Weed Eater WE18C warranty Troubleshooting Safety Rules

TROUBLESHOOTING

SAFETY RULES

PROBLEM		CAUSE	CORRECTION
Does not start	1.	Start button not depressed.	1.	Press start button and hold
				down operator presence
				control bar to handle.
	2.	Extension cord not	2.	Reconnect extension cord
		connected to power cord.		and use cord retainer to keep
				the cord in place.
	3.	Extension cord not	3.	Connect extension cord to a
		connected to power source.		live and properly grounded
				120V AC, 60 Hz receptacle.
	4.	Circuit breaker has tripped.	4.	Wait 5 minutes for motor to
				cool down. Push circuit
				breaker to reset.
	5.	Loose blade or broken	5.	Tighten blade nut or
		blade adapter.		replace blade adapter.
	6.	Operator presence control	6.	Press start button and hold
		bar in released position.		down operator presence
				control bar to handle.
	7.	Operator presence control	7.	Replace operator presence
		bar defective.		control bar.
Loss of power	1.	Lawn mower housing or	1.	Raise cutting height.
		cutting blade dragging
		in heavy grass.
	2.	Cutting too much grass.	2.	Raise cutting height.
	3.	Buildup of grass, leaves,	3.	Clean underside of mower
		and trash under mower.		housing.
	4.	Walking speed too fast.	4.	Cut at slower walking speed.
Poor cut –	1.	Worn, bent or loose blade.	1.	Replace blade.
uneven				Tighten blade nut.
	2.	Buildup of grass, leaves	2.	Clean underside of
		and trash under mower.		mower housing.
Excessive	1.	Worn, bent or loose blade.	1.	Replace blade.
vibration				Tighten blade nut.
Grass catcher	1.	Cutting height too low.	1.	Raise cutting height.
not filling	2.	Lift on blade worn off.	2.	Replace blade.
	3.	Catcher not venting air.	3.	Clean grass catcher.
Hard to push	1.	Grass is too high or wheel	1.	Raise cutting height.
		height is too low.
	2.	Lawn mower housing or	2.	Raise lawn mower housing
		cutting blade dragging		one (1) setting higher.
		in heavy grass.
	3.	Grass catcher too full.	3.	Empty grass catcher.
	4.	Handle height position not	4.	Adjust handle height to suit.
		right for you.

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I. GENERAL OPERATION

•Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting.

•Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis- charge opening at all times.

•Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.

•Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, sticks, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade. Stay behind the handle when the motor is running.

•Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

•Do not operate the mower when bare- foot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial foot wear.

•Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while moving backwards.

•Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces.

•Do not operate the mower without the entire grasscatcher, discharge guard, rear guard or other safety protective devices in place and working.

•Never leave a running machine unat- tended.

•See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use accessories ap- proved by the manufacturer.

•Stop the motor when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.

•Stop the motor whenever you leave the equipment, before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute.

•Shut the motor off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher.

•Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

•Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

•Never operate machine in rain or on wet grass. Always be sure of your footing:

keep a firm hold on the handle and walk; never run.

•Disengage the self-propelled mecha- nism on mowers so equipped before starting the motor.

•If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check immediately for the cause.

•Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

•Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operat- ing mower.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury. All slopes require extra cau- tion. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.

DO:

•Mow across the face of slopes: never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

DO NOT:

•Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The operator could lose footing or balance.

•Do not cut excessively steep slopes.

•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing could cause slipping.

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

•Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

•Before and while walking backwards, look behind and down for small children. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

•The mower is not a toy. It can be very dangerous; children should not use this mower. Only responsible adults who have read the manual and understood all instructions should operate this mower.

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