Weed Eater WE18C Manual Do Utilizador

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MAINTENANCE
Blade 
nut
Square washer
Insulator 
washer
Blade
Trailing 
edge
LAWN MOWER
Always observe safety rules when per-
forming any main te nance.
IMPORTANT: Always unplug electric mow-
ers before servicing, cleaning or removing 
material from lawn mower.
TIRES
•   Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect 
control chemi cals which can harm rub-
ber.
•   Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp 
objects and other hazards that may 
cause tire damage.
BLADE CARE
For best results, blade must be kept sharp.  
Re place a bent or dam aged blade.
  CAUTION:  
Use only a replacement 
blade approved by the manufacturer of 
your mower. Using a blade not approved 
by the manufacturer of your mower is 
hazardous, could damage your mower and 
void your warranty.
TO REMOVE BLADE
1.   Use a wood block between blade and 
mower hous ing to prevent blade from 
turning when re mov ing blade nut.
NOTE:  Protect your hands with gloves 
and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
2.   Remove blade nut by turning counter-
clockwise. 
3.   Remove blade and attaching hardware 
(nut, square wash er, insulator wash er).
TO REPLACE BLADE 
1.   Be sure the trailing edge of blade (op-
posite sharp edge) is up toward the 
motor.
2.   Install the square washer and insulated 
washer; secure with blade nut.
3.   Use block of wood between blade and 
lawn mower housing and tighten the 
blade nut, turning clockwise.
•   The recommended tightening torque is 
35-40 ft. lbs.  
TO SHARPEN BLADE
NOTE:  We do not recommend sharp en ing 
blade.  An un bal anced blade will cause 
eventual damage to lawn mower or motor. 
CLEANING
  WARNING:  To reduce the risk of 
electric shock, do not expose the mower 
to water.
IMPORTANT:  For best performance, keep 
mower housing free of grass build-up and 
trash. Clean the underside of your mower 
after each use.
•   Clean the underside of your lawn mower 
by scraping to remove buildup of grass 
and trash.
•   Clean motor cover often to keep trash 
from accumulating. 
•   Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free 
of all gasoline, oil, etc.
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PRE-OPERATION
POLARIZED APPLIANCE
CONNECTIONS
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this 
appliance has a polarized plug (one blade 
is wider than the other) and will require the 
use of a polarized extension cord.
•   The appliance plug will fi t into a polar-
ized extension cord only one way. If the 
plug does not fi t fully into the extension 
cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still 
does not fi t, obtain a correct polarized 
extension cord.
•   A polarized extension cord will require 
the use of a polarized wall outlet. This 
plug will fi t into the polarized wall outlet 
only one way. If the plug does not fi t fully 
into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If 
the plug still does not fi t, contact a quali-
fi ed electrician to install the proper wall 
outlet.
IMPORTANT: Do not change the 
equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, 
or extension cord plug in any way.
MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (AWG)
(WHEN USING 120 V ONLY)
Amp Rating
Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters)
More Than
Not More Than
25' (7.6 m)
50' (15 m)
100' (30.4 m)
150' (45.7 m)
0
6
18
16
16
14
6
10
18
16
14
12
10
12
16
16
14
12
12
16
14
12
Not Recommended
2-prong 
plug
Properly grounded 
extension cord
  WARNING: 
This mower is for outdoor 
use only. Do not expose to rain or use in
damp locations.
•   Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don’t 
use lawn mowers in damp or wet loca-
tions.
•   Don’t Use In Rain.
•   Keep Children Away – All visitors should 
be kept a safe distance from work area.
•   Dress Properly – Do not wear loose 
clothing or jewelry. They can be caught 
in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves 
and footwear is recommended when 
working outdoors.
•   Use Safety Glasses – Always use face 
or dust mask if operation is dusty.
•   Use Right Appliance – Do not use lawn 
mower for any job except that for which 
it is intended.
•   Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) 
protection should be provided on the 
circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the 
lawn mower.  Receptacles are available 
having built-in GFCI protection and may 
be used for this measure of safety.
  WARNING: 
To prevent electric shock 
use only with an extension cord suitable 
for outdoor use, such as SW, SOW, STW, 
STOW, SJW, SJOW, SJTW or SJTOW.
•   Extension Cord – Make sure your exten-
sion cord set is in good condition.  When 
using an extension cord, be sure to use 
one heavy enough to carry the current 
you’re product will draw.  An undersize 
cord will cause a drop in line voltage, re-
sulting in loss of power and overheating.  
The table shows the correct size to use 
depending on cord length and name-
plate ampere rating.  If in doubt, use the 
next heavier gauge.  The smaller the 
gauge number the heavier the cord.
  CAUTION:  In all cases, make certain 
the receptacle in question is properly 
grounded. If you are not sure, have a 
certifi ed electrician check the receptacle. 
This mower is “Double Insulated”.