Weed Eater WE18C User Manual

Does not start 1. Start button not depressed. 1. Press start button and hold

  down operator presence
  control bar to handle.
  2.   Extension cord not     2.   Reconnect extension cord
  connected to power cord.      and use cord retainer to keep
  the cord in place.
  3.   Extension cord not     3.   Connect extension cord to a
  connected to power source.   live and properly grounded
  120V AC, 60 Hz receptacle.
  4.   Circuit breaker has tripped. 4.   Wait 5 minutes for motor to
  cool down. Push circuit
  breaker to reset.
  5.   Loose blade or broken    5.   Tighten blade nut or
  blade adapter.      replace blade adapter.
  6.   Operator presence control     6.   Press start button and hold
  bar in released position.   down operator presence
  control bar to handle.
  7.   Operator presence control     7.   Replace operator presence
  bar defective.     control bar.

Loss of power 1. Lawn mower housing or 1. Raise cutting height.
cutting blade dragging

  in heavy grass.
  2.   Cutting too much grass.     2.   Raise cutting height.
  3.   Buildup of grass, leaves, 3.   Clean underside of mower

and trash under mower. housing.

4. Walking speed too fast. 4. Cut at slower walking speed.

Poor cut – 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade.
uneven Tighten blade nut.

2. Buildup of grass, leaves 2. Clean underside of

and trash under mower. mower housing.

Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade.
vibration Tighten blade nut.

Grass catcher 1. Cutting height too low. 1. Raise cutting height.
not fi lling 2. Lift on blade worn off. 2. Replace blade.

3. Catcher not venting air. 3. Clean grass catcher.

Hard to push 1. Grass is too high or wheel 1. Raise cutting height.

  height is too low.
  2.   Lawn mower housing or   2.   Raise lawn mower housing
  cutting blade dragging     one (1) setting higher.
  in heavy grass.
  3.   Grass catcher too full.   3.   Empty grass catcher.
  4.   Handle height position not    4.   Adjust handle height to suit.
  right for you.

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

TROUBLESHOOTING

I. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all

instructions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the machine before starting.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under

rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis-
charge opening at all times.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate
the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, sticks, etc., which could be
picked up and thrown by the blade.
Stay behind the handle when the motor
is running.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.

• Do not operate the mower when bare-

foot or wearing open sandals. Always
wear substantial foot wear.

• Do not pull mower backwards unless

absolutely necessary. Always look down
and behind before and while moving
backwards.

• Never direct discharged material toward

anyone. Avoid discharging material
against a wall or obstruction. Material
may ricochet back toward the operator.
Stop the blade when crossing gravel
surfaces.

• Do not operate the mower without the

entire grasscatcher, discharge guard,
rear guard or other safety protective
devices in place and working.

• Never leave a running machine unat-

tended.

• See manufacturer’s instructions for

proper operation and installation of
accessories. Only use accessories ap-
proved by the manufacturer.

• Stop the motor when crossing gravel

drives, walks, or roads.

• Stop the motor whenever you leave the

equipment, before cleaning the mower
or unclogging the chute.

• Shut the motor off and wait until the

blade comes to complete stop before
removing grass catcher.

• Mow only in daylight or good artifi cial

light.

• Do not operate the machine while under

the infl uence of alcohol or drugs.

• Never operate machine in rain or on wet

grass. Always be sure of your footing:

keep a fi rm hold on the handle and
walk; never run.

• Disengage the self-propelled mecha-

nism on mowers so equipped before
starting the motor.

• If the equipment should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop the motor and check
immediately for the cause.

• Vibration is generally a warning of

trouble.

• Always wear safety goggles or safety

glasses with side shields when operat-
ing mower.

II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip
and fall accidents which can result in
severe injury. All slopes require extra cau-
tion. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not
mow it.
DO:
• Mow across the face of slopes: never

up and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

DO NOT:
• Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or

embankments. The operator could lose
footing or balance.

• Do not cut excessively steep slopes.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

footing could cause slipping.

III. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is
not alert to the presence of children. Children
are often attracted to the machine and the
mowing activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and while walking backwards,

look behind and down for small children.
Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure vision.

• The mower is not a toy. It can be very

dangerous; children should not use this
mower. Only responsible adults who
have read the manual and understood
all instructions should operate this
mower.

SAFETY RULES