STG404 - String trimmers GREENWORKS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL STG404 GREENWORKS

Descriptio: Purpose.. OVERVIEW mme À General power tool safety warnings. Installation. UnPack 1h@ MACINE.. À Attach the guard. Assemble the shaft.… Attach the auxiliary handle... Install the battery pack. Remove the battery pack. Operation. Start the machine. Stop the machine... Operation tips... CURE PS Adjust the length of the cutting line...

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4.7 Adjust the cutting diameter.

5.3 Remove any remaining line.

6 Transportation and storage. 6.1. Move the machine... 62 Store the machine. 7 Troubleshooting.

This machine is used to cut grass, light weeds, and other similar vegetation at or around ground level. The cutting plane must be approximately parallel to the ground surface. You cannot use the machine to cut or chop hedges, shrubs, bushes, flowers and compost 12 OVERVIEW Figure 1-21 Battery release button Rear handle

A Direction of roatation B Best cutting area € Dangerous cutting area

2 GENERAL POWER TOOL

SAFETY WARNINGS 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 100!" in the warnings refers to your mains- operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. 3 INSTALLATION

3.1 UNPACK THE MACHINE

A WARNING Make sure that you correctly assemble the machine before use. À WARNING + Ifparts of the machine are damaged, do not use the machine. If you do not have all the parts, do not operate the machine. If parts are damaged or missing, contact the service center

Read the documentation provided in the box. Remove all the unassembled parts from the box. Remove the machine from the box. Discard the box and packing material in compliance with local regulations.

1. Remove the screws from the trimmer head with a Phillips

head screwdriver (not included).

2. Putthe guard onto the trimmer head.

3. Align the serew holes on the guard with the screw holes

on the trimmer head.

4. Tighten the screws.

1. Loosen the screw on the coupler

2. Push in the release button on the lower shaft

3. Align the release button with the positioning hole and

slide the two shafs.

4. Tum the lower shaft until the button locks into the

positioning hole Tighten the screw with the hex wrench.

1. Remove the knob from the handle.

2. Attach the auxiliary handle on the shaft.

3. Setthe auxiliary handle in the comfortable position:

4. Tighten the auxiliary handle with the knob.

3.5 INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK

Figure 5. Ifthe battery pack or charger is damaged, replace the battery pack or the charger. Stop the machine and wait until the motor stops before you install or remove the battery pack. Read, know, and follow the instructions in the battery and charger manual. Align the lift ribs on the battery pack with the grooves in the battery compartment. Push the battery pack into the battery compartment until the battery pack locks into place

3. When you hear a click, the battery pack is installed

1. Push and hold the battery release button.

2. Remove the battery pack from the machine.

Figure 7. Keep clearance between the body and the machine

t operate the machine without guard in pl Do these tips when you use the machine + Keep the machine connected to the correctly wom harness + Keep a finm hold with the vo hands on the machine while you operate the machine. + Cut tall grass from the top down. If grass winds around the trimmer head: + Remove the battery pack. + Remove the grass 44 CU FING TIP Figure 8. + Tilthe machine toward the area to be cut. Use the tip of the cutting line to cut grass. Move the machine from right to left to prevent thrown debris toward the operator. + Do not eut in the dangerous area + Do not force the trimmer head into uncut grass. + Wire and picket fences cause cutting line wear and breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood can wear the eutting line quickly. Before you operate the machine, read and understand the safety regulations and the operation instructions.

1. Push the lock-out button and pull the trigger.

2. Push the speed switch to the desired operating speed

Push the speed switch to position 1 for low speed or position 2 for high speed.

1. Release the trigger to stop the machine.

Figure 9. While you operate the machine, the cutting line gets worn and shorter. You can adjust the length of the cutting line.

1. Hitthe trimmer head against the ground while you

operate the machine.

2. Line is automatically released and the cut-off blade cuts

Figure 10) This trimmer is equipped with a line eut-off blade on the guard, The line eut off blade continuously trims the line to. ensure a consistent and efficient cut diameter. Advance line whenever you hear the engine running faster than normal, or when trimming efficiency diminishes, This will maintain best performance and keep line long enough to advance properly

ING DIAMETER Figure 10 The machine is set at a 35.6 cm cuting diameter. You can adjust to a 40.6 em cutting diameter. Set the cutting diameter to 35.6 em for greater runtime and

40.6 cmfor a larger cutting area

+ Do not use ag + Keep the trimmer head free of grass, leave

1. Remove the battery pack

2. Remove the blade screws from the cut-off blade.

Tu the cut-off blade 180°.

4. Tighten the blade screws.

4.8 USE THE SHOULDER STRAP

1. Attach the carabiner to the carrying ring on the pole

2. Put on the shoulder strap.

3. Adjust the length of the strap so that the carabiner is

about the width of a hand below your right hip. 5 MAINTENANCE à IMPORTANT Read and understand the safety regulations and the maintenance instructions before you clean, repair or do the maintenance work on the machine.

5.2 CLEAN THE MACHINE

+ Clean the machine after use with a moist cloth dipped in neutral detergent. ssive detergents or solvents to clean the plastic parts or handles. + or exces

grease. + Keep the air vents clean and free of debris to avoid overheating and damage to the motor or the battery. + Do not spray water onto the motor and electrical components.

5.3 REMOVE ANY REMAINING LINE

1. Push the tabs on the sides of the trimmer head at the same

2. Remove the spool cover and the spool

3. Remove any remaining line.

4. Putthe spool in the spool housing.

5." Install the spool cover onto the trimmer head. 6._ Push the spool cover until it clicks into position.

'ING LINE Figure 16-18. t put more than 15 feet of cutting line in at a time. Make sure that all nuts, bolts and serews are tight. Examine regularly that you install the handles tightly à IMPORTANT Use only the replacement parts and accessories of the initial manufacturer. i IMPORTANT

5.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

Only your dealer or approved service center can do the maintenance that is not given in this manual i IMPORTANT Before the maintenance operations: + Stop the machine. + Remove the battery pack + Cool the motor. + Store the machine in cool and dry place. + Use correct clothing, protective gloves and safety glasses.

1. Line up the slots on the spool cap with the slots on the

2. Putthe eutting line through the hole. Push the cutting line

until it exits the opposite hole.

3. Pull the cutting line through until there is an equal

quantity of cutting line on each side.

4. Tum the spool cap clock-wise to wind the cutting line

into the trimmer head. Keep approximately 5 in of cutting line above out of each side of the trimmer head.

to fix the trimmer head.

2. Turn the trimmer head clockwise to loosen it. Do not

to fix the trimmer head.

3. Tum the trimmer head counterclockwise to tighten it.

4. Remove the metal rod.

You must install the cut-off blade when you use the trimmer head

When you move the machine, you must: + Wear gloves. + Stop the machine. + Remove the battery pack and charge it + Assemble the blade guard.

6.2 STORE THE MACHINE

+ Remove the battery pack from the machine. + Make sure that children cannot come near the machine. + Keep the machine away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts + Secure the machine during transportion to prevent damage or injury. Clean and examine the machine for any damage 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem | Possible Cause | Solution The ma- [No electrical con- | 1. Remove battery pack chine does |tact between the not start |machine andthe | 2. Check contact and in- when you | battery pack stall the battery pack push the again tigger The battery pack is | Charge the battery pack: depleted. The lock-out but- | 1. Pull the lock-out but- ton and trigger are | ton and hold it. not pushed at the same time. 2. Pull the trigger to start the machine. Problem [Possible Cause [Solution Thema- [The guardis not | Remove the battery pack chine stops |attached to the ma- [and attach the guard to when you _ | chine the machine cut Heavy eutting line [Use only with the nylon is used. cutting line of 2.0 mm/2.4 mm diameter The grass winds | 1. Stop the machine around the motor Shaft or the trim-_ [2. Remove the battery mer head. pack.

3. Remove the grass from

the motor shaft and trim- mer head. The motor is over- | 1. Remove the trimmer loaded. head from the grass.

2. The motor will recover

to work as soon as the load is removed.

3. When you eut, move

the trimmer head in and out of the grass to be eut and remove no more than 8" in pass. The battery pack | 1. Cool the battery pack or machine is 100 _ [until ts function returns hot to normal

2. Cool the machine for

approximately 10 mi- nutes The battery pack is | Install the battery pack disconnected from |'again the tool The battery pack is | Charge the battery pack depleted. Theline [Lines are welded | Lubricate with silicone does not ad |t0 themselves. [spray vance. Not enough line on spool. Install more line. Lines are worn 100 short. Advance the cutting line Lines are tangled on spool.

1. Remove the lines from

Problem | Possible Cause | Solution The line [The machineis | 1. Cut with the tip ofthe Keeps used incorrectly. | line, avoid stones, walls breaking, and other hard objects.

2. Advance the cutting

line regularly to keep full cutting width The grass |Cuttall grassat | 1. Cut tall grass from the winds ground level top down. around the trimmer 2. Remove no more than head and 8" in each pass to prevent motor hous- wrapping ing. The line [The cut-offblade | Sharpen the cut-off blade does not cut | becomes dull. with a file or replace it well Vibration [The line is wo | Make sure that the line on increases | down at one side | both sides is normal. Ad- obviously. [and not advanced | vance the line. in time. 8 TECHNICAL DATA Voltage éov No load speed [6000 10% RPM Cutting head Bump feed Cutting line diame- [2.0 mm/2.4 mm ter Cutting path diam- [35.6 em / 40.6 em eter Weight (without battery pack) 36k8 Measured sound pressure level La-87 dB(A), Kra= 3 dB(A) Guaranteed sound power level Lau 96 dB(A) Vibration 7.5 m/s, k=1.5 m/s? G60B2/G60B3/G60B4/G60B4 and other BAC series Battery model G6OUC and other CAC series Charger model GE) La

Noise value. 9 WARRANTY (The full warranty terms and conditions can be found on Greenworks website ) The Greenworks warranty is 3 years on the product, and 2 years on batteries (consumer/private usage) from the date of purchase. This warranty covers manufacturing faults. À faulty product under warranty might be either repaired or replaced. AA unit that has been misused or used in other ways then described in the owner’s manual might be rejected for warranty. Normal wear, and wear parts are not considered as warranty. The original manufacturer warranty is not affected by any additional warranty offered by a dealer or retailer A faulty product must be returned to the point of purchase in order 10 claim for warranty, together with the proof of purchase (receipt).

10 EC DECLARATION OF

CONFORMITY Name and address of the manufacturer Name: GLOBGRO AB Globe Group Europe Address: Riggaregatan 53 211 13 Malmë, Sweden Name and address of the person authorised to compile the technical file: Name: Peter Sderstrôm Address: Riggaregatan 53 211 13 Malm, Sweden Herewith we declare that the product Grass trimmer STG404 (2108307) Category Model: Serial number: See product rating label Year of Construction: See product rating label + is in conformity with the relevant provisions of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. + is in conformity with the provisions of the following other EC-Directives: + 201430/EU + 2000/14/EC & 200$/88/EC + 2011/65/EU & (EU2015/863 Furthermore, we declare that the following (parts/clauses of) harmonised standards have been used: + EN60335-1; EN 50636-2-91; EN 62233; EN 55014-1; EN 55014-2; EN ISO 3744; EN ISO 3744; ISO 11094; IEC 62321-7-2; IEC 62321-4; IEC 623215; IEC 62321-6; IEC 62321-7-1; IEC 62321-8; IEC 62321-3-1

Conformity assessment method to Annex VI / Directive 2000/14/EC. Grass trimmer Measured sound power level: Liua=94 dB(A) Guaranteed sound power level: Liv =96 dB(A) Place, date: Signature: Ted Qu, Quality Director Malmô, 10.10.2020 DA fel Qu (EI

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