Poulan Trimmer HT14 HT17 HT19 HT22 User Manual

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Trademark  
Operator’s Manual  
Manual del Operador  
Manuel de L’utilisateur  
HT14/HT17/HT19/HT22  
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For Household Use Only  
WARNING:  
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before  
using this product. 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. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertisse-  
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire  
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.  
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 1-800-554-6723  
Do not return unit to retailer. Call 1--800--554--6723  
for customer assistance.  
Frigidaire Home Products, Augusta, GA 30907  
WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.  
530085739 10/03/97  
530085739 10/3/97  
 
trimmer. Receptacles are available hav- S Keep all parts of body away from blades.  
ing built-in GFCI protection and may be  
used for this measure of safety.  
S Use unit properly. Use only for jobs ex-  
plained in this manual.  
S Inspect entire unit, including guards, be- S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.  
fore each use. Have damaged parts re-  
placed by a qualified service dealer.  
Make sure all fasteners are in place and  
securely fastened.  
MAINTENANCE SAFETY  
S Maintain unit according to recommended  
procedures.  
S Keep blades/air vents free of debris.  
S Disconnect unit from the power supply  
before performing maintenance.  
S Use only genuine Weed Eater replace-  
ment parts as recommended.  
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE  
S Clean unit and labels with a damp sponge  
and mild household detergent. Keep  
handles dry, clean, and free from oil and  
grease.  
S Disconnect unit from the power supply  
when not in use.  
S Hand carry unit with the motor stopped  
and the blades away from your body.  
S Secure the unit before storing or trans-  
porting it in a vehicle.  
S Store unit so blades cannot accidentally  
cause injury. The unit can be hung by the  
hole in the blades.  
S Store unit indoors, unplugged in a high,  
dry place out of the reach of children.  
S Before using the unit, have your service  
dealer replace blades or parts that are  
cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in  
any other way. Throw away damaged or  
bent blades.  
S Use only Weed EaterR blades.  
OPERATING SAFETY  
S Don’t force the unit; it will do the job better  
and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at  
the rate for which it was designed.  
S Inspect area to be trimmed before each  
use. Remove objects (rocks, broken  
glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can  
wrap around or be thrown by blades.  
S Keep children away. Keep others includ-  
ing children, animals, bystanders and  
helpers outside the 30 foot (10 meter)  
Hazard Zone. Stop the unit immediately if  
you are approached.  
S Always keep unit in front of your body.  
S Don’t overreach or stand on unstable  
support such as ladders, stools, truck  
beds, etc. Keep firm footing and balance  
at all times.  
S Do not raise unit above your shoulders.  
The blades can come dangerously close  
to your body.  
If situations occur which are not covered in  
this manual, use care and good judgment.  
If you need assistance, contact your Autho-  
rized Service Dealer or call the Customer  
Assistance Hotline, 1-800-554-6723.  
WARNING  
Blades can throw objects violentl.y  
D You can be blinded or injured.  
D Wear safety glasses.  
Safety  
Glasses  
Boots  
WARNING  
Hazard zone for thrown objects  
D Blades can throw objects violently.  
D Others can be blinded or injured.  
D Keep people and animals 30 feet  
(10 m) away.  
30 ft.  
(10 m)  
Blades move Allow blades to stop  
momentarily before removing  
he them from the cut.  
is  
WARNING  
Blades move momentarily after the  
trigger is released.  
D The blades can seriously cut you or  
others.  
d.  
D Allow blades to stop before  
removing them from the cut.  
WARNING  
Blades can cut extension cord.  
D Keep extension cord away from blades.  
D A cut extension cord can cause serious electrical  
shock to you or others.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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ASSEMBLY  
S Place the assist handle on the unit.  
CARTON CONTENTS  
Hedge Trimmer  
Assist Ha
Assist Handle  
Screw  
Nut  
Examine parts for damage. Do not use  
damaged parts.  
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts  
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.  
S Insert screw through assist handle and  
If you receive your unit assembled, check  
each step to be sure your unit is properly  
assembled. Follow all safety information in  
the manual and on unit.  
motor housing.  
Sc
ASSIST HANDLE ATTACHMENT  
WARNING: Do not use without the as-  
sist handle properly installed.  
This unit is equipped with an assist handle  
for extra comfort and control.  
Nut  
S Thread nut onto screw. Tighten securely.  
OPERATION  
Use only the voltage supply specified on your  
unit. See chart below to select the proper ex-  
tension cord.  
tension cord used with your unit can be  
plugged into any standard 120 volt electri-  
cal outlet.  
Safety precautions must be observed  
when operating any electrical tool. A  
double insulation system only provides  
added protection against injury resulting  
from internal electrical insulation failure.  
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD  
Extension Cord Gauge Chart  
25 ft.  
50 ft.  
100 ft.  
16 gauge 16 gauge  
16 gauge  
Extension cords are available for this unit.  
Recessed  
Cord  
WARNING: All electrical repairs to this  
unit, including housing, switch, motor, etc.,  
must be diagnosed and repaired by quali-  
fied service personnel. Replacement parts  
for a double insulated appliance must be  
identical to the parts they replace. A double  
insulated appliance is marked with the  
words DOUBLE INSULATION or DOUBLE IN-  
Plug  
Receptacle  
SULATED. The symbol  
(square within a  
Hook  
Cord Retainer  
square) may also be marked on the ap-  
pliance. Failure to have the unit repaired by  
qualified service personnel can cause the  
double insulation construction to become  
ineffective and result in serious injury.  
DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION  
This unit is Double Insulated to help pro-  
tect against electric shock. Double insula-  
tion construction consists of two separate  
“layers” of electrical insulation instead of  
grounding.  
Tools and appliances built with a double in-  
sulation system are not intended to be  
grounded. No grounding means is provided  
on this unit, nor should a means of ground-  
ing be added to this unit. As a result, the ex-  
CORRECT OPERATING POSITION  
Stand as shown; check for the following:  
S Operator wearing safety glasses/eye  
protection and proper clothing.  
S Right hand holding rear handle, left hand  
holding assist handle.  
S Unit below waist level.  
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OPERATING YOUR UNIT  
perating  
osition  
S Squeeze switch to operate your unit. To  
turn off the unit, release the switch.  
S Read important safety instructions be-  
fore operating.  
S Hedge trimmer is not to be used to cut  
stems greater than 3/8 inch thick.  
S When operating the unit, keep the exten-  
sion cord behind the trimmer; never  
drape it over the hedge being trimmed.  
MAINTENANCE  
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES  
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK  
Check for loose fasteners and parts  
Check for damaged or worn parts  
Clean unit and labels  
WHEN TO PERFORM  
Before each use  
Before each use  
After each use  
Lubricate blades  
After each use  
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.  
BEFORE EACH USE  
LUBRICATE BLADES  
S Stop the motor and disconnect the unit  
from the power source.  
CHECK FOR LOOSE  
FASTENERS AND PARTS  
S Assist handle screws  
S Housing Screws  
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR  
WORN PARTS  
Refer replacement of damaged/worn parts  
to your Authorized Service Dealer.  
S Switch -- Ensure switch functions prop-  
erly by moving the switch to the Off posi-  
tion. Make sure motor stops; then re-  
start motor and continue.  
S Remove any debris on blades.  
S Clean all parts and check for damage.  
Have damaged parts replaced. Be cau-  
tious of sharp edges.  
S Apply a light machine oil along the edge  
of the top and bottom straps.  
NOTE: Ensure that handles remain clean  
and dry.  
S Pigtail plug and extension cord -- Have  
damaged cords replaced by your Au-  
thorized Service Dealer.  
AFTER EACHUSE  
Top Strap  
CLEAN UNIT & LABELS  
S Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a  
mild detergent.  
STORAGE  
Prepare unit for storage at end of season  
or if it will not be used for 30 days or more.  
S Clean the unit before storing. Pay par-  
ticular attention to the air intake and air  
vents; keep them free of debris. Use a  
mild soap and sponge dampened with  
warm water to clean the plastic surfaces.  
Avoid all other types of detergents, clean-  
ers, or solvents; they can contain chemi-  
cals, such as aromatic oils (lemon, pine)  
or kerosene that can seriously damage  
the plastic housing. Do not spray the unit  
with water.  
S Make sure the receptacle is free of ob-  
structions.  
S Store unit so that any sharp edges can-  
not accidentally cause injury.  
S Never immerse any part of the unit in any  
liquid.  
S Never douse or squirt the unit with water  
or any other liquids.  
S Store unit indoors in a cool, high, dry loca-  
tion out of the reach of children.  
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SERVICE  
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART  
TROUBLE  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
S Cut at a slower pace.  
S Forcing blade into ma-  
terial being cut.  
Cutting blades  
stop under a  
load or do not  
move when  
switch is  
S Blades clogged with  
debris.  
S Unit not plugged in.  
S Circuit breaker off.  
S None of the above.  
S Clean debris from blades.  
S Plug unit into a 120 volt outlet.  
S Turn on breaker.  
S Contact your Service Dealer.  
pressed.  
NEED ASSISTANCE?  
NEED SERVICE PART?  
Call 1-800-554-6723.  
Contact your dealer/place of purchase.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS war-  
rants to the original purchaser that each  
new WEED EATER or POULAN PRO  
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 or  
Poulan Pro brand electric or cordless  
product within two (2) years from the origi-  
nal date of purchase.  
If your WEED EATER OR POULAN PRO  
brand electric or cordless product should  
fail within the limited warranty period, re-  
turn it, complete, prepaid, with proof of pur-  
chase, to the dealer from whom it was pur-  
chased for repair or replacement at the  
option of FRIGIDAIRE HOME PROD-  
UCTS.  
ment with reasonable use during the war-  
ranty period. This warranty does not cover  
predelivery setup or normal adjustments  
explained in the Operator’s Manual.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL  
RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER 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 EXPRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON  
HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR  
THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDEN-  
TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE  
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT  
APPLY TO YOU.  
This warranty is not transferable and does  
not cover damage or liability caused by im-  
proper handling, improper maintenance or  
the use of accessories and/or attachments  
not specifically recommended by FRIGID-  
AIRE HOME PRODUCTS for this tool. Ad-  
ditionally, this warranty does not cover  
parts that will wear and require replace-  
FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS policy is  
to continuously improve its products.  
Therefore, FRIGIDAIRE HOME PROD-  
UCTS reserves the right to change, modify,  
or discontinue models, designs, specifica-  
tions, and accessories of allproducts atany  
time without notice or obligation to any pur-  
chaser.  
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