[. . . ] Be sure the switch is in the OFF position and never touch the switch when connecting extension cord.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
DANGER: Never use blades or flailing devices. Use of any other accessories or attachments will increase the risk of injury.
WARNING: Trimmer line throws objects violently. Safety Glasses or similar eye protection
Hazard Zone
Boots
15 m 50 ft.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement. [. . . ] Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be grounded. No grounding means is provided on this unit, nor should a means of grounding be added to this unit. As a result, the extension cord used with your unit can be plugged into any standard 120 volt electrical outlet. Safety precautions must be observed when operating any electrical tool. The double insulation system only provides added protection against injury resulting from an internal electrical insulation failure.
CUTTING SAFETY
S Inspect area to be cut. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc. ) which can be thrown or become entangled in cutting head. It will do the job better and with less risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed. S Use only in daylight or in good artificial light.
WARNING: All electrical repairs to this unit, including housing, switch, motor, etc. , must be diagnosed and repaired by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double insulated appliance must be recommended by the manufacturer. A double insulated appliance is marked with the words "double insulation" or "double insulated". The symbol (square within a square) may also be marked on the appliance. Failure to have the unit repaired by qualified service personnel can cause the double insulation construction to become ineffective and result in serious injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING: Disconnect unit from the power supply before performing maintenance, or when changing trimmer line. 3
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled, review all assembly steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
ADJUSTING ASSIST HANDLE
1. To make installation easier, tilt handle toward trigger housing while pushing down (see illustration). Adjust the handle up or down the tube to a comfortable position; tighten wing nut securely. Align the front locking tab of the shield with the front notch of the motor housing (see illustration below). Move shield toward motor housing, ensuring trimmer head passes through opening in shield without catching on shield locking tabs. Push front locking tab of the shield into the front notch of the motor housing. Ensure the cutting head remains free to rotate and the line is not caught between the shield and the motor housing. Push back of the shield toward the motor housing as illustrated until the rear locking tabs snap securely into the rear notches. Make sure the shield is assembled to the unit as shown in the illustration below and in the KNOW YOUR UNIT section of this manual. [. . . ] If your Weed Eater brand electric or cordless product should fail within the limited warranty period, return it, complete, prepaid, with proof of purchase, to the dealer from whom it was purchased for repair or replacement at the option of ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC. This warranty is not transferable and does not cover damage or liability caused by improper handling, improper maintenance or the use of accessories and/or attachments not specifically recommended by ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC. , for this electric product. Additionally, this warranty does not cover parts that will wear and require replacement with reasonable use during the warranty period. This warranty does not cover predelivery set--up or normal adjustments explained in the instruction manual. [. . . ]