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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
245157
WE EL-15TNE
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-
samenteelinstructivo. Elnohacerlopuederesultaren 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 dele fairepourrait
entraîner des blessures graves.
WEED EATER
7349 Statesville Road
Charlotte, NC 28269
WEED EATER
850 Matheson Blvd. West
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4
115254226 Rev.3 05/07/10 JBW
• Do not abuse cord. Never carry the unit by
the extension cord or yank extension cord
to disconnect unit.
• 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).
• 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.
• Keep the extension cord clear of operator
and obstacles at all times. Do not expose
cords to heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.
• To avoid the possibility of electric shock,
avoid body contact with any grounded con-
ductor, such as metal fences or pipes.
• 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.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING: Disconnect unit from the
power supply before performing mainte-
nance, or when changing trimmer line.
• Maintain unit according to recommended
procedures. Keep cutting line at proper
length. Follow instructions for changing
trimmer line.
• Have all service and maintenance not ex-
plained in this manual performed by an au-
thorized service dealer to avoid creating a
hazard.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or
any other liquid. Clean unit and decals with
a damp sponge. Keep handles dry, clean,
and free from oil and grease.
• Keep the air vents clean and free of debris
to avoid overheating the motor. Clean after
each use.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Stop the unit and disconnect the power
source when not in use.
• Carry the unit with motor stopped.
• Store the unit so the line limiter blade (on
underside of shield) cannot cause injury.
• Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of
the reach of children. Store unit unplugged.
• Do not hang unit so that the trigger switch is
depressed.
UNIT SAFETY
• 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 oftwo separate“layers”
of electrical insulation instead of grounding.
• Do not repair unit yourself.
• Use only 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) diameter
recommended trimmer line (see USER
REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS in the
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section).
Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
Tools built with this insulation system are not
intended to be grounded. No grounding
means is provided on this unit, nor should a
means ofgroundingbeaddedto this unit. As a
result, the extension cord used with your unit
can be plugged into any standard 120 volt
electrical outlet.
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.
• Use specified trimmer spool. Make sure
spool is properly installed and all parts are
securely fastened.
• Use only WEED EATER replacement parts
and accessories as recommended.
CUTTING SAFETY
• Inspect area to be cut. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string,
etc.) which can be thrown or become en-
tangled 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. Replacementparts fora doublein-
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
• Do not overreach or stand on unstable sup-
port. Keep firm footing and balance.
• Keep the cutting head below waist level. Do
not raise handles above your waist. Cutting
head can come dangerously close to your
body.
• Keep away from cutting head and spinning
line.
• Use unit properly. Use only for trimming,
edging, scalping, and mowing. Do not
force unit. It will do the job better and with
less risk of injury at the rate for which it was
designed.
(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.
• 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 togetherand 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
Wire protector
INSTALLATION OF ASSIST HANDLE
1. Place unit on a flat surface.
2. Remove knob and bolt from kit.
3. Push assist handle over the clamp on
the tube (see illustration).Handle can
be assembled as option 1 or 2 (Shown
Below) depending on the users
preference.
4. Install bolt in handle. Thread knob onto
bolt.
5. Adjust the handle up and down the tube
and pivot it to a comfortable position;
tighten knob securely.
Wires
Lower Locking Sleeve Assembly
1. Remove the wire protector from the
tubes and discard.
2. Align upper tube groove with triangle on
lower locking sleeve assembly. Push
tubes together until they snap into place.
Upper Tube
Groove
Assist handle
Alignment Triangle
Trigger
housing
3. 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.
Clamp
Tube
4. Slide upper locking sleeve assembly over
lower locking sleeve assembly and tight-
en by turning clockwise.
Option 1
Option 2
ATTACHING EDGE GUIDE AND
SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must beprop-
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.
5. Ensure locking sleeve assembly and
alignmentdecals appearas illustratedbe-
low.
NOTE: If shield is not properly installed, dam-
age to unit (including motor failure) will result.
Alignment decals
1. Insert edge guide into two holes in shield.
WARNING: Failure to completely en-
close excess wires in upper tube duringassem-
bly of the unit may result in damage to the wires
and/or the unit or serious injury to the operator
including electrocution.
NOTE: Edge guide must
be positionedon
shield prior to installation on motor housing
(see following illustration).
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Edge Guide
CAUTION: Sharp line limiter blade
Shield
Holes
Bolt
2. 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 (see
following illustration).
3. Twist the shield as illustrated until the hole
in the shield aligns with the hole in the
housings. 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.
4. Install bolt into shield and motor hous-
Twist shield in this
direction to assemble
ing as shown. Tighten securely.
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETYRULES BEFOREOPERATING YOURUNIT.
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Trigger Switch
Assist Handle
Motor Housing
Edge Guide
Twist and Edge Button
Cord
Retainer
Clamp
Recessed
Plug
Locking
Sleeve
Air
Vents
Assembly
Trimmer Head
with 0.065 inch
Trimmer Line
Debris Shield
Line Limiter Blade
RECESSED PLUG
The RECESSED PLUG is where you attach
your extension cord to the unit.
TRIMMER HEAD
The TRIMMER HEAD holds the cutting line
and rotates during operation.
TRIGGER SWITCH
TheTRIGGERSWITCHisused toturn onthe
unit. Squeezethetrigger switchto operatethe
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
EDGE GUIDE
The EDGE GUIDE protects theunit fromcon-
tacting the ground during edging.
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.
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ADJUSTING TRIMMER HEIGHT
The height of the trimmer can be adjusted
to achieve the most comfortable operating
position.
1. Push the Twist 'N Edge Button.
2. Adjust the trimmer to the desired height
by moving the motor housing up or
down the tube (four height positions
available).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Use only a voltage supply as specified on
your unit.
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD
Extension Cord Gauge Chart
Length of Cord
Gauge
25 Ft. (7.5 m)
50 Ft. (15 m)
100 Ft. (30 m)
18 Gauge
16 Gauge
16 Gauge
3. Release the button. The tube will lock
in position.
AUTOMATIC LINE FEED SYSTEM
When the trimmer is initially started, a small
length of cutting line is fed out.
After approximately 5 seconds, the line will
be cut to the correct length by the line
limiter as the motor reaches full speed.
Make sure the motor is up to full speed
before trimming.
Extension cords are available for this unit.
ATTACH THE EXTENSION
CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER
Loop your extension cord through the handle
and around the hook as shown. Insure the
plug and cord are firmly and fully engaged.
If the noise of the cutting line being cut
cannot be heard, more line will need to be
fed out.
Cord Retainer
To feed more line:
Extension Cord
• Allow the motor to stop completely; then,
restart the motor and allow it to reach full
speed.
• Repeat until you hear the line hitting
against the line limiter (do not repeat this
procedure more than 6 times).
If problems are experienced with the
automatic line feed, refer to the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING TABLE.
CORRECT OPERATING POSITION
To manually feed the nylon line:
• If required, the cutting line can be fed out
manually.
• To operate, press and release manual
line feed button while gently pulling on
the line until the line reaches the line
limiter.
Trimming
Edging
WARNING: Always wear eye protec-
tion. Never lean over the trimmer head.
Rocks ordebris canricochet orbe throwninto
eyes and face and cause blindness or other
serious injury.
When operating unit, stand as shown and
check for the following:
Manual Line
Feed Button
• Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.
• If the line extends past the line limiter,
too much line has been fed out. If too
much line is fed out, remove the spool
cap and click spool counterclockwise
until the line is at the desired length.
•
Hold trigger handle with right hand and as-
sist handle with left hand.
Keep unit below waist level.
•
• Cut only from your right to your left to ensure
debris is thrown away from you. Without
bending over, keep line near and parallel to
the ground (perpendicular when edging) and
not crowded into material being cut.
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SCALPING
WARNING: Use only 0.065 inch
(1.65 mm) diameter round line. Other sizes
and shapes of line will not advance properly
and will result in improper cutting head func-
tion 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 serious
injury. See page 2 for warning concerning
other cutting devices.
The scalping technique removes unwanted
vegetation. 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.
This technique increases line wear.
Scalping
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.
Trimming
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.
3 inches (8 cm)
above ground
Mowing
EDGING POSITION
While holding the trimmer in operating posi-
tion, you can press this button and twist the
lower portion 180° counterclockwise for
edging.
Button
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.
Swe
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.
Edg
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MAINTENANCE
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WARNING: Disconnect
power
WORN PARTS
source before performing maintenance.
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.
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
Thewarranty onthis unit does not coveritems
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
BEFORE EACH USE
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DE-
CALS
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Housing Screws
• 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.
• Locking Sleeve Assembly
• Assist Handle
• Debris Shield
• Edge Guide
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
8. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow
found on the spool.
Cap
release
9. Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5
inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
Spool
latch
Notches
Hub
Eyelet
10. Place spool into hub with cut out area of
spool in line with eyelet (see illustration).
4. Remove old spool.
5. Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
6. Replace with a pre--wound spool or cut a
lengthof26 feet(8 meters)of 0.065″ (1.65
mm) diameter WEED EATER brand line.
Use of heavier lines could overload and
damage unit.
Cut out
area of spool
WARNING: Never use wire, rope,
string, etc., which canbreak offand becomea
dangerous missile.
Eyelet
7. Insert end of line about 1/2 inch (1 cm)
into small hole on the inside of the spool.
11. Remove line from notch and feed line
through eyelet.
12. Reinstall the spool cap.
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USER REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS
REPLACEMENT PART
Spool with 0.065 inch Trimmer Line
Assist Handle
PART NUMBER
952711920
574495601
574495901
574473101
574495801
Bolt Carriage, M6 X 1
Knob
Clamp
Shield Assembly
574495401
574491601
574492201
574471601
Edge Guide
Spool cap
Bolt
STORAGE
• Store unit and extension cord indoors in a
high, dry place out of the reach of children.
Store unit unplugged.
• 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.
• Stop the unit and disconnect the power
source when not in use.
• Carry the unit with motor stopped.
• Store the unit so the line limiter blade can-
not cause injury.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source before per-
forming all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to
be operating.
TROUBLE
Trimmer head
stops under a
load or does not
turn when switch 2. Electrical failure.
is pressed.
CAUSE
1. Crowding trimmer line
against material being
cut.
REMEDY
1. Allow tip of line to do the cutting.
2. Contact your authorized service dealer.
3. Check breaker box.
4. Remove debris.
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 inch (1.65 mm) dia. line.
4. Remove spool cap and pull 4 inches
(10 cm) of line out of head.
5. Clean unit.
5. Dirt buildup on unit.
Line welds onto 1. Line size is incorrect.
1. Use only 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) dia. line.
2. Replace with correct spool.
3. Cut with tip of line fully extended.
2. Incorrect spool.
3. Line is being crowded
against material being
cut.
spool.
1. Line improperly
1. Check line routing.
Line releases
continuously.
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.
1. Too little line outside
of head.
2. Line size incorrect.
Line pulls back
into head.
1. Remove spool cap and pull 4 inches
(10 cm) of line outside of head.
2. Use only 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) dia. line.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
WEED EATER, a division of Husqvarna
In Canada, contact:
WEED EATER
Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.,
warrants to the original consumer
purchaser that each new WEED EATER
brand electric or cordless product is free
from defects in material and workmanship
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.
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 ABOVELIM-
ITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU.
This is a limited warranty within the meaning of
that termas 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.
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 replacement 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
replacement with reasonable use during the
warranty period. This warranty does not
cover predelivery set-up or normal
adjustments explained in the instruction
manual.
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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