Instruction manual

• Avoiddangerousenvironments.Donotusein
unventilatedareasorwheredustorexpIosive
vaporscanbuildup.
• Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,thepow-
erheadmayhaveapolarizedplug(oneblade
iswiderthantheother);ifso,itwillrequirethe
useofapolarizedextensioncord.Theap-
plianceplugwillfitintoapolarizedextension
cordonlyoneway.Iftheplugdoesnottitfully
intotheextensioncord,reversetheplug.If
theplugstilldoesnotfit,obtainacorrectpolar-
izedextensioncord.Apolarizedextension
cordwiIIrequiretheuseofapolarizedwall
outlet.Thisplugwiltfitintothepolarizedwail
outletonlyoneway.Ifplugdoesnotfitfully
intothewalloutlet,reversetheplug.Ifitstill
doesnotfit,contactaqualifiedelectricianto
installtheproperwalloutlet.Donotchange
theequipmentplug,extensioncordrecep-
tacle,orextensioncordpluginanyway.
• Toreduceriskofelectricalshock,useexten-
sioncordsspecificallymarkedassuitablefor
outdoorapplianceshavingelectricalratingnot
lessthantheratingofunit.Cordmustbe
markedwithsuffix"W-A"(inCanada'_N").
Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. Inspect extension cord before use
and replace if damaged. Do not use a dam-
aged cord. Cord insulation must be intact with
no cracks or deterioration. Plug connectors
must be undamaged. The extension cord
used to reach the power source must be
heavy enough to carry current from the power
source the full length of the extension cord to
the unit. 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 lower the gauge
number, the heavier the cord.
• Do not use multiple cords.
• Do not abuse cord. Never carry the unit by the
extension cord or yank extension cord to dis-
connect unit. To unplug, grasp ti_e plug, not
the cord. Do not use cord as a handle, close a
door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges
or corners. Do not expose cords to heat, oil,
or water,
• Keep the extension oerd clear of operator and
obstacles at atl times.
• Tie cord to cord retainer and connect to re-
cessed plug as shown in this manual to pre-
vent damage to unit and/or extension cord
and to reduce the possibility d the extension
cord disconnecting from the unit during op-
eration.
• Do not attempt to repair unit. inspect the insu-
lation and connectors on the powerhead and
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 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.
• Donot usewith damaged cord or plug. Ifpow-
erhead is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped
into water, return it to your authorized service
dealer for repair.
• Avoid unintentional starting of the unit. Never
carry unit with your finger on ti_e switch. Be
sure the switch is in the OFF position and
never touch the switch when connecting ex-
tension cord.
• Unplug the unit from the power source when
not in use, before servicing, and when chang-
ing accessories and/or attachments.
• Avoid any body contact with any grounded
conductor, such as metal fences, or pipes, to
avoid the possibility of electric shock.
• Ground Fautt 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.
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
_IWARNING: Disconnect powerhead
spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from pow-
er source) before performing maintenance.
• Inspect entire unit before each use. Re-
place damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks.
Make sure all fasteners are in place and se-
curely fastened.
• Maintain unit according to recommended
procedures.
• Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed by an au-
thorized service center.
• Throw away tines 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 tines stop turning when engine
idles (see CARBURETOR ADJUST-
MENTS section of powerhead manual).
• Remove the tines before making carburetor
adjustments. Hold the unit by hand.
• Keepothersawaywhen makingoarburetor
adjustments.
• Never start the unit with the clutch housing
removed. The clutch can fly off and cause
serious injury.
• Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that
might stop the tines. If heavy contact oc-
curs, stop the unit and inspect for damage.
• If tines strike 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
before resuming operation of the unit.
• Never douse or squirt the attachment with
water or any other Iiquid. Clean unit and de-
cals with a damp sponge (see STORAGE).
CULTIVATING SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area to be cul-
tivated before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, vines, branches, broken glass, nails,
wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown by the
tines or can wrap around the shaft.
• Hotd the unit firmly with both hands.
• Keeptirmfootingand balance. Do notover-
reach or stand on unstable surfaces.
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