Weed Eater WE18C Manuale Utente

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PRE-OPERATION
To reduce the likelihood of disconnec-
tion of lawn mower cord from the cord set 
during operation, use the extension cord 
retainer supplied with the mower.
•   Don’t Abuse Cord – Never pull lawn 
mower by cord or yank it to disconnect 
from receptacle.  Keep cord from heat, 
oil and sharp edges.
•   Don’t Force Lawn Mower – It will do the 
job better and safer at the rate for which 
it was designed.
•   Don’t Overreach – Keep proper footing 
and balance at all times.
•   Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. 
Use common sense. Do not operate 
lawn mower when you are tired.
•   Disconnect Lawn Mower – Disconnect 
the lawn mower from the power supply 
when not in use, before servicing, when 
changing accessories such as blades, 
and the like.
•   Store Idle Lawn Mower Indoors – When 
not in use, lawn mower should be stored 
in an indoor dry and locked-up place 
– out of reach of children.
•   Maintain Lawn Mower With Care – Keep 
cutting edges sharp and clean for best 
and safest performance.
•   Follow instructions for lubricating and 
changing accessories.
•   Inspect lawn mower cord periodically 
and if damaged, have it repaired by an 
authorized service facility.
•   Inspect extension cords periodically and 
replace if damaged.
•   Keep handles dry, clean, and free from 
oil and grease.
•   Keep guards in place and in working 
order.
•   Keep blades sharp.
•   Keep hands and feet away from cutting 
area.
•   Objects struck by the lawn mower blade 
can cause severe injuries to persons. 
The lawn should always be carefully 
examined and cleared of all objects prior 
to each mowing.
•   If lawn mower strikes a foreign object, 
follow these steps:
    -  Stop lawn mower. Release the switch.
    -  Unplug power cord.
    -  Inspect for damage.
    -  Repair any damage before restarting 
and operating the lawn mower.
•   Use identical replacement blades only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not 
cover items that have been subjected to 
operator abuse or negligence.  To receive 
full value from the war ranty, operator 
must maintain mower as instructed in this 
manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made 
periodically to properly maintain your unit.  
All adjustments in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual should be 
checked at least once each season.
•   Once a year, check blade for wear.
•   Follow the Maintenance Sched ule in this 
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
•   Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated.
IMPORTANT:  Do not oil or grease plastic 
wheel bearings.  Viscous lu bri cants will 
attract dust and dirt that will short en the life 
of the self-lu bri cat ing bearings.  If you feel 
they must be lu bri cated, use only a dry, 
pow dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
MAINTENANCE
Check for Loose Fasteners
Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher
Check Tires
Clean Lawn Mower *
Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade **
Lubrication
BEFORE
EACH
USE
AFTER
EACH
USE
EVERY
10
HOURS
EVERY
25 HOURS
OR SEASON
BEFORE
STORAGE
* Use a scraper to clean under deck      ** Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
Spray 
lubricant
Handle bracket mounting pins
Mulcher door 
hinge rod