Weed Eater Needie 507 User manual

WEED

EATER

WEED

EATER

TRADEMARK

NEEDIE®

model

507

16"

trimmer/edger

4(1

PROTECTED

UNDER

ONE

THE

FOLLOWING

U.S.

PATENTS:

3626066

3708967

3859776

OTHER

U.S.

ANO

FOREIGN

PATENTS

PENDING

Owner’s

Manual

This

Product

Listed

UNDERWRITERS

LABORATORIES

INC.

and

Bears

the

Mark:

NOTICE

THIS

MANUAL

CONTAINS

VERY

IMPORTANT

INFOR¬

MATION

REGARDING

SAFETY,

ASSEMBLY,

OPERA¬

TION,

AND

CARE

YOUR

WEED

EATER

TRIMMER.

PLEASE

READ

CAREFULLY

BEFORE

OPERATING.

WEED

EATER,

INC.

RO.

Box

37287,

Houston,

Texas

77036

©Copyright

1976

Weed

Eater,

Inc.

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

Use

only

those

accessories

and

attachments

that

come

packed

with

the

unit.

The

use

any

other

accessory

attachment

may

create

potential

hazard.

Use

only

identical

replacement

parts

when

servicing

the

unit.

These

parts

are

available

from

your

Weed

Eater

dealer.

Repair

replace

damaged

electrical

cord.

Avoid

dangerous

environments.

not

use

the

unit

damp

wet

locations.

not

use

the

rain.

Dress

properly.

not

wear

loose

clothing

jewelry

that

could

caught

the

moving

parts

the

unit.

recommended

that

the

operator

wear

safety

goggles,

rubber

gloves

and

footwear

when

working

outdoors.

Keep

children

away.

Onlookers

should

kept

safe

distance

from

the

work

area,

least

feet.

not

use

this

unit

for

any

jobs

other

than

those

for

which

intended.

WARNING.

prevent

shock

hazard,

use

only

ex¬

tension

cord

suitable

for

outdoor

use.

When

selecting

extension

cord,

recommended

that

minimum

No.

16-gauge

wire

used

100

feet

and

No.

14-

gauge

wire

used

for

distances

greater

than

100

feet.

prevent

disconnection

the

unit’s

power

cord

from

the

extension

cord

during

operation,

join

the

two

together

shown

the

operation

instructions.

10.

Avoid

unintentional

starting.

not

carry

aplugged-in

unit

with

your

finger

the

switch.

11.

not

abuse

the

electrical

cord.

Never

carry

the

unit

the

cord

yank

the

cord

when

disconnecting

from

the

receptacle.

Keep

cord

away

from

heat,

oil

and

sharp

edges.

12.

not

force

the

unit.

will

the

job-better

and

safer

the

rate

for

which

designed

used.

13.

not

overreach.

Keep

proper

footing

and

balance

all

times.

14.

Always

cut

the

left

side

the

unit

that

trimmings

and

debris

will

thrown

away

from

you.

15.

Inspect

the

area

cut

and

remove

all

debris

that

could

become

entangled

the

cutting

head.

Also

re¬

move

any

objects

that

the

unit

may

sling

during

cutting.

16.

Disconnect

the

unit

from

the

power

supply

when

not

use,

before

servicing

when

changing

accessories,

such

the

spool.

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

CONTINUED

17.

When

not

use,

store

the

unit

indoors

high,

dry

locked

place

and

out

the

reach

children.

18.

Maintain

the

unit

with

care.

Always

keep

the

cutting

line

clipped

the

proper

length

for

best

and

safest

per¬

formance.

instructions

for

changing

accessories

carefully.

19.

Keep

hands

and

feet

clear

the

rotating

head

while

unit

use.

20.

Never

submerge

water

douse

unit

clean

it.

POINTS

INTEREST

The

patented

WEED

EATER

idea

cutting

grass

with

fishing

line

revolutionary

and

has

generated

many

questions

from

users

our

prod¬

ucts.

have

answered

several

the

most

common

questions

here.

Should

you

have

question

that

not

answered

here

elsewhere

this

manual,

please

write

Customer

Service

Department,

Weed

Eater,

Inc.,

P.O.

Box

37287,

Houston,

Texas

77037.

How

long

will

the

cutting

line

last?

The

life

the

cutting

line

depends

upon

the

type

surface

against

which

you

are

cutting.

The

line

specially-treated

for

longer

wear,

but

obviously

will

wear

faster

when

you

are

cutting

against

rocks,

bricks,

concrete,

etc.,

than

will

against

wooden

fences

trees.

Why

doesn’t

unit

have

ground

wire?

Unlike

many

electrical

appliances

that

have

the

three-pronged

plug

with

grounding

wire,

Weed

Eater

products

are

double-insulated

for

in¬

creased

safety

and

not

require

the

grounding

wire.

Always

use

extension

cord

the

proper

wire

gauge

outlined

Item

the

“Safety

Precautions.”

What

would

happen

allowed

the

cutting

line

exceed

the

recom¬

mended

length?

the

unit

run

for

any

length

time

with

the

line

extended

beyond

the

recommended

length,

motor

damage

will

occur.

Can

regular

fishing

line

used?

Regular

fishing

line

does

not

through

the

special

processing

that

Weed

Eater

monofilament

does.

would

give

poor

cutting

performance

and

wear

out

very

quickly.

Can

piano

wire

some

other

light

wire

used?

DEFINITELY

NOT.

When

such

wire

becomes

hot,

may

break

off

and

become

deadly

projectile.

Why

does

the

line

pull

out

itself?

The

line

will

pull

out

itself

wound

improperly

the

spool.

Check

certain

that

the

line

wound

the

direction

the

arrow

the

spool.

worn

spool

may

also

cause

the

line

pull

out

itself.

Therefore,

the

spool

should

checked

regularly

and

replaced

necessary.

Will

the

cutting

line

scar

tree

wooden

fence?

Whether

not

the

line

will

scar

object

depends

upon

number

variables

including

the

toughness

the

tree

bark

the

fence.

The

operator's

cutting

technique

important

prevent

scarring.

Realize

tha^

only

the

very

tip

the

cutting

line

does

the

actual

cutting.

Absolutely

advantage

gained

forcing

the

unit

into

the

work.

POINTS

INTEREST

CONTINUED

Will

cut

the

line

hits

me?

Extensive

testing

has

proved

that

Weed

Eater

line

far

safer

than

con¬

ventional

metal

blades.

Should

the

line

strike

you,

probably

would

not

cut

through

your

clothing.

Should

the

cutting

line

come

contact

with

your

skin,

possible

that

the

skin

could

broken.

When

operating

any

Weed

Eater

unit,

you

should

farhiliar

with

the

safety

precautions

the

front

this

manual

and

practice

good

common

sense

normally

associated

with

the

use

any

cutting

tool.

What

the

purpose

the

metal

line

savers?

The

monofilament

line

generates

heat

against

the

rotating

head

during

operation

and

could

“weld”

the

exits.

This'“welding”

would

cause

the

cutting

line

bre'ak

frequently

and

also

cause

excessive

wear

the

head

exits.

The

metal

line

savers

are

designed

dissipate

this

heat

and

thus

prevent

the

“welding”

effect.

ASSEMBLY

You

should

familiarize

yourself

with

the

various

parts

your

Weed

Eater

trimmer

prior

assembly

and

operation.

NOTE:

Carefully

inspect

your

trimmer

for

possible

shipping

damage.

Power

Cord

Pigtail

Handle

■

Switch

Upper

Handle

Tube

Assist

Handle

Tube

Locking

Screws

(2)

Lower

Handle

Tube

Air

Vents

Motor

Housing

Maximum

Line

Length

Indicator

Rotating

Head

Cutting

Line

Ball

Lock

Spool

Metal

Line

Savers

(3)

Guard

FIGURE

Insert

wiring

harness

through

the

slot

the

assist

handle

(Figure

and

slide

onto

the

upper

handle

tube.

Insert

bolt

assist

handle

and

tighten

with

wing

nut.

NOTE:

The

grip

notches

the

assist

handle

should

face

toward

the

motor

housing.

ASSEMBLY

CONTINUED

FIGURE

OPERATION

FIGURE

Before

operating

the

unit,

sure

the

cutting

line

the

proper

length.

Hold

the

rotating

head

securely

with

one

hand.

Pull

the

cutting

line

and

the

left

(counterclockwise)

the

exit

the

head.

Figure

Holding

the

line

tight,

clip

off

the

excess

line

the

point

indicated

the

motor

housing.

Figure

NOTE:

When

guard

place,

your

line

should

not

extend

beyond

the

outside

edge

the

guard.

CAUTION:

Always

maintain

proper

line

length

prevent

permanent,

damage

the

motor.

The

power

cord

pigtail

may

secured

your

extension

cord

tying

the

two

together.

Figures

and

OPERATION

CONTINUED

FIGURE

When

becomes

necessary

remove

rewind

the

tine

spool,

the

following

procedure

should

used.

Hold

the

rotating

head

securely

with

one

hand.

With

the

other

hand,

turn

the

ball

lock

the

left

(counterclockwise)

and

remove.

Figure

The

hub

containing

the

spool

should

simply

lift

off

the

drive

adap¬

ter.

you

have

difficulty

removing

the

hub

from

the

drive

adapter,

replace

the

ball

lock

illustrated

Figure

and

lift

the

hub.

Push

out

the

spool

applying

pressure

with

your

fingers

through

the

two

holes

located

top

the

hub.

Figure

rewind

the

spool,

insert

the

end

the

line

the

hole

located-

within

the

spoof

and

wind

the

direction

indicated

the

arrow

the

spool

(clockwise).

NOTE:

The

spool

may

rewound

with

line

many

times.

However,

some

wear

expected

and

therefore

the

spool

should

replaced

periodically.

Extra

cutting

line

and

spools

are

available

from

your

Weed

Eater

dealer.

replace

the

spool,

insert

the

hub

the

drive

adapter

and

tighten

the

ball

lock.

Other manuals for Needie 507

Table of contents

Other Weed Eater Trimmer manuals

Weed Eater

Weed Eater 952711802 User manual

Weed Eater

Weed Eater WEED EATER PL500 User manual

Weed Eater

Weed Eater 952711865 User manual

Weed Eater

Weed Eater FL20 User manual

Weed Eater

Weed Eater 530087645 User manual

Weed Eater

Weed Eater FX25 User manual

Weed Eater

Weed Eater 530163711 User manual

Weed Eater

Weed Eater SG Series User manual

Weed Eater

Weed Eater Featherlite SST25 User manual

Weed Eater

Weed Eater GHT 195 User manual

Weed Eater

Weed Eater 530088132 User manual

Weed Eater

Weed Eater TWIST 'N EDGE 952711896 User manual

Weed Eater

Weed Eater 530163751 User manual

Weed Eater

Weed Eater 545186758 User manual

Weed Eater

Weed Eater 545137254 User manual

Weed Eater

Weed Eater DAHT 22 User manual

Weed Eater

Weed Eater WT3100 User manual

Weed Eater

Weed Eater XT 400 User manual

Weed Eater

Weed Eater WT3100 User manual

Weed Eater

Weed Eater RTE115 User manual

Weed Eater

Weed Eater 1000E User manual

Weed Eater

Weed Eater FL26 User manual

Weed Eater

Weed Eater 1400T User manual

Weed Eater

Weed Eater XT 600 User manual

Popular Trimmer manuals by other brands

MTD

MTD HT 51 E manual

McCulloch

McCulloch T22 LS Operator's manual

COCKRAFT

COCKRAFT PRO HL36-S Original instructions

Grizzly

Grizzly CT 1800 Li Instructions for use

Peco

Peco Z Trimmer ZT-3000 Operator's manual

Solo

Solo 116 instruction manual

Stiga

Stiga ST 1200 specification

Echo

Echo GT-225 - 10-09 Operator's manual

RedMax

RedMax BT17 owner's manual

GreenWorks

GreenWorks STA806 Operator's manual

Parkside

Parkside PHSL 900 A3 Translation of the original instructions

Gardeo

Gardeo PRO GPTHT2560 Original instructions

Park

Park DT-810870 Operation manual

Worx

Worx WG209 owner's manual

Gardenline

Gardenline 43671/HTKS26 user guide

Makita

Makita 3710 instruction manual

Champion

Champion 100683 Operator's manual

Stihl

Stihl FS 311 instruction manual