LAAWA GT2518 User guide

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL
ELECTRIC GRASS TRIMMER
Model GT2518
WARNING: Read the instructions before using the product
Before initial start-up, please read through these operating instructions carefully
prior to using the machine. Keep the instructions safe and pass them on to any
subsequent user so that the information is always available.
Serial Number:

INTRODUCTION
This electric grass trimmer has been designed and made according to LAAWA’s high
standards of relia bility, simplicity and safety of use.
If properly maintained, the product will last for long without problems.
Any use which is not expressly permitted in these instructions, can lead to damage
of the appliance, can be seriously dangerous for the user and not allowed.
This grass trimmer must NEVER be used :
-in an intensive way
-for a professional use (including hiring) or for agriculture
-for pubblic gardens or forestal maintenance
-under rain or in a wet environment
-by children under 16 years of age or by unaccompanied minors
Adhere scrupulously to all the remarks, explanations and instructions appearing in
this manual for optimal and safe use of the machine.
We thank you for having bought a LAAWA product.
READ THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
CAREFULLY AND BE FAMILIAR WITH, BEFORE
ANY USE
KEEP THE MANUAL FOR FUTURE USES
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SASSA
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ATTENTION ! The safety instructions have to be strickly observed
by using the product. For your safety and the safety of the others,
read this manual carefully before any use. Keep this manual in a
safe place for any future reference.
Safe and proper use of the product
•Carefully read the instructions.
•Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit.
•Before any use, verify that the main power cord and the
extension cable do not present any sign of damage or of wear..
•If power cord / extension cable are damaged during use, switch
off the product and disconnect the plug of the cord/cable. DO
NOT TOUCH THE CORD / CABLE, IF CONNECTED.
•Never use the grass trimmer if the power cord / cables are
damaged or weared.
•Dress suitablly. Wear anti slip safety shoes, long trousers, robust
gloves and protection glasses.
•NEVER allow children or people not familiar with these
instructions to use the product
•Stop to work with the product, if other people, and above all
children and/or pets are close to your area.
•Work with the product only in day light or in very well artificial
lighted areas.
•Before using the product and after any accident, carefully check
the signs of wear and of damage and do reparations needed.
•Never use the product if the safety devices are defective or if the
safety devices are not in place / damaged.
•Always keep feet and hands far away from the cutting device and
more specifically when motor is starting.
•Be careful against any risk of injury due to blade(s) / cutter which
are destined to cut the wire. After having lenghten the wire,
always put the product in its normal working position, before
starting it again.
•NEVER use metal cutting devices / metal wire..
•NEVER use replacement parts or accessory which are not
original replacement/accessory, delivered or recommended by
the manufacturer.
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•Disconnect the plug from the power supply source, before doing
any maintenance / inspection / repair..
•Verify that the aeration holes are always clean and free of dust /
debris. .
The use of this appliance is allowed only if the safety instructions
are strickly followed.
Before starting to work with the product, we recommend
you to familiarise yourself conscientiously with all the
parts and all the control elements. Do not hesitate to ask
an experienced user or a specialist about the functionning, the
action mode as well as the different working ways that the product
offers. Ensure that you are able to immediately stop the appliance
in case of emergency. Not proper use of the appliance may cause
serious injuries !
Precautions to be observed to work with the electric grass trimmer:
• This appliance is not intended to be used by people (including children)
of whom physical, sensorial or mental capacity are reduced, or by people
without experience or familiarity, except if they could benefit from the
intermediary of a person responsible for their safety, from supervision or
preliminary instruction concerning the use of the appliance. Never leave
chldren playing with the appliance.
• the use of the grass trimmer is prohibited for children. Also people who
are not familiar with the instruction manual are not allowed to use the
appliance. Local regulations may eventually set a minimum age for the
use of the device..
• the appliance has never to be used close to other people, above all
children and pets. Stop immediately to work with the device if this
conditon is not guaranteed. In any case, ensure that a safety area of at
least 5 meters all around the working area is guaranteed. Pebbles,
stones, rocks may become dangerous projectiles.
• Dress suitably. Use proper safety clothing and protectors ! always use
protection glasses, as well as ear protectors, wear boots or shoes with
anti slip soles, long trousers and robust safety gloves.
• Maintain always a stable working position. Be very careful to work on a
slope. Do not work with the appliance if you are tired, under effect of
drugs, alcohol or medicines. Always take regular breaks from work in
order to lessen the risks, caused by tiredness.
• Do not work with the appliance when it rains or with bad weather or in
wet environment. Work only in well lit environments.
• Never use a damaged or not complete appliance. Never use a modified
appliance without the prealable permission of the manufacturer. Never
use an appliance with a defective safety device.
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Before any use, verify the safety devices of your appliance, in particular
the main power cord / extention cable, the switch and the protection
cover. Always work with safe, intact and in good conditions appliances.
• Use the appliance only if all safety devices are assembled.
• Before use, make sure that the cutting device (nylon head) is working
perfectly, it is not blocked, not damaged and not worn. .
The protection cover and the safety devices, as well as
the personal protective equipments intended to protect
your health and that of others; they assure the proper
function of the device.
• When motor starts and when it turns, keep body and above all hands
and feet, away from cutting devices. Never start the trimmer when the
product is up-side-down (nylon head on top) or when the working postion
is not correct.
• Switch off the motor (switch position OFF), disconnect the plug always
after use or when the product is not supervised on working place or
during cleaning operations or during transportation, or when product is
move from one place to another, when the main supply cord or the
extension cable are damaged, when cutting device need to be inspected
or replaced, when wire needs inspection/manual elongation.
• Never carry the product holding the power cord. Never disconnect the
plug pulling the power cord. Protect the power cord against heat, oil and
sharp edges.
• Make sure that the cutting device (nylon head), when motor starts or
during use, is not touching or close to stones, rocks, metal parts/wires or
other objects, which can be projected.
• Beware of the wire cutter. It can cause serious injuries.
• NEVER attempt to stop the cutting device (nylon head) with your
hands. Wait until when the cutting device has reached the complete stop
position.
After having disconnected the plug, pay attention
because the head continues to rotate for several
seconds by intertia.
• Use only genuine wire. It is prohibited to use metal wire, instead of
nylon wire.
• Never use the trimmer to cut grass growing on walls, never use the
trimmer above your shoulders, use trimmer only to cut the grass on the
ground.
• When the trimmer is working, never cross stony paths or
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areas. Never use the trimmer in the proximity of flammables liquids or
gases. Risks of fire or explosion!
• Remember that the operator is responsible for the accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their property.
• Always check that the ventilation openings are free. Before any
cleaning, maintenance, replacement, it is mandatory to unplug the power
socket. Make sure that the trimmer is switch off (switch on OFF position),
when you plug in the socket.
• Store the appliance in a dry zone and out of the reach of children.
Always use exclusively genuine spare parts and accessories delivered
by manufacturer.
• Never try to repair the appliance by your own. All repairs not mentioned
in this manual must be done exclusively by our authorized work shops.
Protection against electric shock :
Keep the extension cable far from the cutting devices. If
cable is damaged during use, disconnect it immediately
from the mains supply. NEVER TOUCH THE CABLE BEFORE
HAVING DISCONNECTED THE PLUG.
• Check that the main voltage coincides with the technical indications on
the rating plate of the product.
It is recommended to connect the device only to an AC outlet with a
residual current device (DDR) with cutting current less or equal to 30
mA.
• if the power cable is damaged, it has to be replaced by the
manufacturer, its after sale service or by authorized qualified people, to
avoid risk of danger.
• The device can be connected to each pin plug protection (230V AC)
protected by a fuse of min. 10A. The plug must be protected with a
switch to protect against short circuit currents. The trip current must be at
max. 30 mA.
• Protect the device from moisture. The trimmer should be neither wet
nor used in a wet environment.
• Before any use, make sure that the device and the power cable with its
plug are free of damages. Avoid to body contact with metals parts on the
ground, such as metal fencing, metal poles.
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• For the outdoor work, only extension cables duly approved for outdoor
must be used. The extension cables used must have a min. cross
section of 1,5 mm2 (60245 IEC 53 ou 60227 IEC 53 ; in some countries,
the extension cables shall be type 60245 IEC 57).Plug connections
must be equipped with protective contacts and be protected against
splashes. Before using the device, pull down the cable drum completely
Verify the perfect status of cable. Check the perfect condition of the
cable.
• Never pass over the extension cable while the device is running. The
extension cable must be guided behind the user of the device.
• For the implementation of the extension cable, use the cable grip
provided for this purpose.
MAINTENANCE
•After use, disconnect the device from the main power supply and check if
damages.
•Keep the device out of the reach of children.
•Electric devices must be repaired only by authorized skilled workshops.
•Use only genuire original spare parts and accessories suggested by the
manufacturer.
WARNING. Cutting device continue to rotate after motor stop.
Always keep safety distance to cutting devices.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The handheld grass trimmer is equipped by an electric motor. Being a cutting device, the
grass trimmer has a 1 wire nylon head, the wire exits automatically by tapping the spool
on the ground. When cutting, there is a rotation of the nylon wire around the axle,
perpendicular to the cutting level. To guarantee the end-user safety, the trimmer is
equipped by a plastic guard which is covering the cutting devices. Concerning the
functioning of parts and the controls, pls read carefully the following descriptions
instructions.
DOMAIN OF USE
This device is intended to cut grass in the gardens and along the flowerbeds. Any other
uses not expressly permitted in this instruction manual may damage the unit and pose
an immediate risk to the user and bystanders. Do not use the unit to cut hedges, shrubs
or bushes.
This unit is intended to be used by adults. The young people aged over 16 years are
allowed to use the device under the supervision of an adult. The manufacturer declines
any responsability for damage caused by improper uses or improper handling of the
device.
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DEFINITION OF SYMBOLS
Precaution that involve your safety
You must read the operating instructions carefully.
Pay attention that bystanders are not injured by objects thrown out from the
machine. Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the machine.
Wear eye protection.
Wear ear protection.
Disconnect from the mains supply before any maintenance work.
Do not use the machine in the rain or leave it outdoors when it is raining.
Noise level specification Lwa in dB.
Double-insulated construction
CE certificate
Do not dispose of electrical equipment in domestic waste.

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TECHNICAL DATA
Frequency: 230V~, 50Hz
Power: 320W
No load speed: 11200/min
Cutting width : 25 cm
Wire diameter : 1.2 mm
Wire length 2 x 3 mt
Weight 1.27 kg
Noise pression level at operator’s position
(EN 786): LPA=86 dB(A) K=3dB
Measured sound power level
(EN 786): LWA=94 dB(A) K=2dB
Guaranteed sound power level: LWA=96 dB(A)
Vibrations at handle (as per EN 786): 4.3 m/s2K=1.5 m/s2
GRASS TRIMMER DESCRIPTION
1 Nylon cutting head with cover
2 Motor cover
3 Shaft
4 Second handle
5 Switch ON/OFF
6 Main handle
7 Main supply cord
8 Cable fixing hook
9 Spool additional support
10 Guard

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ASSEMBLING INSTRUCTIONS
Before any work on the product, the plug must be disconnected. Only use
genuine parts – when assembling parts, pay special attention to the cutting
device. Risk of injury !
Fix the 2 handle parts together. Verify that the power cable is not
jammed . Be careful, once assembled, the 2 handle parts can be
disassembled only with a dedicated tool (Photo A).
2. How to assemble the protection guard (Photo B - C)
Fix the protection guard on the motor as indicated in the picture B.
Fix it using the 2 dedicated screws (Photo C）
ATTENTION ! Never use the trimmer if the protection
guard is not assembled. Before any use, make sure
that the trimmer is in perfect operating condition.
Verify that the mains voltage coincides with that indicated on
the rating plate of the unit. When working with the unit, always
wear eye protection.
TIPS HOW TO USE THE PRODUCT AT BEST
Start and Stop the unit
1. To provide strain relief, form a loop from the end of the extension
cable, bring it through the opening on the upper handle and hang it
in the cable grip provided on the handle;
2. Connect the device to the mains supply.
3. Make sure to have a very stable working position and hold the
trimmer firmly, as shown in picture D. Do not remove the trimmer
head on the ground.
4. To start the unit, press the ON/OFF switch, the trimmer runs now at maximum speed.
To stop the unit, release the switch.
5. After stopping the unit, be careful that the cutting device is still turning for few seconds
by inertia.
Never block the switch ON/OFF. Once release, the switch must
automatically stop the motor. In case of damaged switch, the product
must NOT be used.

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INFORMATION ABOUT CUTTING
A short wire or a blunt wire does not cut cleanly. That is why, if you notice a decrease in
cutting performance, you should check if the spool still contains enough wire. To do this,
disconnect the plug! You will find a description how to replace wire at “Replacement of
the cutting device”.
• Before starting the trimmer, make sure that the nylon head is not touching stones,
rocks, debris or any foreign objects.
• Start the product before approaching the grass to be cut.
• Cut the grass moving the product from left to right, go and back, as a scythe. Cut
slowly, hold the unit inclined at 30° forward.
• Cut long grass layer by layer, from the top to the bottom.
• Do not cut the wet grass or damp grass.
• Avoid to work excessively with the unit.
• Avoid contact with solid obstacles (rocks, walls, wooden fences, etc...). In such cases,
you will find that the nylon wire will wear much faster. Use the edge of the guard to keep
the trimmer at a correct distance.
• Avoid to pass the unit, while it is running, over the extension cable.
Risk of damaging it. Check that the extensiosn cable is always conducted behind you,
not to trip over it.
How to lenghten the nylon wire
Your grass trimmer is equipped by a Tap & Go system. This means that the nylon wire is
automatically recharged once you push the nylon head on the ground. If, at the
beginning, the nylon wire is longer than the cutting diameter of the unit, the wire cutter of
the trimmer will cut automatically the wire in excess to the right length.
Attention: remove the grass from the cutting device to avoid decrease of normal cutting
performances. Verify regularly that nylon wire is not damaged and that the prescribed
wire length of 9 cm is always respected.
CLEANING
Before starting to clean the unit, it is mandatory to disconnect the socket
from the mains power.
Assign the work not specifically mentioned in this instruction manual to
our authorized workshops. Use only genuine original parts and during assembling
beware of cutting device. Risk of injuries !
Clean and maintain your trimmer regularly. In this way, it will maintain its cutting
performances and last for long time.
After each use, clean the cutting devices and the guard, removing the grass waste or dirt.
Keep the ventilation openings clean and free of grass / grass dirt.
Clean the unit using a soft brush or a cloth.
The unit must not be cleaned with a water jet or immersed in water.
Never use cleaners, detergent or solvents. In this case, you risk to damage the product
irreparably.
Chemicals may attack the plastic parts.

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REPLACEMENT OF THE WIRE SPOOL (FIG E&F)
1. Unplug the power socket.
2. Turn up side down the unit, so to have the head on top.
3. The cover closing the nylon spool is just clipped. Push the retainer
located on spool holder and turn the cover (1) of spool holder (3).
4. Remove the empty spool (2).
5. Clean the spool and the inside part of the spool holder from any
dirt, dust, grass waste, etc.
6. Insert the new spool into the spool holder. Operate a slight
rotation to put in proper position.
7. Insert the wire end (4) through the opening. The wire length
should not be more than 10 cm.
8. Fix the cover with the new spool on the spool holder. Make sure
that the retainer fits exactly into the slots of the spool. Its engaging
is noticeable. If you do not succeed, turn the spool back a little
and fix the cover again.
FIX NEW WIRE ON SPOOL (FIG G)
The original replacement wires are available by our dealers or in
our agreed after sales service stations..
Remove the empty spool from the trimmer as described here
above.
Remove from the spool the remained not used wire.
Insert 1 cm of new wire (4) in the opening (5) in the bottom part
of the spool, as indicated.
Wind the nylon wire on the spool in the direction indicated by the
arrow (6).
Make sure that winding is regular and well placed. Never cross the wire! Fix the nylon
wire in one of the 2 slots on the upper lip of the spool.
Finish the assembling, fix again the spool on the trimmer, as described here above.
Do not forget to take out the nylon wire from the final slot.
Attention ! Use only genuine wire. Never use metal wire!!!

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SPARE PARTS
DESCRIPTION REF.
NYLON HEAD COVER ……………………………………CLGT251807
NYLON WIRE REFILL …………………………………MAC911045
SPRING ………………………………………….………..CLGT251809
NYLON HEAD BOTTOM…………………………………….CLGT251810
PROTECTOR……………………………………………….CLGT251811
PLANTS PROTECTOR ………………………………………CLGT251812
.
Attention ! Repair, special maintenance and all interventions on the
cutting device must be imperatively made only by authorized service
station/workshop.
DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
Do not dispose this product with household waste.
Recycle products and components according to local legal requirements.
AFTER SALE SERVICE
For any question or information or for After Sale Service, pls contact the dealer of the
machine.
A serial number is marked on the rating plate as well as on this instructions manual.
Indicate this serial number to your dealer or to the specialized workshop and for all spare
parts request.
Use only genuine spare parts or parts recommended by the manufacturer.

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EC Declaration of conformity
Serial number
We company, GARDIF SAS
ZAC de l’Europe
60 rue de Bruxelles
77310 PONTHIERRY
FRANCE
The undesigned, Bruno VAN ELSLANDE, General Manager,
the person authorized to compile the technical file : Yuxi WANG, quality engineer
declare that the following product under brand : LAAWA
Model reference : Eletric grass trimmer 320W GT2518
(Factory model: GT2518 / GARDIF Ref.: CBE911422)
(the electric grass trimmer is a device with flexible nylon wire or similar cutting
devices, flexible and non-metallic, and intended only for casual work cutting grass on
edges as well as small grass plots or inaccessible surface on private plots)
complies with the requirements of Machines Directive 2006/42/CE Et
and also complies with the following Directives :
- Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/UE
- EMC Directive 2014/30/UE
- Outdoor Noise Directive 2000/14/CE and Directive 2005/88/CE
- ROhS Directive 2011/65/UE
and national regulations transposing them.
Also complies the following harmonized norms: EN 60335-1:2012/A11:2014;
EN60335-2-91:2014; EN62233:2008; EN55014-1/A2:2011; EN55014-2:2015;
EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013; EN 62321:2009
Conformity assessment process directive 2000/14/CE, Annex VI and Directive
2005/88/CE (cutting width 250mm).
Notified body: 0036 TUV SUD Industrie Service GmbH
Westerndstrasse 199 – 80686 München – Germany
Measured sound power level: LWA m: 92 dB (A)
Guaranteed sound power level: LWA g: 96 dB (A)
Done in Ponthierry, 1.st November 2016
Bruno VAN ELSLANDE, General Manager