GC-RT 18 Li - Brush cutter EINHELL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GC-RT 18 Li EINHELL

Danger! When using equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete original operating in- structions and safety information with due care. Keep these operating instructions 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 original operating instructions and the safety information as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to failure to follow these instructions and the safe- ty information. Explanation of the symbols used (see Fig. 14)

2. Wear eye protection and ear plugs.

3. Do not expose to rain.

4. Read the instruction manual before starting.

5. Keep other persons and animals away from

6. The tool will continue to rotate.

7. The ideal charging and storage temperature

is between 5 °C and 40 °C. Do not throw into water. Fully charge the battery before putting it into storage.

8. Never place batteries in your household refu-

se! The batteries must be removed from the tool before it is disposed of.

9. Use only in dry indoor areas.

10. Protection class II (double-insulated)(charger)

11. Protection class III (cordless grass trimmer)

12. The guaranteed sound power level (L

3.15 A, the cut-out will be activated. The sup-

ply of current to the output is then interrupted.

1. Safety information

For the relevant safety information please refer to the booklet included in delivery. Warning! Read all the safety information, instructions, illustrations and technical data provided on or with this power tool. Failure to adhere to the following instructions may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury. Keep all the safety information and instruc- tions in a safe place for future use.

2. Layout and items supplied

3. Catch for turning the handle

4. Additional handle

5. Height adjustment (union nut)

10. Charging unit (not included in delivery)

11. Battery (not included in delivery)

Please check that the article is complete as specifi ed in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please contact our service center or the sales outlet where you made your purchase at the latest within 5 working days after purchasing the product and upon presentation of a valid bill of purchase. Also, refer to the warranty table in the service information at the end of the operating instructions.

Open the packaging and take out the equip- ment with care.

Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or transportation braces (if available).

Check to see if all items are supplied.

Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.

If possible, please keep the packaging until the end of the guarantee period. Danger! The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. There is a danger of swallowing or suff ocating!

Cordless grass trimmer

Battery (not included in delivery)

Charging unit (not included in delivery)

Additional handle with spare blades

Original operating instructions

The equipment is designed for cutting lawns and small areas of grass in private and hobby gar- dens. Equipment designed for use in private and hobby gardens is regarded as unsuitable for use in pub- lic facilities, parks and sports centers, along road- ways, or in agriculture and forestry. The operating instructions as supplied by the manufacturer must be kept and referred to in order to ensure that the equipment is properly used and maintained. Important. This equipment must not be used for composting purposes (shredding) as this could result in injury or damage to property. The equipment may be used only for the tasks it is designed to handle. 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 resulting from such misuse. 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 equipment is used in commercial, trade or indust- rial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

...... 96 dB (A) Weight ....................................................... 2.2 kg Caution! The equipment is supplied without batteries and without a charger and is allowed to be used only with the lithium-ion batteries of the Power-X- Change series! The lithium-ion batteries of the Power-X-Change series are allowed to be charged only with the Power-X charger. The quoted vibration value was measured in ac- cordance with a standardized testing method. It might change according to how the electric tool is used, and in exceptional circumstances it might exceed the quoted value. The quoted vibration value can be used to com- pare one electric tool with another. The quoted vibration value can also be used for initial assessment of a harmful eff ect. Reduce noise generation and vibration to a minimum!

Use only equipment that is in perfect condi- tion.

Maintain and clean the equipment regularly.

Adapt your way of working to the equipment.

Do not overload the equipment.

Have the equipment checked if necessary.

Switch off the equipment when not in use.

Wear gloves. Caution! Residual risks Even if you use this electric power tool in accordance with instructions, certain resi- dual risks cannot be rules out. The following hazards may arise in connection with the equipment’s construction and layout:

3. Health damage caused by hand-arm vib-

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5. Before putting into operation

5.1 Fitting the guard hood and edge guide

(Fig. 3) Push the guard hood (Fig. 3/Item 8) in the di- rection of the arrow onto the motor housing as shown in Fig. 3. Make sure that it latches in place correctly! Make sure that the guard hood is fi tted as in Fig. 1. Then take the edge guide (Fig. 3/Item

6) and insert it in the holes provided for it in the

motor head as illustrated in Fig. 3.

5.2 Height adjustment (Fig. 4)

Undo the union nut (Item 5) until the grass trim- mer 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.

5.3 Fitting the additional handle (Fig. 5)

Fit the additional handle to the mount provided, paying attention to the teeth (Fig. 5/Item 1). Then fi t the additional handle (Fig. 5/Item 4) with the help of the supplied nut (Fig. 2/Item A) and the adjustment lock (Fig. 5/Item 3).

5.4 Adjusting the additional handle (Fig. 5)

Undo the adjustment lock (Item 3) for the additi- onal handle until it can be moved forwards and backwards without any great resistance. Set the required position and tighten the adjustment lock again.

5.5 Adjusting the angle of tilt of the guide

handle (Fig. 3) Press the button for the angle of tilt adjustment (Item B). Now you can set the long handle to the required tilt. Release the button and allow the handle to lock into position to fi x the angle of tilt. Three diff erent locking angles are possible.

5.6 Installing the battery (Fig. 6/Item 11)

Press the side pushlock buttons of the battery pack as shown in Fig. 6 and push the battery pack into the mount provided. When the battery pack is positioned as in Fig. 6, make sure that the pushlock buttons latch in place! To remove the battery pack, proceed in reverse order.

5.7 Charging the battery (Fig. 7)

1. Take the battery pack out of the equipment.

Do this by pressing the side pushlock buttons.

2. Check that your mains voltage is the same as

that marked on the rating plate of the battery charger. Insert the power plug of the charger (10) into the mains socket outlet. The green LED will then begin to fl ash.

3. Insert the battery pack (11) into the battery

table with an explanation of the LED indicator on the charger. The battery pack can become a little warm during the charging. This is normal. If the battery pack fails to charge, check:

whether there is voltage at the socket outlet

whether there is good contact at the charging contacts If the battery pack still fails to charge, send

and the battery pack to our customer service center. To ensure that items are properly packaged and delivered when you send them to us, please contact our customer service or the point of sale at which the equipment was purchased. When shipping or disposing of batteries and cordless tools, always ensure that they are packed individually in plastic bags to prevent short circuits and fi res. To ensure that the battery pack provides long ser- vice, you should take care to recharge it promptly. You must recharge the battery pack when you notice that the performance of the device drops. Never allow the battery pack to become fully di- scharged. This will cause it to develop a defect.

5.8 Battery capacity indicator (Fig. 2)

Press the button for the battery capacity indicator (Item E). The battery capacity indicator (Item F) shows the charge status of the battery using 3 LEDs. All 3 LEDs are lit: The battery is fully charged. 2 or 1 LED(s) are lit: The battery has an adequate remaining charge. 1 LED fl ashes: The battery is empty, recharge the battery. Anl_GC_RT_18_Li_SPK7.indb 17Anl_GC_RT_18_Li_SPK7.indb 17 14.06.2023 10:20:0314.06.2023 10:20:03GB

All LEDs blink: The battery temperature is too low. Remove the battery from the equipment, keep it at room tem- perature for one day. If the fault reoccurs, this me- ans that the rechargeable battery has undergone exhaustive discharge and is defective. Remove the battery from the equipment. Never use or charge a defective battery.

To obtain maximum performance from your grass trimmer, please follow these instructions:

Never use the grass trimmer without the guard.

Do not mow grass when it is wet. The best results are achieved with dry grass.

Do not allow the grass trimmer near the grass until the switch is pressed, i.e. the grass trim- mer is in operation.

To cut properly, swing the machine sideways while moving forwards. Keep the grass trim- mer inclined at an angle of approx. 30° while you do so (see Figs. 11 and 12).

If the grass is long, the grass must be cut shorter in stages, starting from the tip (see Fig. 13).

Use the guard hood to prevent unnecessary wear.

To avoid unnecessary wear, keep the grass trimmer away from hard objects.

6.1 Using the grass trimmer as an edge trim-

mer To cut the edges of lawns and fl ower beds, the grass trimmer can be converted as follows:

Remove the battery pack

Pull the lock for the rotatable motor head in the direction of the arrow as shown in Fig. 8.

Turn the motor head through 90° in the requi- red direction until it latches in place (Fig. 9).

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

To convert the equipment back to its original state, proceed in reverse order.

7. Cleaning, maintenance and

ordering of spare parts Danger! Before putting away or cleaning the grass trim- mer, switch off and remove the battery pack.

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 down with compressed air at low pressure.

We recommend that you clean the equipment immediately after you use it.

Clean the equipment regularly with a damp cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these may be ag- gressive to the plastic parts in the equipment. Ensure that no water can get into the interior of the equipment. The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.

Use a brush to remove deposits from the safety guard.

7.2 Replacing the blade (Fig. 10)

IMPORTANT! Be sure to remove the battery pack before replacing!

To remove the blade, push the blade inwards and remove it through the larger opening as shown in Fig. 10.

To fit the new blade, proceed in reverse order. Make sure the blade locks into place correctly as shown in Fig. 10.

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

Check the tool for damage every time after it has been used.

To ensure that the cordless grass trimmer works safely, check at regular intervals that all the screw connections are secure.

7.4 Ordering spare parts

Please provide the following information on all orders for spare parts:

Model/type of the equipment

Article number of the equipment

ID number of the equipment

8. Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to pre- vent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Defective components must be dispo- sed of as special waste. Ask your dealer or your local council.

Store the equipment and accessories in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature. The ideal storage temperature is between 5 and 30 °C. Store the electric tool in its original pa- ckaging.

Always hold the tool with one hand on the handle and the other hand on the additional handle. Do not carry the tool by its motor housing.

Secure the tool against slipping if you trans- port it in a vehicle.

The equipment does not work: Check that the battery is charged and whether the charging unit is working. If the equipment will not work in spite of the voltage supply being OK, please send it to the customer service address below. For EU countries only Never place any electric power tools in your household refuse. To comply with European Directive 2012/19/EC concerning old electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in national laws, old elec- tric 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. Please note that batteries and lamps (e.g. light bulbs) must be removed from the tool before it is disposed of. The reprinting or reproduction by any other me- ans, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers accompanying products is permitted only with the express consent of the Einhell Germa- ny AG. Subject to technical changes Anl_GC_RT_18_Li_SPK7.indb 19Anl_GC_RT_18_Li_SPK7.indb 19 14.06.2023 10:20:0414.06.2023 10:20:04GB

Indicator status Explanations and actions Red LED Green LED Off Flashing Ready for use The charger is connected to the mains and is ready for use; there is no battery pack in the charger On Off Charging The charger is charging the battery pack in quick charge mode. The char- ging times are shown directly on the charger. Important! The actual charging times may vary slightly from the stated charging times depending on the existing battery charge. Off On The battery is charged and ready for use. (READY TO GO) The unit then changes over to gentle charging mode until the battery is fully charged. To do this, leave the rechargeable battery on the charger for approx. 15 minutes longer. Action: Take the battery pack out of the charger. Disconnect the charger from the mains supply. Flashing Off Adapted charging The charger is in gentle charging mode. For safety reasons the charging is performed less quickly and takes more time. The reasons can be: - The rechargeable battery has not been used for a very long time. - The battery temperature is outside the ideal range. Action: Wait for the charging to be completed; you can still continue to charge the battery pack. Flashing Flashing Fault Charging is no longer possible. The battery pack is defective. Action: Never charge a defective battery pack. Take the battery pack out of the charger. On On Temperature fault The battery pack is too hot (e.g. due to direct sunshine) or too cold (below 0° C). Action: Remove the battery pack and keep it at room temperature (approx. 20° C) for one day . Anl_GC_RT_18_Li_SPK7.indb 20Anl_GC_RT_18_Li_SPK7.indb 20 14.06.2023 10:20:0414.06.2023 10:20:04GB

Service information We have competent service partners in all countries named on the guarantee certifi cate whose contact details can also be found on the guarantee certifi cate. These partners will help you with all service re- quests such as repairs, spare and wearing part orders or the purchase of consumables. Please note that the following parts of this product are subject to normal or natural wear and that the following parts are therefore also required for use as consumables. Category Example Wear parts* Blade plate, Battery Consumables* Blade Missing parts

• Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery! In the eff ect of defects or faults, please register the problem on the internet at www.Einhell-Service.com. Please ensure that you provide a precise description of the problem and answer the following questions in all cases:

Did the equipment work at all or was it defective from the beginning?

Did you notice anything (symptom or defect) prior to the failure?

Warranty certifi cate Dear Customer, All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unli- kely event that this equipment develops a fault, please contact our service department at the address shown on this guarantee card. You can also contact us by telephone using the service number shown. Please note the following terms under which guarantee claims can be made:

1. These guarantee terms apply solely to consumers, i.e. natural persons, who do not want to use this pro-

duct in connection with either their commercial or other self-employed activities. These guarantee terms regulate additional guarantee services which the undermentioned manufacturer promises to buyers of its new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory rights of guarantee are not aff ected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.

2. The guarantee services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on the new product

which you have bought in the European Union from the undermentioned manufacturer and are limited to either the rectifi cation of said defects or the replacement of the product, whichever we prefer. Please note that only equipment under the brand name “Professional” has been designed for use in commercial, trade or professional applications. For all other products the guarantee is invalidated if the equipment is used within the guarantee period in commercial, trade or industrial applications or for other equivalent activities.

3. Our guarantee does not cover:

Damage to the equipment caused by failure to comply with the installation/assembly instructions or by unprofessional installation; damage caused by failure to comply with the operating instructions (e.g. connection to the wrong mains voltage or current type); damage caused by failure to comply with the maintenance and safety regulations; damage caused by exposing the equipment to abnormal environ- mental conditions; damage resulting from poor care and maintenance.

Damage to the equipment caused by misuse or incorrect applications (e.g. overloading the equipment or using non-approved attachments or accessories); damage caused by foreign bodies (e.g. sand, stones, dust, ….) getting inside the equipment. Damage in transit; damage caused by force or external influences (e.g. by dropping the equipment).

Damage to the equipment or parts of the equipment which is owed to use-related, normal or otherwise natural wear. For example, batteries and battery packs are manufactured with a cycle limit for design- related reasons. Wear is negatively influenced in particular by load demands and charging speeds as well as exposure to heat, cold, vibration and impact.

4. The guarantee is valid for a period of 2 years starting from the purchase date of the equipment. Guarantee

claims must be submitted before the end of the guarantee period and within two weeks of the defect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The original guaran- tee period remains applicable to the equipment 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 guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or for any replacement parts fi tted. This also applies if on-site service is used.

5. To assert your guarantee claim, register the defective equipment at: www.Einhell-Service.com. You will

need to provide proof of purchase of the new item of equipment. Equipment returned without such proof or without a rating plate are excluded from the guarantee services because of the lack of traceability. If the defect is covered by our guarantee, then either the item in question will be repaired immediately and retur- ned to you or we will send you a new replacement.

6. If you have taken the equipment with you to a diff erent EU country than where you bought it, we will arran-

ge for a local service partner to provide the guarantee services. If you take the equipment outside the EU, the guarantee will not apply. Of course, we are also happy to off er a chargeable repair service for any defects which are not covered or no longer covered by the scope of this guarantee. To take advantage of this service, please send the equipment to our service address. We draw attention to the restrictions of this guarantee concerning wear parts, consumab- les and missing parts as presented in the service information included in this operating manual. Warrantor/ Service: Einhell UK Ltd, Unit 10, 1st Floor, Champion‘s Business Park, Arrowe Brook Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 0UQ Anl_GC_RT_18_Li_SPK7.indb 22Anl_GC_RT_18_Li_SPK7.indb 22 14.06.2023 10:20:0514.06.2023 10:20:05F

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