EINHELL Expert GE-CT 18 Li Kit User manual

GE-CT 18 Li Kit
GE-CT 18 Li Kit
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Cordless Lawn 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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Caution - Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of injury
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Important!
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.
1. Safety information
For the relevant safety information please refer to
the booklet included in delivery.
WARNING
Read all the safety information and instruc-
tions. Any errors made in following the safety
information and instructions set out below may re-
sult in an electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all the safety information and instruc-
tions in a safe place for future use.
Explanation of the warning signs on the
equipment (see Fig. 20)
1: Warning!
2: Wear eye protection!
3: Protect from moisture!
4: Read the instruction manual before starting!
5: Keep other people out of the danger area!
6: The equipment continues to rotate!
2. Layout and items supplied
2.1 Layout (Fig. 1/2)
1 Safety lock-off
2 On/Offswitch
3 Adjustment lock for turning the handle
4 Additional handle
5 Height adjustment
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
2.2 Items supplied
• 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.
IMPORTANT
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. 34.111.73)
• Charging unit (Not supplied with Art. No.
34.111.73)
• Additional handle with spare blades
• Original operating instructions
• Safety information
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 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.
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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.
4. Technical data
Speed n0.............................................8,500 min-1
Cutting circle ..........................................Ø 24 cm
Max. operating time ..................... approx. 40 min
Protection class ................................................III
LWA sound power level ............................... 88 dB
LpA sound pressure level ............................ 68 dB
Bd6.................................................ytniatrecnuK
Interchangeable battery .....18 V d. c. / 3000 mAh
........................... (optional: 18 V d. c. / 1500 mAh)
Vibration ..................................................5.8 m/s2
K uncertainty .......................................... 2.3 m/s²
Weight ....................................................... 2.2 kg
Sound pressure level
at the operator‘s ear............................... 78 dB(A)
Bd3.................................................ytniatrecnuK
Charging unit
Mains voltage ............................... 230 V ~ 50 Hz
Output
Rated voltage........................................ 21 V d. c.
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 prEN ISO 10518. The value of the vibrations
emitted by the handle was determined in ac-
cordance with prEN ISO 10518.
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 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.
5. Before putting into operation
5.1 Fitting the safety hood (Fig. 3-4)
When fitting the safety hood (Fig. 1/Item 8) make
sure that the edge guide (Fig. 1/Item 6) is in a po-
sition in which the blade head (Fig. 1/Item 7) does
not obstruct the fitting. 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 Height adjustment (Fig. 5)
Undo the union nut (Fig. 5/Item 5) until the grass
trimmer handle can be moved in and out freely.
Now set the required working height (Fig. 6) and
secure the handle in this position by tightening
the union nut again.
5.3. Fitting the additional handle (Fig. 7)
Fit the additional handle to the mount provided,
paying attention to the teeth (Fig. 7/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.
5.4 Adjusting the additional handle (Fig. 8)
Undo the adjustment lock (Fig. 8/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.
5.5 Adjusting the angle of tilt of the guide
handle (Fig. 9)
Press the button for the angle of tilt adjustment
(Fig. 9/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.
5.6. Installing the battery (Fig. 10/11)
Press the side pushlock buttons of the battery
pack as shown in Fig. 10 and push the battery
pack into the mount provided.When the battery
pack is positioned as in Fig. 11, make sure that
the pushlock buttons latch in place! To remove the
battery pack, proceed in reverse order.
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5.7 Charging the battery (Fig. 12)
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
(1) into the mains socket outlet.The green
LED will then begin to flash.
3. Insert the battery pack (a) into the battery
charger (1).
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 ser-
vice, you should take care to recharge it promptly.
You must recharge the battery pack when you
notice that the power of the cordless grass trim-
mer drops. Never fully discharge the battery pack.
This will cause it to develop a defect.
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 then press
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
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. 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. 13.
• Turn the motor head through 90° in the requi-
red direction until it latches in place.
• Now you have converted the grass trimmer to
an edge trimmer for cutting the lawn vertically.
7. Cleaning, maintenance and
ordering of spare parts
Before putting away or cleaning the grass trim-
mer, switch offand 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 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.
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7.2 Replacing the blade (Fig. 15-16)
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. 15.
• To fit the new blade, proceed in reverse order.
Make sure the blade locks into place correctly
as shown in Fig. 16.
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
www.einhell.com.au
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.
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.
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(Charging time for 1.5 Ah battery: 30 min)
(Charging time for 3.0 Ah battery: 60 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 3.0 Ah battery: approx. 75 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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