User manual WEED EATER GTI19T

[. . . ] 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 545117535 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 Do not burn, incinerate, or expose this unit to extreme heat. S Store the unit unplugged in a high, cool, dry, indoor area out of the reach of children. S Use only recommended attachments and replacement parts to avoid creating a hazard and/or voiding warranty. S Maintain the unit according to recommended procedures. S Use only for jobs explained in the OPERATION section of this manual. BLOWER SAFETY S Use only in daylight or in good artificial light. 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. The motor must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer turning to avoid serious injury from the rotating blades. WARNING: Stop the unit and dis- of screwdriver toward the front of the unit to release the latch while pulling up on the vacuum inlet cover with your other hand. Bottom view of unit Latch Area WARNING: If received assembled, ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure. S A standard screwdriver is required for assembly. BLOWER ASSEMBLY NOTE: Assembly instructions for using your unit as a vacuum follow this section. Attaching the blower tube If you have already assembled your unit for use as a vacuum, refer to the section Vacuum Inlet Cover (closed) Impeller Latch Area Vacuum Inlet Cover (opened) HOW TO CONVERT UNIT FROM VACUUM USE TO BLOWER USE. 3. 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 Shoulder strap on left shoulder COLLECTION BAG ASSEMBLY 1. Open the zipper on the collection bag and insert the elbow tube. Push the small end of the elbow tube through the small opening in the bag. [. . . ] Do not store bag without emptying the bag of all contents (grass, leaves, etc. ). Remove the bag from the blower and turn the bag inside out. 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. [. . . ]