Weed Eater Trimmer 530086306 User Manual

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Operator’s Manual  
Manual del Operador  
Manuel de l’utilisateur  
RT10  
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-  
samente el instructivo. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones  
graves.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
Veuillez lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter tous les  
avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Bien lire les  
instructions avant d’assembler l’outil. Tout défaut de le faire pour-  
rait entraîner des blessures graves.  
Electrolux Home Products  
Electrolux Home Products  
North America  
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.  
Mississauga, Ontario l5T 1K6  
North America  
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.  
Augusta, GA 30907  
Copyright E2001 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.  
530086306  
3/5/01  
 
outlet. Do not change the equipment  
plug, extension cord receptacle, or  
extension cord plug in any way.  
S To reduce risk of electrical shock, use  
extension cords specifically marked  
as suitable for outdoor appliances  
having electrical rating not less than  
the rating of unit. Cord must be  
marked with suffix “W--A” (in Canada  
“W”). Make sure your extension cord  
is in good condition. Inspect exten-  
sion cord before use and replace if  
damaged. Do not use a damaged  
cord. Cord insulation must be intact  
with no cracks or deterioration. Plug  
connectors must be undamaged. An  
undersized extension cord will cause  
a drop in line voltage resulting in loss  
of power and overheating. If in doubt,  
use the next heavier gauge. The low-  
er the gauge number, the heavier the  
cord (see SELECT AN EXTENSION  
CORD).  
ter recommended trimmer line (see  
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS). Never  
use wire, rope, string, etc.  
S Use specified trimmer spool. Make  
sure spool is properly installed and all  
parts are securely fastened.  
S Use only Weed Eaterr replacement  
parts and accessories as recommen-  
ded.  
CUTTING SAFETY  
S Inspect area to be cut. Remove ob-  
jects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,  
string, etc.) which can be thrown or  
become entangled in cutting head.  
S Do not overreach or stand on unsta-  
ble support. Keep firm footing and bal-  
ance.  
S Keep the cutting head below waist  
level. Do not raise handles above  
your waist. Cutting head can come  
dangerously close to your body.  
S Keep away from cutting head and  
spinning line.  
S Do not use multiple cords.  
S Use unit properly. Use only for trim-  
ming, 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.  
S Do not abuse cord. Never carry the  
unit by the extension cord or yank ex-  
tension cord to disconnect unit.  
S Use cord retainer to prevent discon-  
nection of extension cord from unit.  
See ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD  
TO YOUR TRIMMER in the OPERATION  
section.  
S Use only in daylight or in good artificial  
light.  
MAINTENANCE SAFETY  
S 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 authorized service dealer.  
S Keep the extension cord clear ofoper-  
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.  
S Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter  
(GFCI) protection should be provided  
on circuit or outlet to be used. Recep-  
tacles are available having built-in  
GFCI protection and may be used for  
this measure of safety.  
WARNING: Disconnect unit from  
the power supply before performing  
maintenance, or when changing trim-  
mer line.  
S Maintain unit according to recom-  
mended procedures. Keep cutting  
line at proper length. Follow instruc-  
tions 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 wa-  
ter or any other liquid. Clean unit and  
decals with a damp sponge. Keep  
handles dry, clean, and free from oil  
and grease.  
S Keep the air vents clean and free of  
debris to avoid overheating the motor.  
Clean after each use.  
UNIT SAFETY  
S Inspect unit before use. Replace  
damaged parts. Make sure all han-  
dles, guards, and fasteners are in  
place and securely fastened. Parts  
that are damaged must be repaired or  
replaced by a authorized service  
dealer. These include head parts that  
are cracked, or chipped, guards, and  
any other part that is damaged.  
S Do not repair unit yourself.  
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE  
S Stop the unit and disconnect the pow-  
er source when not in use.  
S Carry the unit with motor stopped.  
S Store the unit so 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.  
S Use only 0.065 in. (1.65 mm) diame-  
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DOUBLE INSULATION  
CONSTRUCTION  
ATTACHING THE SHIELD  
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.  
Tools built with this insulation system  
are not intended to be grounded. No  
grounding means is provided on this  
unit, nor should a means of grounding  
be added to this unit. As a result, the ex-  
tension cord used with your unit can be  
plugged into any standard 120 volt elec-  
trical outlet.  
Safety precautions must be observed  
when operating any electrical tool. The  
double insulation system only provides  
added protection against injury result-  
ing from an internal electrical insulation  
failure.  
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.  
S Align the installation arrow on the  
shield with the installation arrow on  
the motor housing (see illustration be-  
low).  
S Insert the shield onto the motor hous-  
ing. Ensure the cutting head remains  
free to rotate and the line is not caught  
between the shield and the motor  
housing.  
S Twist the shield as illustrated until it  
snaps securely into place. Make sure  
the shield is assembled to the unit as  
shown in the illustration below.  
WARNING: All electrical repairs to  
this unit, including housing, switch, mo-  
tor, etc., must be diagnosed and re-  
paired by qualified service personnel.  
Replacement parts for a double insu-  
lated appliance must be recommended  
by the manufacturer. A double insulated  
appliance is marked with the words  
“double insulation” or “double insu-  
lated”. The symbol (square within a  
ALIGN INSTALLATION ARROWS  
square)  
may also be marked on the  
appliance. Failure to have the unit re-  
paired by qualified service personnel  
can cause the double insulation  
construction to become ineffective and  
result in serious injury.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
ASSEMBLY  
Twist shield  
in direction of  
arrow to  
WARNING: If received as-  
sembled, review all assembly steps to  
ensure your unit is properly assembled  
and all fasteners are secure.  
assemble  
CAUTION: Sharp line limiter blade  
ADJUSTING ASSIST HANDLE  
S Loosen wing nut on handle.  
S Rotate the handle on the tube to an  
upright position; place in a comfort-  
able position and retighten wing nut.  
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S Cut from your right to your left to en-  
sure debris is thrown away from you.  
Without bending over, keep line near  
and parallel to the ground and not  
crowded into material being cut.  
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE  
Advance line by tapping bottom of cut-  
ting head lightly on the ground while unit  
is running at full speed. A metal line lim-  
iter blade attached to the shield will cut  
the line to the proper length.  
OPERATION  
Use only a voltage supply as specified  
on your unit.  
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD  
Extension Cord Gauge Chart  
Length of Cord  
Gauge  
18 Gauge  
16 Gauge  
16 Gauge  
25 Ft. (7.5 m)  
50 Ft. (15 m)  
100 Ft. (30 m)  
To advance line, tap bottom of trimmer  
head on ground one time.  
Line limiter cuts  
line to proper length.  
TAP  
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.  
Cutting head  
MAINTENANCE  
Cord Retainer  
WARNING: Disconnect power  
source before performing maintenance.  
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS  
The warranty on this unit does not cover  
items that have been subjected to oper-  
ator abuse or negligence. To receive full  
value from the warranty, the operator  
must maintain unit as instructed in this  
manual. Various adjustments will need  
to be made periodically to properly  
maintain your unit.  
Extension Cord  
CORRECT OPERATING POSITION  
BEFORE EACH USE  
CHECK FOR LOOSE  
FASTENERS AND PARTS  
S Housing Screws  
S Assist Handle  
S Debris Shield  
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR  
WORN PARTS  
Contact an authorized service dealer for  
replacement of damaged or worn parts.  
S Trigger Switch -- Ensure switch func-  
tions properly by pressing and releas-  
ing the trigger switch. Make sure mo-  
tor stops.  
Trimming  
WARNING: Always wear eye pro-  
tection. Never lean over the trimmer  
head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or  
be thrown into eyes and face and cause  
blindness or other serious injury.  
When operating unit, stand as shown  
and check for the following:  
S Wear eye protection and heavy cloth-  
ing.  
S Hold trigger handle with right hand  
and assist handle with left hand.  
S Keep unit below waist level.  
S Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of  
unit if debris shield is damaged.  
AFTER EACH USE  
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DE-  
CALS  
S After each use, inspect complete unit  
for loose or damaged parts. Clean the  
unit using a damp cloth with a mild de-  
tergent.  
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.  
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STORAGE  
SERVICE  
REPLACING THE LINE  
WARNING: Perform the following  
S Disconnect unit from the power  
source.  
steps after each use.  
S Remove the spool by firmly pulling on  
the tap button.  
S Stop the unit and disconnect the pow-  
er source when not in use.  
S Carry the unit with motor stopped.  
S Store the unit so the line limiter blade  
cannot cause injury.  
S Store unit and extension cord indoors  
in a high, dry place out of the reach of  
children. Store unit unplugged.  
S Store unit with all guards in place.  
Position unit so that any sharp object  
cannot accidentally cause injury.  
S Clean entire surface of hub and spool.  
S Replace with a pre-wound spool or  
cut a length of 30 feet of 0.065 inch  
(1.65 mm) diameter Weed Eaterr  
brand line. Use of heavier lines could  
overload and damage unit.  
WARNING: Never use wire, rope,  
string, etc., which can break off and be-  
come a dangerous missile.  
S Insert one end of the line about 1/2  
inch (1 cm) into the small hole inside  
the spool.  
NEED ASSISTANCE?  
For assistance or a replacement part,  
call 1-- 800-- 554-- 6723.  
Small  
Hole  
Spool  
ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE  
Safety Glasses  
952701645  
952701663  
952701550  
952701533  
952701594  
Tap  
Button  
Spool with 30! line  
50! coil of bulk line  
100! coil of bulk line  
200! coil of bulk line  
S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto  
the spool. Wind in the direction of the  
arrow found on the spool.  
S Push the line into the notch, leaving 3  
to 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.  
S Insert the line into the exit hole in the  
hub as shown in the illustration.  
Line in Notch  
Line exit hole  
S Align the notch with the line exit hole.  
S Push the spool into the hub until it  
snaps into place.  
S Pull on the line extending outside the  
hub to release it from the notch; other-  
wise, the unit will not function properly.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE  
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source before  
performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that re-  
quire unit to be operating.  
TROUBLE  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Trimmer head  
stops under a  
load or does not  
1. Allow tip of line to do the cutting.  
1. Crowding trimmer line  
against material being  
cut.  
2. Contact your authorized service dealer.  
3. Check breaker box.  
4. Remove debris.  
turn when switch 2. Electrical failure.  
is pressed.  
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 cover 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.  
Line releases  
continuously.  
1. Line improperly  
1. Check line routing.  
routed in head.  
2. Spool damaged.  
2. Replace spool.  
1. Line improperly routed  
in head.  
1. Check line routing.  
Line usage is  
excessive.  
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.  
Line pulls back  
into head.  
1. Too little line outside  
of head.  
2. Line size incorrect.  
1. Remove cover 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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sonable use during the warranty period.  
This warranty does not cover predeliv-  
ery set--up or normal adjustments ex-  
plained in the Operator’s Manual.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPE-  
CIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY  
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY  
FROM STATE TO STATE.  
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL  
OR OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE AL-  
LOWED, AND THERE ARE NO  
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EX-  
CEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY STIPU-  
LATED HEREIN.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS  
NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI  
Outdoor Products, Inc., warrants to  
the original purchaser that each new  
Weed Eaterr brand electric or cordless  
product is free from defects in material  
and workmanship and agrees to repair  
or replace under this warranty any de-  
fective Weed Eater brand electric prod-  
uct within two (2) years from the original  
date of purchase.  
If your Weed Eater brand electric or  
cordless product should fail within the  
limited warranty period, return it, com-  
plete, prepaid, with proof of purchase,  
to the dealer from whom it was pur-  
chased for repair or replacement at the  
option of ELECTROLUX HOME  
PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA.  
This warranty is not transferable and  
does not cover damage or liability  
caused by improper handling, improper  
maintenance or the use of accessories  
and/or attachments not specifically rec-  
ommended by ELECTROLUX HOME  
PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA for  
this electric product. Additionally, this  
warranty does not cover parts that will  
wear and require replacement with rea-  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMI-  
TATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IM-  
PLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE  
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF IN-  
CIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITA-  
TIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT AP-  
PLY TO YOU.  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS  
NORTH AMERICA’S policy is to con-  
tinuously improve its products. There-  
fore, ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-  
UCTS NORTH AMERICA reserves the  
right to change, modify, or discontinue  
models, designs, specifications, and  
accessories of all products at any time  
without notice or obligation to any pur-  
chaser.  
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