Weed Eater 530086783 User Manual

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extension cord before each use. If there is

any damage, do not use until damage is re-

paired by your authorized service dealer.

Do not pull or carry by cord; do not use cord

as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord

around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord

away from heated surfaces. Do not unplug by

pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not

the cord.

Do not use the powerhead if the switch does

not turn the unit on and off properly. Have the

unit repaired by your authorized service deal-

er.

Keep the extension cord clear of operator and

obstacles at all times. Do not expose cords to

heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.

Avoid any body contact with any grounded

conductor, such as metal fences, or pipes, to

avoid the possibility of electric shock. Don’t

handle plug or unit with wet hands.

Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If pow-

erhead is not working as it should, has been

dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped

into water, return it to your authorized service

for repair.

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

protection should be provided on the circuit or

outlet to be used for the powerhead. Recep-

tacles are available having built-in GFCI

protection and may be used for this measure

of safety.

Your powerhead should be double insulated

to help protect against electric shock. Double

insulation construction consists of two sepa-

rate “layers” of electrical insulation instead of

grounding. Tools and appliances built with a

double insulation system are not intended to

be grounded. Safety precautions must be ob-

served when operating any electrical tool.

The double insulation system only provides

added protection against injury resulting from

an internal electrical insulation failure.

WARNING:

All repairs to an electric

powerhead, including housing, switch, motor,

etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by qual-

ified service personnel. Replacement parts

for a double insulated appliance must be iden-

tical to the parts they replace. A double insu-

lated 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 your authorized service

dealer can cause the double insulation con-

struction to become ineffective and result in

serious injury.

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING:

Disconnect powerhead

spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from

power source) before performing mainte-

nance.
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Inspect entire unit before each use. Replace

damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make

sure all fasteners are in place and securely

fastened.

Maintain unit according to recommended pro-

cedures.

Throw away blades that are bent, warped,

cracked, broken, or damaged in any other

way.

Replace parts that are cracked,

chipped, or damaged before using the unit.

Use only recommended Weed Eater! parts

and accessories. Never use wire, wire

rope, string, flailing devices, etc.

Be sure blade stops turning when engine

idles (see CARBURETOR ADJUST-

MENTS section of powerhead manual).

Remove the blade before making carburetor

adjustments. Hold the unit by hand. Do not

make carburetor adjustments from the blade

side of the unit.

Keep others away when making carburetor

adjustments.

Never start the unit with the clutch housing re-

moved. The clutch can fly off and cause seri-

ous injury.

Have all maintenance and service not ex-

plained in this manual performed by an autho-

rized service dealer.

If blade strikes a foreign object, follow these

steps: stop unit and disconnect spark plug

wire (or disconnect from power source), in-

spect for damage, and repair any damage be-

fore resuming operation of the unit.

EDGING SAFETY

WARNING:

Inspect the area to be

edged before each use.

Remove objects

(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.)

which can be thrown by the blade or can wrap

around the shaft.
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Keep others including children, animals, by-

standers, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 me-

ters) away. Stop the unit immediately if you

are approached.

Hold the unit firmly with both hands.

Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-

reach or stand on unstable surfaces.

Always keep the wheel in contact with the

ground.

Keep all parts of your body away from the

blade and muffler.

Always push the unit slowly over the ground.

Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in the

terrain, large roots, etc.

Do not force the unit. Use only for jobs ex-

plained in this manual. Use only for edging.

Do not abuse unit. Do not use in rain or wet

locations.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow exces-

sive grass, leaves, or grease to accumulate

on the attachment.

Objects struck by the cutting member can

cause serious injuries to persons. The lawn

should always be carefully examined and

cleared of all objects prior to edging.

Never operate without blade shield in place.