Weed Eater TE12, TE35 Unit Safety, Cutting Safety, Maintenance Safety, Transporting and Storage

electrical rating not less than the rating of unit. Cord must be marked with suf- fix “W--A” (in Canada “W”). Make sure your extension cord is in good condi- tion. Inspect extension cord before use and replace if damaged. Do not use a damaged cord. Cord insulation must be intact with no cracks or deteriora- tion. Plug connectors must be undam- aged. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage result- ing in loss of power and overheating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The lower the gauge number, the heavier the cord (see SELECT AN EX- TENSION CORD). Do not use multiple cords.

SDo not abuse cord. Never carry the unit by the extension cord or yank exten-

sion cord to disconnect unit.

S Use cord retainer to prevent discon-

nection of extension cord from unit. See ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER in the OPERATION sec-

tion.

S Do not use the unit if the switch does not turn the unit on and off properly. Re- pairs to the switch must be made by your authorized service dealer.

SKeep the extension cord clear of oper- ator and obstacles at all times. Do not expose cords to heat, oil, water, or

sharp edges.

S To avoid the possibility of electric shock, avoid body contact with any grounded conductor, such as metal fences or pipes.

SGround Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on cir- cuit or outlet to be used. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

UNIT SAFETY

SInspect unit before use. Replace dam- aged parts. Make sure all handles, guards, and fasteners are in place and securely fastened. Parts that are dam- aged must be repaired or replaced by an authorized service dealer. This in- cludes head parts that are cracked, or chipped, guards, and any other part

that is damaged.

SDo not repair unit yourself.

S Use only 0.065” (1.65 mm) diameter recommended trimmer line (see ACCE- SORIES). Never use wire, rope, string, etc.

S Use specified trimmer spool. Make sure spool is properly installed and all parts are securely fastened.

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SUse only recommended Weed Eaterr replacement parts and accessories.

CUTTING SAFETY

SInspect area to be cut. Remove objects

(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown or become entangled in cutting head.

S Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep firm footing and balance.

SKeep the cutting head below waist lev-

el. Do not raise handles above your waist. Cutting head can come danger- ously close to your body.

SKeep away from cutting head and spin- ning line.

S Use unit properly. Use only for trim- ming, edging, and mowing. Do not force unit; it will do the job better and with less risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.

SUse only in daylight or in good artificial light.

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING: Disconnect unit from the power supply before performing maintenance, or when changing trimmer line.

S Maintain unit according to recom- mended procedures. Keep cutting line at proper length. Follow instructions for changing trimmer line.

SHave all service and maintenance not explained in this manual performed by an authorized service dealer to avoid

creating a hazard.

SNever douse or squirt the unit with water

or any other liquid. Clean unit and labels with a damp sponge. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

SKeep the air vents clean and free from debris to avoid overheating the motor. Clean after each use.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

SStop the unit and disconnect the power

source when not in use.

SCarry the unit with motor stopped.

S Store the unit so that the line limiter blade (on underside of shield) cannot cause injury.

S Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of the reach of children. Store unit unplugged.

DOUBLE INSULATION

CONSTRUCTION

This unit is double insulated to help pro- tect against electric shock. Double in- sulation construction consists of two separate “layers” of electrical insulation instead of grounding.