool. The
double i nsulation system only provides
added p rotection against injury r esulting
from aninternal electrical insulation failure.
'_ WARNING: All electrical repairs to
this unit, including housing, switch, mo-
tor, etc., must be diagnosed and repaired
by qualified service personnel. Replace-
ment parts for a double insulated ap-
pliance must be recommended by the
manufacturer. A double insulated ap-
pliance 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 qualified ser-
vice personnel can cause the double in-
sulation construction to become ineffec-
tive and result in serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
A_, WARNING: If you receive your unit
assembled, check each step to insure
your unit is properly assembled. Follow
all safety information in the manual and
on unit.
,_,WARNING: The shield must be
properly installed. The shield provides
partial protection from the risk of thrown
objects to the operator and others. Your
unit is equipped with a line limiter blade,
which cuts excess line to the proper
length while running. The line limiter
blade (on underside of shield) is sharp
and can cut you.
NOTE: If shield is not properly installed,
damage to unit (including motor failure)
will result.
ALIGN INSTALLATION ARROWS
Twist shield in
direction of
arrow to assemble
CAUTION: Sharp line limiter blade
Place handle in
comfortable
position and
tighten securely.
NOTE: SG & XT units are equipped with
an extendable tube. Extend the tube until
it snaps into place. Without the tube fully
extended the Twist 'N Edge feature on
the XT series will not operate.
CAUTION: The tube must be fully ex-
tended for the unit to operate correctly.
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.
ATTACH THE EXTENSION
CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER
Loop your extension cord through the
handle and around the hook. Insure the
plug and cord are firmly and fully en-
gaged.