Costway GT3440 User manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
USER’S MANUAL
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gordless trimmer
GT3440

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Cordless Grass Trimmer

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Table of contents
1. Safety information
2. Layout and items supplied
3. Intended use
4. Technical data
5. Before putting into operation
6. Operation
7. Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts
8. Disposal and recycling
9. Faults
10.Charger indicator

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Danger!
When using equipment, a few safety precautions
must be observed to avoid injuries and damage.
Please read the complete original operating
instructions 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 safety information.
1. Safety information
For the relevant safety information please refer
to the booklet included in delivery.
Danger!
Read all the safety information and instructions.
Any errors made in following the safety information
and instructions set out below may result in an
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all the safety information and
instructions in a safe place for future use.
Explanation of the warning signs on the
equipment (see Fig. 21)
a: Read the instruction manual before starting!
b: Keep other people out of the danger area!
c,d: Wear goggles and earmuffs!
e: Protect from moisture!
f: Guaranteed acoustic capacity level 96 dB(A)
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2.2 Items supplied
Please check that the article is complete as
specified 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
equipment 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 suffocating!
•Trimmer
•Guard hood
•Battery (Not supplied with Art. No. 34.111.72)
•Charging unit (Not supplied with Art.
No. 34.111.72)
•Additional handle with spare blades
•Original operating instructions
•Safety information
2. Layout and items supplied
2.1 Layout (Fig. 1/2)
1 Safety lock-off
2 On/Offswitch
3 Catch for turning the handle
4 Additional handle
5 Height adjustment (union nut)
6 Edge guide
7 Blade head
8 Safety hood
9 Blade
10 Charging unit
11 Battery
12 Compartment for spare blades
13 Lock for rotatable motor head
3. Intended use
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 public
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.
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The equipment may be used only for the tasks it is
designed to handle. Any other use is deemed t 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
designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial
applications. Our warranty will be voided if the
equipment is used in commercial, trade or industrial
businesses or for equivalent purposes.
4. Technical data
Speed n
0
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8,500 min-1
Cutting circle .......................................... Ø 25 cm
Max. operating time ..................... approx. 40 min
Protection class ................................................
III
L
WA
sound power level ............................ 84.3 dB
L
pA
sound pressure level ......................... 64.3 dB
K uncertainty ............................................
2.97 dB
Interchangeable battery ..... 18 V d. c. / 1500 mAh
........................... (optional: 18 V d. c. / 2000 mAh)
........................... (optional: 18 V d. c. / 3000 mAh)
........................... (optional: 18 V d. c. / 4000 mAh)
........................... (optional: 18 V d. c. / 5200 mAh)
Vibration ..................................................
5.8 m/s2
K uncertainty .......................................... 2.3 m/s²
Weight .......................................................
2.2 kg
Sound pressure level
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78 dB(A)at the operator‘s ear
K uncertainty .................................................
3 dB
Charging unit
200-250 V ~ 50-60 Hz Mains voltage ...................
Output
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20V d. c.Rated voltage
Rated current ...................................
3000 mA
The machine may exceed 85 dB (A). The operator
will require noise protection measures if this is the
case. The noise was measured in accordance with
EN ISO 11201: 2010 and EN ISO 3744: 2010. The
value of the vibrations emitted by
the handle was determined in accordance
with EN 28662-1: 1992.
Important.
The vibration value changes according to the
area of application of the electric equipment
and may exceed the specified value in
exceptional circumstances.
Reduce noise generation and vibration to
a minimum!
•Use only equipment that is in perfect
condition.
•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 residual
risks cannot be rules out. The following
hazards may arise in connection with the
equipment’s construction and layout:
1. Lung damage if no suitable protective
dust mask is used.
2. Damage to hearing if no suitable ear
protection is used.
3. Health damage caused by hand-arm
vibrations if the equipment is used over a
pro-longed period or is not properly
guided and maintained.
5. Before putting into operation
5.1 Fitting the safety hood (Fig. 3-4)
Push the guard hood (Fig. 1/Item 8) in the
direction 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 fitted as in Fig. 4.
5.2 Fitting the blade head (Fig. 5 – 6)
Fit the blade head (Item 7) onto the mounting
shaft and fasten it with the screw (Item 14).
5.3 Inserting the blade (Fig. 7)
Place the larger opening of the blade (Item 9)
in the blade mount (A) on the blade head
(Item 7) and pull it outwards in the direction of
the arrow until the blade clicks into place as
shown in Fig. 22.

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5.4 Height adjustment (Fig. 8)
Undo the union nut (Item 5) until the grass
trimmer handle can be moved in and out freely.
Now set the required working height (Fig. 9)
and secure the handle in this position by
tightening the union nut again.
5.5. Fitting the additional handle (Fig. 10)
Fit the additional handle to the mount provided,
paying attention to the teeth (Item I & II). Then
secure the additional handle with the help of
the screw and the adjustment lock provided.
Make sure that the compartment for the spare
blades faces the top of the equipment.
5.6 Adjusting the additional handle (Fig. 11)
Undo the adjustment lock (Item 3) for 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.
5.7 Adjusting the angle of tilt of the guide
handle (Fig. 12)
Press the button for the angle of tilt adjustment
(Item K). Now you can set the long handle to the
required tilt. Release the button and allow the
handle to lock into position to fix the angle of tilt.
Three different locking angles are possible.
5.8. Installing the battery (Fig. 13/14)
Press the side push-lock buttons of the battery
pack as shown in Fig. 13 and push the battery
pack into the mount provided. When the battery
pack is positioned as in Fig. 14, make sure that
the push-lock buttons latch in place! To remove
the battery pack, proceed in reverse order.
5.9 Charging the battery (Fig. 15)
1. Take the battery pack out of the equipment.
Do this by pressing the push-lock button.
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 flash.
3. Insert the battery pack (11) into the
battery charger (10).
4. In section „Charger indicator“ you will find a
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
•the charging unit
•and the battery pack
to our customer service center.
To ensure that the battery pack provides long
service, you should take care to recharge it
promptly. You must recharge the battery pack when
you notice that the power of the cordless grass
trimmer drops. Never fully discharge the battery
pack. This will cause it to develop a defect.
5.10 Battery capacity indicator (Fig. 16)
Press the switch for the battery capacity
indicator (Item C). The battery capacity indicator
(Item B) 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 flashes:
The battery is empty, recharge the battery.
All LEDs flash:
The battery pack has undergone exhaustive
discharge and is defective. Do not use or
charge a defective battery pack.
6. Operation
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.
•To switch on your grass trimmer, press the
safety lock-off (Fig. 2 / Item 1) and the
On/Off switch (Fig. 2 / Item 2).
•To switch off your grass trimmer, let go of
the On/Off switch again (Fig. 2 / Item 2).
•Do not allow the grass trimmer near the grass
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until the switch is pressed, i.e. the grass
trimmer is in operation.
•To cut properly, swing the machine sideways
while moving forwards. Keep the grass
trimmer inclined at an angle of approx. 30°
while you do so (see Figs. 17 and 18).
•If the grass is long, the grass must be cut
shorter in stages, starting from the tip
(see Fig. 19).
•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
To cut the edges of lawns and flower 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. 20.
•Turn the motor head through 90° in the
required direction until it latches in place (Fig.
21).
•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
trimmer, switch and remove the battery pack.
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 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
aggressive 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
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. 22.
•To fit the new blade, proceed in reverse order
(Fig. 7). Make sure that it clicks into place.
7.3 Maintenance
There are no other parts inside the
equipment which require maintenance.
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
•Spare part number of the required spare
part For our latest prices and information please
go to website
8. Disposal and recycling
The equipment is supplied in packaging to
prevent 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
disposed of as special waste. Ask your dealer or
your local council.
9. Faults
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.

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10. Charger indicator
Indicator status
Explanations and actions
Red LED Green LED
OffFlashing Ready for use
The charger is connected to the mains and is ready for use; there is no
battery pack in the charger
On OffCharging
The charger is charging the battery pack in quick charge mode.
OffOn The battery is 85% charged and ready for use.
(Charging time for 1.5 Ah battery: 30 min)
(Charging time for 2.0 Ah battery: 40 min)
(Charging time for 3.0 Ah battery: 60 min)
(Charging time for 4.0 Ah battery: 80 min)
(Charging time for 5.2 Ah battery: 130 min)
The unit then changes over to gentle charging mode until the battery is
fully charged.
(Total charging time for 1.5 Ah battery: approx. 40 min)
(Total charging time for 2.0 Ah battery: approx. 50 min)
(Total charging time for 3.0 Ah battery: approx. 75 min)
(Total charging time for 4.0 Ah battery: approx. 100 min)
(Total charging time for 5.2 Ah battery: approx. 140 min)
Action:
Take the battery pack out of the charger. Disconnect the charger from
the mains supply.
Flashing OffAdapted charging
The charger is in gentle charging mode.
For safety reasons the charging is performed less quickly and takes
more than 1 hour. The reasons can be:
- The battery pack has not been used for a very long time or an already
flat battery was further discharged (exhaustive discharge).
- The battery pack temperature is outside the ideal range (between 25°
C and 45° C).
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 .
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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 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
This consignment contains lithium-ion batteries.
In accordance with special provision 188 this consignment is not subject to the ADR regulations.
Handle with care. Danger of ignition in case of damage to the consignment package. If the
consignment package is damaged: Check and if necessary repackage. For further information contact:
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Service information
We have competent service partners in all countries named on the guarantee certificate whose
contact details can also be found on the guarantee certificate. 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* Spool, Battery
Consumables* Trimmer line
Missing parts
* Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery!
In the effect of defects or faults, please register the problem on the internet at www.isc-gmbh.info.
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?
•What malfunction does the equipment have in your opinion (main symptom)?
Describe this malfunction.
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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. 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 to consumers only, i.e. natural persons intending to use this product
neither for their commercial activities nor for any other self-employed activities. These warranty terms
regulate additional warranty services, which the manufacturer mentioned below promises to buyers of
its new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory guarantee claims are
not affected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.
2. The warranty services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on a product
which you have bought from the manufacturer mentioned below and are limited to either the
rectification of said defects on the product or the replacement of the product, whichever we prefer.
Please note that our devices are not designed for use in commercial, trade or professional applications.
A guarantee contract will not be created if the device has been used by commercial, trade or industrial
business or has been exposed to similar stresses during the guarantee period.
3. The following are not covered by our guarantee:
- Damage to the device caused by a failure to follow the assembly instructions or due to incorrect
installation, a failure to follow the operating instructions (for example connecting it to an incorrect
mains voltage or current type) or a failure to follow the maintenance and safety instructions or by
ex-posing the device to abnormal environmental conditions or by lack of care and maintenance.
- Damage to the device caused by abuse or incorrect use (for example overloading the device or
the use or unapproved tools or accessories), ingress of foreign bodies into the device (such as
sand, stones or dust, transport damage), the use of force or damage caused by external forces
(for ex-ample by dropping it).
- Damage to the device or parts of the device caused by normal or natural wear or tear or by
normal use of the device.
4. The guarantee is valid for a period of 24 months 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 if an on-site service is used.
5. To make a claim under the guarantee, please register the defective device at: www.isc-gmbh.info.
Please keep your bill of purchase or other proof of purchase for the new device. Devices that are
returned without proof of purchase or without a rating plate shall not be covered by the guarantee,
because appropriate identification will not be possible. If the defect is covered by our guarantee,
then the item in question will either be repaired immediately and returned to you or we will send
you a new replacement.
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.
Also refer to the restrictions of this warranty concerning wear parts, consumables and missing parts
as set out in the service information in these operating instructions.

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