Weed Eater WE EL-15TNE Owner Manual - Page 8

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MAINTENANCE WARNING: Disconnect power source before performing maintenance. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual. Various adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit. BEFORE EACH USE CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS • Housing Screws • Locking Sleeve Assembly • Assist Handle • Debris Shield • Edge Guide CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact an authorized service dealer for replacement of damaged or worn parts. • Trigger Switch -- Ensure switch functions properly by pressing and releasing the trigger switch. Make sure motor stops. • Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if debris shield is damaged. AFTER EACH USE INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS • After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent. • Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING THE LINE 1. Disconnect the unit from the power source. 2. Press and hold in the two cap release latches. 3. Pull cap away from the hub. Spool Cap Cap release latch 8. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow found on the spool. 9. Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound. Notches Hub Eyelet 4. Remove old spool. 5. Clean entire surface of hub and spool. 6. Replace with a pre--wound spool or cut a length of 26 feet (8 meters) of 0.065″ (1.65 mm) diameter WEED EATER brand line. Use of heavier lines could overload and damage unit. WARNING: Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile. 7. Insert end of line about 1/2 inch (1 cm) into small hole on the inside of the spool. 10. Place spool into hub with cut out area of spool in line with eyelet (see illustration). Cut out area of spool Eyelet 11. Remove line from notch and feed line through eyelet. 12. Reinstall the spool cap. 8

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACING THE LINE
1.
Disconnect
the
unit
from
the
power
source.
2.
Press and hold in the two cap release
latches.
3.
Pull cap away from the hub.
Cap
Cap
release
latch
Spool
Hub
Eyelet
4.
Remove old spool.
5.
Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
6.
Replace with a pre--wound spool or cut a
length of 26 feet (8 meters) of 0.065
″
(1.65
mm) diameter WEED EATER brand line.
Use of heavier lines could overload and
damage unit.
WARNING:
Never use wire, rope,
string, etc., which can break off and become a
dangerous missile.
7.
Insert end of line about 1/2 inch (1 cm)
into small hole on the inside of the spool.
8.
Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow
found on the spool.
9.
Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5
inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
Notches
10. Place spool into hub with cut out area of
spool in line with eyelet (see illustration).
Cut out
area of spool
Eyelet
11. Remove line from notch and feed line
through eyelet.
12. Reinstall the spool cap.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Disconnect
power
source before performing maintenance.
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover items
that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive 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 AND PARTS
•
Housing Screws
•
Locking Sleeve Assembly
•
Assist Handle
•
Debris Shield
•
Edge Guide
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts
.
•
Trigger Switch -- Ensure switch functions
properly by pressing and releasing the trig-
ger switch. Make sure motor stops.
•
Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if
debris shield is damaged.
AFTER EACH USE
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DE-
CALS
•
After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit us-
ing a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
•
Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.