ART 12 - Edgers EINHELL - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Cordless Grass Trimmer/Edger
Model	ART 12
Brand	Einhell
Battery Type	Replaceable NC battery (12 V)
Battery Charger Input	230 V ~ 50 Hz
Battery Charger Output	15 V / 450 mA
Charging Time (empty battery)	Approx. 7 hours
Cutting System	Nylon line with semi-automatic feed
Protection Class	III
Sound Power Level (LWA)	92 dB(A)
Sound Pressure Level (LPA)	82 dB(A)
Vibration Level (handle, ISO 5349)	0.7 m/s²
Guard	Included
Handle	Detachable with groove fitting
Safety Features	Automatic line feed, guard hood, safety switch
Recommended Use	Trimming grass and edging along paths
Cleaning	Mild household detergent and damp cloth
Storage	Dry, frost-proof place, hung from handle
Special Accessories	Einhell Power Station EGS 12/EGS 180 (for extended runtime)
Warranty	1 year (faulty construction or material)

Frequently Asked Questions - ART 12 EINHELL

How do I adjust the nylon line length?

Hold the reel holder and the nylon line. Pull the line up and out of the notch, pull out half a revolution to the next notch, then put it back in the notch. The line will adjust automatically when you start the trimmer.

How do I change the nylon line reel?

Hold the reel holder and depress the reel while turning it anticlockwise a quarter turn to remove it. Clean the holder, then push the new reel in and turn clockwise to latch. Adjust the line length as described.

How long does it take to charge the battery?

An empty battery requires a maximum charging time of approximately 7 hours. The charger does not switch off automatically when fully charged.

Can I use the trimmer in the rain?

No. Never use the tool in the rain, in moist or wet conditions. Protect the tool from damp and rain.

What safety equipment should I wear?

Always wear a helmet, goggles or visor, high boots or strong shoes, long trousers made of tough material, and work gloves to protect your head, hands, and feet.

How do I clean the grass trimmer after use?

Clean the plastic body and parts with a mild household detergent and a damp cloth. Never use aggressive agents or solvents. Do not clean with running water.

How should I store the trimmer when not in use?

Clean the tool, then store in a dry and frost-proof place out of direct sunlight. Hang it up, preferably from its handle, to avoid knocking the guard. Do not store in plastic sacks.

Can I use other nylon line or metal wire?

No. Only use the original nylon line. Using metal wire or different line characteristics may damage the tool and void the warranty.

What is the warranty period?

The warranty period is 1 year from the sales date, covering faulty construction or material or functional defects. Replacement parts and repairs are free of charge.

Can I use a different battery charger?

Do not charge the battery with other makes of battery chargers. Only use the supplied charger with the specified mains voltage (230 V ~ 50 Hz).

USER MANUAL ART 12 EINHELL

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Red LED: Battery charging

Does not switch off automatically when fully charged!

Please read the instructions for use carefully and observe the information provided. It is important to consult these instructions in order to acquaint yourself with the tool, its proper use and safety precautions.

Important!

For safety reasons the battery-powered grass trimmer is not to be used by children, young people under 16 years of age, or any other persons who are not acquainted with these instructions 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 therefore recommended.
- Please check the data marked on the rating plate of 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. Allow it 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!

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Used and defective batteries do not belong in the refuse bin. Think of the environment - cadmium is toxic. For proper disposal of used and defective batteries, send them postage-paid to the ISC company or take them to a special collecting station in your area. Ask at your local council offices for the nearest used battery collecting station.

Caution! Danger!

The nylon line runs on 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 while you are moving there.
●Never use the tool in the rain or in moist or wet conditions.
●Protect the tool from the damp and rain.
- Keep the battery charger and the battery-powered grass trimmer safe from 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!
●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.

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●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 machine 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.

●Beware of the cutting line. It can cause deep cuts.
●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.
●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.
- Do not service the tool in closed or poorly ventilated rooms or in the vicinity of inflammable or explosive liquids, powders, gases or similar elements.
●Within the working radius of the grass trimmer the user is responsible for any damage caused to third persons by use of the tool.
- When you are not using the tool, keep it in a dry place out of the reach of children.
●Never cross roads or pebble paths with the tool switched on.
●Use the tool only as described in these operating instructions and always hold it vertical to the ground. All other positions are dangerous.
- Check the screws regularly to see that they are properly tightened.

2. Assembly

The handle:

Figure A shows how to fit the handle. Make sure that the handle sits in the groove (1).

The guard hood:

Slip the guard hood (1) on the bottom section (2) and fasten with the supplied screws (see Figure B).

3. Symbols on the plate (see Figure C)

No. 1: Important! read the operating instructions carefully before you use the tool.
No. 2: Wear goggles and a visor.
No. 3: Do not use the tool in the rain, in damp conditions or on wet grass.
No. 4: Keep a safe distance of at least 5 m away from other persons.

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4. Technical data

Type of protection: III

Sound power level LWA: 92 dB(A)

Sound pressure level LPA: 82 dB(A)

Replaceable NC battery: 12 V

Vibration measured on the

handle acc. to ISO 5349: 0.7 m/s ^2

Power supply unit:

Mains voltage: 230 V \~ 50 Hz

Output:

Rated voltage: 15 V

Rated current: 450 mA

5. Preparations

To prevent injury, always remove the battery before you carry out any work on the nylon line reel!

Changing the length of the nylon line (see Figure D)

Before using the tool for the first time you must adjust the nylon line to the correct length.

To do so, proceed as follows (see Figure D):

●Hold the reel holder in the one hand and the nylon line in the other hand.
●Pull the nylon line up and out of the notch (see Pos. n1).
●Pull out the nylon line half a revolution up to the next notch (see Pos. n2).
●Now put the line back in the notch (see Pos. n3).
- If the nylon line is still too short, repeat the above steps!

Hold the grass trimmer securely in both hands without it touching the grass you want to cut. Press the ON switch and allow the trimmer to run briefly in idle mode. The nylon line will now be adjusted automatically. To turn off the grass trimmer, let go of the ON switch.

⚠️ Important!

A worn nylon line impairs tool performance.

Changing the nylon line reel (see Figure E and F):

To change the nylon line reel, proceed as follows:

●Hold the reel holder (1) in the one hand and the reel (2) in the other hand.
●Depress the reel (3) and at the same time turn it anticlockwise approx. one quarter of a revolution. You can now take out the empty line reel.
●Before you insert the new reel, clean the reel holder.
●To fit the new line reel, proceed in reverse order.
●Take the line reel and push it into the reel holder (6).
- Turn the reel clockwise (7) to latch it home. Note the notches on the bottom of the line reel (8, 9) when you insert it. To adjust the nylon line to the correct length, repeat the steps described in the section „Changing the length of the nylon line“.

⚠ Caution! Under no circumstances should you wind a different line on the empty line reel. Always replace the reel with an original replacement part.

Using a line with different characteristics than those of the original nylon line may result in irreparable damage to the tool and will certainly render the warranty invalid.

6. How to use the tool

Do not move the tool up against the grass you want to cut until it is running, i.e. the ON switch is pressed. For the correct cutting action, hold the tool at an angle of approx. 30^ and swing it to the side as you walk forward. This method produces perfect results (see Figure H and Figure K).

Make several passes to cut the grass shorter step by step. Never cut wet or very damp grass (see Figure L).

Use the edge of the guard to keep the grass trimmer away from hard surfaces (see Figure M) so as to avoid rapid wear to the nylon line.

7. Charging the battery

●To remove the battery (see Figure N), first undo the clips (2) and then press firmly on the catch (1).
- Check that your mains voltage is the same as that marked on the rating plate of the battery charger. You can now plug the battery charger in a socket-outlet.

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- Insert the battery in the charging adapter. An empty battery requires a maximum charging period of approx. 7 hours. A battery with residual capacitance takes accordingly less time to charge. The temperature of the battery may rise slightly during the charging operation. This is normal. (See Figure O.)

⚠️Please note!

No automatic switch-off when the battery is fully charged!

If the battery fails to charge, please check whether there is voltage at the socket-outlet and whether there is good contact at the charging contacts of the battery charger.

If you still fail to charge the battery, please return

●the power supply unit with charging adapter, and

●the battery

to our ISC Service Centre.

8. Cleaning and maintenance

To prolong the useful life of your battery-powered grass trimmer you should always clean it thoroughly after use.

Caution! It is imperative to remove the battery before carrying out any inspections and maintenance.

●Clean the plastic body and plastic parts with a mild household detergent and a damp cloth.

●Never use agressive agents or solvents for cleaning purposes.

●Never clean with running water, and certainly not under high pressure. Risk of injury to persons and damage to property.

9. Storage

Please observe the following rules when storing the tool:

- Carefully clean the tool and all accessories (see section 8 „Cleaning and maintenance“) to prevent mould growth.

- Keep the tool in a dry and frost-proof place. Choose a place that children are unable to enter.

- Keep the tool out of direct sunlight.

- Do not store the tool in plastic sacks because of the risk of condensation inside the tool.

- Do not place the tool on the floor but hang it up, preferably from its handle, so that the guard hood does not get knocked.

10. Ordering replacement parts

When ordering replacement parts, please quote the following data:

●Type of product

●Article No.

-ldent. No.

●Number of the required replacement part

We draw express attention to the fact that we are not responsible within the meaning of the Product Liability Law for any damaged caused by our products if said damage results from incorrect repair or the use of replacement parts which are not original Einhell parts or parts approved by us and the repair is not carried out by the ISC Customer Service Centre.

11. Special accessories

To greatly extend the running time of your battery-operated grass trimmer (only ART 12) it is possible to use it in combination with the Einhell Power Station EGS 12 (Article No.: 10.910.00) or EGS 180 (Article No.: 10.911.00). To do so, you will need the connection adapter Article No.: 34.112.90.

Running time with the EGS 12: approx. 80 min Running time with the EGS 180: approx. 115 min

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The guarantee period begins on the sales date and is valid for 1 year.

Responsibility is assumed for faulty construction or material or functional defects.

Any necessary replacement parts an necessary repair work are free of charge.

We do not assume responsibility for consequential damage.

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