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1. 2 BEFORE USING YOUR CORDLESS GRASS TRIMMER Your battery pack is UNCHARGED and you must charge once before use When you charge the new battery or one which has not been used for long periods of time it may not reach full charge until after you have discharged it fully in use and recharge it several times HELPLINE NO 0844 8010979 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS 3 HOW TO CHARGE YOUR BATTERY PACK See Fig H Connect the battery charger to the power supply and the green light will illuminate Then put the charger base on battery pack to make connections and the light will turn to orange to show charging has started A discharged battery at normal ambient temperature will take approximately 3 5 hours to reach full charge When charging is complete unplug the charger and remove the battery pack WARNING When battery charge runs A out after continuous use or exposure to direct sunlight or heot allow time for the battery to cool down before re charging to achieve the full charge NOTE The charger will not automatically switch off when the battery is fully charged and the red light indicator will remain on Do not leave your battery on charge continuously This may damage the battery cells If the battery pack is very hot you must allow it to cool first to ambient temperature and then recharging can be started If you charge a second battery pack immediately after the first one then the charger adapter can be overheated Always2. CGT183A A OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 18 Volt Cordless Grass Trimmer HELPLINE NO 0844 8010979 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The term power tool in the warnings refers to your mains operated corded power tool or battery operated cordless power tool 1 WORK AREA SAFETY a Keep work area clean and well lit Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents b Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control 2 ELECTRICAL SAFETY a Power tool plugs must match the outlet Never modify the plug in any way Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed grounded power tools Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock b Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded c Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will
3. ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS WHEN REFITTING THE SPOOL CAP Keep all areas of the cutting head cover and spool holder clean Replace the spool head cover pressing firmly down towards the spool holder to ensure the cover is fully located Check that the cap is correctly fitted by trying to remove it without depressing the two latches TO REPLACE CUT LINE For your convenience it is recommended you buy spool and line complete TO FIT SPOOL AND LINE COMPLETE Remove old spool Place new spool into cutting head with cut out areas of the spool in line with eyelets Release line from cleat and feed line through eyelet Refit the spool head cover TO FITNYLON LINE ONLY WARNING Take approximately Am of line Insert 15mm of line into the spool holes and wind line in the direction of the arrows on the top of the spool Your Trimmer is designed to use only line with a maximum diameter of 1 45mm IMPORTANT Leave approximately 100mm of line unwound and place into cleat Care should be taken to ensure that the line is neatly coiled on the spool Failure to do so will impair the efficiency of the automatic line feed Then fit spool as described in To fit spool and line complete MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Important note Always remove battery before cleaning repair and storage 1 Always remove the battery pack whenever you carrying out any cleaning or repair 2 Your tool requires no additional lubrication or maintenance Ther
4. battery pack picking up or carrying the tool Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents d Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury e Do not overreach Keep proper footing f and balance at all times This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts g If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities ensure these are connected and properly used Use of dust collection can reduce HELPLINE NO 0844 8010979 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS dust related hazards 4 POWER TOOL USE AND CARE a Do not force the power tool Use the correct power tool for your application The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed b Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired c Disconnect the plug from the power source and or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing
5. allow at least 15 minutes rest between battery pack charging 4 TO REMOVE OR INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Fig Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress both sides to release battery pack from your grass trimmer Remove battery pack from your grass trimmer After recharge 18 Volt Cordless Grass Trimmer insert the battery pack into grass trimmer s battery port A simple push and slight pressure will be sufficient 5 OPERATING THE ON OFF SWITCH See Fig J Your switch is locked off to prevent accidental starting Depress lock off button then on off switch and release lock off button Your switch is now on To switch off simply release the on off switch WARNING The cutting head continues to rotate after the trimmer has been switched off wait until it has stopped then lay down the tool NN OPERATION WARNING Always wear eye protection 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 HELPLINE NO 0844 8010979 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS check for the following Wear eye protection and heavy clothing Hold front handle with one hand and auxiliary handle with the other hand Keep unit below waist level Work 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 perpendicu
6. increase the risk of electric shock d Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock e When operating a power tool outdoors use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use 18 Volt Cordless Grass Trimmer f reduces the risk of electric shock If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable use a residual current device RCD protected supply Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock NOTE The term residual current device RCD may be replaced by the term ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI or earth leakage circuit breaker ELCB 3 PERSONAL SAFETY a Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury b Use personal protective equipment Always wear eye protection Protective equipment such as dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries c Prevent unintentional starting Ensure the switch is in the off position before connecting to power source and or
7. 4m Machine weight 2 65kg Normal charging time 3 5hr Battery capacity 1 5Ah NOISE AND VIBRATION DATA A weighted sound pressure 80dB A A weighted sound power 90AB A Wear ear protection when sound pressure is over 85dB A Typical weighted vibration 4 53m s WARNING The vibration emission value during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared value depending on the ways in which the tool is used dependant on the following examples and other variations on how the tool is used How the tool is used and the materials is cut or drilled The tool being in good condition and well maintained The use of the correct accessory for the tool and ensuring it is sharp and in good condition The tightness of the grip on the handles and any anti vibration accessories are used And the tool is being used as intended by its design and these instructions This tool may cause hand arm vibration syndrome if its use is not adequately managed WARNING To be accurate an estimation of exposure level in the actual conditions of use should also take account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle but not actually doing the job This may significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period Help to minimize your vibration exposure risk Maintain this tool in accordance with these instructions and keep well lubricated where appropriate If the tool is to be u
8. Y EDGE GUIDE MOTOR HOUSING AUXILIARY HANDLE CUTTING HEAD COVER See Fig S CUTTING HEAD COVER RELEASE LATCH See Fig S SPOOL See Fig S EYELET See Fig S CUTTING HEAD See Fig S LINE FEED BUTTON See Fig 18 Volt Cordless Grass Trimmer HELPLINE NO 0844 8010979 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS NOTE Before using the tool read the WARNING Take great care when doing instruction book carefully this as the guard has a very sharp cutting edge See Fig C ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT WARNING The guard must always be on the tool to protect the user 1 FITTING THE EDGE GUIDE WHEEL See Fig A Select the edge guide wheel Locate onto the motor housing Carefully select the two fixing screws Secure in position Check that the edge guide wheel is properly located and secured WARNING Never operate the tool without the guard properly in place Use of the unit without having installed the guard will cause the motor to overheat and void the warranty 3 FITTING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE See Fig D1 NOTE This may already be pre fitted to the trimmer However the following instructions give full assembly details 1 Locate the auxiliary handle to the bracket Note its orientation 2 Insert the bolt through the bracket and the handle and screw into the captivated nut Tighten using the large adjustment wheel 2 FITTING THE GUARD See Fig B Fix the safety guard to the trimmer head making sure the sides a
9. ally switching on the trimmer a small length of line is fed out A clattering noise will be heard when the lines hit the line cutter DO NOT BE ALARMED this is quite normal After about 5 seconds the line will be cut to the correct length and the noise will reduce as the motor achieves full speed If the noise of the line being cut can t be heard more line will be fed out To feed more line it is first necessary to allow the trimmer to stop completely then restart allowing the motor to reach full speed Repeat above until you hear the lines hitting against the line cutter Do not repeat this procedure more than 6 times TO MANUALLY FEED THE LINE See Fig Q If required line can be fed out manually To operate press and release manual line feed button 18 while gently pulling out the lines until the lines reach the line cutter When the required amount of line is fed out gently pull on the second line there is no need to press the manual line feed button again If the line extends past the line cutter too much line has been fed out If foo much line is fed out remove the spool cap and turn spool counter clockwise until 18 Volt Cordless Grass Trimmer TO REMOVE THE CUTTING HEAD COVER See Fig R S Press the release latch on the spool head cover and remove cover pulling it straight off the cutting head assembly Pull the cutting head cover away from the spool holder HELPLINE NO 0844 8010979
10. away from other metal objects like paper clips coins keys nails screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire d Under abusive conditions liquid may be ejected from the battery avoid contact If contact accidentally occurs flush with water If liquid contacts eyes additionally seek medical help Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns 6 SERVICE a Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This grass trimmer is designed for cutting grass and similar soft vegetation and for trimming grass edges in private and hobby garden areas which are not accessible with a lawnmower The device is not allowed to be used in public gardens parks sports centres or at roadsides as well as in agriculture and forestry This lawn trimmer is not allowed to be used for cutting or chopping Hedges shrubs and bushes Flowers In terms of composting Otherwise there is a risk of injury This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person respo
11. e are no user serviceable parts in your tool 18 Volt Cordless Grass Trimmer 3 Never use water or chemical cleaners to clean your power tool Wipe clean with a dry cloth 4 Always check the cutting head and guard before each use 5 Always store your power tool in a dry place Keep the motor ventilation slots clean Have the unit professionally repaired should any damage occurs TROUBLESHOOTING Although your new cordless grass trimmer is really easy to operate If you do experience problems check the following 1 If grass trimmer will not operate e Check the battery pack assembly e Charge the battery running of the grass trimmer is dependent upon sufficient charge in the battery pack 2 If the battery will not charge Check to see if the battery is properly inserted the charger base and make sure the indicator light is on if not check the plug and fuse connected with supply 3 If the trimmer is not cutting properly Check the condition of the cutting head if the cutting line is too short or cutting head damaged NOTE Do not use damaged cutting head 4 If a fault is suspected return the trimmer to an authorised dealer for repair NOTE There are no user serviceable parts in the trimmer HELPLINE NO 0844 8010979 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS TECHNICAL DATA CGT183A Voltage 230 240V 50Hz Power input 18V No load speed 8000 min Cutting diameter 25cm Line diameter 1 45mm Line length 1
12. lar when edging Do not switch the machine on with the cutting head on or near material to be cut Ensure the cutting line is at full speed before contacting material to be cut WARNING Make sure that line is fed out before operation Make sure motor is up to full speed before trimming 1 Let the trimmer run for a few seconds without touching the working area and allow the trimmer to cut the line 2 Use the trimmer at an angle of approximately 20 degree to the working area See K K 3 Swing the trimmer from side to side See L 18 Volt Cordless Grass Trimmer 4 lf the grass is very long cut in stages rather than trying to cut in one go Do not overload your trimmer take small cuts this will keep machine operating at high speed and will greatly improve cutting efficiency See M and N N 5 Cutting close to a wall Use the outside edge of the guard as a guide when cutting close to an edge See Fig O lan N IPA ff WN VUVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV WANN VUVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV NII HELPLINE NO 0844 8010979 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS the line is at the desired length 6 Cutting edges To edge rotate the shaft 180 Place edge guide and trimmer head above the surface you are going to edge as shown in Fig P UN ERIN lt arre Ya U Y deo Ke NY N tie 27000 IN Wo RIAN AUTOMATIC LINE FEED SYSTEM When initi
13. nsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that HELPLINE NO 0844 8010979 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS they do not play with the appliance If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard a Wear protective glasses or goggles b Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the instructions to use the machine c Stop using the machine while people especially children or pets are nearby d Only use the machine in daylight or good artificial light e Before using the machine and after any impact check for signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary Never operate the machine with damaged guards or without the guards in place g Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at all times and especially h Take care against injury from any device fitted for trimming the filament line length After extending new cutter line always return the machine to its normal operating position before switching on i Never fit metal cutting elements Never use replacement parts or accessories not provided or recommended by the manufacturer k Always ensure that ventilation openings are kept clear of debris Under abusive conditions liquid may be ejected from the battery avoid contact If contact accidentally occurs flush with water If liquid contacts eyes additionally seek medical help Liq
14. power tools Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally d Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users e Maintain power tools Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool s operation If damaged have the power tool repaired before use Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools f Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control g Use the power tool accessories and tool bits etc in accordance with these instructions taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation 5 BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE a Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with 18 Volt Cordless Grass Trimmer another battery pack b Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire c When battery pack is not in use keep it
15. re located into the grooves on the trimmer head Secure the safety guard onto the trimmer head with the screw provided assembled on the guard 4 ADJUSTING AUXILIARY HANDLE See Fig 02 Unscrew the auxiliary handle locking knob Cordless Grass Trimmer HELPLINE NO 0844 8010979 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS The auxiliary handle s bracket can be moved up or down on the shaft and the auxiliary hanale itself can be moved forward or backward into 5 different locked positions Then tighten the auxiliary handle locking knob 5 ADJUST THE HEIGHT See Fig E To adjust the telescopic shaft simply pull the height adjustment locking collar down and pull the bottom section of the shaft down to the desired height It will click into one of the notches on the shaft and lock into place Release the locking collar to lock the shaft into place 6 ADJUST THE HEAD ROTATION See Fig F G Pull Handle rotation locking collar and turn the top of the shaft 180 counter clockwise The head will only move in one direction Release the locking collar to lock shaft in place 18 Volt Cordless Grass Trimmer OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 CHARGING YOUR BATTERY PACK WARNING The charger and battery pack are specifically designed to work together so do not attempt to use any other devices Never insert or allow metallic objects into your charger or battery pack connections because an electrical failure and hazard will occur
16. sed regularly then invest in anti vibration accessories 18 Volt Cordless Grass Trimmer HELPLINE NO 0844 8010979 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Avoid using tools in temperatures of 10 C or less Plan your work schedule to spread any high vibration tool use across a number of days ACCESSORIES Auxiliary handle Charger Safety guard Battery pack We recommend that you purchase your accessories from the same store that sold you the tool Use good quality accessories marked with a well known brand name Choose the type according to the work you intend to undertake Refer to the accessory packaging for further details Store personnel can assist you and offer advice 18 Volt Cordless Grass Trimmer HELPLINE NO 0844 8010979 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste Please recycle where facilities exist Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice 18 Volt Cordless Grass Trimmer HELPLINE NO 0844 8010979
17. uid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns MAINTENANCE a When not in use store the machine out of the reach of children b Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained Read the instructions carefully Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the equipment 18 Volt Cordless Grass Trimmer SYMBOLS To reduce the risk of injury user must read instruction manual Warning Wear eye protection Wear ear protection Wear dust mask To avoid possibility of electric shock do not use in damp or wet conditions Do not expose to rain or water Do not burn Do not dispose of batteries Return exhausted pack batteries o your local collection or recycling point Contains Ni Cd battery Battery must be recycled or disposed of Cd properly Se N a 5 Keep all other people including children pets and bystanders outside the 15 meters hazard zone stop the trimmer immediately if you are approached eK OOOO HELPLINE NO 0844 8010979 O0 oS N oa a ajo n ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS SWITCH LOCK OFF BUTTON BATTERY RELEASE BUTTON BATTERY PACK ON OFF SWITCH HEAD ROTATION LOCKING MECHANISM HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LOCKING MECHANISM FLATTENING HEAD ADJUSTMENT BUTTON SAFETY GUARD CUTTING HEAD ASSEMBL
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