Weed Eater Trimmer 545167695 User Manual

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Instruction Manual  
Manual de Instrucciones  
Manuel d’Instructions  
RTE113C  
RTE113C  
WARNING:  
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before  
using this product. Read instructions carefully before assembling.  
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.  
ADVERTENCIA:  
Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instruc-  
ciones de seguridad. Antes de ensamblar el producto lea cuidado-  
samente el instructivo. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones gra-  
ves.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
Veuillez lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter tous les  
avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Bien lire les  
instructions avant d’assembler l’outil. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait  
entraîner des blessures graves.  
WEED EATER  
7349 Statesville Road  
Charlotte, NC 28269  
WEED EATER  
850 Matheson Blvd. West  
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4  
545167695 Rev. 4 7/15/10 BRW  
 
S Do not abuse cord. Never carry the unit by  
the extension cord or yank extension cord  
to disconnect unit.  
S Use cord retainer to prevent disconnection  
of extension cord from unit and possible  
damage to the unit due to plug movement  
(see ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD  
TO YOUR TRIMMER in the OPERATION  
section).  
S Do not use the unit if the switch does not  
turn the unit on and off properly. Repairs to  
the switch must be made by your autho-  
rized service dealer.  
MAINTENANCE SAFETY  
WARNING: Disconnect unit from the  
power supply before performing mainte-  
nance, or when changing trimmer line.  
S Maintain unit according to recommended  
procedures. Keep cutting line at proper  
length. Follow instructions for changing  
trimmer line.  
S Have all service and maintenance not ex-  
plained in this manual performed by an au-  
thorized service dealer to avoid creating a  
hazard.  
S Keep the extension cord clear of operator  
and obstacles at all times. Do not expose  
cords to heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.  
S To avoid the possibility of electric shock,  
avoid body contact with any grounded con-  
ductor, such as metal fences or pipes.  
S Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)  
protection should be provided on circuit or  
outlet to be used. Receptacles are avail-  
able having built-in GFCI protection and  
may be used for this measure of safety.  
S Never douse or squirt the unit with water or  
any other liquid. Clean unit and labels with  
a damp sponge. Keep handles dry, clean,  
and free from oil and grease.  
S Keep the air vents clean and free of debris  
to avoid overheating the motor. Clean after  
each use.  
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE  
S Stop the unit and disconnect the power  
source when not in use.  
S Carry the unit with motor stopped.  
S Store the unit so the line limiter blade (on  
underside of shield) cannot cause injury.  
S Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of  
the reach of children. Store unit unplugged.  
S Do not hang unit so that the trigger switch is  
depressed.  
UNIT SAFETY  
S Inspect unit before use. Replace damaged  
parts. Make sure all handles, guards, and  
fasteners are in place and securely fas-  
tened. Parts that are damaged must be re-  
paired or replaced by an authorized service  
dealer These include head parts that are  
cracked, or chipped, guards, and any other  
part that is damaged.  
DOUBLE INSULATION  
CONSTRUCTION  
This unit is double insulated to help protect  
against electric shock. Double insulation  
constructionconsists of two separate “layers”  
of electrical insulation instead of grounding.  
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 beadded to this unit. As a  
result, the extension cord used with your unit  
can be plugged into any standard 120 volt  
electrical outlet.  
S Do not repair unit yourself.  
S Use only 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) diameter  
recommended trimmer line(see USER RE-  
PLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS in the  
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section).  
Never use wire, rope, string, etc.  
S Use specified trimmer spool. Make sure  
spool is properly installed and all parts are  
securely fastened.  
S Use only WEED EATER replacement parts  
and accessories as recommended.  
Safety precautions must be observed when  
operating any electrical tool. The double in-  
sulation system only provides added protec-  
tion against injury resulting from an internal  
electrical insulation failure.  
CUTTING SAFETY  
WARNING: Inspect area to be cut.  
Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails,  
wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown or be-  
come entangled in cutting head.  
WARNING: All electrical repairs to  
this unit, including housing, switch, motor,  
locking sleeve assembly, wires, etc., must be  
diagnosed and repaired by qualified service  
personnel. Replacement parts for a double in-  
sulated appliance must be recommended by  
the manufacturer. A double insulated ap-  
pliance is marked with the words “double in-  
sulation” or “double insulated”. The symbol  
S Do not overreach or stand on unstable sup-  
port. Keep firm footing and balance.  
S Keep the cutting head below waist level. Do  
not raise handles above your waist. Cutting  
head can come dangerously close to your  
body.  
S Keep away from cutting head and spinning  
line.  
S Use unit properly. Use only for trimming,  
edging, scalping, and mowing. Do not force  
unit. It will do the jobbetter and with less risk  
of injury at the rate for which it was de-  
signed.  
(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.  
S Use only in daylight or in good artificial light.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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ASSEMBLY  
WARNING: If received assembled,  
WARNING: The upper and lower  
tubes must be snapped together, remain per-  
manently assembled together and thelocking  
sleeve assembly must be fully tightened be-  
fore and during use to avoid serious injury to  
the operator and/or damage to the unit. DO  
NOT attempt to disassemble unit after initial  
assembly.  
review all assembly steps to ensure your unit  
is properly assembled and all fasteners are  
secure.  
TUBE ASSEMBLY  
Upper Locking Sleeve Assembly  
INSTALLATION OF ASSIST HANDLE  
1. Loosen and remove wing nut and bolt  
from assist handle.  
2. Place unit on a flat surface.  
3. Firmly push the assist handle over the  
tube. To make installation easier, tilt han-  
dle toward trigger housing while pushing  
down (see illustration).  
4. Reinstall bolt in handle. Thread wing nut  
onto bolt.  
5. Adjust the handle up or down the tube to a  
comfortable position; tighten wing nut se-  
curely.  
Wires  
Lower Locking Sleeve Assembly  
1. Align upper tube groove with triangle on  
lower locking sleeve assembly. Push  
tubes together until they snap into place.  
Upper Tube  
Groove  
Trigger  
housing  
Alignment Triangle  
2. Try to pull tubes back apart. If the tubes do  
not come apart, they are properly snapped  
into place. If the tubes come apart, repeat  
step 1 and push until the tubes snap into  
place.  
3. Slide upper locking sleeve assembly over  
lower locking sleeve assembly and tight-  
en by turning clockwise.  
Tube  
ATTACHING EDGE GUIDE AND  
SHIELD  
WARNING: The shield must be prop-  
erly installed. The shield provides partial  
protection from the risk of thrown objects to  
the operator and others. Your unit is equipped  
with a line limiter blade, which cuts excess  
line to the proper length while running. The  
line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is  
sharp and can cut you.  
NOTE: If shield is not properly installed, dam-  
age to unit (including motor failure) will result.  
1. Insert edge guide into two holes in shield.  
NOTE: Edge guide must be positioned on  
shield prior to installation on motor housing  
(see following illustration).  
4. Ensure locking sleeve assembly and  
alignment decals appear as illustrated be-  
low.  
Edge Guide  
Shield  
Alignment decals  
WARNING: Failure to completely en-  
close excess wires in upper tube during assem-  
bly of the unit may result in damage to the wires  
and/or the unit or serious injury to the operator  
including electrocution.  
2. Align the installation arrow on the shield  
with the installation arrow on the motor  
housing (see illustration below).  
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3. Insert the shield onto the motor housing.  
Ensure the cutting head remains free to  
rotate and the line is not caught between  
the shield and the motor housing.  
ALIGN INSTALLATION ARROWS  
4. Twist the shield as illustrated until it snaps  
securely into place. Make sure the shield  
is assembled to the unit as shown in the  
following illustration and in the KNOW  
YOUR UNIT section of this manual.  
Twist shield  
in direction of  
arrow to  
assemble  
CAUTION: Sharp line limiter blade  
OPERATION  
KNOW YOUR UNIT  
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.  
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls  
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.  
Twist and Edge Button  
Edge Guide  
Locking  
Sleeve  
Assembly  
mmer Head  
th 0.065 in.  
rmmer Line  
Tap Button  
RECESSED PLUG  
The RECESSED PLUG is where you attach  
your extension cord to the unit.  
TRIMMER HEAD  
The TRIMMER HEAD holds cutting line and  
rotates during operation.  
TAP BUTTON  
TRIGGER SWITCH  
The TAP BUTTON is used to advance the  
cutting line during operation and to remove  
the spool during line replacement.  
TheTRIGGER SWITCHis used toturn onthe  
unit. Squeeze the trigger switchto operate the  
unit. Release to stop.  
TWIST AND EDGE BUTTON  
The TWIST AND EDGE BUTTON is used to  
twist the lower portion of the unit into an edg-  
ing position.  
LINE LIMITER BLADE  
The LINE LIMITER BLADE cuts the cutting  
line to the proper cutting length.  
ASSIST HANDLE  
The ASSIST HANDLE is used to help hold  
and guide the unit.  
EDGE GUIDE  
The EDGE GUIDE protects the unit fromcon-  
tacting the ground during edging.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Use only a voltage supply as specified on  
your unit.  
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD  
WARNING: Use only 0.065 inch (1.65  
mm) diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad-  
vance properly and will result in improper cutting  
head function or can cause serious injury. Do  
not use other materials such as wire, string,  
rope, etc. Wire can break off during cutting and  
become a dangerous missile that can cause se-  
rious injury. See page 2 for warning concerning  
other cutting devices.  
Extension Cord Gauge Chart  
Length of Cord  
Gauge  
18 Gauge  
16 Gauge  
16 Gauge  
25 Ft. (7.5 m)  
50 Ft. (15 m)  
100 Ft. (30 m)  
TRIMMING  
Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3  
inches (8 cm) above the ground and at an an-  
gle. Allow only the tip of the line to make con-  
tact. Do not force trimmer line into work area.  
Extension cords are available for this unit.  
ATTACH THE EXTENSION  
CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER  
Trimming  
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  
3 in. (8 cm)  
above ground  
Extension Cord  
EDGING POSITION  
CORRECT OPERATING POSITION  
You can press this button and twist the lower  
portion 180_ counterclockwise into an edging  
position.  
Button  
EDGING  
While edging allow the tip of the line to make  
contact. Do not force the line. The edge guard  
helps protect the unit and keeps the unit from  
contacting the ground. Take extra caution  
while edging as objects can be thrown from  
the trimmer line.  
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:  
S Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.  
S Hold trigger handle with right hand and as-  
sist handle with left hand.  
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S Keep unit below waist level.  
S Cut only from your right to your left to en-  
sure debris is thrown away from you. With-  
out bending over, keep line near and paral-  
lel to the ground and not crowded into  
material being cut.  
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE  
Advance line by tapping bottom of cutting  
headlightly on theground while unit is running  
at full speed. A metal line limiter blade at-  
tached to the shield will cut the line to the  
proper length.  
SCALPING  
The scalping technique removes unwanted  
vegetation down to the ground. Hold the bot-  
tom of the trimmer head about 3 inches (8cm)  
above the ground and at an angle. Allow the  
tipof the linetostrike theground around trees,  
posts, monuments, etc. This technique in-  
creases line wear.  
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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.  
Scalping  
Sweeping  
MOWING  
Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places  
conventional lawn mowers cannot reach. In  
the mowing position, keep the line parallel to  
the ground. Avoid pressing the head into the  
ground as this can scalp the ground anddam-  
age the tool.  
Mowing  
MAINTENANCE  
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR  
WARNING: Disconnect unit from the  
power source before performing mainte-  
nance.  
WORN PARTS  
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-  
placement of damaged or worn parts.  
S Trigger Switch -- Ensure switch functions  
properly by pressing and releasing the trig-  
ger switch. Make sure motor stops.  
S Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if  
debris shield is damaged.  
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.  
AFTER EACH USE  
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LA-  
BELS  
BEFORE EACH USE  
S After each use, inspect complete unit for  
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit us-  
ing a damp cloth with a mild detergent.  
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.  
CHECK FOR LOOSE  
FASTENERS AND PARTS  
S Housing Screws  
S Locking Sleeve Assembly  
S Assist Handle  
S Debris Shield  
S Edge Guide  
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS  
REPLACING THE LINE  
WARNING: Never use wire, rope,  
string, etc., which canbreak off and become a  
dangerous missile.  
5. Insert one end of the lineabout 1/2 inch (1  
cm) into the small hole inside the spool.  
6. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the  
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow  
found on the spool.  
7. Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5  
inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.  
1. Disconnect the unit from the power  
source.  
2. Remove the spool by firmly pulling on the  
tap button.  
3. Clean entire surface of hub and spool.  
4. Replace with a pre-wound spool or cut a  
length of 30 feet of 0.065(1.65 mm) di-  
ameter WEED EATER brand line. Use of  
heavier lines could overload and damage  
unit.  
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8. Insert the line into the exit hole in the hub  
as shown in the illustration.  
Line in Notch  
9. Align the notch with the line exit hole.  
10. Push the spool into the hub until it snaps  
into place.  
11. Pull on the line extending outside the hub  
to release it from the notch; otherwise, the  
unit will not function properly.  
Line exit hole  
Small  
Hole  
Spool  
Tap  
Button  
USER REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS  
REPLACEMENT PART  
Spool with 0.065Trimmer Line  
Assist Handle  
Bolt Carriage, 1/4-20  
Wing Nut  
PART NUMBER  
952701663  
530403805  
530403886  
530016152  
530404076  
530403845  
Shield Assembly  
Edge Guide  
STORAGE  
S Store unit and extension cord indoors in a  
high, dry place out of the reach of children.  
Store unit unplugged.  
S Store unit with all guards in place. Position  
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-  
dentally cause injury.  
WARNING: Perform the following  
steps after each use.  
S Stop the unit and disconnect the power  
source when not in use.  
S Carry the unit with motor stopped.  
S Store the unit so the line limiter blade can-  
not cause injury.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE  
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source before performing  
all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating.  
TROUBLE  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Trimmer head  
stops under a  
load or does not  
1. Allow tip of line to do the cutting.  
1. Crowding trimmer line  
against material being  
cut.  
2. Contact your authorized service dealer.  
3. Check Breaker Box.  
4. Remove debris.  
turn when switch 2. Electrical failure.  
is pressed.  
3. Thrown circuit breaker.  
4. Debris stopping head.  
Line does not  
advance or  
breaks while  
cutting.  
1. Check line routing.  
1. Line improperly routed  
in head.  
2. Rewind line tightly and evenly.  
2. Line improperly  
wound into spool.  
3. Incorrect line size  
4. Not enough line  
outside of head.  
3. Use only 0.065 in. (1.65 mm) dia. line.  
4. Remove cover and pull 4 inches  
(10 cm) of line out of head.  
5. Clean unit.  
5. Dirt buildup on unit.  
Line welds onto  
spool.  
1. Line size is incorrect.  
2. Incorrect spool.  
3. Line is being crowded  
against material being  
cut.  
1. Use only 0.065 in. (1.65 mm) dia. line.  
2. Replace with correct spool.  
3. Cut with tip of line fully extended.  
Line releases  
continuously.  
1. Line improperly  
1. Check line routing.  
routed in head.  
2. Spool damaged.  
2. Replace spool.  
Line usage is  
excessive.  
1. Line improperly routed  
in head.  
1. Check line routing.  
2. Line size is incorrect.  
3. Crowding line against  
material being cut.  
2. Replace spool.  
3. Cut with tip of line fully extended.  
4. Spool worn or damaged. 4. Replace spool.  
Line pulls back  
into head.  
1. Too little line outside  
of head.  
2. Line size incorrect.  
1. Remove cover and pull 4 inches  
(10 cm) of line outside of head.  
2. Use only 0.065 in. (1.65 mm) dia. line.  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
WEED EATER, a division of Husqvarna Con-  
In Canada, contact:  
sumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., warrants to  
the original consumer purchaser that each new  
WEED EATER brand electric or cordless pro-  
duct is free from defects in material and work-  
manship and agrees to repair or replace under  
this warranty any defective WEED EATER  
brand electric or cordless product within two (2)  
years from the original date of purchase.  
If your WEED EATER brand electric or cordless  
product should fail within the limited warranty  
period, you may return it in complete condition,  
prepaid, with proof of purchase, to the dealer  
from whom it was purchased for repair or re-  
placement at the option of WEED EATER.  
This warranty is not transferable and does not  
cover damage or liability caused by improper  
handling, improper maintenance or alteration, or  
the use of accessories and/or attachments not  
specifically recommended by WEED EATER  
for this product. Additionally, this warranty does  
not cover parts that will wear and require re-  
placement with reasonable use during the war-  
ranty period. This warranty does not cover pre-  
delivery set--up or normal adjustments  
explained in the instruction manual.  
WEED EATER  
850 Matheson Blvd. West  
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4  
Giving the model number, serial number and  
date of purchase of your product and the name  
and address of the authorized dealer from  
whom it was purchased.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC  
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTH-  
ER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO  
STATE.  
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR  
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,  
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS  
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-  
PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-  
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-  
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR  
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-  
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIM-  
ITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY  
TO YOU.  
This is a limited warranty within the meaning of  
that term as defined in the Magnuson--Moss Act  
of 1975.  
The policy of WEED EATER is to continuous-  
ly improve its products. Therefore, WEED  
EATER reserves the right to change, modify,  
or discontinue models, designs, specifica-  
tions, and accessories of all products at any  
time without notice or obligation to any pur-  
chaser.  
Should you have any unanswered questions  
concerning this warranty, please contact:  
WEED EATER, a division of Husqvarna  
Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.  
7349 Statesville Road  
Charlotte, NC 28269  
1--800--554--6723  
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