was designed. Use the right ap- pliance. Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
DMaintain unit with care. Maintain unit according to recommended proce- dures. Follow instructions for chang- ing blades in the SERVICE AND AD-
JUSTMENTS section. Keep blade and blade guard clean to reduce the risk of injury.
DNever start unit with blade guard re- moved; blade can fly off or can throw objects and cause serious injury.
DDisconnect unit from the power source before performing mainte- nance or changing blades.
DUse only genuine Weed Eater re- placement parts as recommended.
DHave all maintenance and service not explained in this manual per- formed by an Authorized Service Dealer.
DNever douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Clean the unit and labels with a damp sponge. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
TRANSPORTING & STORAGE
DTransport unit with motor stopped
and the blade away from your body.
DDo not grasp or hold exposed blade. D Unplug unit before storing; secure
unit when transporting it in a vehicle. D Store unit so the blade cannot acci- dentally cause injury. The unit can be
hung by the handle.
D Store unit indoors. Store unit un- plugged in a high, dry place out of reach of children.
If situations occur which are not cov- ered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assis- tance, contact your nearest Authorized Service Dealer or call
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Edger
Screws
Locknuts Operator’s Manual
Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged, call
Tube 
Locknuts
Housing
Screws
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled, repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
This Operator’s Manual has been de- veloped to help you assemble the unit and to provide its safe operation. It is important that you read the entire man- ual to become familiar with the unit be- fore you begin assembly.
Read your Operator’s Manual Tools you will need:
D Phillips Screwdriver
TUBE ASSEMBLY
DInsert tube into housing as shown. Align the screw holes.
DInsert locknuts into the pockets in the
housing.
DInsert screws through aligned holes. D Thread screws into locknuts; tighten.
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EXTENSION CORD
Use only a 120 A.C. voltage supply as shown on nameplate of the unit to power your edger.
The extension cord used to reach the power source must be:
DSpecifically marked as suitable for outdoor use. The cord must be
marked with the suffix
DHeavy enough to carry current from the power source the full length of the extension cord to the unit. Otherwise, loss of power and overheating can oc- cur causing damage to unit. Refer to chart for minimum wire gauge recom- mendations. The cord must be marked with the proper wire gauge.
(Appropriate extension cords are avail- able.) Do not use multiple cords.
DIn good condition. Cord insulation must be intact with no cracks or deterioration. Plug connectors must be undamaged.