GTE 830 - Grass trimmer Wolf Garten - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GTE 830 Wolf Garten

1 Middle grip 2 Cord cutter 3 On-/Off-switch 4 Upper grip with cable holder 5 Vertical cutting adjustment 6 Cord spool 7 Tilt switch

• GCongratulations on the purchase of your WOLF-Garten product! Contents Meaning of the symbols p. 11
• Safety instructions p. 12
• Operation p. 13
• Maintenance p. 14
• Faults and how to remedy p. 15
• Warranty Meaning of the symbols Please read the instructions carefully and familiarize yourself with the different control elements and how to operate the device properly. Attention! When using power tools it is important to observe the following safety advice in order to protect yourself against electrical shock. The op- erator is responsible for accidents involv- ing other persons and/or their property. Never let children or other persons who have not read these instructions use the device. Persons younger than 16 must not use the device. Local regulations may determine the minimum age for users. Warning! Read the operating instruc- tions before placing in service! Keep bystanders away! Tool is coasting! Wear protective goggles! Do not expose to moisture! For vertical cutting: Hold the protective cover with the cord input side (cord cutter side) downward. Do not hold the protective cover upward. Original operating instructions12 p. 15

Safety instructions General z This trimmer is ideal for trimming lawn edges and small lawn areas in private gardens. The trimmer should not be used in public gardens, parks, sports grounds, streets etc. and in far- ming and forestry. z Because of possible accidents the trimmer must not be used for: – trimming of bushes and hedges – cutting of flowers – cutting garden by-products for composting z These tools are not intended to be used by persons with insufficient experience and/or lack of skills or persons with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities unless these per- sons are supervised or instructed on the use of the tools by a person responsible for the safety of these persons. z Young adults below the age of 16 may not use the tools. z Make sure that no persons (in particular children) or pets are in the vicinity of the wor- king area. You are responsible for damages. z Never operate the unit in the presence of indi- viduals (particularly children) or animals. z Only operate the unit in daylight hours or if adequate artificial lightning is available. z Use trimmer when the weather is dry and do not leave it outside when it rains. z Use a residual current device (RCD) rated for a residual current not greater than 30 mA. z Never install metal cutting elements. Before operating z Before starting the trimmer, clear all string, wire etc. away from the area to be cut. Whilst cutting look out for foreign objects. z All cable must be inspected regularly for signs of damage or ageing. Use only in perfect con- dition! z Tool must not be used when the safety device or the covering is damaged. z For safety reasons only original WOLF-Garten spare-parts or parts appointed by the manuf- acturer shall be used. Please note the installa- tion instructions! z Before adjusting or cleaning the tool and be- fore checking for a caught or damaged con- necting cable, switch off the tool and disconnect the mains plug. z Before starting the unit, and after any impacts, examine the unit for signs of wear or damage. Have any detected damage repaired immedia- tely. Cable z Use only extension cables with a minimum cross-section of 3x1.5mm

and a length of max. 25 m: – When using rubber-sheathed cables, they must be of type HO7 RN-F or heavier. – When using PVC-sheathed cables, they must be of type HO5 VV-F or heavier (cables of this type are not suitable for con- tinuous outdoor use - e.g. underground in- stallation for the connection of an outdoor socket or pond pump, or outdoor storage). z They must be waterproofmobile decvices that are used outdoors must be connected via a re- sidual current circuit breaker. z Use a leakage-protective system (RCD) with a leakage current of no more than 30 mA. z Attach connection cable to traction relief. Make sure that in does not rub against edges, pointed or sharp objects. Do not squeeze ca- ble through door or window gaps. z Switching devices must not be removed or bridged (e.g. tying of switching lever to guide spar). Working z Always keep hands and feet well clear of the cutting mechanism, particularly when starting the unit. z Avoid injury from each of the components which serve to cut the line length. After pulling out a new length of line, always hold the unit in its normal operating position before starting it. z When starting the trimmer hold its base paral- lel to the lawn area in order to avoid accidents. z Keep your hands away from the moving cord. z Wear eye protection!13

z Always wear appropriate working clothes and sound footwear when using the trimmer.z Before carrying the trimmer to the next lawn area to be cut, switch it off.z Be careful when you go backwards. You may stumble!z Keep the cable away from the cutting tool.z Should the powercord be damaged during use, immediately disconnect it from the mains. Do not touch the cable until it has been discon-nected from the mains.z Never leave the trimmer without supervision. Store it in a safe place.z The switches installed shall not be removed or bridged over, e. g. by binding the switch to the handle.z Do not allow the cord spool to strike the ground or edges of working area. If the cord spool re-ceives a hard knock, this will cause a strong vi-bration on the handle. If this occurs, the trimmer should be checked by a qualified ser-vice centre. After operating z After using the unit, disconnected the power cord from the wall outlet and inspect the unit for damage.z When switching off the trimmer: Attention: the cutting tool does not stop immediately!z Always wait for the cutting tool is stop.z Before examining or cleaning the tool or be-fore removing the safety device or the cord spool, switch off and disconnect the trimmer from the mains. Only use original WOLF-Gar-ten cord spools and note the installation ins-tructions!z The cutting knife should not be cleaned under running water or under high-pressure.z Faults shall only be repaired by appointed ser-vice centres or by the manufacturer.z Make sure all air holes are free of dirt.z Do not store the unit within reach of children. Disposal Operation Operating times z Please check noise abatement regulations prevailing in your country. How to adjust the central handle The auxiliary handle can be adjusted sideways and vertically by lossening the knob. Recommen-dation. Insert power cable into cable holder The power cable holder in the guide grip prevents accidental disconnection of the extension cable. Connect to the socket (230 Volt, 50 Hz) z Connect the device only to sockets that are protected with a 10-16 Amp. fuse (or LS switch type B) 3 Note: Residual current protection device These safeguards provide protection against severe injuries resulting from touching dam-aged cables, insulation defects and in some cases cables that conduct electricity.z We recommend that the equipment only be plugged into a power socket, which is protect-ed by a residual current protection device (RCD) with a residual current of no more than 30 mA.z Retrofit kits are available for old installations. Consult an electricianDo not dispose of electrical equip-ment in domestic waste. Recycle equip-ment, accessories and packa-ging in an environment-friendly man- ner.

Working position The optimal operational gradient for edging and free-cutting is approx. 30°. For free cutting (no ground contact) swing device in a semicircle be-fore your body. Vertical edge-trimming Teh machine can be adjusted for vertical trimming. Grip machine firmly. Pull tubeand turn 180° until it audibly engages . On / off switch Thread adjustment The thread is adjusted with the tilt switch. Briefly tilt the running machine on a firm base, e. g. paving slab (approx. 3 kg pressure). Approx. 2,5 cm cut-ting thread are the automatically paid out. 3 Tips on trimming z Cut high grass slowly, step by step.z Move trimming head only as close to tree trunks and bushes as necessary.z Trimming too closely along walls or con-crete slabs wears out line unnecessarily.z You can prolong the life of your trimmer by removing grass from the ventilation slots and the bottom of the trimmer be-fore or after each use. Maintenance Replacing the cord spool 1 The trimmer continues to spin after being switched off! Always disconnect from the power supply before perform-ing any work on the trimmer!1. Hold spool case, turn cover in „AUF“ (open) di-rection of the arrow and remove it, remove empty thread cartridge .2. Insert the thread end of the new thread cart-ridge through the thread lug (1). Do not loosen the thread from the retainingslot of the thread cartridge (2).3. Slide thread cartridge over the metal knob. Pull end of thread until the thread is loosened from the retaining slot of the thread cartridge . Ensure correct position of the thread from the thread cartridge to the thread lug.4. Attach cover. One of the two arrow markings should point towards the thread lug. Press down on cover and turn to the right until it cat-ches audibly (1) +(2). 1 When switched on, thread is cut off to operational length. Only switch machine on when in operational position.

Faults and how to remedy Warranty The warranty rules issued by our company or the importer apply to every country. As part of the war- ranty, we remedy malfunctions on your appliance free of charge provided that this malfunction is caused by a material or manufacturing defect. In the event of a warranty claim, please turn to your dealer or the nearest branch office. Problem Cause Remedy Tilt switch is not wor- king.

• Spool is empty. • Fit new spool. RQ-FA (7117 081)

• Dirt and debris in spool drive mechanism. • Clean parts with a brush.

• Line is torn and stuck inside spool.

• Remove spool, check tightness of winding and replace spool in the usual way.

• Line is „welded“ to itself or to spool through heat build-up.

• Remove welded line section, check tight- ness of winding and replace spool in the usual way. When in doubt, always consult a WOLF-Garten service workshop.16

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