Casals T550E User manual

Grass Trimmer
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
Model:
T550E
COMPLIES WITH
INTERNATIONAL
IEC60335
SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS 550W

EXPLANATION FOR SYMBOLS
A Class II or double insulated electrical appliance
is one which has been designed in such a
way that it does not require a safety connection
to electrical earth. The basic requirement is that
no single failure can result in dangerous voltage
becoming exposed so that it might cause
an electric shock and that this is achieved without
relying on an earthed metal casing. This is
usually achieved at least in part by having two
layers of insulating material surrounding live
parts or by using reinforced insulation
Read instruction manual before operating or attempting
any maintenance work.
Switch off and remove the plug from the mains
before cleaning or maintenance.
DO NOT leave or use this appliance in the rain.
Wear hearing and eye protection.
Keep Bystanders away.
Do not use toothed blade
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using power tools or garden
power tools basic safety precautions including
the following safety instructions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and personal injury. Read all these instructions
before operating this product and
retain these instructions for future reference.
• Do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere,
such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating the
power tools or garden power tools.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
• Power tools or garden power tools plug must match the
outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk
of electric shock
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces
such as tubes, radiators and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose power tools garden power tools to rain
or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool garden
power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do modify or change the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep the
cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
• When operating this power tool outdoors, use an exten-
sion cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suit-
able for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
• Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating the power tool or
garden power tools.
• Do not operate the power tools or garden power tools
when you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection
Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hardhat, or hearing protection used for appropri-
ate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
power tools or garden power tools on. A wrench or a
key left attached to a rotating part of power tools or
garden power tools may result in personal injury.
• Do not over reach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. This enables better control of power tools or
garden power tools in unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery;
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
• Do not force the power tools or garden power tools.
Use the correct the power tools or garden power tools
for your application, The correct power tools will do the
job better and safer at the rate for
which it was designed.
• Do not use the power tools or garden power tools if the
switch does not turn it on and off. Any the power tools
or garden power tools that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source before mak-
ing any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
the power tools or garden power tools. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power
tools or garden power tools accidentally.
• Store out of the reach of children and do not allow

persons unfamiliar with the power tools or garden
power tools or these instructions to operate the
power tools or garden power tools. Power tools or
garden power tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
• Use the power tools or garden power tools, in ac-
cordance with these instructions and in the manner
intended for particular type of power tools or garden
power tools, taking into account the working condi-
tions and the work to be performed.
• Use of the power tools or garden power tools for
operations different from intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
• Have your power tools or garden power tools
serviced by a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tools or garden
power tools is maintained.
TRIMMER SAFETY RULES
• Replace the trimmer head if it is cracked, chipped or
damaged in any way. Be sure that the trimmer head
is properly installed and securely fastened
before turning on.
• Make sure all guards, deflectors and handles are
properly and securely attached.
• Use only the manufacturer’s replacement line in the
trimmer head.
• Never operate the product without the
safety guard in place.
• Use the product for cutting grass and light weeds
only. Do not use it for any other purpose.
• Before starting the product, position it so that the
line doesn’t come in contact with anything you do
not intend to cut.
• Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming.
Keep the trimmer head below waist level.
• Never cut with the trimmer head over 76 cm or more
above the ground.
• Keep the working area free from wires, stones and
debris.
• Do not cut against hard objects. This could cause
damage the trimmer.
• Do not use the trimmer to cut grass which is not in
contact with the ground; For example, do not cut
grass which is on walls or rocks.
• Always use your trimmer in an upright position.
• Keep hands away from the cutting line. Do not
attempt to remove cut material or to hold material to
be cut when the line is moving.
• Be sure to unplug the product before clearing
jammed material from the line. Do not grasp the line
when picking up or holding the trimmer.
• Be cautious after turning off the product.
• Do not switch the trimmer on in enclosed or poorly
ventilated spaces or in the presence of flammable
and explosive substances such as liquids,
gas and powders.
• Do not cross roads or gravel paths with the trimmer
still running.
• Never fit metal cutting elements to the trimmer.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY RULES
• Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be
stepped on. Tripped over or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress.
• Do not abuse the power cord. Never carry the prod-
uct by the power cord. Never pull the plug out of
the power point by the power cord. Keep the power
cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
• Use only an approved extension cable. The plug
connectors must have earth contacts.
• Inspect extension cords for deterioration, cuts or
cracks in the insulation. Repair or replace the cords
if damaged in any way.
• The rating label on the product indicates the
products’s voltage. Never connect the product to a
voltage that differs from this voltage.
• If the power cord or extension cable becomes
damaged during use, disconnect the cord from the
power supply immediately. DO NOT TOUCH THE
CORD BEFORE IT IS DISCONNECTING.
MAINTENANCE RULES
• Maintain the product with care. Follow the instruc-
tions for changing accessories. Keep the product
dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
• Unplug the product before making adjustments.
• Do not use the product if any part
has been damaged.
• Check the product regularly to make sure that it
will operate properly and perform the intended
function. Check the alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the trimmers normal
operation. Inspect the power cord. Any part that
is damaged should be replaced by an authorised
service centre.
• Keep the product clean of grass clippings and other
materials that may become lodged in the cutting
lines and air vents.
• Never douse or squirt the product with water or any
other liquid.
• After each use, clean with a soft, dry cloth.
WARNING
• Before carrying out any cleaning task, disconnect
the plug from the wall socket.

• If the cut-off blade become worn or break, have this
replaced by an authorized service centre.
SERVICE RULES
• Service on this product must be performed by an
approved service centre only. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualified personnel could result in
injury to the user and/or damage to the product. Such
service will void your warranty.
STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION RULES
• Stop the motor when you are waiting to cut or when
you are walking from one cutting location to another
• Store the product inside in a dry place.
• Store the product up high or lock it up to prevent unau-
thorized use. Keep the product out of
the reach of children.
• Secure the product when transporting it.
• Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this product.
If you loan someone this product, loan
these instructions also.
OPERATING CONTROLS
1. Motor Housing
2. Cutting Guard
3. Main Handle
4. Power Switch
5. Adjustable Auxiliary Handle
6. Height Adjusted Telescopic Adjustable tube
7. Guide Wheels
8. Cutting angle Adjustment knob
9. Locking Button for Handle Rotation
10. Cutting head
ASSEMBLING INSTRUCTION
ATTENTION
Before assembling please ensure that the Grass Trimmer
is unplugged from the power mains
ASSEMBLING
The trimmer has to be assembled to be used. When
you remove it from the packaging, identify the following
components:
- Nylon Head and Handle
- Protection guard
- Auxiliary adjustable handle
- Guide Wheel
- Fixing screws
- Wire Guide
SAFETY CABLE FASTENING
Look at the rectangular slot, placed in the lower part of
the main handle and the position of the hook. Prepare a
ring with the extension cord and place it in the rectan-
gular slot. Turn the ring of 180° and fix it on the hook.
Stretch to close the cable.
ADJUSTABLE AUXILIARY HANDLE
For assembling the adjustable auxiliary handle, unscrew
the turning knob completely, then slip the handle over the
upper part of the telescopic tube and tighten the knob/
screw. Before completely tightening the knob/screw you
can set the adjustable auxiliary handle
to your desired height.
PROTECTION GUARD
Screw the Protection Guard to bottom of the motor hous-
ing with the screw provided.
GUIDE WHEEL
Slide the Guide Wheel on the front of the Motor Housing.
(The Guide Wheels is designed to only fit one way)
WIRE GUIDE
Screw the Wire Guide onto the bottom of the Motor
Housing with the screws provided.
OPERATING
SUBSTITUTION OF THE LINE SPOOL
Depending on the use of the trimmer, the nylon line wears
out and looses efficiency. The automatic line regulation
system releases a higher length of line. The blade assem-
bled on the protection guard cuts the line at the proper
length.When the line is finished, substitute the line spool.
Disconnect the plug from the socket. Two plastic clips
fit the line spool. To remove the spool, keep the plastic
housing of the spool and press on the 2 clips. After this
operation, remove the finished spool. To assemble the
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new spool, repeat the procedure in the opposite direction.
WARNING! Be sure that the spool is fitted properly.
Otherwise, the spool could be ejected during the working
of the trimmer.
ADJUSTMENT
Using the adjustable auxiliary handle (fig a)
1. The adjustable auxiliary handle is height adjustable.
2. Unscrew (2) to change the handle
position to your desire.
Extend the shaft length by adjusting the lock collar (fig a)
1. Unscrew the lock collar (4) to loosen position shown
in (fig a).
2. pull and extend the shaft (5) to increase the length
within 0-300mm.
3. then lock the collar (4) firmly
180 Degree main handle (fig b)
1. Press the locking button to rotate the main handle
2. This has 3 locking positions (0 – 180 degrees)
Note:
1. Position 0°is for normal trimming
2. Position 90° is for edging function with support wheel
3. Positon 180° is for edging function
Warning!
When the up handle locking on 90° position, please sure
that you stand on the back side of safety guard.
Motor Housing adjustment (fig c)
1. This has 3 locking positions
2. Push adjustment knob to set the angle of your trim
3. Position 1 - 0°
4. Position 2 - 33.5°
5. Position 3 - 67°
Fitting the Guide wheels (fig d)
1. The Guide Wheels bracket slides onto the front of the
Motor Housing
2. Line up the slots and simply slide into place till you
hear the “click”
Replacing the spool kits (Pic. A)
1. Unplug the grass trimmer from the mains socket.
2. Press both locking devices (4) at the spool cover (3)
to unclip the spool from motor shaft.
3. Remove the thread spool (2) from the spool cover
4. Remove dirt and grass residues.
5. Thread the both cutting line ends (1) of the new
line spool through the holes (5) of the spool cover
provided for this (each one end through one hole).
6. Firmly place the thread spool in the spool cover. Make
sure that the cutting threads are not caught and pull
them approx .9 cm out of the spool.
7. Place the spool cover with spool kits on the spring
(7) and press it firmly down until the locking devices
(4) of the spool cover (3) securely click into place.
Check length of Nylon cutting line (Pic. B)
If the line is too short, push down the trimmer head (5)
and pull the line extend the blade position, the blade will
cut the Nylon line to the designed length.
TRIMMER USE
Check the working area before starting the work. Remove
all objects or materials that could be ejected, stopped or
tangled in the nylon line. Keep a stable position and hold
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the trimmer in front of you. Hold the main handle. Press
the lateral button and then press the switch lever. Wait a
few seconds until the nylon spool arrives at the maximum
speed, before starting to trim. While trimming, move
forward and never backward, because you could stumble
in obstacles that you haven’t seen. Do not move in the
direction of people or solid object such as walls, trees,
vehicles etc. If the RPM decreases, switch OFF immedi-
ately the unit and disconnect the plug, before to check the
cause of the problem. Remove all materials that remain
near to the protection or the cutting head and verify that
the components aren’t damaged before to restart the
work. Substitute all the damage parts.
REGULATION OF THE TUBE LENGTH
You could regulate the length of the trimmer as you prefer.
To do that, slide the button on tube in the direction of
the handle to increase or reduce the length of trimmer
telescopic tube. Release the button. Only in this moment
you can start with the work.
CUTTING THE GRASS AT THE STANDARD HEIGHT
The line head hasn’t to lean on the round at the moment
of starting. Leave that the trimmer arrives at its maximum
RPM and then, keeping the nylon head parallel to the
ground, turn the trimmer from the left to the right, gradu-
ally decreasing the height. When you have reached the
wanted height , continue to turn the trimmer from left to
right, maintaining the level. Continue your job until you
have reached the same result on all the working area.
CUTTING THE GRASS TO A LOWER HEIGHT
In order to obtain a lower height cut, tilt the line head
towards left. Note: more you tilt toward left; more the
grass height is low.
Environmentally friendly disposal
All electric tools must be separately collected
and environmentally friendly recycled. Alternative
disposal: If the owner of the power tool does
not return the tool to the manufacturer, he is
responsible for proper disposal at a designated collection
point that prepares the device for recycling according to
national recycling laws and regulations.
This does not include accessories and tools without
electric or electronic components.

2 YEAR GUARANTEE
Casals guarantees that this product has been thoroughly inspected and tested before being dispatched and is
free from mechanical and electrical defects and complies with the applicable safety standards. However, should
defects due to faulty material or workmanship develop, under normal domestic use, within 6 months from the
date of purchase please return the product to the store from where it was purchased for a full refund or replace-
ment.
The following conditions apply:
1. Please ensure you retain your receipt as this must be presented when making a claim under the terms of the
guarantee. It is impossible to determine the guarantee period without proof of purchase, so please keep this
in a safe place.
2. If a refund or exchange is required the product must be complete with all accessories, parts and packaging.
3. Missing parts will render the guarantee void.
4. Upon receipt of your appliance check it for any transport damage to ensure it is safe for use. Return it to the
store as soon as possible for exchange if damaged. The guarantee is void if products are damaged after
use, so please do not use the damaged product.
5. Your product is designed for normal domestic household use. Failure to read and comply with the instruc-
tions for use, cleaning and maintenance will render your guarantee void, so please read these instructions
carefully to ensure your safety, and get the most effective use from the product.
6. Any abuse, negligent, improper use will render the guarantee void and Creative Housewares (Pty) Ltd
will not be liable for any loss or damage.
7. This Guarantee will not apply if this tool is damaged by accident or from normal wear and tear.
8. Any attempted repair, or replacement of unauthorised parts will render the guarantee void, so please contact
an authorised service centre or agent for any service or repair requirements.
9. Accessories such as bits, blades, sanding disc, cutting lines, etc are excluded from this guarantee.
10. Normal consumables parts, such as carbon brushes, bearings, chucks, cord assembly’s, spark plugs,
recoil pulleys and bump head assembly’s are specifically excluded from this guarantee.
Extended 24 Month Limited Guarantee
• Casals takes pride in their product quality and therefore offer an extended 24 month limited guarantee from
the original date of purchase to offer the consumer peace of mind on their purchase.
• Should defects due to faulty material or workmanship develop, under normal domestic use, within 24 months
from the original date of purchase, please return the product to the store from where it was purchased for
repair free of charge.
• Casals will however replace a product, if the cost of the repair is not commercially viable or if their ability to
conduct repair effectively cannot be guaranteed.
• NB: The guarantee on replaced products will be from the original date of purchase.
• All repairs carry a 3 month guarantee even if this falls outside of the 2 year guarantee period. Casals will at-
tempt to conduct repairs within reasonable industry standards but cannot be held responsible or liable for any
circumstances not under their control.
Before returning your product, check for the following:
1. Your household mains supply socket is working and switched on.
2. The mains supply circuit is not overloaded (White trip switch on your DB board is off).
3. You have read the trouble shooting guide in your Instructions for Use.
4. All accessories and parts are present.
If service or repair becomes necessary outside the guarantee period, this service is still available however all
transport/postage, spares and labour costs will be paid by the consumer. All chargeable repairs will require the
consumers’ approval in writing once the quote is accepted. Once the go-ahead has been received Casals will
undertake to conduct the repair within a reasonable time and maintain the condition of the product as received.
For any assistance, service, queries and complaints please contact our Customer Care on 086 111 5006 or e-mail help@
creativehousewares.co.za.

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