Weed Eater Trimmer 115254226 User Manual

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Instruction Manual  
Manual de Instrucciones  
Manuel d’Instructions  
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WARNING:  
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before  
using this product. Read instructions carefully before assembling.  
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.  
ADVERTENCIA:  
Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instruc-  
ciones de seguridad. Antes de ensamblar el producto lea cuidado-  
samenteelinstructivo. Elnohacerlopuederesultaren lesiones gra-  
ves.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
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avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Bien lire les  
instructions avant d’assembler l’outil. Tout défaut dele fairepourrait  
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WEED EATER  
7349 Statesville Road  
Charlotte, NC 28269  
WEED EATER  
850 Matheson Blvd. West  
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4  
115254226 Rev.3 05/07/10 JBW  
 
Do not abuse cord. Never carry the unit by  
the extension cord or yank extension cord  
to disconnect unit.  
Use cord retainer to prevent disconnection  
of extension cord from unit and possible  
damage to the unit due to plug movement  
(see ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD  
TO YOUR TRIMMER in the OPERATION  
section).  
Do not use the unit if the switch does not  
turn the unit on and off properly. Repairs to  
the switch must be made by your autho-  
rized service dealer.  
Keep the extension cord clear of operator  
and obstacles at all times. Do not expose  
cords to heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.  
To avoid the possibility of electric shock,  
avoid body contact with any grounded con-  
ductor, such as metal fences or pipes.  
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)  
protection should be provided on circuit or  
outlet to be used. Receptacles are avail-  
able having built-in GFCI protection and  
may be used for this measure of safety.  
MAINTENANCE SAFETY  
WARNING: Disconnect unit from the  
power supply before performing mainte-  
nance, or when changing trimmer line.  
Maintain unit according to recommended  
procedures. Keep cutting line at proper  
length. Follow instructions for changing  
trimmer line.  
Have all service and maintenance not ex-  
plained in this manual performed by an au-  
thorized service dealer to avoid creating a  
hazard.  
Never douse or squirt the unit with water or  
any other liquid. Clean unit and decals with  
a damp sponge. Keep handles dry, clean,  
and free from oil and grease.  
Keep the air vents clean and free of debris  
to avoid overheating the motor. Clean after  
each use.  
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE  
Stop the unit and disconnect the power  
source when not in use.  
Carry the unit with motor stopped.  
Store the unit so the line limiter blade (on  
underside of shield) cannot cause injury.  
Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of  
the reach of children. Store unit unplugged.  
Do not hang unit so that the trigger switch is  
depressed.  
UNIT SAFETY  
Inspect unit before use. Replace damaged  
parts. Make sure all handles, guards, and  
fasteners are in place and securely fas-  
tened. Parts that are damaged must be re-  
paired or replaced by an authorized service  
dealer. These include head parts that are  
cracked, or chipped, guards, and any other  
part that is damaged.  
DOUBLE INSULATION  
CONSTRUCTION  
This unit is double insulated to help protect  
against electric shock. Double insulation  
constructionconsists oftwo separatelayers”  
of electrical insulation instead of grounding.  
Do not repair unit yourself.  
Use only 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) diameter  
recommended trimmer line (see USER  
REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS in the  
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section).  
Never use wire, rope, string, etc.  
Tools built with this insulation system are not  
intended to be grounded. No grounding  
means is provided on this unit, nor should a  
means ofgroundingbeaddedto this unit. As a  
result, the extension 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 in-  
sulation system only provides added protec-  
tion against injury resulting from an internal  
electrical insulation failure.  
Use specified trimmer spool. Make sure  
spool is properly installed and all parts are  
securely fastened.  
Use only WEED EATER replacement parts  
and accessories as recommended.  
CUTTING SAFETY  
Inspect area to be cut. Remove objects  
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string,  
etc.) which can be thrown or become en-  
tangled in cutting head.  
WARNING: All electrical repairs to  
this unit, including housing, switch, motor,  
locking sleeve assembly, wires, etc., must be  
diagnosed and repaired by qualified service  
personnel. Replacementparts fora doublein-  
sulated appliance must be recommended by  
the manufacturer. A double insulated ap-  
pliance is marked with the words “double in-  
sulation” or “double insulated”. The symbol  
Do not overreach or stand on unstable sup-  
port. Keep firm footing and balance.  
Keep the cutting head below waist level. Do  
not raise handles above your waist. Cutting  
head can come dangerously close to your  
body.  
Keep away from cutting head and spinning  
line.  
Use unit properly. Use only for trimming,  
edging, scalping, 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.  
(square within a square)  
may also be  
marked on the appliance. Failure to have the  
unit repaired by qualified service personnel  
can cause the double insulation construction  
to become ineffective and result in serious  
injury.  
Use only in daylight or in good artificial light.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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ASSEMBLY  
WARNING: If received assembled,  
WARNING: The upper and lower  
tubes must be snapped together, remain per-  
manently assembled togetherand thelocking  
sleeve assembly must be fully tightened be-  
fore and during use to avoid serious injury to  
the operator and/or damage to the unit. DO  
NOT attempt to disassemble unit after initial  
assembly.  
review all assembly steps to ensure your unit  
is properly assembled and all fasteners are  
secure.  
TUBE ASSEMBLY  
Upper Locking Sleeve Assembly  
Wire protector  
INSTALLATION OF ASSIST HANDLE  
1. Place unit on a flat surface.  
2. Remove knob and bolt from kit.  
3. Push assist handle over the clamp on  
the tube (see illustration).Handle can  
be assembled as option 1 or 2 (Shown  
Below) depending on the users  
preference.  
4. Install bolt in handle. Thread knob onto  
bolt.  
5. Adjust the handle up and down the tube  
and pivot it to a comfortable position;  
tighten knob securely.  
Wires  
Lower Locking Sleeve Assembly  
1. Remove the wire protector from the  
tubes and discard.  
2. Align upper tube groove with triangle on  
lower locking sleeve assembly. Push  
tubes together until they snap into place.  
Upper Tube  
Groove  
Assist handle  
Alignment Triangle  
Trigger  
housing  
3. Try to pull tubes back apart. If the tubes do  
not come apart, they are properly snapped  
into place. If the tubes come apart, repeat  
step 1 and push until the tubes snap into  
place.  
Clamp  
Tube  
4. Slide upper locking sleeve assembly over  
lower locking sleeve assembly and tight-  
en by turning clockwise.  
Option 1  
Option 2  
ATTACHING EDGE GUIDE AND  
SHIELD  
WARNING: The shield must beprop-  
erly 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.  
5. Ensure locking sleeve assembly and  
alignmentdecals appearas illustratedbe-  
low.  
NOTE: If shield is not properly installed, dam-  
age to unit (including motor failure) will result.  
Alignment decals  
1. Insert edge guide into two holes in shield.  
WARNING: Failure to completely en-  
close excess wires in upper tube duringassem-  
bly of the unit may result in damage to the wires  
and/or the unit or serious injury to the operator  
including electrocution.  
NOTE: Edge guide must  
be positionedon  
shield prior to installation on motor housing  
(see following illustration).  
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Edge Guide  
CAUTION: Sharp line limiter blade  
Shield  
Holes  
Bolt  
2. Insert the shield onto the motor housing.  
Ensure the cutting head remains free to  
rotate and the line is not caught between  
the shield and the motor housing (see  
following illustration).  
3. Twist the shield as illustrated until the hole  
in the shield aligns with the hole in the  
housings. Make sure the shield is  
assembled to the unit as shown in the  
following illustration and in the KNOW  
YOUR UNIT section of this manual.  
4. Install bolt into shield and motor hous-  
Twist shield in this  
direction to assemble  
ing as shown. Tighten securely.  
OPERATION  
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER  
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETYRULES BEFOREOPERATING YOURUNIT.  
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls  
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.  
Trigger Switch  
Assist Handle  
Motor Housing  
Edge Guide  
Twist and Edge Button  
Cord  
Retainer  
Clamp  
Recessed  
Plug  
Locking  
Sleeve  
Air  
Vents  
Assembly  
Trimmer Head  
with 0.065 inch  
Trimmer Line  
Debris Shield  
Line Limiter Blade  
RECESSED PLUG  
The RECESSED PLUG is where you attach  
your extension cord to the unit.  
TRIMMER HEAD  
The TRIMMER HEAD holds the cutting line  
and rotates during operation.  
TRIGGER SWITCH  
TheTRIGGERSWITCHisused toturn onthe  
unit. Squeezethetrigger switchto operatethe  
unit. Release to stop.  
TWIST AND EDGE BUTTON  
The TWIST AND EDGE BUTTON is used to  
twist the lower portion of the unit into an edg-  
ing position.  
LINE LIMITER BLADE  
EDGE GUIDE  
The EDGE GUIDE protects theunit fromcon-  
tacting the ground during edging.  
The LINE LIMITER BLADE cuts the cutting  
line to the proper cutting length.  
ASSIST HANDLE  
The ASSIST HANDLE is used to help hold  
and guide the unit.  
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ADJUSTING TRIMMER HEIGHT  
The height of the trimmer can be adjusted  
to achieve the most comfortable operating  
position.  
1. Push the Twist 'N Edge Button.  
2. Adjust the trimmer to the desired height  
by moving the motor housing up or  
down the tube (four height positions  
available).  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
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)  
50 Ft. (15 m)  
100 Ft. (30 m)  
18 Gauge  
16 Gauge  
16 Gauge  
3. Release the button. The tube will lock  
in position.  
AUTOMATIC LINE FEED SYSTEM  
When the trimmer is initially started, a small  
length of cutting line is fed out.  
After approximately 5 seconds, the line will  
be cut to the correct length by the line  
limiter as the motor reaches full speed.  
Make sure the motor is up to full speed  
before trimming.  
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 as shown. Insure the  
plug and cord are firmly and fully engaged.  
If the noise of the cutting line being cut  
cannot be heard, more line will need to be  
fed out.  
Cord Retainer  
To feed more line:  
Extension Cord  
Allow the motor to stop completely; then,  
restart the motor and allow it to reach full  
speed.  
Repeat until you hear the line hitting  
against the line limiter (do not repeat this  
procedure more than 6 times).  
If problems are experienced with the  
automatic line feed, refer to the TROUBLE-  
SHOOTING TABLE.  
CORRECT OPERATING POSITION  
To manually feed the nylon line:  
If required, the cutting line can be fed out  
manually.  
To operate, press and release manual  
line feed button while gently pulling on  
the line until the line reaches the line  
limiter.  
Trimming  
Edging  
WARNING: Always wear eye protec-  
tion. Never lean over the trimmer head.  
Rocks ordebris canricochet orbe throwninto  
eyes and face and cause blindness or other  
serious injury.  
When operating unit, stand as shown and  
check for the following:  
Manual Line  
Feed Button  
Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.  
If the line extends past the line limiter,  
too much line has been fed out. If too  
much line is fed out, remove the spool  
cap and click spool counterclockwise  
until the line is at the desired length.  
Hold trigger handle with right hand and as-  
sist handle with left hand.  
Keep unit below waist level.  
Cut only from your right to your left to ensure  
debris is thrown away from you. Without  
bending over, keep line near and parallel to  
the ground (perpendicular when edging) and  
not crowded into material being cut.  
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SCALPING  
WARNING: Use only 0.065 inch  
(1.65 mm) diameter round line. Other sizes  
and shapes of line will not advance properly  
and will result in improper cutting head func-  
tion or can cause serious injury. Do not use  
other materials such as wire, string, rope, etc.  
Wire can break off during cutting and become  
a dangerous missile that can cause serious  
injury. See page 2 for warning concerning  
other cutting devices.  
The scalping technique removes unwanted  
vegetation. Hold the bottom of the trimmer head  
about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground and at  
an angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the  
ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc.  
This technique increases line wear.  
Scalping  
TRIMMING  
Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3  
inches (8 cm) above the ground and at an an-  
gle. Allow only the tip of the line to make con-  
tact. Do not force trimmer line into work area.  
Trimming  
MOWING  
Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places  
conventional lawn mowers cannot reach. In  
the mowing position, keep the line parallel to  
the ground. Avoid pressing the head into the  
ground as this can scalp the ground anddam-  
age the tool.  
3 inches (8 cm)  
above ground  
Mowing  
EDGING POSITION  
While holding the trimmer in operating posi-  
tion, you can press this button and twist the  
lower portion 180° counterclockwise for  
edging.  
Button  
SWEEPING  
The fanning action of the rotating line can be  
used for a quick and easy clean up. Keep the  
line parallel to and above the surfaces being  
swept and move the tool from side to side.  
Swe
EDGING  
While edging allow the tip of the line to make  
contact. Do not force the line. The edge guard  
helps protect the unit and keeps the unit from  
contacting the ground. Take extra caution  
while edging as objects can be thrown from  
the trimmer line.  
Edg
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MAINTENANCE  
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR  
WARNING: Disconnect  
power  
WORN PARTS  
source before performing maintenance.  
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-  
placement of damaged or worn parts.  
Trigger Switch -- Ensure switch functions  
properly by pressing and releasing the trig-  
ger switch. Make sure motor stops.  
Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if  
debris shield is damaged.  
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS  
Thewarranty onthis unit does not coveritems  
that have been subjected to operator abuse  
or negligence. To receive full value from the  
warranty, the operator must maintain unit as  
instructed in this manual. Various adjust-  
ments will need to be made periodically to  
properly maintain your unit.  
AFTER EACH USE  
BEFORE EACH USE  
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DE-  
CALS  
CHECK FOR LOOSE  
FASTENERS AND PARTS  
Housing Screws  
After each use, inspect complete unit for  
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit us-  
ing a damp cloth with a mild detergent.  
Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.  
Locking Sleeve Assembly  
Assist Handle  
Debris Shield  
Edge Guide  
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS  
REPLACING THE LINE  
1. Disconnect the unit from the power  
source.  
2. Press and hold in the two cap release  
latches.  
3. Pull cap away from the hub.  
Cap  
8. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the  
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow  
found on the spool.  
Cap  
release  
9. Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5  
inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.  
Spool  
latch  
Notches  
Hub  
Eyelet  
10. Place spool into hub with cut out area of  
spool in line with eyelet (see illustration).  
4. Remove old spool.  
5. Clean entire surface of hub and spool.  
6. Replace with a pre--wound spool or cut a  
lengthof26 feet(8 meters)of 0.065(1.65  
mm) diameter WEED EATER brand line.  
Use of heavier lines could overload and  
damage unit.  
Cut out  
area of spool  
WARNING: Never use wire, rope,  
string, etc., which canbreak offand becomea  
dangerous missile.  
Eyelet  
7. Insert end of line about 1/2 inch (1 cm)  
into small hole on the inside of the spool.  
11. Remove line from notch and feed line  
through eyelet.  
12. Reinstall the spool cap.  
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USER REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS  
REPLACEMENT PART  
Spool with 0.065 inch Trimmer Line  
Assist Handle  
PART NUMBER  
952711920  
574495601  
574495901  
574473101  
574495801  
Bolt Carriage, M6 X 1  
Knob  
Clamp  
Shield Assembly  
574495401  
574491601  
574492201  
574471601  
Edge Guide  
Spool cap  
Bolt  
STORAGE  
Store unit and extension cord indoors in a  
high, dry place out of the reach of children.  
Store unit unplugged.  
Store unit with all guards in place. Position  
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-  
dentally cause injury.  
WARNING: Perform the following  
steps after each use.  
Stop the unit and disconnect the power  
source when not in use.  
Carry the unit with motor stopped.  
Store the unit so the line limiter blade can-  
not cause injury.  
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE  
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source before per-  
forming all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to  
be operating.  
TROUBLE  
Trimmer head  
stops under a  
load or does not  
turn when switch 2. Electrical failure.  
is pressed.  
CAUSE  
1. Crowding trimmer line  
against material being  
cut.  
REMEDY  
1. Allow tip of line to do the cutting.  
2. Contact your authorized service dealer.  
3. Check breaker box.  
4. Remove debris.  
3. Thrown circuit breaker.  
4. Debris stopping head.  
Line does not  
advance or  
breaks while  
cutting.  
1. Check line routing.  
1. Line improperly routed  
in head.  
2. Rewind line tightly and evenly.  
2. Line improperly  
wound into spool.  
3. Incorrect line size  
4. Not enough line  
outside of head.  
3. Use only 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) dia. line.  
4. Remove spool cap and pull 4 inches  
(10 cm) of line out of head.  
5. Clean unit.  
5. Dirt buildup on unit.  
Line welds onto 1. Line size is incorrect.  
1. Use only 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) dia. line.  
2. Replace with correct spool.  
3. Cut with tip of line fully extended.  
2. Incorrect spool.  
3. Line is being crowded  
against material being  
cut.  
spool.  
1. Line improperly  
1. Check line routing.  
Line releases  
continuously.  
routed in head.  
2. Spool damaged.  
2. Replace spool.  
Line usage is  
excessive.  
1. Line improperly routed  
in head.  
1. Check line routing.  
2. Line size is incorrect.  
3. Crowding line against  
material being cut.  
2. Replace spool.  
3. Cut with tip of line fully extended.  
4. Spool worn or damaged. 4. Replace spool.  
1. Too little line outside  
of head.  
2. Line size incorrect.  
Line pulls back  
into head.  
1. Remove spool cap and pull 4 inches  
(10 cm) of line outside of head.  
2. Use only 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) dia. line.  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
WEED EATER, a division of Husqvarna  
In Canada, contact:  
WEED EATER  
Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.,  
warrants to the original consumer  
purchaser that each new WEED EATER  
brand electric or cordless product is free  
from defects in material and workmanship  
and agrees to repair or replace under this  
warranty any defective WEED EATER  
brand electric or cordless product within  
two (2) years from the original date of  
purchase.  
850 Matheson Blvd. West  
Mississauga,Ontario L5V 0B4  
Giving the model number, serial number and  
date of purchase of your product and the name  
and address of the authorized dealer from  
whom it was purchased.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC  
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTH-  
ER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO  
STATE.  
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR  
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,  
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS  
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-  
PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-  
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-  
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR  
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-  
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVELIM-  
ITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY  
TO YOU.  
This is a limited warranty within the meaning of  
that termas defined in the Magnuson--Moss Act  
of 1975.  
The policy of WEED EATER is to continuous-  
ly improve its products. Therefore, WEED  
EATER reserves the right to change, modify,  
or discontinue models, designs, specifica-  
tions, and accessories of all products at any  
time without notice or obligation to any pur-  
chaser.  
If your WEED EATER brand electric or  
cordless product should fail within the  
limited warranty period, you may return it in  
complete condition, prepaid, with proof of  
purchase, to the dealer from whom it was  
purchased for repair or replacement at the  
option of WEED EATER.  
This warranty is not transferable and does  
not cover damage or liability caused by  
improper handling, improper maintenance  
or alteration, or the use of accessories  
and/or attachments not specifically  
recommended by WEED EATER for this  
product. Additionally, this warranty does not  
cover parts that will wear and require  
replacement with reasonable use during the  
warranty period. This warranty does not  
cover predelivery set-up or normal  
adjustments explained in the instruction  
manual.  
Should you have any unanswered  
questions concerning this warranty, please  
contact:  
WEED EATER, a division of Husqvarna  
Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.  
7349 Statesville Road  
Charlotte, NC 28269  
1-800-554-6723  
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