BG-CT 18/1 Li - Brush cutter EINHELL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BG-CT 18/1 Li EINHELL

Important! When using the equipment, a few safety pre- cautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the in- formation is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions and safety regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

1. Safety regulations

The corresponding safety information can be found in the enclosed booklet. Caution! Read all safety regulations and instructions. Any errors made in following the safety regula- tions and instructions may result in an electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury. Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use. Explanation of the warning signs on the ma- chine (Figure 17) 1: Caution! 2: Wear safety goggles! 3: Protect from the damp! 4: Read the directions for use before putting into operation for the fi rst time! 5: Keep third parties away from the danger zone! 6: The tool runs on after being switched off !

The equipment is designed for cutting the edges of lawns and small areas of grass in private and hobby gardens. Tools for private and hobby gardens are not sui- table for use in public facilities, parks and sport centers, along roadways, on farms or in the fore- stry sector. For the tool to be used properly it is imperative to follow the instructions set out in the manufacturer’s directions for use. Important! It is prohibited to use the tool to chop material for composting because of the potential danger to persons and property. The equipment is to be used only for its prescri- bed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or inju- ries of any kind caused as a result of this. Please note that our equipment has not been de- signed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

The noise level of this machine may exceed 85 dB(A). In this case, noise protection is necessary for the user. The machine’s noise was measured in accordance with EN 60745-1. The level of vib- rations at the handle is < 2,5 m/s

. Measurements were taken in accordance with EN 60745-1. Warning! The specifi ed vibration value was established in accordance with a standardized testing method. It may change according to how the electric equip- ment is used and may exceed the specifi ed value in exceptional circumstances. The specifi ed vibration value can be used to compare the equipment with other electric power tools. The specifi ed vibration value can be used for initi- al assessment of a harmful eff ect. Important! The vibration value changes according to the area of application of the electric tool and may exceed the specifi ed value in exceptional cir- cumstances. Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a minimum.

Only use appliances which are in perfect wor- king order.

Service and clean the appliance regularly.

Adapt your working style to suit the appliance.

Do not overload the appliance.

Have the appliance serviced whenever ne- cessary.

Switch the appliance off when it is not in use.

5. Before starting the appliance

5.1 Fitting the guard hood (Fig. 3)

Mount the guard hood (Fig. 3 / Item 8) on the mo- tor head as shown in Fig. 3 and fasten it in place with the screws (Fig. 3 / Item A). 5.2. Assembly of the knife head (Fig. 4) Place the knife head (Fig. 6/ Item 7) onto the mounting on the motor shaft. Make sure there is an audible click when they engage.

5.3 Fitting the additional handle (Fig. 2, 5-6)

Undo the preassembled setting knob (Fig. 2 / Item

3) and the screw (Fig. 5 / Item B).

Push the handle into the position shown in Fig. 5 and insert the screw into the hole. Now fasten the handle with the setting knob (Fig. 6 / Item 3).

5.4 Height adjustment (Fig. 1)

Undo the union nut (Fig. 1/Item 5) until the grass trimmer handle can be moved in and out freely. Now set the required working height and secure the handle in this position by tightening the union nut again.

5.5 Adjusting the additional handle (Fig. 8)

Undo the securing screw on the additional handle until it can be moved forwards and backwards without any great resistance. Set the required po- sition and tighten the securing screw again.

5.6 Adjusting the angle of tilt of the long

handle (Fig. 9) Place the grass trimmer on a fi rm surface. Press the pedal for the angle of tilt adjustment (Fig. 9/ Item D). Now you can set the long handle to the required tilt. To fi x the angle of tilt, release the pe- dal and allow the long handle to lock into position. Three diff erent locking angles are possible.

5.7 Charging the battery (Fig. 10-11)

1. Take the battery pack out of the equipment.

To do so, press the locking buttons on the side (Fig. 10/Item E).

2. Check that your mains voltage is the same as

that marked on the rating plate. Connect the power cable of the charging unit to a socket outlet and insert the connector (Fig. 11/Item H) into the charging jack (Fig. 11/Item G) of the battery pack. The red LED (Fig. 11/Item F) indicates that charging is in progress.

3. The charger will end the charging process

automatically when the battery is fully char- ged (after approx. 3-5 hours). The green LED indicator (Fig. 11/Item F) is lit. The rechargeable battery can become a little warm during the charging process. This is normal. If the battery pack fails to charge, please check

whether there is voltage at the socket-outlet

If the battery pack still fails to charge, send

the battery charger with charging adapter

and the battery pack

to our customer services department. To ensure that the battery pack provides long ser- vice you should take care to recharge it promptly. Recharging is always necessary when you notice a drop in the performance of your cordless grass trimmer. Never fully discharge the battery pack. This will cause it to develop a defect.

Your grass trimmer will work at its best if you ob- serve the following instructions:

Never use the grass trimmer without its safety devices.

Do not cut grass when it is wet. The best re- sults are had on dry grass.

Do not move the grass trimmer against the grass until the switch is pressed, i.e. wait until the trimmer is running.

For the correct cutting action, swing the grass trimmer to the side as you walk forward, hol- ding it at an angle of approx. 30° as you do so (see Figure 14+15).

Make several passes to cut long grass shor- ter step by step from the top (see Figure 16).

Use the guard hood to prevent unnecessary wear.

To avoid unnecessary wear, keep the grass trimmer away from hard objects. Using the grass trimmer as an edge trimmer. The grass trimmer can be adjusted as follows to trim the edges of lawns and fl ower beds.

Pull the adjusting sleeve (Fig. 7 / Item C) in the direction shown in Fig. 7.

Hold the adjusting sleeve in the drawn-back position and turn the lower part of the trimmer through 180° until it latches home.

Now you have converted the grass trimmer to an edge trimmer for cutting the lawn vertically.

7. Cleaning, maintenance and

ordering of spare parts Before putting away or cleaning the grass trim- mer, pull out the battery pack (Fig. 10).

Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air at low pressure.

We recommend that you clean the device immediately each time you have finished using it.

Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these could attack the plastic parts of the equipment. En- sure that no water can seep into the device.

Remove deposits from the guard hood with a brush.

7.2 Replacing the blade (Fig. 12-13)

IMPORTANT! Make sure that you remove the battery pack before replacing the blade (Fig. 10).

Use the supplied assembly tool to fit and re- move the blade (Fig. 12/Item 12).

To remove the blade, push the blade inwards and remove via the larger opening as shown in Figure 12.

To fit the new blade, proceed in reverse order. Make sure the blade locks into place correctly as shown in Figure 13.

There are no parts inside the equipment which require additional maintenance.

7.4 Ordering replacement parts:

Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:

Article number of the machine

Identification number of the machine

8. Disposal and recycling

The unit is supplied in packaging to prevent its being damaged in transit. This packaging is raw material and can therefore be reused or can be returned to the raw material system. The unit and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. De- fective components must be disposed of as spe- cial waste. Ask your dealer or your local council.

The device does not operate: Check whether the rechargeable battery is char- ged and whether the battery charger works. If the device still does not work even with a voltage supply, please send it to our customer services department at the address indicated. Anleitung_BG_CT_18_1_Li_SPK7.indb 19Anleitung_BG_CT_18_1_Li_SPK7.indb 19 03.05.12 11:0503.05.12 11:05GB

For EU countries only Never place any electric power tools in your household refuse. To comply with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning old electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in national laws, old electric power tools have to be separated from other waste and disposed of in an environment-friendly fashion, e.g. by taking to a recycling depot. Recycling alternative to the return request: As an alternative to returning the equipment to the manufacturer, the owner of the electrical equipment must make sure that the equipment is properly disposed of if he no longer wants to keep the equipment. The old equipment can be returned to a suitable collection point that will dispose of the equipment in accordance with the national recycling and waste disposal regulations. This does not apply to any ac- cessories or aids without electrical components supplied with the old equipment. The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers accompanying products is permitted only with the express consent of the iSC GmbH. Subject to technical changes Anleitung_BG_CT_18_1_Li_SPK7.indb 20Anleitung_BG_CT_18_1_Li_SPK7.indb 20 03.05.12 11:0503.05.12 11:05GB

Warranty certifi cate Dear Customer, All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, please contact our service department at the address shown on this guarantee card. Of course, if you would prefer to call us then we are also happy to off er our assistance under the service number printed below. Please note the following terms under which guarantee claims can be made:

1. These guarantee terms cover additional guarantee rights and do not aff ect your statutory warranty

rights. We do not charge you for this guarantee.

2. Our guarantee only covers problems caused by material or manufacturing defects, and it is restric-

ted to the rectifi cation of these defects or replacement of the device. Please note that our devices have not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Consequently, the guarantee is invalidated if the equipment is used in commercial, trade or industrial applications or for other equivalent activities. The following are also excluded from our guarantee: compensation for transport damage, damage caused by failure to comply with the installation/assembly instructions or damage caused by unprofessional installation, failure to comply with the operating instructions (e.g. connection to the wrong mains voltage or current type), misuse or inappropriate use (such as overloading of the device or use of non-approved tools or accessories), failure to comply with the maintenance and safety regulations, ingress of foreign bodies into the device (e.g. sand, stones or dust), eff ects of force or external infl uences (e.g. damage caused by the device being dropped) and normal wear resulting from proper operation of the device. This applies in particular to rechargeable batteries for which we nevertheless issue a guarantee period of 12 months. The guarantee is rende- red null and void if any attempt is made to tamper with the device.

3. The guarantee is valid for a period of 2 years starting from the purchase date of the device. Guaran-

tee claims should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period within two weeks of the de- fect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The original guarantee period remains applicable to the device even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts fi tted will not result in an extension of the gua- rantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fi tted. This also applies when an on-site service is used.

4. In order to assert your guarantee claim, please send your defective device postage-free to the

address shown below. Please enclose either the original or a copy of your sales receipt or ano- ther dated proof of purchase. Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place, as it is your proof of purchase. It would help us if you could describe the nature of the problem in as much detail as pos- sible. If the defect is covered by our guarantee then your device will either be repaired immediately and returned to you, or we will send you a new device. Of course, we are also happy off er a chargeable repair service for any defects which are not covered by the scope of this guarantee or for units which are no longer covered. To take advantage of this service, please send the device to our service address. Anleitung_BG_CT_18_1_Li_SPK7.indb 21Anleitung_BG_CT_18_1_Li_SPK7.indb 21 03.05.12 11:0503.05.12 11:05F