Weed Eater 2600 - Manual (Page 6)

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D Place the shoulder strap over your head
and onto your left shoulder.
D Adjust the strap to allow a free flow of air
from the blower. If the collection bag is
kinked, the unit will not operate properly.
NOTE:
The strap is designed to position
the collection bag on your shoulder without
kinks. The strap is not intended to support
the weight of the unit.
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD
Use only a 120 A.C. voltage supply as
shown on the nameplate of the unit.
S To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this
equipment has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other) and will re-
quire the use of a polarized extension
cord. The appliance plug will fit into a po-
larized extension cord only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully into the exten-
sion cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still
does not fit, obtain a correct polarized ex-
tension cord. A polarized extension cord
will require the use of a polarized wall out-
let. This plug will fit into the polarized wall
outlet only one way. If plug does not fit ful-
ly into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electri-
cian to install the proper wall outlet. Do
not change the equipment plug, exten-
sion cord receptacle, or extension cord
plug in any way.
The extension cord used to reach the pow-
er source must be:
D Specifically marked as suitable for out-
door use. The cord must be marked with
the suffix “W-A” (in Canada “W”).
D Heavy enough to carry full current from
the power source to the unit. Otherwise,
loss of power and overheating can occur
causing damage to unit. Refer to table for
minimum wire gauge recommendations.
The cord must be marked with the proper
wire gauge. (Appropriate extension cords
are available.) Do not use multiple cords.
D In good condition. Cord insulation must
be intact with no cracks or deterioration.
Plug connectors must be undamaged.
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MINIMUM A.W.G. WIRE GAUGE
RECOMMENDATIONS
VOLTS 25 FT.
100 FT.
120 18
50 FT.
150 FT.
16
AMPS
7.5
14
12
120 16 16 10 -- 12
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MINIMUM A.W.G. WIRE GAUGE
RECOMMENDATIONS
VOLTS
120
AMPS
7.5
120 10 -- 12
A.W.G. = American Wire Gauge
Secure the extension cord to the unit by
tying the cord onto the cord retainer. In-
sert the cord receptacle in to the recessed
plug.
MODELS 2510 & 2525
Cord Retainer
Cord
Receptacle
Recessed
Plug
on Unit
Cord Retainer
Cord
Receptacle
Recessed
Plug
on Unit
ALL OTHER MODELS
USING YOUR UNIT
WARNING: You MUST make sure
the tubes are secure before using the unit.
WARNING: Do not use the unit
without the tubes or collection bag prop-
erly attached to avoid flying debris and/or
impeller contact which can cause serious
injury. Always wear eye protection to pre-
vent rocks or debris from being blown or
ricocheting into the eyes and face which
can result in blindness or serious injury.
OPERATING POSITION
Eye Protection
Blower
Eye Protection
Vacuum
USING YOUR UNIT AS A BLOWER
WARNING: Inspect the area be-
fore using the unit. Remove all debris and
hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire,
etc., that can ricochet, be thrown, or other-
wise cause injury or damage during op-
eration.
Use your unit as a blower for:
D Sweeping debris or grass clippings from
driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
D Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves
into piles, or removing debris from cor-
ners, around joints, or between bricks.