Gardenline GLT455 Instruction Manual

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MODEL NUMBER: 7446
MONTH ON SALE: 08/2009 36
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03 Introduction
04 General Information & Safety Instructions
1 0 Assembly and Parts ist
1 4 Getting Started
1 6 Features
1 7 Instructions
23 Other Useful Information
24 Warranty Card
Helpline No. UK/Northern Ireland 0151 6491500
Rep. Ireland 1890 946244
Model Number 7446
02
Co te ts
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I troductio 1
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Model Number 7446 03
Congratulations on choosing to buy a Gardenline®
product. By doing so you now have the assurance
and peace of mind that comes with purchasing a
product made by one of Europe’s leading
manufacturers.
All products brought to you by Gardenline®
are manufactured to the highest standards
of performance and safety, and, as part of our
philosophy of customer service and satisfaction,
are backed by our comprehensive 3 Year Warranty.
Great care has gone into the manufacture of this
product and it should therefore provide you with
years of good service when used properly. In the
event of product failure within its intended use
over the course of the first 3 years after date of
purchase, we will remedy the problem as fast
as possible once it has been brought to our
attention. In the unlikely event of such an
occurrence, or if you require any information
about the product, please contact us via our
helpline support services, details of which are
to be found both in this manual and on the
product itself.
Please fill in and return the Warranty Card to the
address provided.
We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for
many years to come.
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Ge eral I formatio
& Safety I structio s 2
Important! For safety reasons, the 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
operating instructions.
Explanation of the pictograms
1. Warning!
2. Wear eye protection!
3. Protect from moisture!
4. Read the instruction manual before starting!
5. Pull out the mains plug before checking a damaged
power cable!
6. Keep other people out of the danger area!
7. The tool continues to rotate!
8. Using the grass trimmer as an edge trimmer
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Safety Instructions
Please read the operating instructions carefully and
observe the information provided. It is important to
consult these instructions in order to acquaint yourself
with the equipment, its proper use and safety regulations.
Keep the instruction manual in a safe place for later use.
1 Always inspect the equipment visually before using
it. Do not use the equipment if safety devices are
damaged or worn. Never disable safety devices.
2 Use the equipment only for the purposes indicated in
these operating instructions.
3 You are responsible for safety in the work area.
4 Before you begin your work, examine the material
you want to cut. Remove any foreign bodies.
Continue to watch out for foreign bodies while you
are working. If you come across any foreign bodies
while cutting, turn off the machine and remove the
items in question.
5 Work only when visibility is adequate.
6 Make sure you stand squarely at all times while
working. Be careful when walking backwards.
Tripping hazard!
7 Never leave the equipment unsupervised in the work
area. If you stop work for a while, leave the
equipment in a safe place.
8 If you stop your work in order to go to another area
to work, you must make sure that the equipment is
switched off while you are going there.
9 Never use the equipment while it is raining or in
damp or wet surroundings.
10 Protect your equipment against moisture and rain.
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11 Before you switch on the equipment, check that the
nylon line will not touch any stones or other objects.
12 Always wear suitable working clothes to prevent
injuries to the head, hands and feet. For this purpose
wear a helmet, safety goggles (or visor), ear
defenders, high boots (or strong shoes and long
trousers made of tough fabric) and work gloves.
13 When the equipment is in operation, you must
always hold it away from your body!
14 Do not switch on the equipment when it is turned
around or when it is not in working position.
15 Switch off the motor and pull out the power plug
when the equipment is not being used, when you
leave it unsupervised, when checking the equipment,
if the power cable is damaged, when removing or
replacing the spool, or when transporting the
equipment from one place to another.
16 Keep the equipment away from other people, especially
children, and from pets. There may be stones and other
objects in the grass that is cut and thrown up.
17 When you are working, keep a distance of at least
5m from other persons and pets.
18 Do not cut against hard objects. This will help you
to prevent causing injury to yourself and damage
to the equipment.
19 Use the edge of the safety guard to keep the
equipment away from walls, different surfaces and
fragile objects.
20 Never use the equipment without the safety guard.
Important: The safety guard is there to ensure your
safety and the safety of others. It is also essential for the
equipment to work correctly. Failure to comply with this
instruction will invalidate your warranty as well as create
a potential source of danger.
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21 Never use your hands to try to stop the cutting unit
(nylon line). Always wait for it to stop by itself.
22 Never use any nylon line other than the original
nylon line. Under no circumstances should you use
metal wire in place of the nylon line.
23 Beware of injuring yourself on the device for cutting
the line to length.
24 Make sure that the air vents are free of dirt.
25 Disconnect the equipment from the mains after use
and check the equipment for damage.
26 Do not try to use the equipment to cut grass which
is not growing on the ground; for example, do not
try to cut grass growing on walls or stones, etc.
27 The person operating the grass trimmer is liable for
any damages sustained by third parties within the
equipment’s working radius as a result of its use.
28 Do not cross roads or gravel paths with the
equipment switched on.
29 When you are not using the equipment, keep it in a
dry place out of the reach of children.
30 Use the equipment only in the way described in these
operating instructions and always hold it perpendicular
to the ground. Every other position is dangerous.
31 Check at regular intervals that the screws are
properly tightened.
32 The mains supply must be the same as the voltage
indicated on the rating plate.
33 Keep extension cables away from cutting tools at
all times.
34
The power cable must be examined regularly for
signs of damage or ageing. Do not use the equipment
if the power cable is in a less than perfect condition.
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35 The power cables used are not to be of a lighter
duty class than light rubber-insulated HO7RN-F in
accordance with DIN 57282/VDE 0282 and they
must have a minimum diameter of 1.5 mm2. Plug
connections must have earthing contacts and the
coupling must be protected from rainwater.
36 If the cable is damaged during operation,
disconnect it immediately from the power supply.
Important: Do not touch the cable before it is
disconnected from the power supply.
37 To prevent danger, damaged power cables must be
replaced by the manufacturer or by a service
company authorized to carry out the work by the
manufacturer.
38 It is recommended that equipment is only used via
earth leakage circuit breaker (RCD) with a
maximum operating current of 30 mA.
39 The area to be cut must always be kept cleared of
cables and other objects.
40 If the equipment has to be lifted for transporting,
be sure to switch off the motor first and wait for
the cutter to come to a standstill. Each time before
you leave the equipment, switch off the motor and
pull out the power plug.
41 Before you connect the equipment to the power
supply, make sure that none of the rotating
components is damaged and that the line reel is
properly inserted and secured.
42 Under no circumstances are you to cut against hard
objects during use. This is imperative to prevent
injury to yourself and damage to the equipment.
43 Use only original replacement parts for repairs.
44 Repairs may only be carried out by a
qualified electrician.
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45 Before starting up the equipment, and after any
collision, check the equipment for signs of wear or
damage and have any necessary repairs carried out.
46 Always keep your hands and feet away from the
cutting unit, especially when switching the motor on.
47 After you pull out a new line, always turn the
equipment to its normal working position before
switching on.
48 Never use spare parts and accessories which are
not provided or recommended by the manufacturer.
49 Pull out the mains plug before checking, cleaning or
doing any work on the equipment and when it is
not being used.
50 Use the equipment only in broad daylight or in well-
lit conditions.
Important: The nylon line continues to rotate for a few
seconds after the motor is switched off.
Proper use
The equipment is designed for cutting lawns and
small areas of grass in private and hobby gardens.
Equipment designed for use in private and hobby
gardens is regarded as unsuitable for use in public
facilities, parks and sports centers, along roadways,
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
machine 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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ayout (see Fig. 1)
1. Upper Handle
2. ON/OFF switch
3. Selector button to turn the handle
4. Additional handle
5. Height adjustment
6. Safety guard
7. Edge guide
8. Pedal for angle adjustment
9. ine spool
Items supplied (see Fig. 1)
1 Grass trimmer
1 Additional handle (4)
1 Safety guard (6)
1 Edge guide (7)
2 Thread spools (9)
Assembly & Parts List 3
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Assembly
1. Mount the safety guard on the motor head
(see Fig. 2) and secure with the supplied
4.2 x 13 mm screws (see Fig. 3).
2. Then mount the edge guide with the supplied
4.2 x 10 mm screws (see Fig. 4).
3. The handle is assembled as shown (see Fig. 5).
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Getti g Started 4
Before starting the equipment
You can set your optimal working position by
adjustments to the height and to the additional handle.
Height adjustment: Place the grass trimmer on a firm
surface. First slacken the union nut by turning it in the
direction of the arrow (see Fig. 6). Then set the
required length and retighten the union nut.
Adjusting the additional handle: Place the grass trimmer
on a firm surface. Slacken the screw (Fig. 7/Item 1) and
move the additional handle to its optimal position. ock
the handle in place by tightening the screw.
Adjusting the tilt of the long handle: Place the grass
trimmer on a firm surface. Press the pedal at the side
of the motor housing with your foot (Fig. 8). Now you
can set the long handle to the required tilt (Fig. 8). To
fix the selected angle of tilt, release the pedal and let
the long handle snap into place.
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Powerful 450W motor
Adjustable telescopic handle
290mm cutting diameter
Cutting head with 3 position angle adjustment
Cable length 8 metres
Automatic line feed
Features 5
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Starting up
The grass trimmer is designed only to cut grass.
The grass trimmer has a fully automatic line extension
system. If the line of the grass trimmer is shortened
during operation to a diameter of approx. 230 mm, it
will be automatically extended to the maximum cutting
width (approx. 290 mm). This ensures that you can cut
your lawn with the perfect cutting width at all times.
Note: If the line is too long when you use the
equipment for the first time, the surplus end of
it will be cut by the blade on the safety cover.
To obtain maximum performance from your grass
trimmer, please follow the instructions given below:
1 Never use the grass trimmer without the guard.
2 Do not trim grass when it is wet. The best results are
achieved with dry grass.
3 To switch on your grass trimmer, press the ON/OFF
switch (Fig. 1/Item 2).
4 To switch off your grass trimmer, let go of the
ON/OFF switch (Fig. 1/Item 2).
5
Do not allow the grass trimmer near the grass until the
switch is pressed, i.e. the grass trimmer is in operation.
6 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. 9 and 10).
I structio s 6
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7 If the grass is long, the grass must be cut shorter in
stages, starting from the tip (see Fig. 11).
8 Use the edge guide and the guard hood to prevent
unnecessary wear on the line (see Figs. 12 and 13).
9 To avoid unnecessary wear on the line, keep the
grass trimmer away from hard objects.
9 1110
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14 15
Using the grass trimmer as an edge trimmer
To cut he edges of lawns and flower beds, the grass
trimmer can be converted as follows:
1 Switch off the power supply of the grass trimmer.
2 Press the selector button (Fig. 14)
3 Keep the button pressed and rotate the handle
through 180° (Fig. 15) until it latches in place.
4 Now you have converted the grass trimmer to an
edge trimmer for cutting the lawn vertically (Fig.16).
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Replacing the line spool
Important: Make sure that you pull out the power plug
before replacing the line spool!
1 Press the sides of the spool cover as shown and
remove the cover (Fig. 17 and Fig. 18).
2 Remove the empty line spool.
3 Thread the ends of the line on the new line spool
through the eyelets in the spool receptacle (Fig. 19).
4 Fit the spool cover again.
5 When you start the equipment again the line will be
cut to the perfect length automatically.
Important: Bits of the nylon line could cause injury
when being flung out.
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