User manual WEED EATER HDF550A

[. . . ] ADVERTENCIA: Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves. AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez 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 5855 Terry Fox Way Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4 ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 545117528 8/8/06 SAFETY RULES When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and serious injury. [. . . ] S Inspect the area before using the unit. Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. , that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation. S Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached. When used as a blower, always install a blower tube. S To avoid spreading fire, do not use blower near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc. S Never place objects inside the blower tubes; always direct the blowing debris away from people, animals, glass, and solid objects such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt people or animals, break glass, or cause other damage. S Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers, or any other substances which may contain toxic materials. NANCE. VACUUM SAFETY S Stop the motor and disconnect the power source before opening the air inlet door or attempting to insert or remove the vacuum tubes. The motor must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer turning to avoid serious injury from the rotating blades. S Hard objects can be thrown through the collection bag or the housing and become dangerous missiles which can cause serious injury to the operator or others. S When using the vacuum attachment, the unit is designed to pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Align the grooves on the blower tube with the grooves on the blower outlet. To attach the lower vacuum tube to the upper vacuum tube, first align the arrows on the two tubes. Then, press the two tubes together until the lower tube is securely seated in the upper tube (about 3 inches). Upper Tube Lower Tube 2. Position the unit on your right-hand side, blower outlet and bag pointing toward the rear. Hold the unit in an upright position with the lower vacuum tube on the ground to support it. Place the shoulder strap over your head and onto your left shoulder. Adjust the strap to allow a free flow of air from the blower. If the collection bag is kinked, the unit will not operate properly. NOTE: The strap is designed to position the collection bag on your shoulder without kinks. The strap is not intended to support the weight of the unit. Align arrows on upper and lower tubes COLLECTION BAG ASSEMBLY 1. Open the zipper on the collection bag and insert the elbow tube. [. . . ] Allow the bag to hang and dry completely before you reuse the bag. SERVICE HOW TO REMOVE AN OBJECT FROM THE AIR INTAKE 1. While holding the inlet cover open, remove the vacuum tubes. The inlet cover must be held open through all remaining steps. Carefully reach into the vacuum opening and clear out the air intake area. [. . . ]