Royal ART 144 - Brush cutter EINHELL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Royal ART 144 EINHELL

Directions for Use Grass Trimmer

ANLEITUNG_ART14,4 27.11.2002 7:39 Uhr Seite 111. Layout (Fig. 1)1. Rechargeable battery (14.4 V) 45.115.382. ON/OFF switch 34.112.10.013. Auxiliary handle with screw 34.112.10.024. Guard hood 34.112.10.035. Line spool 34.051.526. Power supply unit 34.112.10.047. Charging adapter 34.112.10.052. Important notes Please read the instructions for use carefully andobserve the information provided. It is important toconsult these instructions in order to acquaintyourself with the tool, its proper use and safetyprecautions.Important!For safety reasons, the rechargeable grasstrimmer is not to be used by children, youngpeople under 16 years of age, or any otherpersons who are not acquainted with thesedirections for use. The replaceable battery supplied with the tool is not charged. Before the tool can be used for the first time you must charge the battery. The battery does not reach its maximum capacitance until it has been charged and discharged approximately five times. NC batteries lose their charge even when they are not being used. Regular charging is thereforerecommended. Please check the data marked on the rating plateof the battery charger. Connect the battery charger only to an identical mains supply to that on the rating plate. In heavy use the battery will become warm. Allowit to cool to room temperature before commencing with the charging. Keep the battery away from fire and water. Never use defective or deformed batteries. Never open a battery!Used and defective batteries do not belong in therefuse bin. Think of the environment - cadmium istoxic. For proper disposal of used and defectivebatteries, send them postage-paid to the ISCcompany or take them to a special collecting stationin your area. Ask at your local council offices for thenearest used battery collecting station.Caution: Danger!The nylon line continues to spin for a fewseconds after the tool is switched off! Examine the tool each time before you use it. Do not use the tool if any safety devices are damaged or worn. Never put safety devices out of operation. Use the tool only for the purpose specified in these instructions. You are responsible for safety in your work area. Inspect the items you want to cut before starting to work. Remove any foreign objects. If you hit upon an obstacle while cutting, turn off the machine and remove the obstacle. Examine the charging cable regularly for signs of damage and age (brittleness). Use only if it is in perfect condition. Work only in good visibility. Always make sure of your footing while working. Be careful when stepping backwards. Risk of stumbling! Never leave the tool unattended at your work place. Store the tool in a safe place during interruptions. If you interrupt your work to move to a different position it is imperative to switch off the tool whileyou are moving there. Never use the tool in the rain or in moist or wet conditions. Protect the tool from the damp and rain. Store the charging unit and rechargeable grass trimmer out of the reach of children. Never use the battery charger in the vicinity of vapours and inflammable liquids. Never throw used batteries in an open fire. Risk of explosion!

ANLEITUNG_ART14,4 27.11.2002 7:39 Uhr Seite 12 Avoid contact with leaky batteries. In the event of contact, wash the affected area of skin immediately with water and soap. If battery acid gets in your eye, rinse out the eye with water for at least 1 minute and consult a doctor at once. Protect the battery charger and cable from damage and sharp edges. Damaged cables are to be replaced without delay by an electrician. Do not charge the battery with other makes of battery charger. Improper use with other charging stations and battery equipment may damage the battery and result in injury. Never charge the battery at temperatures below 10°C and over 40°C. Do not keep the battery in a room in which the temperature is higher then 50°C. Never short-circuit the battery contacts. Never touch the battery contacts with metallic, conductive objects. Risk of short-circuiting! Never place the battery in a container with metallic, conductive objects. Risk of short- circuiting! Short-circuiting of the battery may cause the battery cells to burn or explode! Never leave the battery in the rain. Before you switch on the tool, make sure that there are no stones or other objects touching the nylon line. Always wear suitable clothing to protect your head, hands and feet from injury. Wear a helmet, goggles or visor, high boots or strong shoes, long trousers made of tough material, and work gloves. Be sure to hold the tool away from your body when it is switched on! If the tool is turned over or if it is not in working position, do not switch it on. Switch off the motor when you are not using the tool, when you leave the tool unattended, when you are checking the tool, if the power cable is damaged, when you want to remove and replace the reel, and when you are moving the tool to another location. Keep the tool away from other persons, particularly children and pets. There may be stones and other objects in the flying cut grass. Keep at least 5 m away from other persons and animals when you are working with the tool. To prevent injury to yourself and damage to the tool, never cut against hard objects. Use the edge of the guard to keep the tool away from walls, changes of surface and fragile objects. Never use the tool without a guard. CAUTION! The guard is vital for your safety and for the safety of others, and it is also essential for the grass trimmer to work correctly. Failure to observe this instruction will not only create a potential hazard, it will also result in the loss of your rights under the warranty. Never try to stop the cutter (nylon line) with your hands. Wait until it stops by itself. It is imperative to use only the original nylon line. Never use metal wire instead of the nylon line. Beware of injuring yourself on the line cutting device. Keep the air vents clear of dirt. After use, unplug the machine and check it for damage. Never attempt to cut grass that is not growing on the ground. For example, do not try to cut grass growing on walls, rocks, etc. Within the working radius of the grass trimmer the user is responsible for any damage caused to third persons by use of the trimmer. Never cross roads or pebble paths with the grass trimmer switched on. When you are not using the grass trimmer, keep it in a dry place out of the reach of children. Use the grass trimmer only as described in these directions for use and always hold it vertical to the ground. All other positions are dangerous. Check the screws regularly to see that they are properly tightened. Keep cables and other objects out of the area you want to cut. If you have to lift the grass trimmer to move it, switch off the motor and wait for the rotating tool to stop. Before you connect the grass trimmer to the power supply, make sure that none of its moving parts are damaged and that the line spool is correctly inserted and fastened. Never cut against hard objects when using the grass trimmer. This is imperative to avoid causing injury to the user and damage to the trimmer. Use only original replacement parts for repair and maintenance purposes. Have repairs carried out only by a qualified electrician. Examine the grass trimmer for signs of wear or damage each time before you use it and after any collisions. Have essential repairs carried out without delay. Always keep your hands and feet away from the cutting mechanism, particularly when you switch on the trimmer. After pulling out new line, always return the trimmer to normal working position before you switch it on again. Never use replacement parts or accessories which are not foreseen or recommended by the manufacturer.

ANLEITUNG_ART14,4 27.11.2002 7:39 Uhr Seite 13 Unplug the rechargeable battery before checking, cleaning or doing any work on the machine and when it is not being used. Caution! The nylon line will run on for a few seconds after the tool is switched off!

3. Explanation of the warning notice

(see Figure 2) on the grass trimmer 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!

Power supply unit: Mains voltage: 230 V ~ 50 Hz Output: Rated voltage: 18 V Rated current: 400 mA The noise level of this machine may exceed 85 dB(A). In this case, noise protection measures need to be introduced for the user. The machine’s noise was measured in accordance with IEC 59 CO 11, IEC 704, DIN 45635 Part 21, NFS 31-031 (84/538/EEC). The level of vibrations emitted from the handle is < 2,5 m/s

. Measurements were taken in accordance with ISO 5349.

5. Fitting the guard hood

Plug the guard hood on the motor head as illustrated (Figure 3), twist counter-clockwise as far as the stop (bayonet lock) and fasten with the supplied screw (C) (Figure 4). IMPORTANT (figure 3): When you twist the guard hood, make sure that it sits squarely on the grass trimmer housing and that the stud (A) on the guard lies to the right of the stud (B) on the housing.

6. Assembling the handle and the shaft

The trimmer is designed for cutting 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.

8. Starting for the first time and

operation The grass trimmer is designed only for cutting grass. A short or worn nylon line will result in poor cutting performance. IMPORTANT! Make sure that you unplug the rechargeable battery before adjusting the line length (Fig. 11)!

ANLEITUNG_ART14,4 27.11.2002 7:39 Uhr Seite 14The nylon line must be pulled out with a strong tug before starting up the grass trimmer for the first time and when the line has been worn down. Pull out the nylon line up to the edge of the guard hood (Fig. 9). Please also read section 9, „Replacing the line spool“ in this connection. The line will be cut off to the correct length when the cutting head starts up again (Fig. 9). Remove the knife guard (D). Caution: Risk of injury (Fig. 4)! Now insert the rechargeable battery (Fig. 11). The line will be cut to the correct length when the cutting head starts up again (Fig. 10). A short or worn nylon line produces poor cutting results. 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 button (Fig. 1/Pos. 2). To switch off your grass trimmer, let go of the ON/OFF switch (Fig. 1/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 12 and Figure 13). Make several passes to cut long grass shorter step by step from the top (see Figure 14). Make full use of the guide hood in order to avoid unnecessary line wear. Keep the grass trimmer away from hard objects in order to avoid unnecessary line wear.

9. Replacing the line spool

IMPORTANT! Make sure that you unplug the rechargeable battery before replacing the line spool (Fig. 11)! Attach the knife guard (D) (Fig. 4). Hold the spool receptacle in place and press the line spool downwards. Turn the pressed down line spool counterclockwise until it can be removed (Fig. 7). Replace the empty line spool with a full one; feed the end of the line through the lateral hole of the spool if necessary. Place the line spool on the spool receptacle, hold the spool receptacle in place, then press the line spool downwards while turning it clockwise until the spool is snug. As you do this, feed the line through one of the slots of the spool receptacle up to the edge of the guard hood (Fig. 8 and Fig. 9). Remove the knife guard (D). Caution: Risk of injury (Fig. 4) The line will be cut to the correct length when the cutting head starts up again (Fig. 10). Caution! Catapulted pieces of nylon line may cause injury!

10. Charging the rechargeable battery

You can remove the rechargeable battery by firmly pressing both locking tabs (A) while pulling out the battery (Fig. 11). Check to see if the voltage specified on the rating plate of the charging unit matches the mains voltage. Connect the power supply unit (A) to the charging adapter (B). Plug the power supply unit into the socket outlet. The green LED on the charging adapter lights up (Fig. 15). Plug the rechargeable battery (C) into the charging adapter. The red LED on the charging adapter lights up and shows the charging process (Fig. 15). The time it takes to fully recharge an empty battery is approximately 4 hours, while a partially charged battery takes correspondingly less time. The rechargeable battery can become a little warm during the charging process, which is normal.

11. Cleaning and maintenance

Switch off and unplug the grass trimmer before putting it away or cleaning it. Remove deposits from the guard hood with a brush. Clean the plastic body and plastic parts with a mild household detergent and a damp cloth. Never use aggressive agents or solvents for cleaning purposes! Never spray down the grass trimmer with water. Prevent water getting into the trimmer at all cost. In order to make it easier for you to store the unit, the assembled shaft can be taken apart. To do this, firmly press both locking tabs (A) while pulling the two shaft pieces apart from each other (Fig. 16). IMPORTANT: Remove the rechargeable battery first (Fig. 11).

Accessories and packaging should be recycled. Plastic parts are marked for recycling in pure grades.