GT40 Set - Grass trimmer MTD - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GT40 Set MTD

Before using your device for the rst time, read this instruction manual carefully and observe the instructions. Keep this instruction manual for later use or subsequent owners. Î Before using for the rst time, you must read the safety information! Failure to observe the instruction manual and the safety instructions can result in damage to the device and danger for the operator and other persons. Î All persons involved with the initial set-up, op- eration and servicing of the device, must have appropriate qualications. The making of unauthorised changes or con- versions is not permitted Do not make any changes to the device or convert it to make other machinery. Such changes can result in personal injury and incorrect operation. Î Repairs to the device must only be performed by trained persons who have been instructed to do so. When doing so always use original spare parts. This ensures that the safety of the device is maintained. Information symbols in this manual The signs and symbols in this manual should help you to use the manual and device quickly and safely. Note Information to ensure the most effective and practical use of the device. Î Step Requires you to perform an action. 3 Action result This is the result of a sequence of steps. [1]Item number Item numbers are indicated in the text by square brackets [ ].

Illustration label Illustrations are numbered with letters and identi- ed in the text.

Safety information Danger levels of warning information The following danger levels are used in this instruc- tion manual to indicate potentially dangerous situations: DANGER ! A dangerous situation is highly likely and, if the measures are not followed, will result in severe injury and even death. WARNING! A dangerous situation may occur and, if the measures are not followed, will result in severe injury and even death. CAUTION! A dangerous situation may occur and, if the measures are not followed, will result in slight or minor injuries. Attention! A possibly harmful situation may occur which if not avoided will result in property damage. Safety information content DANGER ! Type and source of the danger! ÂConsequences of non-observation ¾ Measure for preventing the danger Protection of yourself and others ¾ For safety reasons, children or persons who are not familiar with the instruction manual and operation of the trimmer, must not use it. The minimum age of users may be dened by local or national legislation. ¾ Do not operate the trimmer when there are people (especially children) or animals in the immediate vicinity. Ensure children do not play with the trimmer. ¾ Stop using the device if persons (especially children) or animals are nearby. ¾ This device must not be used by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or with inadequate expe- rience or insufcient knowledge. Likewise persons must be familiar with this instruction manual before using the device. The minimum age for using the device may be specied by local or national legislation. ¾ Cleaning and servicing may not be carried out by children. ¾ Only switch the motor on if your feet and hands are at a safe distance from the cutting element. ¾ Always remove the power pack from the device if you are leaving it unattended or removing a blockage. ¾ Always wear sturdy shoes and long trousers as well as other appropriate personal protec- tive equipment (safety glasses, ear defenders, safety gloves etc.) when working with the trimmer. The wearing of personal protective equipment minimises the risk of injury. Do not wear loose clothing, etc., which could be caught by the cutting tool. ¾ The operator or user is responsible for acci- dents, injuries to other people or damage to their property. Before use ¾ Before use, make sure you are familiar with the trimmer, its functions and controls. ¾ Do not use any trimmer whose switch is de- fective and which can no longer be switched on or off. It must be repaired by a qualied expert or workshop. ¾ Never use a device with damaged or missing guards or covers. They must be repaired or replaced by a qualied expert or workshop. ¾ Before use, make sure that the lawn is free from branches, stones, wire etc. and look out for such objects the whole time when trim- ming. ¾ Before making adjustments to the device or cleaning it, switch it off and remove the power pack. ¾ Read and observe the operating instructions of the power pack and the charger.Safety information

Safety information Tips for use ¾ Beware of injuries to the feet and hand caused by the cutting element. ¾ Remove the power pack from the device: - Whenever you leave the device unattended. - Before removing blockages. - Before checking cleaning or working on the device. - After impacting a foreign body to check the de- vice for damage. - For immediate checking if the device starts to vibrate excessively. ¾ Do not use the device in potentially explosive atmospheres containing ammable liquids, gases or dusts. The trimmer may create sparks, which could ignite the dust or vapours. ¾ Never leave the trimmer unattended during breaks and store it in a secure location. ¾ Hold the trimmer parallel to the lawn when switching on, otherwise there is a risk of injury. ¾ Also when working maintain a safe distance relative to the rotating line. ¾ Do not reach into the area of the rotating line. ¾ Do not injure yourself on the line cutter. After pulling out new line, always hold the device in its normal working position before you switch it on. ¾ Wear suitable safety goggles and ear defend- ers! ¾ Adopt a normal posture. Ensure you are standing securely and that you maintain your balance at all times. Pay particular attention, if you are working on a slope. Do not run, rather walk forwards at a steady pace. This will ensure that you can maintain better control of the device if unexpected situations occur. ¾ Take extra care if you are walking backwards. Risk of tripping! ¾ Remove the power pack when carrying the device to or from separate working positions. ¾ Never bypass or manipulate safety devices installed on the device. ¾ Do not push the line box into the ground or hit it against wall edges. If the line box sud- denly receives a heavy blow, be prepared for increased vibration at the handle. If this does occur, the device must be checked and, if neces- sary, repaired by a qualied expert or workshop. After use ¾ Switch the device off, remove the power pack and check the device for damage. Attention, danger! Cutting tool still running! ¾ If you need to clean or service the device, switch it off and remove the power pack. ¾ Always wait until the cutting tool comes to a standstill and do not touch any moving dangerous parts, without rst removing the power pack. ¾ Removal of guards or replacement of the line spool must only be performed with the power pack removed. Use only original line spools and observe the tting instructions! ¾ Ensure that ventilation slots are free from dirt. ¾ Do not clean the trimmer using water. ¾ Store the device in a secure location. ¾ Store the device out of reach of children. ¾ Do not repair the device yourself; it must be repaired by a qualied expert or workshop. ¾ Let the device cool down before putting it away and/or storing it. General safety information ¾ Never replace the non-metallic cutting ele- ment with a metallic cutting element! ¾ Always wait until the cutting tool comes to a standstill and do not touch any moving dangerous parts, without rst removing the power pack.Safety information

¾ Spare parts must meet the requirements of the manufacturer. Therefore, use only original spare parts or those spare parts authorised by the manufacturer. During replacement, always observe the supplied tting instructions, remove the power pack in advance. ¾ Repairs must only be performed by a qualied technician or service centre. ¾ This trimmer is intended for the care of lawn edges and smaller grass and lawn areas in private households. The device must not be used for purposes other than those intended because of the risk of bodily injury to the user or other persons. ¾ Only use the trimmer in daylight or under bright articial light. Keep your work area clean and well lit. ¾ Only use the trimmer in dry weather condi- tions. Keep the device away from rain or damp and do not use it during a storm. The ingress of water into the trimmer increases the risk of an electric shock. ¾ Even if all safety and operating instructions are heeded, there is always a residual risk of injury and property damage. Always be con- scious of this! Safety information Intended use The trimmer with inserted line spool is intended solely for the care of lawn edges and smaller grass and lawn areas in private households. Any other use is classed as an unintended use. The user is liable for any damages arising from unintended use. Incorrect/abnormal use This trimmer should not be used in public facilities, parks, sports grounds, roads etc. nor in agriculture or forestry. To prevent bodily injury to the user, the trimmer must not be used to cut thicker branches or for shredding for the purpose of composting. Identication plate Position The identication plate is located on the trimmer casing. Note The label has the status of a certicate. It must never be altered or obliterated. Layout 1 Engine speed in rpm 2 Power 3 CE mark 4 Disposal instruction 5 Guaranteed sound level 6 Year of manufacture 7 Degree of protection 8 Weight 9 Rated voltage, current type 10 Model number 11 Serial number 12 Model name 13 ManufacturerOperating controls

Operating controls Operating controls

1 Power pack release 2 Lock-on switch 3 On/off switch on handle 4 Speed switch 5 Locating button edge cutting function 6 Working angle adjustment locating knob 7 Protective cover 8 Plant protection bow 9 Spool cap 10 Line spool 11 Line box 12 Guide wheel 13 Line Cutter 14 Middle handle 15 Handle 16 Power pack Start-up Supplementary documentation Make sure the operating manuals of the 40V FAST CHARGER and the 40V LI-ION power pack are available. Please read and understand them before putting the device into use. Power pack charging WARNING! Risk of injuries or material damage ¾ Only charge the power pack with the 40V FAST CHARGER. Attention! The power pack is supplied partially charged. Be- fore rst use, fully charge the power pack using the 40 V FAST CHARGER to ensure the full capacity of the power pack. Î Power pack charging must be carried out ac- cording to the instructions in the supplementary documentation. Operating times Î Observe the times stipulated in local byelaws. Î Check with your local authorities to determine if there are any operating time limitations. Assembly WARNING! Risk of injuries due to the cutting tool. ¾ Only adjust the device with the motor switched off and the cutting tool at a standstill. ¾ Do not reach into the area of the rotating line. ¾ Always remove the power pack prior to working on the device. Attaching the protective cover A B Î Position the protective cover A a on the trimmer B 1

Î Screw on the protective cover with the supplied screws A b B 2

[1] is pre-mounted on the protective cover, which enables easier working with the edge-cutting function. Middle handle A C Î Remove the two pre-tted screws and the t- ting A c

Î Position the middle handle at the desired height C 1

Î Locate the tting on the opposite side of the middle handle C 2

Î Secure the middle handle by tightening the screws C 3

Connecting the trimmer unit to the operating arm

Î Insert the trimmer unit in the holder of the oper- ating arm

Attention! Note the polarity markings of the contacts. Î Fully tighten the fastening sleeve

Adjusting the working angle

WARNING! Risk of injuries due to the cutting tool. ¾ Only adjust the device with the motor switched off and the cutting tool at a standstill. ¾ Do not reach into the area of the rotating line. ¾ Always remove the power pack prior to working on the device. The trimmer can be set in any of ve different operating angles. This allows you to easily reach problematic and difcult-to-access positions in the garden. Î Press and hold the locating button

Î Set the operating angle

Î Release the locating button. 3 The head of the lawn trimmer engages audibly. Edge cutting function

The edge cutting function enables precise and easy cutting along the lawn edge. Î Press button

and simultaneously turn the head of the lawn trimmer through 90°

3 The head of the lawn trimmer engages audibly. Note To make working easier, in this position, the device can be guided along the ground on the guide wheel

[12]. Operation Inserting the power pack

WARNING! Incorrect handling of the power pack and the charger ÂRisk of injuries and material damage ¾ Read and observe the operating instruc- tions of the power pack and the charger. Î Push the power pack into the power pack com- partment until it audibly engages

3 The electrical contacts are closed and the device is ready for use. Switching the device on

WARNING! Risk of injuries or material damage. ¾ Always hold on to the device with both hands during operation. One hand en- closes the handle, the other hand holds the middle handle. Î Press the lock-on switch on the handle

Î Simultaneously press the on-off switch on the handle

3 The device operates. Adjusting the speed of the cutting line

Î Select between position I and II of the speed switch

I = slow II = fast Adjusting the line Automatic With each switching off and on the line is adjusted out of the line cassette. Note Frequently switching on and off without reason results in increased line wear. Note If the cutting line becomes too short during operation due to wear, switch the device off and then back on again to extend the working length of the cutting line automati- cally. Manual H WARNING! Risk of injuries due to the cutting tool. ¾ Only adjust the device with the motor switched off and the cutting tool at a standstill. ¾ Do not reach into the area of the rotating line. ¾ Always remove the power pack prior to working on the device. CAUTION! Risk of injury on the line cutter ¾ After pulling out new line, always hold the device in its normal working position before you switch it on.Servicing

Manual line adjustment may be necessary during rst use after changing the line spool. Î Press button

Switching the device off

3 The device switches off as soon as you release the on/off switch on the handle

Removing the power pack

Î Press the power pack release

Î Remove the power pack

Servicing WARNING! Risk of injuries or material damage due to moving parts. ¾ Only clean or service the device if the motor is stationary and also the cutting tool. ¾ Always remove the power pack prior to working on the device. ¾ Do not clean the device with water. ¾ Repair and service work as well as the replacement of safety elements must be performed by a qualied expert or workshop. Cleaning the trimmer Î Switch the trimmer off and wait until the cutting tool comes to a standstill and remove the power pack. Î Clean the device with a hand brush after every use. Î Clean the ventilation slots and underside of the device at regular intervals to remove grass resi- dues. Replacing the line spool A J WARNING! Risk of injuries due to the cutting tool. ¾ Only adjust the device with the motor switched off and the cutting tool at a standstill. ¾ Do not reach into the area of the rotating line. ¾ Always remove the power pack prior to working on the device. Î Simultaneously strongly press both of the en- gaging lugs of the spool cap together J 1 and pull it off J 2

Î Remove the line spool J 3

Î Insert the spool in the line box J 5

Î Thread the end of the thread of the coil through the eye of the thread box J 6

Î Simultaneously strongly press both of the en- gaging lugs of the spool cap together and push it on to the line spool until it engages

Transport and storage WARNING! Risk of injuries due to the cutting tool. ¾ Before transport or storage, switch off the device and wait until the cutting tool comes to a standstill. ¾ Remove the power pack before transport or storage. Storage Î Thoroughly clean your device after every season. Î Always store the device in a dry and safe location that is inaccessible to children. Î Store the power pack and trimmer separately. Î Store the power pack in a cool and dry location. Recommended storage temperature approx. 18 °C. Î Keep the trimmer and especially its plastic com- ponents away from brake uids, petrol, mineral oil containing products, penetrating oils etc. They contain chemical substances that can damage, attack or destroy the plastic components of the trimmer. Î Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain substances that may have a highly corrosive effect on the metal parts of the trimmer. Therefore do not store your trimmer in the vicinity of these substances.Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting WARNING! Risk of injuries or material damage ¾ In case of doubt always consult a specialist workshop. ¾ Before any inspection or any work on the device, switch off the motor and remove the power pack. Problem Possible cause Remedy The device switch- es off. The power pack is too hot. Allow the power pack to cool. The power pack is discharged. Charge the power pack. The temperature of the device (electronics) is too high. Allow the device to cool and if necessary, clean the ventilation slots Overcurrent release If this occurs again take your device to a specialist workshop. The device will not switch on. The power pack is discharged. Charge the power pack. Overcurrent release If this occurs again take your device to a specialist workshop. Power pack temperature too high or too low. Allow the power pack to cool down or heat up. The power pack is defective. Replace the power pack. Automatic line adjustment does not work. The spool is empty. Replace the line spool. The toothing between the metal knob and the line spool is dirty. Use a brush to remove dirt from the parts. The line has torn off and is pulled into the line spool. The line has become caught in the spool. Take off the line spool, if necessary rewind the line by gently pulling and insert the spool. The line is welded onto the spool. Remove the welded line part, if necessary rewind the line by gently pulling and insert the spool. The line breaks off too frequently. The line comes into contact too frequently with xed objects, e.g. fences, trees, etc. Use the plant protection bow. Strong vibrations Device fasteners have come loose. Consult a specialist workshop. Warranty The warranty conditions of our local company or importer apply in all countries. Under the terms of the warranty we will repair faults on your device free of charge, insofar as material or manufactur- ing defects are the cause. To make a claim under warranty please contact your seller or your nearest branch. CE Declaration of Conformity Further details about the device are con- tained on the separately enclosed CE Declaration of Conformity, which forms part of this instruction manual. Environmentally-friendly disposal Electrical tools, accessories and packaging must be routed into an environmentally compatible recycling chain. Power packs/batteries: Do not dispose of power packs/batteries in domestic waste, by burning or throwing into water. Power packs/batteries must be collected, recycled or disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. Power tools: Do not throw your power tool away with domestic waste! Take it to a disposal facility.Table des matières