Weed Eater WE18C warranty Maintenance PRE-OPERATION, Cleaning, Tires, Blade Care

MAINTENANCE

PRE-OPERATION

LAWN MOWER

Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance.

IMPORTANT: Always unplug electric mow- ers before servicing, cleaning or removing material from lawn mower.

TIRES

•Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rub- ber.

•Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.

BLADE CARE

For best results, blade must be kept sharp. Replace a bent or damaged blade.

CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your mower. Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your mower is hazardous, could damage your mower and void your warranty.

TO REMOVE BLADE

1.Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade nut.

NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

2.Remove blade nut by turning counter- clockwise.

3.Remove blade and attaching hardware (nut, square washer, insulator washer).

Trailing edge

Insulator washer

TO REPLACE BLADE

1.Be sure the trailing edge of blade (op- posite sharp edge) is up toward the motor.

2.Install the square washer and insulated washer; secure with blade nut.

3.Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade nut, turning clockwise.

•The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. lbs.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade. An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or motor.

CLEANING

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose the mower to water.

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of grass build-up and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use.

•Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove buildup of grass and trash.

•Clean motor cover often to keep trash from accumulating.

•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

POLARIZED APPLIANCE

CONNECTIONS

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will require the use of a polarized extension cord.

•The appliance plug will fit into a polar- ized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension cord.

•A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a quali- fied electrician to install the proper wall outlet.

IMPORTANT: Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.

2-prong	Properly grounded
plug	extension cord

CAUTION: In all cases, make certain the receptacle in question is properly grounded. If you are not sure, have a certified electrician check the receptacle.

This mower is “Double Insulated”.

WARNING: This mower is for outdoor use only. Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

•Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don’t use lawn mowers in damp or wet loca- tions.

•Don’t Use In Rain.

•Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.

•Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and footwear is recommended when working outdoors.

•Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.

•Use Right Appliance – Do not use lawn mower for any job except that for which it is intended.

•Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the lawn mower. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may

be used for this measure of safety. WARNING: To prevent electric shock

use only with an extension cord suitable for outdoor use, such as SW, SOW, STW, STOW, SJW, SJOW, SJTW or SJTOW.

•Extension Cord – Make sure your exten- sion cord set is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current you’re product will draw. An undersize cord will cause a drop in line voltage, re- sulting in loss of power and overheating. The table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and name- plate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord.

Blade nut

Blade

Square washer

MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (AWG)

(WHEN USING 120 V ONLY)

Amp Rating			Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters)
More Than	Not More Than	25' (7.6 m)		50' (15 m)	100' (30.4 m)	150' (45.7 m)
0	6	18		16	16	14
6	10	18		16	14	12
10	12	16		16	14	12
12	16	14		12	Not Recommended

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