Weed Eater WE EL-15TNE Owner Manual - Page 6

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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) 50 Ft. (15 m) 100 Ft. (30 m) 18 Gauge 16 Gauge 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 ADJUSTING TRIMMER HEIGHT The height of the trimmer can be adjusted to achieve the most comfortable operating position. 1. Push the Twist 'N Edge Button. 2. Adjust the trimmer to the desired height by moving the motor housing up or down the tube (four height positions available). 3. Release the button. The tube will lock in position. AUTOMATIC LINE FEED SYSTEM When the trimmer is initially started, a small length of cutting line is fed out. After approximately 5 seconds, the line will be cut to the correct length by the line limiter as the motor reaches full speed. Make sure the motor is up to full speed before trimming. If the noise of the cutting line being cut cannot be heard, more line will need to be fed out. To feed more line: • Allow the motor to stop completely; then, restart the motor and allow it to reach full speed. • Repeat until you hear the line hitting against the line limiter (do not repeat this procedure more than 6 times). If problems are experienced with the automatic line feed, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE. To manually feed the nylon line: • If required, the cutting line can be fed out manually. • To operate, press and release manual line feed button while gently pulling on the line until the line reaches the line limiter. Trimming Edging WARNING: Always wear eye protec- tion. 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: • Wear eye protection and heavy clothing. • Hold trigger handle with right hand and as- sist handle with left hand. • Keep unit below waist level. • Cut only from your right to your left to ensure debris is thrown away from you. Without bending over, keep line near and parallel to the ground (perpendicular when edging) and not crowded into material being cut. Manual Line Feed Button • If the line extends past the line limiter, too much line has been fed out. If too much line is fed out, remove the spool cap and click spool counterclockwise until the line is at the desired length. 6