G40LT - Grass trimmer GREENWORKS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL G40LT GREENWORKS

Cutting Path Diameter 254/305 mm Battery pack 29717 / 29727 Charger 29417 / 29447 Weight with battery pack

Measuered sound pressure level

WARNING The vibration emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared total value depending on the ways in which the tool is used; avoid vibration risk suggestion: Wear glove during operation limit operating time and shorten trigger time. DESCRIPTION

ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly. Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. WARNING Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing List are already assembled to your product when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use of a product that may have been improperly assembled could result in serious personal injury. Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product. WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury. WARNING Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modication is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury. WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the product when assembling parts. 1English (original instructions)

DE ES IT FR PT NL RU FI SV NO DA PL CS SK SL HR HU RO BG EL AR TR HE LT LV ET ATTACHING GRASS DEFLECTOR See Figure 2. WARNING The line cut-off blade on the grass deector is sharp. Avoid contact with the blade. Failure to avoid contact can result in serious personal injury. Invert the string trimmer to access the trimmer head. Place the guard (2) on to the trimmer head. Align the screw holes on the guard with the screw holes on the trimmer head. Insert the screws into the trimmer head, fastening the guard in place using a philips head screwdriver (not included). SHAFT ASSEMBLY See Figure 3. The attachment connects to the power head by means of a coupler device. Set the unit on a flat, level surface. Loosen the knob (1) on the coupler (5). Push in the release button (2) located on the lower shaft (3). Align the release button with the positioning hole (4) and slide the two shafts together. Rotate the lower shaft until the button locks into the positioning hole. Tighten the knob securely. NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the positioning hole, the shafts are not locked into place. Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked into place. ATTACHING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE See Figure 4. Press the auxiliary handle (1) onto the upper shaft so that the handle is angled toward the rear handle that allows for comfortable operation. Slide the auxiliary handle over the metal ring (2) and ensure the metal ring fits between the slot on the auxiliary handle. Align the holes on the auxiliary handle with the holes on metal ring. Insert the handle knob (3) through the auxiliary handle. Tighten until there is no movement in the handle. OPERATION WARNING Do not allow familiarity with products to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufcient to inict serious injury. WARNING Always wear eye protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. WARNING Never use blades, ailing devices, wire, or rope on this product. Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury. For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator’s Manuals for your battery pack and charger models. NOTE: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack and keep hands clear of the lock-out button when carrying or transporting the tool. TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 5. Place the battery pack in the trimmer. Align raised ribs (3) on battery pack with grooves in the trimmer’s battery port. Make sure the latch on the back of the battery pack clicks into place and that battery pack is fully seated and secure in the trimmer before beginning operation. TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK See Figure 5. Release the switch trigger and lock-out trigger to stop the trimmer. Press and hold the battery latch button (1) on the back of the battery pack. While holding the battery latch place one hand the the trimmer handle (2) and remove battery pack. STARTING/STOPPING THE TRIMMER See Figure 6. Ensure a fully charged battery is installed into the string trimmer. To start the string trimmer, press and hold the lock-out button (1) and squeeze the switch trigger (2). 2English (original instructions)

Follow these tips when using the trimmer: Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation. Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height. Cut tall grass from the top down. This will prevent grass from wrapping around the shaft housing and string head which may cause damage from overheating. If grass becomes wrapped around the string head: Remove the battery pack from the trimmer. Remove the grass. WARNING Contact with the trimmer cutting head while operating can result in serious personal injury. ADVANCING LINE NOTE: The trimmer is equipped with an auto-feed head. Bumping the head to try to advance the line will damage the trimmer and void the warranty. With the trimmer running, release the switch trigger. Wait two seconds, and press the switch trigger. NOTE: The line will extend approximately 1/4 in. with each stop and start of the switch trigger until the line reaches the length of the grass deector cut-off blade. Resume trimming. ADVANCING THE LINE MANUALLY See Figure 7. Remove the battery pack. Push the black button located on the cutting head while pulling on cutting line to manually advance the cutting line. After extending new cutter line, always return the machine to its normal operating position before switching on. CUTTING TIPS See Figure 8. Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best cutting area. The trimmer will cut better when moved from left to right across the area to be cut; it is less effective when moved from right to left. Use the tip of the cutting line to do the cutting; do not force cutting head into uncut grass. Wire and picket fences cause extra cutting line wear, even breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may wear cutting line rapidly. Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding, and fence posts can easily be damaged by the cutting line. LINE CUT-OFF BLADE See Figure 9. This trimmer is equipped with a line cut-off blade on the grass deector. For best cutting, advance line until it is trimmed to length by the line cut-off blade. Advance line whenever you hear the engine running faster than normal, or when trimming efciency diminishes. This will maintain best performance and keep line long enough to advance properly. WARNING When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. WARNING Do not at any time let brake uids, gasoline, petroleum- based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury. Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at an Authorised Service Centre. 3English (original instructions)

DE ES IT FR PT NL RU FI SV NO DA PL CS SK SL HR HU RO BG EL AR TR HE LT LV ET SPOOL REPLACEMENT See Figure 10. Use original manufacturer’s replacement cutting line for best performance. Remove the battery pack. Push in tabs on sides of spool cover. Pull spool cover up to remove. Remove the old spool. To install the new spool, make sure the cutting line is captured in the slot on the new spool. Make sure the end of the cutting line is extended approximately 15cm beyond the slot. Install the new spool so that the cutting line and slot align with the eyelet in the cutting head. Thread the cutting line into the eyelet. Pull the cutting line extending from the cutting head so the cutting line releases from the slot in the spool. Reinstall the spool cover by depressing tabs into slots and pushing down until spool cover clicks into place. CUTTING LINE REPLACEMENT See Figures 10-11. Remove the battery pack. Remove the spool from the cutting head. NOTE: Remove any old cutting line remaining on the spool. Cut two lines, each being approximately 10 ft. (3 m) long. Use only .065 in. (1.65 mm) diameter line. Insert one line into the anchor hole in the upper part of the spool while the other line into the anchor hole in the bottom part of the spool. Wind the lines clockwise around the spool simultaneously, as shown by the arrows on the spool. Replace the spool, and the spool cover. Refer to spool replacement earlier in this manual.

Remove the battery pack from the trimmer before storing. Clean all foreign material from the trimmer. Store it in a place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. Store and charge your batteries in a cool area. Temperatures above or below normal room temperature will shorten battery pack life. Never store batteries in a discharged condition. Wait for battery pack to cool and fully charge immediately. Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 27˚C and away from moisture. All batteries gradually lose their charge. The higher the temperature, the quicker they lose their charge. If you store your unit for long periods of time without using it, recharge the batteries every month or two. This practice will prolong battery pack life. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Environmental protection should be a priority of considerable importance when using the machine, for the benefit of both social coexistence and the environment in which we live. Try not to cause any disturbance to the surrounding area. Scrupulously comply with local regulations for the disposal of packaging, deteriorated parts or any elements with a strong environmental impact; this waste must not be disposed of as normal waste, it must be separated and taken to specified waste disposal centres where the material will be recycled. Scrupulously comply with local regulations for the disposal of waste materials after mowing. At the time of decommissioning, do not pollute the environment with the machine, but hand it over to a disposal centre, in accordance with the local laws in force. 4English (original instructions)

DE ES IT FR PT NL RU FI SV NO DA PL CS SK SL HR HU RO BG EL AR TR HE LT LV ET TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

String will not advance when using the bump-feed head. String is welded to itself. Lubricate with silicone spray. Not enough string on spool. Install more string. Refer to string replacement earlier in this manual. String is worn too short. Pull string while pressing line release button. String is tangled on spool. Remove string from spool and rewind. Refer to string replacement earlier in this manual. Grass wraps around shaft housing and string head. Cutting tall grass at ground level. Cut tall grass from the top down to prevent wrapping. Motor fails to start when switch trigger is depressed. Battery is not secure. To secure the battery pack, make sure the latch on bottom of the battery pack snaps into place. Battery is not charged. Charge the battery pack according to the instructions included with your model. Shaft not connected completely. Make sure lower shaft is fully seated in shaft coupler on upper shaft and secure shaft coupler. 5Deutsch (Übersetzung der originalen anleitungen)

Do not allow familiarity with products to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufcient to inict serious injury.

Always wear eye protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.

All new Greenworks Tools machinery is supplied with a 2 year parts and labour warranty from original date of purchase. A 30 day warranty is available for machines used professionally as Greenworks Tools are designed primarily to be used by DIY consumers. This warranty is non-transferable. LIMITATIONS This warranty applies only to defective parts/components and does not cover repairs due to:

1. Normal wear and tear.

2. Routine tune up or adjustment.

3. Damage caused by improper handling/abuse/misuse or neglect.

4. Overheating due to lack of maintenance.

5. Damage due to fittings/fasteners becoming loose/detached through lack

6. Damage caused by cleaning with water.

7. Machines serviced or repaired by non-authorised Greenworks Tools

9. Damage caused by improper use of the machine.

10. Damage caused by improper winterisation (pressure washers)

11. Items considered as consumable parts are not normally covered by

the warranty, including but not limited to: ● Batteries ● Electric cables ● Blade and blade assemblies ● Belts ● Filters ● Chucks and tool holders

12. Certain products may contain components such as engines,

transmissions from an alternative manufacturer, these items will be subject to the appropriate manufacturer’s warranty policy except where Greenworks Tools Europe GmbH agrees to underwrite any claims outside the said manufacturer’s warranty period.

13. Second hand goods are not covered under this warranty policy.

14. The fitting of spares, replacements or extra components which are not

supplied or approved by Greenworks Tools Europe GmbH. Warranty To claim a warranty on any product under this policy a proof of original purchase is required. Credit card statement do not qualify as sufficient proof of purchase. In the first instance of a warranty event occurring the consumer should return the product to the original place of purchase with their proof of purchase. The machine will be sent to our central service facility and an inspection made. If the machine be found to be at fault it will be repaired and sent back to the address of the consumer free of charge. Machines that retail for less than €100 euros including sales taxes will generally be replaced. If the central service facility finds that machine is not found to be at fault then the consumer will be advised they will need to pay for the cost of the repair. This warranty policy is subject to change from time to time to accommodate the needs of new products. A copy of the latest warranty policy will be available at www.greenworkstools.eu.

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR MACHINERY

• 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-Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC-Directive), and 2000/14/EC (Noise-Directive) incl. (2005/88/EC) And furthermore, we declare that

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