Poulan Trimmer RTE113 User Manual

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Instruction Manual  
Manual de Instrucciones  
Manuel d’Instructions  
RTE113  
RTE114  
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-  
samente el instructivo. El no hacerlo puede resultar en 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 de le faire pourrait  
entraîner des blessures graves.  
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.  
250 Bobby Jones Expressway  
Augusta, GA 30907  
Electrolux Canada Corporation  
6150 McLaughlin Road  
Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2  
Copyright E2003 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.  
530086743  
2/11/03  
 
S Do not abuse cord. Never carry the unit by  
the extension cord or yank extension cord  
to disconnect unit.  
S 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).  
S 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.  
S Keep the extension cord clear of operator  
and obstacles at all times. Do not expose  
cords to heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.  
S To avoid the possibility of electric shock,  
avoid body contact with any grounded con-  
ductor, such as metal fences or pipes.  
S 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.  
S Maintain unit according to recommended  
procedures. Keep cutting line at proper  
length. Follow instructions for changing  
trimmer line.  
S Have all service and maintenance not ex-  
plained in this manual performed by an au-  
thorized service dealer to avoid creating a  
hazard.  
S 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.  
S Keep the air vents clean and free of debris  
to avoid overheating the motor. Clean after  
each use.  
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE  
S Stop the unit and disconnect the power  
source when not in use.  
S Carry the unit with motor stopped.  
S Store the unit so the line limiter blade (on  
underside of shield) cannot cause injury.  
S Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of  
the reach of children. Store unit unplugged.  
S Do not hang unit so that the trigger switch is  
depressed.  
UNIT SAFETY  
S 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  
construction consists of two separate “layers”  
of electrical insulation instead of grounding.  
Tools built with this insulation system are not  
intended to be grounded. No grounding  
means is provided on this unit, nor should a  
means of grounding be added to this unit. As a  
result, the extension cord used with your unit  
can be plugged into any standard 120 volt  
electrical outlet.  
S Do not repair unit yourself.  
S Use only 0.065 in. (1.65 mm) diameter rec-  
ommended trimmer line (see USER RE-  
PLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS in the  
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section).  
Never use wire, rope, string, etc.  
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.  
S Use specified trimmer spool. Make sure  
spool is properly installed and all parts are  
securely fastened.  
S Use only Weed Eaterr replacement parts  
and accessories as recommended.  
CUTTING SAFETY  
WARNING: All electrical repairs to  
this unit, including housing, switch, motor,  
etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by qual-  
ified service personnel. Replacement parts  
for a double insulated appliance must be rec-  
ommended by the manufacturer. A double in-  
sulated appliance is marked with the words  
“double insulation” or “double insulated”. The  
symbol (square within a square) may also  
be marked on the appliance. Failure to have  
the unit repaired by qualified service person-  
nel can cause the double insulation construc-  
tion to become ineffective and result in seri-  
S 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.  
S Do not overreach or stand on unstable sup-  
port. Keep firm footing and balance.  
S Keep the cutting head below waist level. Do  
not raise handles above your waist. Cutting  
head can come dangerously close to your  
body.  
S Keep away from cutting head and spinning  
line.  
S Use unit properly. Use only for trimming,  
edging, scalping, and mowing. Do not ous injury.  
force unit. It will do the job better and with  
less risk of injury at the rate for which it was  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
designed.  
S Use only in daylight or in good artificial light.  
MAINTENANCE SAFETY  
WARNING: Disconnect unit from the  
power supply before performing mainte-  
nance, or when changing trimmer line.  
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ASSEMBLY  
Edge Guide  
WARNING: If received assembled,  
review all assembly steps to ensure your unit  
is properly assembled and all fasteners are  
secure.  
ADJUSTING ASSIST HANDLE  
1. Place unit on a flat surface.  
2. Loosen and remove wing nut and bolt  
from assist handle.  
3. Firmly push the assist handle over the  
tube. To make installation easier, tilt han-  
dle toward trigger housing while pushing  
down (see illustration).  
Shield  
1. Hold shield at angle to the trimmer motor  
housing. Align the front locking tab of the  
shield with the front notch of the motor  
housing (see illustration below).  
2. Move shield toward motor housing, en-  
suring trimmer head passes through  
opening in shield without catching on  
shield locking tabs.  
4. Reinstall bolt in handle. Thread wing nut  
onto bolt.  
5. Adjust the handle up or down the tube to a  
comfortable position; tighten wing nut se-  
curely.  
3. Tilt front of the shield towards front notch  
of motor housing. Push front locking tab  
of the shield into the front notch of the mo-  
tor housing. An audible snap must be  
heard. Ensure the cutting head remains  
free to rotate and the line is not caught be-  
tween the shield and the motor housing.  
4. Push back of the shield toward the motor  
housing as illustrated until the rear locking  
tabs snap securely into the rear notches.  
Make sure the shield is assembled to the  
unit as shown in the illustration below and  
in the KNOW YOUR UNIT section of this  
manual.  
Trigger  
Housing  
Tube  
ATTACHING THE SHIELD  
Front Locking Tab  
Rear  
WARNING: The shield must be prop-  
erly installed. If shield is not properly installed,  
damage to unit (including motor failure) will re-  
sult. The shield provides partial protection to  
the operator and others from the risk of  
thrown objects. 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.  
Trimmer  
Motor  
Locking  
Tabs  
Front  
Notch  
Housing  
NOTE: If shield is not properly installed, dam-  
age to unit (including motor failure) will result.  
Edge guide must be positioned on shield prior  
to installation on motor housing (see following il-  
lustration).  
Rear  
Notches  
Trimmer  
Head  
CAUTION: Sharp line limiter blade  
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OPERATION  
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER  
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.  
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  
Twist and Edge Button  
Cord  
Retainer  
Motor Housing  
Recessed  
Plug  
Edge Guide  
Air Vents  
Trimmer  
Head with  
0.065 in.  
Trimmer  
Line  
Debris Shield  
Tap  
Button  
Line Limiter Blade  
TRIMMER HEAD  
The TRIMMER HEAD holds the cutting line  
and rotates during operation.  
RECESSED PLUG  
The RECESSED PLUG is where you attach  
your extension cord to the unit.  
TWIST AND EDGE BUTTON  
The TWIST AND EDGE BUTTON is used to  
twist the lower portion of the unit into an edg-  
ing position.  
EDGE GUIDE  
The EDGE GUIDE protects the unit from con-  
tacting the ground during edging.  
TRIGGER SWITCH  
The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn on the  
unit. Squeeze the trigger switch to operate the  
unit. Release to stop.  
LINE LIMITER BLADE  
The LINE LIMITER BLADE cuts the cutting  
line to the proper cutting length.  
TAP BUTTON  
The TAP BUTTON is used to advance the  
cutting line during operation and to remove  
the spool during line replacement.  
ASSIST HANDLE  
The ASSIST HANDLE is used to help hold  
and guide the unit.  
ATTACH THE EXTENSION  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Use only a voltage supply as specified on  
your unit.  
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.  
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD  
Extension Cord Gauge Chart  
Cord Retainer  
Length of Cord  
Gauge  
18 Gauge  
16 Gauge  
16 Gauge  
25 Ft. (7.5 m)  
50 Ft. (15 m)  
100 Ft. (30 m)  
Extension Cord  
Extension cords are available for this unit.  
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CORRECT OPERATING POSITION  
EDGING POSITION  
You can press this button and twist the lower  
portion 180_ counterclockwise into an edging  
position.  
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.  
Edging  
Trimming  
WARNING: Always wear eye protec-  
tion. Never lean over the trimmer head.  
Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into  
eyes and face and cause blindness or other  
serious injury.  
When operating unit, stand as shown and  
check for the following:  
S Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.  
S Hold trigger handle with right hand and as-  
sist handle with left hand.  
S Keep unit below waist level.  
Ed
S 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.  
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE  
Advance line by tapping bottom of cutting  
head lightly on the ground while unit is running  
at full speed. A metal line limiter blade at-  
tached to the shield will cut the line to the  
proper length.  
SCALPING  
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, monu-  
ments, etc. This technique increases line  
wear.  
WARNING: Use only 0.065 inch (1.65  
mm) diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad-  
vance properly and will result in improper cutting  
head function 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 se-  
rious injury. See page 2 for warning concerning  
other cutting devices.  
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 and dam-  
age the tool.  
3 in. (8 cm)  
above ground  
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Mowing  
Sweepin
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.  
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.  
S Trigger Switch -- Ensure switch functions  
properly by pressing and releasing the trig-  
ger switch. Make sure motor stops.  
S Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if  
debris shield is damaged.  
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS  
The warranty on this unit does not cover items  
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  
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DE-  
BEFORE EACH USE  
CALS  
CHECK FOR LOOSE  
FASTENERS AND PARTS  
S Housing Screws  
S Assist Handle  
S After each use, inspect complete unit for  
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit us-  
ing a damp cloth with a mild detergent.  
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.  
S Debris Shield  
S Edge Guide  
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS  
9. Align the notch with the line exit hole.  
10. Push the spool into the hub until it snaps  
into place.  
11. Pull on the line extending outside the hub  
to release it from the notch; otherwise, the  
unit will not function properly.  
REPLACING THE LINE  
1. Disconnect the unit from the power  
source.  
2. Remove the spool by firmly pulling on the  
tap button.  
3. Clean entire surface of hub and spool.  
4. Replace with a pre-wound spool or cut a  
length of 30 feet of 0.065! (1.65 mm) di-  
ameter Weed Eaterr brand line. Use of  
heavier lines could overload and damage  
unit.  
Small  
Hole  
Spool  
Tap  
Button  
WARNING: Never use wire, rope,  
string, etc., which can break off and become a  
dangerous missile.  
Line in Notch  
5. Insert one end of the line about 1/2 inch (1  
cm) into the small hole inside the spool.  
6. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the  
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow  
found on the spool.  
7. Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5  
inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.  
8. Insert the line into the exit hole in the hub  
as shown in the illustration.  
Line exit hole  
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USER REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS  
REPLACEMENT PART  
Spool with 0.065! Trimmer Line  
Assist Handle  
Bolt Carriage, 1/4-20  
Wing Nut  
Shield Assembly (RTE113)  
Shield Assembly (RTE114)  
Edge Guide (RTE113)  
Edge Guide (RTE114)  
PART NUMBER  
952701663  
530403805  
530403886  
530016152  
530403915  
530403914  
530403845  
530403824  
STORAGE  
S Store unit and extension cord indoors in a  
high, dry place out of the reach of children.  
Store unit unplugged.  
S 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.  
S Stop the unit and disconnect the power  
source when not in use.  
S Carry the unit with motor stopped.  
S 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  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Trimmer head  
stops under a  
load or does not  
1. Allow tip of line to do the cutting.  
1. Crowding trimmer line  
against material being  
cut.  
2. Contact your authorized service dealer.  
3. Check breaker box.  
4. Remove debris.  
turn when switch 2. Electrical failure.  
is pressed.  
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 in. (1.65 mm) dia. line.  
4. Remove cover and pull 4 in.  
(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 in. (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.  
Line releases  
continuously.  
1. Line improperly  
routed in head.  
2. Spool damaged.  
1. Check line routing.  
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.  
Line pulls back  
into head.  
1. Too little line outside  
of head.  
2. Line size incorrect.  
1. Remove cover and pull 4 inches  
(10 cm) of line outside of head.  
2. Use only 0.065 in. (1.65 mm) dia. line.  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,  
warrants to the original purchaser that each LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE  
new Weed Eaterr brand electric or cordless OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM  
product is free from defects in material and STATE TO STATE.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC  
workmanship and agrees to repair or replace  
under this warranty any defective Weed Eat-  
er brand electric product within two (2) years  
from the original date of purchase.  
If your Weed Eater brand electric or cordless  
product should fail within the limited warranty  
period, return it, complete, prepaid, with proof  
of purchase, to the dealer from whom it was  
purchased for repair or replacement at the op-  
tion of ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,  
INC.  
This warranty is not transferable and does not  
cover damage or liability caused by improper  
handling, improper maintenance or the use of  
accessories and/or attachments not specifically  
recommended by ELECTROLUX HOME  
PRODUCTS, INC., for this electric product. Ad-  
ditionally, this warranty does not cover parts that  
will wear and require replacement with reason-  
able use during the warranty period. This war-  
ranty does not cover predelivery set--up or nor-  
mal adjustments explained in the instruction  
manual.  
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 CON-  
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE  
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT  
APPLY TO YOU.  
The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-  
UCTS, INC., is to continuously improve its  
products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME  
PRODUCTS, INC., reserves the right to  
change, modify, or discontinue models, de-  
signs, specifications, and accessories of all  
products at any time without notice or obliga-  
tion to any purchaser.  
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