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

Product type	Cordless battery-powered brush cutter
Brand	Einhell
Model	BG-CT 18/1 Li
Battery voltage	18 V DC
Battery capacity	1300 mAh (Li-Ion)
Rotation speed	8000 rpm
Cutting diameter	25 cm
Maximum runtime	Approx. 35 minutes
Charging time	Approx. 3 to 5 hours
Sound power level (LwA)	85 dB(A)
Sound pressure level (LpA)	69.4 dB(A)
Vibration at the handle	2.5 m/s²
Weight	1.9 kg
Charger power supply	100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Charger output voltage	24 V DC / 350 mA
Cutting type	Nylon line and plastic blade
Height adjustment	Yes, via union nut
Handlebar tilt angle	3 adjustable positions
Additional functions	Convertible into edge trimmer, edge guide
Safety protection	Protection cover, start lock
Maintenance	Regular cleaning, no internal maintenance required
Spare part (blade)	Ref. 34.057.30
Warranty	2 years (12 months for battery)

Frequently Asked Questions - BG-CT 18/1 Li EINHELL

What is the runtime of the Einhell BG-CT 18/1 Li brush cutter?

The maximum runtime is approx. 35 minutes with a full battery. It depends on the grass thickness and operating conditions.

What type of battery does this device use?

It uses an 18 V, 1300 mAh lithium-ion battery, interchangeable with other Einhell Power X-Change series devices.

How to charge the battery?

Remove the battery from the device by pressing the side button. Plug the charger into a 100-240 V outlet and insert the charging plug into the battery. The red LED indicates charging, the green LED signals completion (3 to 5 hours).

Can I use the brush cutter without the safety guard?

No, the safety guard is mandatory for your safety. It protects from flying debris and accidental contact with the line or blade.

How to replace the blade?

Ensure the battery is removed. Push the blade inward and remove it through the large opening. Install the new blade in reverse order until it clicks into place. Use the supplied mounting tool if necessary.

Can the brush cutter cut wet grass?

It is not recommended to cut wet grass to avoid jamming and premature wear. Get best results on dry grass.

How to adjust the cutting height?

Loosen the union nut on the handle, adjust to the desired height, then retighten the nut. This allows you to adapt the device to your height.

How to convert the brush cutter into an edge trimmer?

Remove the battery. Pull the adjustment sleeve backward and turn the lower part 180° until it engages. This gives you a vertical edge trimmer.

What are the important safety instructions?

Always wear safety glasses, keep people at a distance, do not touch the rotating blade, and remove the battery before any maintenance. Read the manual carefully.

Where to find spare parts?

Spare parts are available from Einhell customer service or at www.isc-gmbh.info. For the blade, use reference 34.057.30.

USER MANUAL BG-CT 18/1 Li EINHELL

1. Safety regulations 16
2. Layout 16
3. Proper use 16
4. Technical data 16
   5.Before starting the appliance. 17
5. Operation 18
6. Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts 18
7. Disposal and recycling 19
8. Faults 19

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Important!

When using the equipment, a few safety precautions 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 information 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 regulations and instructions may result in an electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use.

Explanation of the warning signs on the machine (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 first time!
5: Keep third parties away from the danger zone!
6: The tool runs on after being switched off!

2. Layout (Fig. 1/2)

1. Safety lock-off
   2 ON/OFF switch
   3 Fastening screw
   4 Additional handle
   5 Height adjustment bar
   6 Edge guide
   7 Thread spool
   8 Safety hood
   9 Blade
   10 Battery charger
   11 Battery
   12 Assembly tool

3. Proper use

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 suitable for use in public facilities, parks and sport centers, along roadways, on farms or in the forestry 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 prescribed 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 injuries of any kind caused as a result of this.

Please note that our equipment has not been designed 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.

4. Technical data

Speedn 8,000 min-1
Cutting range: 25 cm diameter
Max. running period: approx. 35 min
Sound power level L_WA .. 85dB(A)
K uncertainty: 3 dB(A)
Sound pressure level L_p .. 69.2 dB(A)
Replaceable battery: 18 V d.c./1300 mAh
Handle vibration a_tw .. ≤ 2,5m / s^2
Kuncertainty 1.5 m/s2
Weight. 1.9 kg

Power supply unit:

Mains voltage: 100 V-240VAC, 50-60 Hz

Output:

Rated voltage: 24 V d.c.

Rated current: 350 mA

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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 vibrations at the handle is < 2.5m / s^2 . Measurements were taken in accordance with EN 60745-1.

Warning!

The specified vibration value was established in accordance with a standardized testing method. It may change according to how the electric equipment is used and may exceed the specified value in exceptional circumstances.

The specified vibration value can be used to compare the equipment with other electric power tools.

The specified vibration value can be used for initial assessment of a harmful effect.

Important!

The vibration value changes according to the area of application of the electric tool and may exceed the specified value in exceptional circumstances.

Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a minimum.

Only use appliances which are in perfect working 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 necessary.
- Switch the appliance off when it is not in use.
Wear protective gloves.

5. Before starting the appliance

5.1 Fitting the guard hood (Fig. 3)

Mount the guard hood (Fig. 3 / Item 8) on the motor 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 position 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 firm 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 fix the angle of tilt, release the pedal and allow the long handle to lock into position. Three different 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 charged (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
whether there is good contact at the charging contacts

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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 service 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.

6. Operation

Your grass trimmer will work at its best if you observe the following instructions:

• Never use the grass trimmer without its safety devices.
• Do not cut grass when it is wet. The best results are had on dry grass.
  To switch on your grass trimmer, press the safety lock-off and the ON/OFF switch (Fig. 2/Pos.2).
  To switch off your grass trimmer, let go of the ON/OFF switch (Fig. 2/Pos. 2).
• 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, holding it at an angle of approx. 30^ as you do so (see Figure 14+15).
  Make several passes to cut long grass shorter 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 flower beds.

• Remove the battery (Fig. 10)
  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 trimmer, pull out the battery pack (Fig. 10).

7.1 Cleaning

• 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. Ensure 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 remove 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.

7.3 Maintenance

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:

Type of machine
Article number of the machine
Identification number of the machine

• Replacement part number of the part required

For our latest prices and information please go to www.isc-gmbh.info

Spare blade art. no.: 34.057.30

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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. Defective components must be disposed of as special waste. Ask your dealer or your local council.

9. Faults

The device does not operate:

Check whether the rechargeable battery is charged 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.

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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 accessories 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

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Warranty certificate

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 offer 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 affect 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 restricted to the rectification 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), effects of force or external influences (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 rendered 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. Guarantee claims should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period within two weeks of the defect 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 fitted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fitted. 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 another 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 possible. 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 offer 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.

F

Sommaire

Chere CLIENT, Cher Client

Notified Body: LWA = 85 dB (A); guaranteed LWA = 90 dB (A)
P = KW; L/0 = cm
Notified Body: TUV SUD Industrie Service GmbH (0036)

2006/28/EC

Emission No.:

Standard references:

EN 60745-1; EN 786; EN 62233;

EN 55014-1; EN 55014-2; EN 61000-3-2; EN 61000-3-3

Subject to change without notice

Archive-File/Record: NAPR003784

Documents registrar: Alexander Scheifi

Wiesenweg 22, D-94405 Landau/Isar

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