One Stop Gardens 65026 Installation manual

18 V CORDLESS TRIMMER
65026
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warn-
ings and precautions, assembly, operat-
ing, inspection, maintenance and cleaning
procedures. Write the product’s serial
number in the back of the manual near the
assembly diagram (or month and year of
purchase if product has no number). Keep
this manual and the receipt in a safe and
dry place for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
In this manual, on the labeling,
and all other information
provided with this product:
This is the safety alert
symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates
a hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used
with the safety
alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to
address practices
not related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without
the safety alert
symbol, is used to address
practices not related to
personal injury.
When using
electric gardening
appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of
re, electric shock, and
personal injury, including the
following:
READALLINSTRUCTIONS
Battery Precautions
Do not charge appliance in rain or in1.
wet locations.
Do not use battery-operated appli-2.
ance in rain.
Use only the included battery pack or3.
an identical replacement.
Do not dispose of the battery in a4.
re. The cell may explode. Check
with local codes for possible special
disposal instructions.
Do not open or mutilate the battery.5.
Released electrolyte is corrosive and
may cause damage to the eyes or
skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
Exercise care in handling batteries6.
in order not to short the battery with
conducting materials such as rings,
and keys. The battery or conductor
may overheat and cause burns.

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Personal Safety
Dress Properly - Do not wear loose1.
clothing or jewelry. They can be
caught in moving parts. Use of rub-
ber gloves and substantial footwear is
recommended when working out-
doors. Wear protective hair covering
to contain long hair.
2. Wear ANSI-approved safety
goggles and heavy-duty
work gloves. Use face or
dust mask if operation is dusty.
Do not Overreach - Keep proper foot-3.
ing and balance at all times.
Stay Alert - Watch what you are4.
doing. Use common sense. Do not
operate appliance when you are tired.
5. Do not grasp the exposed
cutting blades or cutting
edges when picking up or
holding the appliance.
6. Keep hands and feet away
from cutting area.
7. Keep hands away from
blade.
8. Wear thick jeans and
steel-toed work boots to
help prevent injury
caused by ying debris.
Appliance Use and Care
Avoid Dangerous Environment1.
- Do not use in damp or wet loca-
tions.
Do not Use In Rain.2.
Keep children and visitors a safe3.
distance from work area.
Do not use to cut wet or damp grass.4.
Do not use on parks, along road-5.
ways, or in forests; use in small lawns
and gardens.
Do not use to chop material for com-6.
posting.
Keep away from hard surfaces during7.
use. Do not use on gravel surfaces.
Use Right Garden Tool - Do not use8.
appliance for any job except that for
which it is intended.
Do not Force Garden Tool - It will do9.
the job better and with less likelihood
of injury at the rate for which it was
designed.
Store Idle Garden Tools Indoors -10.
When not in use, appliances should
be stored indoors in dry, and high
or locked-up place - out of reach of
children.
Maintain With Care - Keep cutting11.
edge sharp and clean for best per-
formance and to reduce the risk of
injury. Follow instructions for lubricat-
ing and changing accessories. In-
spect appliance cord periodically, and
if damaged, have it repaired by an
authorized service facility. Inspect ex-
tension cords periodically and replace
if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean,
and free from oil and grease.
Check Damaged Parts - Before12.
further use, a guard or other part
that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will oper-
ate properly and perform its intended
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ing parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other condition that may affect its op-
eration. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced by a qualied technician
unless indicated elsewhere in this
manual.
Keep guards in place during use.13.
Keep blades sharp.14.
Do not use for edging operations.15.
Debris may be forcefully thrown
out resulting in serious injury.
WARNING! Only replace trimming16.
line with the line material and di-
ameter of line listed on the Speci-
cations table. Other materials,
such as wire, rope, or blades can
damage appliance and be force-
fully and dangerously ejected from
appliance upon breaking.
Vibration Hazard
This appliance vibrates during use.
Repeated or long-term exposure to vibra-
tion may cause temporary or permanent
physical injury, particularly to the hands,
arms and shoulders. To reduce the risk of
vibration-related injury:
Anyone using vibrating appliances1.
regularly or for an extended period
should rst be examined by a doctor
and then have regular medical check-
ups to ensure medical problems are
not being caused or worsened from
use. Pregnant women or people who
have impaired blood circulation to
the hand, past hand injuries, nervous
system disorders, diabetes, or Ray-
naud’s Disease should not use this
appliance. If you feel any medical or
physical symptoms related to vibra-
tion (such as tingling, numbness, and
white or blue ngers), seek medical
advice as soon as possible.
Do not smoke during use. Nico-2.
tine reduces the blood supply to the
hands and ngers, increasing the risk
of vibration-related injury.
Wear suitable gloves to reduce the3.
vibration effects on the user.
Use appliances with the lowest vibra-4.
tion when there is a choice between
different processes.
Include vibration-free periods each5.
day of work.
Grip appliance as lightly as possible6.
(while still keeping safe control of it).
Let the appliance do the work.
To reduce vibration, maintain the ap-7.
pliance as explained in this manual.
If any abnormal vibration occurs, stop
use immediately.
General Safety
Maintain labels and nameplates on1.
tool. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or missing,
call Harbor Freight for replacement.
The warnings, precautions, and in-2.
structions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible con-
ditions and situations that may occur.
It must be understood by the operator
that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the
operator.
Never run Trimmer without Blade3.
Cover (7) in place.

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SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
SPECIFICATIONS
Charger Input 120 V~ / 60 Hz
Charging Time 4-6 Hours
Battery Pack
Voltage DC 18V
Cutting Path 10”
Battery Pack
Capacity 1300mAH
Battery Type Ni-CD
Max. Length 50”
UNPACKING
When unpacking, make sure that the
item is intact and undamaged. If any parts
are missing or broken, please call Harbor
Freight Tools at the number shown on the
cover of this manual as soon as possible.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
PUTTING INTO USE
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION
section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION:
Turn the Power Switch of the
tool to its “OFF” position and
unplug the tool from its
electrical outlet before
assembling or making any
adjustments to the tool.
Note: For additional information regarding
the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near
the end of this manual.
Charging Battery Pack
Charge Battery Pack (25) only with1.
the 18V charger provided. See Fig-
ure A, below. Charge indoors only.
Insert Battery Pack into Charger2.
Stand (46). Plug Charger (47) into
appropriate AC 120V, 60 Hz power
outlet. The red LED light on Charger
Stand will activate, indicating battery
is charging.
The initial charging time is 4-6 hours,3.
after which the Battery Pack should
be removed. Please note: When
fully charged, the green LED light will
Charger
(47) Battery
Pack (25)
Charger
Stand (46)
Figure A
Secondary
Handle (44)
Knob (41)
Guard (9)

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activate while the Red LED light will
remain lit.
After each subsequent use, 3 hours4.
of charging time is need for Battery
Pack to be full charged. However,
the Battery Pack can be left to charge
for 4-6 hours to ensure longer run-
ning time for Blower.
If the Battery Pack delivers an abnor-5.
mal performance, discharge batteries
by holding Trigger (28) down in “ON”
position until fan slows. Do not com-
pletely discharge batteries. Remove
Battery Pack from tool, allow it to
cool, and charge for 4-6 hours, mak-
ing sure not to exceed charging time.
When not charging, unplug Charger6.
from outlet and store in secure loca-
tion.
Installing Blade Guard
WARNING!1. The Guard (9) is tted
with a sharp Blade (8) for line trim-
ming. Make sure Blade Cover (7) is in
place before tting Guard onto Trim-
mer housing. See Figure B, below.
To install Guard, slide over Spool2.
Cover (1). See Figure B, above.
Align tab on Guard with groove on3.
Motor Block (12) and slide together,
making sure Nylon Line (2a) is not
trapped under Guard.
When properly aligned, two screw4.
holes on Guard will t over two holes
on Motor Block.
Fasten together using Screws (10)5.
and Flat Washers (11).
Please Note:6. Be sure to remove
Blade Cover before using.
Assembling Main Housing
Slide the Secondary Handle (44) onto1.
the tted Upper Housing sections (23,
38). Continue sliding until it reaches
a comfortable position for you.
Tighten Secondary Handle in place2.
by twisting Secondary Handle Knob
(43) until tight.
Take the Upper Housing and insert3.
onto Aluminum Tube (40) that ex-
tends out from the Lower Housing
sections (18, 42)
Continue to push down on Upper4.
Housing until it snaps into place.
To adjust the height of Trimmer, set5.
the end of Trimmer onto the ground.
Loosen the Knob (41) until the Alumi-6.
num Tube can be adjusted.
Once proper height is reached, tight-7.
en Knob until Tube is locked in place.
Once the Guard is installed and the8.
Battery charged, remove Battery from
Battery Pack and slide Battery into
slot at top of Upper Housing. See
Figure 1 on page 9.
Figure B
Guard
(9)
Spool
Cover (1)
Blade
Cover (7)
Motor
Block (12)
Tab
Groove
Motor (13)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION
section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
Tool Set Up
TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION:
Make sure Trigger is in the
“OFF” position and unplug
and remove Battery Pack
before performing any
inspection, maintenance, or
cleaning procedures.
Designate a work area that is clean1.
and well-lit. The work area must not
allow access by children or pets to
prevent injury and distraction.
There must not be hazardous ob-2.
jects, such as utility lines or foreign
objects, nearby that will present a
hazard while working.
Before use, carefully remove the3.
Blade Cover (7) from the Blade (8).
General Operating Instructions
To activate Trimmer, depress the1.
Lock Button (31). Then press the
Trigger (28).
For effective cutting, swing Trimmer2.
gently from side to side while walking
forward.
3. Keep hands and feet away
from cutting area.
4. Keep hands away from
blade.
WARNING!5. Make sure cutting line is
in front of you and that the Guard (9)
is in place.
Make sure the Trimmer stays at a6.
30° angle to achieve best trimming
results.
When cutting longer grass, take sev-7.
eral small cuts.
Please Note:8. The Trimmer is
equipped with an auto-feed mecha-
nism for the Line Spool (2) and Nylon
Line (2a).
To activate the auto-feed, lightly9.
bump the line feed button at the
bottom of the Line Spool on a rm
surface. This will feed-out the Ny-
lon Line until the Blade cuts the line,
adjusting it to the correct length. See
Figure C, below.
To switch off Trimmer, release the10.
Trigger and press the Lock Button to
prevent accidental starting.
Replacing Line Spool
Before replacing Line Spool (2),1.
remove Battery Pack from Trimmer
and make sure the Blade Cover is in
place.
Figure C
Blade (8)
Auto-Feed
Button
Nylon Line
(2a)

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Grip Spool Cover (1) rmly and 2.
squeeze the two tabs on the Spool
Cover.
Pull Spool Cover off Line Spool and3.
then pull Line Spool from housing.
Make sure the Spool Spring (3) stays
connected to housing. See Figure D,
below.
When replacing Spool, clean any dirt,4.
dead grass and debris from Spool
Cover.
Thread end of cutting line from re-5.
placement spool through eyelet on
Spool Cover.
Push replacement Spool rmly onto 6.
Housing and over Spool Spring.
Fit Spool Cover over replacement7.
spool and push down until it snaps
into place. Verify that Spool Cover is
held securely in place by the tabs.
Once new spool is in place, remove8.
Blade Cover. Activate the Trimmer
and then the auto-feed mechanism,
which will adjust for the correct cut-
ting length.
Please Note:9. If Nylon Line breaks
while inside Spool Cover, the auto-
feed function will not work and Nylon
Line will need to be re-adjusted by
hand.
To replace broken nylon line, rst 10.
follow previous steps 1-3. You will
notice a plastic band is tted around
the Line Spool to contain the Nylon
Line.
Press down on plastic band and11.
squeeze it off of Line Spool. See
Figure E, below.
Recover the end of the Nylon Line12.
and thread it through one of the two
slots on the plastic band.
Slide the plastic band over the Line13.
Spool, making sure not to cut the
Nylon Line.
Thread the end of cutting line through14.
eyelet on Spool Cover.
Follow previous steps 6-7 to replace15.
Spool Cover.
Figure D
Line Spool (2)
Spool Cover (1)
Tab
Spool
Spring (3)
Figure E
Line Spool (2)
Plastic Band

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MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICING
Procedures not specically
explained in this manual
must be performed only by a
qualied technician.
TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION:
Make sure Trigger (28) is in
the “OFF” position and
unplug and remove Battery
Pack before performing any
inspection, maintenance, or
cleaning procedures.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY FROM TOOL
FAILURE:
Do not use damaged
equipment. If abnormal noise
or vibration occurs, have the
problem corrected before
further use.
Cleaning, Maintenance, and
Lubrication
BEFORE EACH USE,1. inspect the
general condition of the tool. Check
for loose screws, misalignment or
binding of moving parts, cracked or
broken parts, and any other condition
that may affect its safe operation.
AFTER USE,2. clean external surfaces
of the tool with clean cloth. Use a
brush (not included) to remove grass
and other debris from Guard.
Use soap and moist cloth to clean3.
Trimmer. Do NOT use solvents or
clean/rinse with a jet of water. Make
sure no water enters Trimmer.
The batteries contained in the Battery4.
Pack are nickel-cadmium (Ni-CD).
Do not dispose of Ni-CD batteries in
household waste.
Follow all local regulations regarding5.
the proper disposal of Ni-CD batter-
ies.
6. WARNING! If the Charger cord
is damaged, it must be replaced
only by a qualied service techni-
cian.
Record Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record
month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Some parts on Parts List and Diagram
are listed and shown for illustration
purposes only, and are not available indi-
vidually as replacement parts.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING
CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR
HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY
DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE
TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR
DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE
OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO
THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED
TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN
FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR
EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS
REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY
CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND
NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL
RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR
HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR
REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT
OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT
PARTS THERETO.

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Part Description Qty.
1 Spool Cover 1
2 Line Spool 1
2a Nylon Line 1
3 Spool Spring 1
4 Fan 1
5 Screw (ST4.2 x 18) 2
6 Blade Screw (ST4.2 x 10) 2
7 Blade Cover 1
8 Blade 1
9 Guard 1
10 Screw (M4 x 8) 2
11 Flat Washer (Ø4) 2
12 Motor Insulated Block 1
13 Motor Assembly 1
14 Cable Clamp 1
15 Screw (ST4.2 x 15) 2
16 Front Aluminum Tube Block 1
17 Screw (ST4.2 x 15) 15
18 Lower Right Housing 1
19 Hex Nut (M6) 1
20 Spring Cable 1
21 Right Rear Block 1
22 Iron Sheath 1
23 Upper Right Housing 1
Part Description Qty.
24 Connector Patch 1
25 Battery Pack 1
26 Switch 1
27 Trigger Spring 1
28 Trigger 1
29 Lock Button Spring 1
30 Jacket 1
31 Lock Button 1
32 Connector 1
33 Dialed Block 1
34 Screw (M3 x 6) 1
35 Dialed Block Washer 1
36 Fixed Block 1
37 Spring (Ø4 x 20) 1
38 Left Handle Housing 1
39 Left Back Block 1
40 Aluminum Tube 1
41 Knob 1
42 Left Lower Housing 1
43 Secondary Handle Knob 1
44 Secondary Handle 1
45 Knob Nut (M6) 1
46 Charger Stand 1
47 Charger 1
PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM