Weed Eater 545186752 User manual

Brand: Weed Eater

Model: 545186752

Category: Air blowers/dryers

Type: User manual

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WEB 200

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WARNING:

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using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury .

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

FRANÇAIS

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FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

PARAUSOCASEROSOLAMENTE

POUR UTILISA TION À DES FINS

DOMESTIQUES SEULEMENT

WEED EATER

1030 Stevens Creek Road

Augusta, GA 30907

WEED EATER

5855 Terry Fox Way

Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4

545186752 Rev. 1 4/15/08 BRW

SAFETY RULES

IMPORTANT W

RNINGS

SAFET

INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

When using electr i c gardeni ng appli ances, basic safet y precautions should always be

followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and serious injury. The warnings and

safety instructions in this manual must be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric

shock, or injury , and to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this unit. The

operator is responsible for foll owi ng the warnings and instructi ons in this manual and on

the unit. Read the entir e instr uct ion manual before assembling and using t he unit! Re-

str ict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and

instructions in this manual and on the unit. Never allow children to use this unit. Do not

allow the unit to be used as a toy. Close attenti on is necessary when used near childr en.

Always disconnect unit from power sour ce befor e servicing, cleaning, perf ormi ng main-

tenance, or storing. Nonconforming replacement components or the removal of safety

devices may cause damage to the unit and possibl e injury to the operator or bystanders.

Use only accessories and replacement parts as recommended. Use only for jobs ex-

plained in this manual.

OPERATOR SAFETY

S Always wear safet y glasses or simi l ar

eyeprotectionwhenoperating,servic-

ing, or perform i ng maintenance on your

uni t. We aring eye protecti on can help to

prevent rocks or debris fr om being

blown or ricocheti ng into eyes and face

which can result in blindness or serious

injury.

S Always wear a respir at or or face mask

when working with the unit in dusty envi-

ronments.

S Dress safely in long pants. Do not go

barefoot or wear short pant s or sandals.

S Do not operat e t he unit when you are

tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the in-

fl uence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

S Secure hair so it is above shoulder

length. Keep loose hair, loose clothi ng,

fi ngers, and all other parts of the body

away from openi n gs and movi ng part s.

Hair, jewelr y, loose clothi ng, or clot hi ng

wit h loosely hanging straps, ties, tas-

sels, etc., can be caught in movi ng

parts.

ELECTRICAL SAF ETY

WARNING:

Avoi d a dangerous envir onment. To re-

duce the ri sk of ele ct rical shock, do not

use in r ain, in damp or wet locations, or

arou nd swimming pool s, hot tubs, etc. Do

not expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid

the possibility of electrical shock. Do not

use on wet surf aces. Do not handle exten-

sion cor d plug or unit with wet hands.

Avoi d dangerous situati ons. Do not use in

the presence of flammable liquids or

gases to avoid creati ng a fire or explosion

and/or causing damage to unit . Do not

abuse cord. Never carry the unit by the ex-

tension cord or yank extension cord to dis-

connect unit. To unplug, grasp the plug,

not the cord. Do not use cord as a handle,

close a door on cord, or pull cord around

sharp edges or corner s. Turn of f all con-

tr ol s befor e unplugging. Do not expose

cords to heat, oil, or water. Do not use with

damaged cord or plug. If unit is not work-

ing as it should, has been dropped, dam-

aged, left outdoors, or dropped into water,

return it to your authorized service dealer

for repair. Unplug the unit from the power

source when not in use, before servicing,

cleaning, perfor mi ng mai nt enance, or

stor ing. Do not put any object into open-

ings. Do not use with any opening

blo cked ; keep free of dust, l int, hair and

anything that may reduce air flow.

S Use only a voltage supply as shown on

the nameplate of the unit.

S Avoid dangerous environments. Do not

use in unventilated areas or where dust or

explosive vapors can build up.

S To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use

extension cords specifically marked as

suitable for outdoor appliances. The elec-

trical rating of the cord must not be less

than the rating of the unit. The cord must

be marked with the suffix “W”. Make sure

your extension cord is in good condition.

Inspect extension cord before use and re-

place if damaged. An undersized exten-

sion cord will cause a drop in line voltage

resulting in loss of power and overheat-

ing. If in doubt, use the next heavier

gauge. The smaller the gauge number,

the heavier the cord. (NOTE: The correct

size to be used depending on the cord

length is shown in this manual. See

SE-

LECT AN EXTENSION CORD

in the AS-

SEMBLY

section).

S Do not use multiple cords.

S Keep the extension cord clear of operator

and obstacles at all times.

S Tie cord to cord retainer and connect to

recessed plug as shown in this manual to

prevent damage to unit and/or extension

cordandtoreducethepossibilityofthe

extension cord disconnecting from the

unit during operation.

S Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect the

insulation and connectors on the unit

and extension cord before each use. If

there is any damage, do not use until

damage is repaired by your authorized

service dealer.

S Do not use the unit if the switch does not

turn the unit on and off properly. Have the

unit repaired by your authorized service

dealer.

S Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the

switch is in the

OFF position and keep

your hand and fingers away from the

switch while connecting the unit to the

power source or when carrying a unit con-

nected to the power source.

S Avoid any body contact with any

grounded conduct or, such as metal

fences, or pipes, to avoid the possibility of

electric shock.

S Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

protection should be provided on the cir-

cuit or outlet to be used for this unit. Re-

ceptacles are available having built-in

GFCI protection and may be used for this

measure of safety.

S Stop the motor immediately if you are ap-

proached.

DOUBLE INSULATION

CONSTRUCTION

This unit is double insulated to help pro-

tect against electri c shock. Double insula-

tion construct ion consists of two separat e

“l ayers” of electr i cal insulati on instead of

grounding. Tools and appliances built with

a double insulation system are not in-

tended to be grounded. No grounding

means is provided on this unit, nor should

a means of groundi ng be added to this

unit. As a result, the extension cord used

wit h your unit can be plugged into any

standard 120 volt electr ical outlet. Safety

precauti ons must be observed when op-

erati ng any electri cal tool . The double in-

sulation system only provides added pro-

tection against injury resulting from an

internal electrical insulation failure.

WARNING:

SERVI CI NG OF DOUBLE INSULATED

BLOWER

All electrical repai r s to this unit, includi ng

housing, switch, motor, etc., must be diag-

nosed and repair ed by an authori zed ser-

vice dealer. Replacement parts for a

double insulated appliance must be iden-

tical to the par ts they repl a ce . A double in-

sulated appliance is marked with the

words

“DOUBLE INSULATION” or “DOUBLE

INSULA TED.”

The symbol (squar e withi n a

square)

may also be marked on the ap-

pliance. Failure to have the unit repair ed

by an authorized service dealer can

cause the double insulation constructi on

to become ineffecti ve and result in serious

injury.

UNIT/MAINTEN ANCE SAFETY

S Do not set the unit on any surface ex-

cept a clean, hard area whil e the unit is

running. Debris such as gravel, sand,

dust , grass, etc. , could be picked up by

the air intake and thro w n out through the

discharge opening, damaging the unit,

property, or causing serious injury to by-

standers or operator.

S Do not overr each or use from unstable

surfaces such as ladders, t rees, steep

slope s, roof tops, etc. Use ext ra care

when cleaning on stair ways. Keep fir m

footing and bal ance at all tim es. Keep

hands out of tubes.

S Inspect the enti re unit bef ore each use

for worn, loose, missing, or damaged

parts. Do not use until the unit is in

proper working order.

S This unit is double insulated. See the

DOUBLE INSUL ATION CONSTRUC TI ON

section. Have all internal service per-

formed by qualifi ed servi ce repair per-

sonnel to avoid creati ng a hazard or

voiding your warranty.

S Have all mai n tenance other than the

recom m en ded pr oced ures describ ed in

the instruct ion manual per form ed by

your authori zed servi ce dealer.

S Always see your aut h orized service

dealer to replace a damaged impeller.

Parts that ar e chi p ped, cracked, broken,

or damaged in any other way can fl y

apart and cause serious injury. Replace

damaged parts befo re usin g the unit.

S Never place any object in the air intake

opening as this could restri ct proper air

flow and cause damage to the unit.

S Never douse the unit with water or other

liqui ds or squir t with a water hose. Clean

theunitusingadampcloth.Wipeoff

wit h a clean dry cloth. See

MAINTE-

NANCE

S Check air intake openings and tubes

fr equentl y, always with the unit stopped

and power source di sconn ected. Keep

vents and tubes fr ee of debri s which can

accumulate and rest r i ct proper air flow.

S Do not bur n, incinerate, or expose this

unit to extr eme heat.

S Store t he uni t unplugge d in a hi gh , cool,

dry, indoor area out of the reach of chil-

dren.

S Use only recommended attachments

and replacement parts to avoid creati ng

a hazard and/ o r void ing war rant y.

S Maintain the unit according to recom-

mended procedures.

S Use only for jobs explained in the

OP-

ERA TI ON

section of this manual.

BLOWER SAFETY

S Use only in daylight or in good artificial

light.

S Inspect the area befor e using the unit.

Remove all debri s and hard objects

such as rocks, gla ss, wire, et c., that can

ri cochet, be thr own, or ot herwi se cause

injur y or damage during operat ion.

S Never run the unit without the proper

equipment attached. When used as a

blower, always install a blower tube. Use

only recommended attachments. Do

not use with any opening blocked, Keep

free of dust, lint, hair and anythi n g t hat

may reduce air flow.

S To avoid spreading fir e, do not use blow-

er near leaf or brush fir es, fir eplaces,

barb ecue pit s, asht rays, etc.

S Never place objects inside the blower

tube s; always dir ect the blowing debr is

away fr o m people, ani ma ls, glass, and

solid objects such as tr e es, autom o-

biles, walls, etc. The force of air can

cause r ocks , dir t, or sticks to be thr own

or to ricochet which can hurt people or

animals, break glass, or cause other

damage.

S Never use for spreadi ng chemicals, fer-

tilizers, or any other substances which

may contain toxic materials.

STANDARDS

This product is li sted by Underwri t er s Lab-

orator i es, Inc., in accordance with UL

St an da rd 1017.

If situations occur which are not covere d

in this manual, use care and good judg-

ment. If you need assistance, contact your

authori zed service deal er or call

1--800--554--6723. Failur e to fol l ow all

Safety Rules and Precautions can result

in seri ou s injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

S To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this

unit has a polarized plug (one blade is

wider than the other) and will require the

useofapolarizedextensioncord.The

appliance plug will fit into a polarized ex-

tension 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 re-

quire the use of a polarized wall outlet.

This plug will fit into the polarized wall out-

let only one way. If plug does not fit fully

into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If it

still does not fit, contact a qualified electri-

cian to install the proper wall outlet. Do not

change the equipment plug, extension

cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in

any way.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING: Stop the unit and dis-

connect fr om the power source befo re

opening the vacuum inlet cover. The mo-

tor must be stopped and the impell er

blades no longer turning to avoid serious

injury from the rotating blades.

WARNING: If received assembl ed ,

ensur e your unit is properly assembl e d

and all fasteners are secure.

S A standard screwdr i ver is requir ed for

assembl y.

Your blower can also be used as a

vacuum by purchasing an optional

vacuum kit (Model EBVA 1910). Con-

tact your authorized service dealer

for details.

BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY

1. Align the grooves on the blower tube

with the grooves on the blower outlet.

2. Push the blower tube onto the blower

outlet until it s nap s into place (tube is

secured by red tube release button).

3. To r emove the blower tube, press the

tube release button while pulling on

tube.

Blower Tube

Tube Release Button

Blower outlet

SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD

Use only a 120 A.C. voltage supply as

shown on nameplate of the unit to

power your blower.

Theextensioncordusedtoreachthe

power source must be:

D Specifically marked as suitable for out-

door use. The cord must be marked with

the suffix “W”.

D Heavy enough to carry full current from

the power source to the unit. Otherwise,

loss of power and overheating can oc-

cur causing damage to unit. Refer to

table for minimum wire gauge recom-

mendations. The cord must be marked

wit h the proper wire gauge. (Appropr iat e

extension cords are available.) Do not

use multiple cords.

D In good condition. Cord insulati on must

be intact wit h no cracks or deterioration.

Plug connectors must be undamaged.

DO NOT use m ulti ple cor ds.

MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE

RECOMMENDATIONS

VOL TS

25 FT. 50 FT. 100 FT.

120 16

A.W .G.*

*American Wire Gauge

A.W.G.*

Secur e the extensio n cord to the unit by

threading the cord through the cord re-

tainer (see illustration). Insert the cord

rece ptacle into the recessed pl ug.

CAUTION: Failuretousecordretain-

er could result in damage to the unit,

extension cord, or both.

Cord

Retainer

Cord

Receptacle

Recessed

Plug

on Unit

USING YOUR UNIT

KNOW YOUR ELECT RIC BLOWER

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

UNIT.

Compare the illustrations to your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of

the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Top Handle

Air V ents

OFF Switch

Inlet Cover

Latch

Rear

Handle

Blower Tube

Cord

Retainer

Tube Release Button

ON/OFF SWITCH

The

ON/OFF SWITCH is used to activate

the motor.

INLET COVER LATCH

The

INLET COVER LATCH is use d toopen

and close the vacuum inlet cover.

BLOWER TUB E

The

BLOWER TUBE is designed to direct

the flow of air.

TUBE RELEASE BUTT ON

The

TUBE RELEASE BUTTON secures th e

blo w er tube or elbo w tube to t he blowe r

unit duri ng operation. Also, pressing the

tube release button allows removal of the

blower tube or elbow tube.

WARNING: You MUST make sure

the tubes are secure before using the

unit.

WARNING: Do not use the unit

wit hout the blower tube pr operl y attached

to avoid fl y ing debris and/or imp eller con-

tact which can cause serious injury . Al-

ways wear eye pr otecti on to prevent r ocks

or debri s from being blown or ri cocheting

into the eyes and face which can result in

blindness or ser ious injury.

STOPPING YOUR UNIT

Slide the

ON/OFF switch to the OFF

position.

STARTING YOUR UNIT

Your unit ha s two run positions,

LOW

and HIGH. Slide the switch to one of

these positions to turn on the unit.

OPERATING POSITION

Blower

Eye Protection

USING YOUR UN IT AS A BL OWER

WARNING: Inspect the area be-

fore using the unit. Remove all debris

and hard ob jects such as rocks, g lass,

wire, etc., that can ricochet, be thrown,

or otherwise cause injury or damage

during operation.

Use your unit as a blower for:

D Sweepi ng debri s or grass cli pp ings fr om

dri ve wa ys, sidewa l ks, pat i o s, etc.

D Blowing gr ass cli ppings, str aw, or

leaves into pil es, or removi ng debri s

from corners, around joints, or between

bricks.

Direct air flow by directing the blower

tube down or to one side. Always work

away from soli d objects such as walks,

lar ge stones, vehicles, and fences.

Cl ea n corner s by starti n g in corners and

moving outwar d. This wi ll help prevent

an accumulation of debris which could

fly into your face.

Be careful when working near plants.

The force of the air could damage

tender plants.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Disconnect power

source before performing maintenance.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not cover

items that have been subject ed to opera-

tor abuse or negl igence. To re ceive full

value from the warranty, the operator must

maintain unit as instructed in this manual.

Various adjust ments will need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your unit.

BEFORE EACH USE

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS A ND PARTS

S Inlet Cover

S Blower Tube

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR

WORN PARTS

Contact your authorized service dealer

for replacement of da maged or worn

parts.

ON/OFF Switch -- Ensur e switch func-

tionsproperlybymovingtheswitchto

the

OFF posit ion. Make sure motor

stop s; then restart mot or and continue.

S Inl et Cover -- Discon t inue use of unit if

inlet cover fails to latch properly or if it is

damaged in any way.

AFTER EACH USE

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT & LABELS

Stop unit and unplug extension cord.

S After each use, inspect complete unit

for loose or damaged parts. Clean the

unit using a damp cloth.

S Wip e of f uni t with a clean dry cloth.

STORAGE

WARNING: Perform the following

steps after each use:

S Stop unit and disconnect from the pow-

er source.

S Allow motor to cool before storing or

transporting.

S Store unit wit h all guards in place. Posi-

ti on unit so that any sharp object cannot

accidentall y cause injur y.

S Store unit unplugged, well out of the

reach of children.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare unit for storage at the end of

the season or if it will not be used for

30 days or more.

If your blower is to be s tored for a period

of time:

S Stop unit and di sconnect from the pow-

er source.

S Clean the entir e unit before lengthy stor-

age.

S Inspect the blower and blower tube.

Clo se and mak e sure the cover is

latched.

S Clean air vents and air inlet of debris.

S Store your unit and ext en sion cord in a

well ventilated area and covered, if pos-

sible, to prevent dust and dirt accumula-

tion. Do not cover with plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe and may cause con-

densation and eventual rust or corro-

sion.

S Check entire unit for loose screws. Re-

place any damaged, worn, or broken

parts.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY

Unit fails to

operate.

1. Switch in the OFF position.

2. Extension c ord discon--

nected.

3. Circuit breaker tripped, or

fuse blown.

4. Mechanical failure

1.Slideswitchto

ON position.

2. Reconnect extension cord.

3. Reset circuit breaker or

fuse.

4. Contact your authorized

service dealer.

Unit

vibrates

abnormally.

1. Mechanical failure

1. Contact your authorized

service dea ler.

Impeller will

not turn

freely.

1. Debris in air intake area.

2. Mechanical failure.

1. Clean unit. Remove any debris.

2. Contact your authorized

service dea ler.

WARNING: Always stop un it and disconnect from the power source before

performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies thatre-

quire unit to be operating.

LIMITED WARRANTY

WEED EATER, a di vision of Husqvarna

Out d oor Pro ducts Inc., warrants to the

ori ginal consumer pur chaser that each

new WEED EATER brand electric or

cordless product is fr ee fr om defects in

materi al and workmanship and agrees to

re pair or re place under this war rant y any

defecti ve WEED EATER brand elect ric or

cordless product withi n two (2) years from

the ori gi nal date of purchase.

If your WEED EA TER brand electric or

cordless product should fail wit hin t he lim-

ited warranty period, you may return it in

complete conditi on, prepaid, wit h proof of

purchase, to the dealer from whom it was

purchased for repair or repl acement at the

option of WEED EATER.

This warranty is not transferable and does

not cover damage or liability caused by

imp roper handli n g, improper maint e-

nance or alterat i on, or the use of accesso-

ri es and/or attachments not specificall y

recommended by WEED EATER for this

product. Additionall y, thi s warr ant y does

not cover part s that will wear and require

re placement with rea so nable use dur ing

the warrant y period. This warranty does

not cover predeli very set--up or norm al

adjustments explained in the instruction

manual.

Should you have any unanswered ques-

tions concerni ng this warranty, please

cont act:

WEED EATER, a di vision of

Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc.

1030 Stevens Creek Road

Augusta, GA 30907

1--800--554--6723

In Canada, contact:

WEED EATER

5855 Terry Fox Way

Mi ssissauga,O ntari o L5V3E4

Giving the model number , seri al number

and date of purch as e of your pr odu ct and

the name and address of the authori zed

dealer from whom it was purchased.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LE-

GAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HA VE OTHER

RIGHTS WHICH V AR Y FROM ST ATE TO

STA T E.

NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR

OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED, AND

THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WAR-

RANTIES EXCEPT T HOSE EXPRESSL Y

STI PUL ATED HEREI N.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-

TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IM P L IE D WAR-

RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR

LI M I TATIONS OF INCIDEN TAL OR CONSE-

QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIM-

ITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPL Y

TO YOU.

This is a limited warranty within the

meaning of that term as defined in the

Magnuson--Moss Ac t of 1975.

The policy of WEED EATER is to contin-

uously improve its products. Therefore,

WEED EATER reserves the right to

change, modify, or discontinue models,

designs, s pecifications, and accesso-

ries of all products at any time without

notice or obligation to any purchaser.

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