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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

TWIST ’N EDGE

600

R Trademark

ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

545186765 Rev. 3 4/15/10 BRW

WEED EATER

7349 Statesville Road

Charlotte, NC 28269

WEED EATER

850 Matheson Blvd. West

Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4

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 de l 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 gra-

ves.

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 d éfaut de le faire pourrait

entraîner des blessures graves.

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ENGLISH R Trademark Please do not return product to retailer. Por favor, no devuelva el producto al lugar de compra. Veuillez ne pas retourner le produit au détaillant. 1--800--554--6723 Register your product online at: Registre su producto en línea en: Enregistrez votre produit en ligne à l’adresse : www.weedeater.com TWIST ’N EDGER 600 WEED EATER 7349 Statesville Road Charlotte, NC 28269 WEED EATER 850 Matheson Blvd. West Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4 545186765 Rev.
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IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS DANGER: Use only specified trimmer head, spool, and 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) recommended trimmer line. Never use blades, flailing devices, wire, rope, string, etc. Unit is designed for line trimmer use only. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury. WARNING: This unit can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious injury. WARNING: This unit is double insulated.
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IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS This unit is double insulated. All internal service must be completed by an authorized service dealer. Disconnect unit from power source before cleaning or servicing. Do not use with damaged cord. Repair or replace damaged cord immediately. Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of the reach of children. Store unit unplugged. This unit is for household use only and not for commercial use. When servicing unit, use only identical replacement parts.
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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 extension 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.
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S Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of the reach of children. Store unit unplugged. S Do not hang unit so that the trigger switch is depressed. S Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep firm footing and balance. 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 Use unit properly. Use only for trimming, scalping, and mowing. Do not force unit.
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NOTE: If shield is not properly installed, dam- WHEEL ASSEMBLY age to unit (including motor failure) will result. 1. Place 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). Motor Housing Line Limiter Pin 1. Fit the two halves of the wheel together (see illustration). Wheel 2. Attach the wheel to the trimmer. Make sure the wheel is fitted into the groove on the motor housing.
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HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 2. Adjust the length of the tube to the most comfortable operating position. 3. Turn height adjuster in the opposite direction to lock. 1. Turn height adjuster in the direction indicated to unlock (see illustration). Height adjuster Unlocked Locked OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments.
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POWER CORD LINE LIMITER PIN TRIGGER SWITCH TRIMMER HEAD The LINE LIMITER PIN cuts the cutting line to the proper cutting length. The POWER CORD is where you attach your extension cord to the unit. The TRIMMER HEAD holds cutting line and rotates during operation. The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn on the unit. Squeeze the trigger switch to operate the unit. Release to stop. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CORRECT OPERATING POSITION Use only a voltage supply as specified on your unit.
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S Repeat until you hear the line hitting against the line limiter pin (do not repeat this procedure more than 6 times). If problems are experienced with the automatic line feed, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE. 2. Replace the cap, pressing firmly down towards the hub to ensure cap is fully secured. 3. Check that the cap is secure by trying to remove it without pressing the two latches. To manually feed the nylon line: WARNING: Use only 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) diameter line.
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Edging 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 and damage the tool. Mowing Edging Direction SCALPING The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation down to the ground. Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground and at an angle.
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S Remove the wheel by pressing one of the buttons. Clean the wheel and groove on the motor housing with a soft brush. Reinstall wheel (see ASSEMBLY section). Air Vents Groove SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING THE LINE WARNING: Disconnect unit from power source before servicing. 1. Press and hold in the two cap release latches. 2. Pull cap away from the hub. WARNING: Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile. 6.
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11. Remove one line from notch and feed line through eyelet. Repeat for second line. 12. Reinstall the spool cap. 10. Place spool into hub with cut out area of spool in line with eyelets (see illustration). Cut out area of spool Eyelet USER REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS REPLACEMENT PART Spool with 0.065″ Trimmer Line Spool Cap Assist Handle Wheel PART NUMBER 545124402 545124417 545124404 545124405 STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use.
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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 require unit to be operating. TROUBLE CAUSE Trimmer head 1. Crowding trimmer line stops under a against material being load or does not cut. turn when switch 2. Electrical failure. is pressed. 3. Thrown circuit breaker. 4. Debris stopping head. Line does not 1. Line improperly routed advance, line is in head. too short, or 2.
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LIMITED WARRANTY WEED EATER, a division of Husqvarna 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.