Weed Eater 530086306, RT10 manual Before Each Use, After Each Use

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)	18 Gauge
50	Ft. (15 m)	16 Gauge
100 Ft. (30 m)		16 Gauge

Extension cords are available for this unit.

ATTACH THE EXTENSION

CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER

Loop your extension cord through the handle and around the hook as shown. Insure the plug and cord are firmly and fully engaged.

Cord Retainer

Extension Cord

CORRECT OPERATING POSITION

Trimming

WARNING: Always wear eye pro- tection. Never lean over the trimmer head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury.

When operating unit, stand as shown and check for the following:

SWear eye protection and heavy cloth-

ing.

S Hold trigger handle with right hand and assist handle with left hand.

SKeep unit below waist level.

SCut from your right to your left to en- sure debris is thrown away from you. Without bending over, keep line near and parallel to the ground and not crowded into material being cut.

ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE

Advance line by tapping bottom of cut- ting head lightly on the ground while unit is running at full speed. A metal line lim- iter blade attached to the shield will cut the line to the proper length.

To advance line, tap bottom of trimmer head on ground one time.

Line limiter cuts

line to proper length.

TAP

Cutting head

WARNING: Disconnect power source before performing maintenance.

GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to oper- ator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual. Various adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.

BEFORE EACH USE

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS AND PARTS

SHousing Screws S Assist Handle S Debris Shield

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS

Contact an authorized service dealer for replacement of damaged or worn parts. S Trigger Switch -- Ensure switch func- tions properly by pressing and releas- ing the trigger switch. Make sure mo-

tor stops.

S Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if debris shield is damaged.

AFTER EACH USE

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DE- CALS

SAfter each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild de-

tergent.

SWipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

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