Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; OPERATOR SAFETY
2 SAFETY RULES WARNING: When using electric gar- dening appliances, basic safety precautions must always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions. SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is responsi...
Page 3 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
3 S Do not abuse cord. Never carry the unit by the extension cord or yank extension cord to disconnect unit. S 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 s...
Page 4 - ASSEMBLY; TUBE ASSEMBLY
4 ASSEMBLY WARNING: If received assembled, review all assembly steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure. TUBE ASSEMBLY Wires Upper Locking Sleeve Assembly Lower Locking Sleeve Assembly 1. Align upper tube groove with triangle on lower locking sleeve assembly. Push...
Page 5 - OPERATION
5 3. 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. 4. Twist the shield as illustrated until it snaps securely into place. Make sure the shield is assembled to the unit as shown in the foll...
Page 6 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD; EDGING POSITION
6 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 Extension cords are available for this unit. ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO YOUR...
Page 7 - MAINTENANCE; BEFORE EACH USE; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
7 Scalping 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 dam- age the tool. Mowing SWEEPING The fanning action of the rota...
Page 8 - USER REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS; STORAGE
8 8. Insert the line into the exit hole in the hub as shown in the illustration. 9. Align the notch with the line exit hole. 10. Push the spool into the hub until it snaps into place. 11. Pull on the line extending outside the hub to release it from the notch; otherwise, the unit will not function p...
Page 10 - LIMITED WARRANTY
10 LIMITED WARRANTY WEED EATER , a division of Husqvarna Con- sumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., warrants to the original consumer purchaser that each new WEED EATER brand electric or cordless pro- duct is free from defects in material and work- manship and agrees to repair or replace under this war...