User manual WEEDEATER FL20C

[. . . ] Veuillez ne pas retourner l'outil au détaillant. 1-800-554-6723 www. weedeater. com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'Instructions ESPAÑOL FL20C For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. ADVERTENCIA: Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. AVERTISSEMENT: Lire le manuel d'instructions et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves. WEED EATER 1030 Stevens Creek Road Augusta, GA 30907 WEED EATER 850 Matheson Blvd. [. . . ] The right and wrong ways are shown below. Tip of the Line Does The Cutting Line Crowded Into Work Area WARNING: Always wear hearing protection and eye protection. Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury. The cutting line will cut efficiently when the engine is run at less than full throttle. The cutting line will last longer and will be less likely to "weld" onto the spool. Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting. S Push and hold the STOP switch in the STOP position until the engine stops. TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE The trimmer line will advance approximately 2 inches (5 cm) each time the bottom of the trimmer head is tapped on the ground with the engine running at full throttle. The most efficient line length is the maximum length allowed by the line limiter. Always keep the shield in place when the tool is being operated. To advance line: S Operate the engine at full throttle. Right Wrong 8 S The line will easily remove grass and weeds from around walls, fences, trees and flower beds, but it also can cut the tender bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences. To help avoid damage especially to delicate vegetation or trees with tender bark, shorten line to 4- inches (10-5 -13 cm) and use at less than full throttle. S For trimming or scalping, use less than full throttle to increase line life and decrease head wear, especially: S During light duty cutting. S Near objects around which the line can wrap such as small posts, trees or fence wire. TRIMMING - Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground and at an angle. Avoid pressing the head into the ground as this can scalp the ground and damage the tool. Mowing 3 inches (8 cm) above ground SCALPING - The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetationdown to the ground. Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground and at an angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc. Scalping SWEEPING - The fanning action of the rotating line can be used for a quick and easy clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above the surfaces being swept and move the tool from side to side. Sweeping MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot MAINTENANCE Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. WARNING: INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LABELS repairs other than the recommended maintenance described in the instruction manual performed by an authorized service dealer. If any dealer other than an authorized service dealer performs work on the product, WEED EATER may not pay for repairs under warranty. It is your responsibility to maintain and perform general maintenance. IMPORTANT: Have all HELPFUL TIP S After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. A dirty air filter decreases engine performance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions. [. . . ] OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your instruction manual. WEED EATER recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road engine, but WEED EATER cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance. As the small off-road engine owner, you should be aware that WEED EATER may deny you warranty coverage if your small off-road engine or a part of it has 13 failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved modifications, or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer. You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to an WEED EATER authorized repair center as soon as a problem exists. [. . . ]