Recharge Tools GTLI-10 User manual

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Instruction Manual
Cordless Grass Trimmer and Edger
GTLI-10
For correct usage, read these instructions carefully and keep in a safe place for future
reference.
Driven By Solar Inc.,
Mississauga, ON, L5N 5Z2
www.RechargeTools.com

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Introduction
This manual gives instructions on the correct assembly and safe use of your machine. It is important that
you read these instructions carefully.
Intended Use
Intended Use is related to operation within 0°C and 40°C (32˚F and 104˚F) ambient temperature.
This trimmer is ideal for trimming lawn edges and small lawn areas in private gardens. The
trimmer should not be used in public gardens, parks, sports grounds, streets etc. and in farming
and forestry.
• Because of possible accidents, the trimmer must not be used for:
- trimming of bushes and hedges
- cutting of flowers
- cutting garden by-products for composting
• For safety reasons, the trimmer is not for use by persons below 16 years of age and
persons who are not familiar with its handling.
Safety Instructions
Warning! Always observe the safety instructions when operating the machine. For your own safety
and the safety of others, please read these instructions before using the
machine. Please keep the instructions in a safe place for future reference.
It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions
and warnings. Careless or improper use of the machine may cause serious or fatal injury. The
user is responsible for any accidents involving other people or other people‘s property.
For safety reasons, the trimmer is not for use by persons below 16 years of age and
persons who are not familiar with its handling.
Explanation of symbols on the trimmer
General hazard safety alert.
Read instruction manual.
Wear eye protection.

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Beware of thrown or flying objects to bystanders. Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the
machine.
Do not expose to moisture!
Remove battery before adjusting or cleaning, and before leaving the machine
unattended for any period.
Do not work in the rain or leave the trimmer outdoors while it is raining.
Do not use the charger if the cord is damaged.
Never operate the trimmer with damaged guards or shields or without guards or shields in
position.
Before using the machine and after impact, check for signs of wear or damage and repair if
necessary.
Do not operate the trimmer when barefoot or wearing open sandals, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the trimmer. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator. When not in use, store the trimmer out of reach of
children.
Never work with this trimmer while people, especially children or pets are nearby.
The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
Wait until the blade has completely stopped before touching it. The blade continues to rotate after

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the trimmer is switched off; a rotating blade can cause injury.
Work only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Avoid operating the trimmer in wet grass, where feasible.
Switch off when transporting the trimmer to and from the area to be worked on.
Switch on the trimmer with hands and feet well away from the rotating blade.
Do not put hands or feet near the rotating blade.
Never fit metal cutting elements to this trimmer.
Inspect and maintain the trimmer regularly.
Have the trimmer repaired only by an authorized customer service agent.
Always ensure that the ventilation slots are kept clear of debris.
Switch off and remove battery from the trimmer:
–whenever you leave the machine unattended for any period
–before replacing the blade
–before cleaning or working on the trimmer.
Store the machine in a secure dry place out of reach of children. Do not place other objects on top
of the machine.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
Ensure replacement parts fitted are Recharge Tools® approved.
Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting battery pack. Inserting the battery pack into
machines that have the switch on invites accidents.
Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one
type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
Use machines only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and fire.
When batterypack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to
another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.

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Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejectedfrom the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory, or mental capacities, or lack of experience and knowledge.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Safety Instruction for Charger
• The charger must only be used in dry rooms.
• Unplug cable connections only by pulling on the plug. Pulling on the cable could damage the
cable as well as the plug and electrical safety could not be guaranteed.
• Never use the charger if cable, plug, or the device itself have been damaged through external
influence. Bring the charger to the nearest repair shop.
• Under no circumstances should you open the charger. In case of a malfunction take the device to
a repair shop.
• Charge the battery only with a suitable charger. The use of other chargers might cause a fire or
damage to the battery.
Safety Instruction for Battery
• As a result of incorrect use, fluid can leak from the rechargeable battery. Avoid contact with the
fluid. In case of accidental contact, rinse with water. In case of fluid contact with the eyes, seek
medical aid. Leaking battery fluid can cause irritation of the skin or burns.
• In the event of improper use of the battery pack, there is a risk of escaping hazardous vapors.
Always ensure proper ventilation and immediately consult a doctor, if you feel unwell. The vapors
might irritate the respiratory track.
• Danger of fire!
- Never charge batteries in the vicinity of acids or easily flammable materials.
- Charge battery only at a temperature between 10°C - 45 °C. (50 - 113°F) After a heavy load, first
allow the battery to cool.
• Danger of explosion! Protect the device from direct exposure to heat and fire.
- Do not place on heating units or expose to strong sunlight for an extended period.
- Operate the device only at temperatures between 10 °C to + 45 °C (50 - 113°F)
•Risk of short circuit!
- For disposal, transport or storage, pack the battery in a plastic bag or a cardboard box, or isolate
the contacts with adhesive tape.
- Do not open the battery pack.

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Technical Data
Type GTLI-10
Battery: DC 18V/1350mAH
Battery type: Lithium-ion
No load speed: 8000rpm
Cutting circle: 26 cm/10.25 inches
Weight: 2.6 kg/5.825 lbs
Vibration: 5,769 m/s2(Main handle),1.802 m/s2(Adjustable handle)
Vibration: 19,000 ft/ s2(Main handle),5.9 ft/ s2(Adjustable handle)
Sound power level: 88.4dB (A)
Guaranteed sound power level: 94 dB (A)
Charger
Input AC110V, 60Hz
Charging time 1 Hour
Description Of Parts
Fig.1
Description of parts (Fig. 1)
1 On/Off switch

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2 Handle
3 Battery
4 Battery lock/release button
5 Handle wing nut
6 Adjustable handle
7 Adjusting collar
8 Shaft
9 Button for head rotation
10 Trimmer head
11 Plant protector
12 Cutting guard
13 Ventilation slots
14 Button for head angle adjustment
15 Wheels
16 Battery charger
17.LED indicator
18.Blade
19.Blade disc
Charging Procedure
For Your Safety
Warning! Switch off, remove battery from machine before adjusting or cleaning.
The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the trimmer is switched off.
Caution –do not touch rotating blade.
The battery must be charged for approximately 1-1.5 hours before using it for the first time.
Use only the original charger
Use charging unit only in dry rooms!
1. Remove the battery from the grass trimmer
2. Connect the charger to the power mains

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Fig.2 Fig 3
Instructions for the handling of the charger:
• Red LED is on: Battery is being charged.
• Green LED is on: Charge process completed.
Charging Advice
With continuous or several repetitive charging cycles without interruption, the charger can warm
up. This is not harmful and does not indicate a technical defect of the unit.
A battery that is new or has not been used for a longer period does not develop its full capacity
until after approximately 5charging/discharging cycles. A significantly reduced working period
after charging indicates that the battery is worn out and must be replaced.
General instructions regarding the battery
In order to maintain the long service life of the battery, always follow the instructions below:
• The lawn trimmer will be automatically switched off when the battery voltage is low. The battery
must then be recharged before the trimmer can be used again.
• Always recharge the lithium-ion battery prior to any prolonged period of nonuse, i.e. before
storing the trimmer away in autumn.
• The charging time is 1-1.5 hours for a battery that is completely empty.
Assembly
Do not insert the battery before product is completely assembled.
Ensure product is assembled in the following order:
Fitting the trimmer head with telescopic tube assembly (Fig.4-5)
Insert the telescopic tube assembly into the trimmer head illustrated in Fig.4, making sure the
arrow on the trimmer head matches with the arrow on the telescopic tube assembly. Then

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tighten the adjusting collar to fix the trimmer head with telescopic tube assembly (Fig.5)
Fig.4 Fig.5
Mounting the Cutting Guard (Fig.6 -7)
Place the cutting guard on the trimmer head.
1. Fit the guard onto trimmer head and push until secure fitting.
2. Use a screwdriver to fix the guard with the screw.
Fig.6 Fig.7
Mounting Plant hoop guard (Fig.8)
Fit the plant hoop guard as Fig.8
Fig.8
Fitting Cutting Disc/Fitting Blade(Fig.9-10)

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Press cutting disc onto drive adaptor as shown (Fig.9)
To fit the blade, place it over the pivot and pull outwards until it snaps into place.
(Fig.10)
Fig.9 Fig. 10
Mounting the Wheels (Fig.11)
Fit the wheels onto the shaft.
Fit the bolt and the wing nut.
Note:
The position of the wheels can be adjusted by loosening the wing nut and moving to the desired
position.
The wheels can be moved up and down the shaft depending on the height of cut required.
Fig.11
Adjustment
Using Adjustable Handle (Fig.12)
The adjustable handle can be set in various positions:
1. To change the position undo the handle wing nut and move the adjustable handle.
2. Tighten the handle wing nut securely to fix the adjustable handle in the adjusted position.

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Fig.12
Adjusting Product Length (Fig.13-14)
Loosen the adjustment collar.
Pull the shaft out to increase the height, or push the shaft in to decrease the height. Re-tighten
adjustment collar.
Fig.13 Fig.14
Adjusting cutting head angle:
The lawn trimmer is equipped with a four position, adjustable working angle. This enables
you to easily trim hard-to-reach areas in your garden.
To set the ideal working position, please follow the instructions below.
The cutting head should be inclined slightly forward while trimming.
Working angle (Fig.15)
• Free trimming
Working angle 1 + 2
During free trimming, you should swing the trimmer in a semi-circular motion in front of your body.
- Set working angle
• Trimming under bushes / on slopes
Working angle 3 + 4
- Set working angle
• Edge function (horizontal cut) (Fig.16)
Working angle 4

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The edge function enables precise and convenient trimming along the edge of the lawn.
1. Turn cutting head 90°
2. Set handle angle
Fig.15 Fig.16
Plant hoop guard
The plant hoop guard protects bushes, trees and plants.
Cutting and Edging
Remove stones, loose pieces of wood and other objects from the cutting area.
The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the trimmer is switched off.
Allow the motor / blade to stop rotating before switching “on” again.
In order to take full advantage of the battery capacity, you should not switch the
trimmer on and off unnecessarily.
Switching On and Off (Fig.17)
Press side switch and then depress and hold handle switch. Release handle switch to turn off.
Fig.17
Cutting Grass
Move the trimmer left and right, keeping it well away from the body.
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Remove the wheels when cutting long grass
Trimming Edges
Guide the trimmer along the edge of the lawn. Do not allow the cutting blade to contact paved
surfaces, stones or garden walls, since this will wear the blade rapidly.
For better control, use the plant protector.
Cutting Around Trees and Bushes
Carefully cut around trees and bushes so that they do not come into contact with the cutting blade.
Battery duration
Battery duration is dependent on the working conditions:
light conditions:
up to 800 meters/2640 feet
medium conditions:
up to 350 meters/1155 feet
tough conditions:
up to 60 meters/198 feet
Maintenance
Before any work on the machine itself, remove battery from machine.
Note: To ensure long and reliable service, carry out the following maintenance regularly.
Regularly check for obvious defects such as loose fittings and worn or damaged components.
Check that covers and guards are undamaged and correctly fitted. Carry out necessary
maintenance or repairs before using.
If the trimmer should happen to fail despite the care taken in manufacture and testing, repair
should be carried out by an authorized customer service agent.

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Blade Maintenance
Before any work on the machine itself, remove battery from machine.
To remove the worn blade, push in direction of the arrow until it snaps off the pivot. (Fig.18)
Clean the pivot of any residual plastic / debris with a sharp knife.
To refit the new blade, place the eyelet over the pivot and pull outwards until it snaps into place.
Fig.18
Note: Only use manufacturer's replacement blades. They have been developed specially for
improved cutting performance. The use of other cutter blades will lead to deterioration in
performance and possible damage to the product.
After Trimming / Storage
After Trimming/Storage
Stop and remove battery from product. Ensure battery is removed before storage.
Clean the exterior of the machine thoroughly using a soft brush and cloth. Do not use water,
solvents or polishes. Remove all grass and debris, especially from the ventilation slots.
Turn the machine on its side and clean the cutting guard inside. If grass cuttings are compacted,
remove with a wooden or plastic implement.
Battery should be stored between 10–45°C (50-113°F). Incorrect storage could result in the battery
being damaged. Store batteries indoors at room temperature during extreme cold conditions.
Fault Finding
The following table gives checks and actions that you can perform if your machine does not
operate correctly.
If these do not identify / remedy the problem, contact your service agent.
Warning: Switch off and remove battery before investigating fault.

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Symptom
Possible Cause
Remedy
Can not fit Guard over
cutting disc
Incorrect assembly
Remove cutting disc and fit
guard; also see Product
assembly
Machine fails to operate
Battery discharged
Recharge battery, also see
Charging advice
Machine functions
intermittently
Machines internal wiring
damaged
On/Off switch defective
Contact Service Agent
Contact Service Agent
Excessive vibration /
noise
Machine fault
Blade broken
Contact Service Agent
Replace blade
Cutting time low on one
battery charge
Battery not used for long
period or initial usage
Grass too high
Battery worn out
Fully charge battery, also see
charging advice
Cut in stages
Replace the battery
Blade will not move
Battery discharged
Machine fault
Recharge battery, also see
Charging advice
Contact Service Agent
Machine is not cutting
Blade broken
Battery not fully charged
Grass entangled around
cutting disc
Replace blade
Recharge battery, also see
Charging advice
Remove grass
No charging procedure
possible due to defective
battery
The battery temperature is
not within the allowable
temperature range
The contacts of the battery
are contaminated.
The battery is defective, due
to a disconnection
in the battery (individual
cells).
Get the battery temperature
within the allowable
temperature range (0 °C to
45 °C) either by cooling down
or warming up. As soon as the
battery temperature is within
the allowable temperature
range again, the battery
charger automatically switches
to rapid charging.
Corrective measure: Clean the
contacts (e. g. by inserting and
removing the battery several
times) or replace the battery.
The LED indicator does not
light up after plugging the
mains plug into the socket.
The charger plug is not
inserted (properly)
Socket, cable or charger are
defective.
Insert the plug (fully) into the
socket. Check the main
voltage and if necessary, have
the battery charger checked
by service agent.

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Disposal
Power tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling.
Do not dispose of electrical equipment in domestic waste. Recycle equipment,
accessories and packaging in an environment-friendly manner. Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Batteries are Li-ION rechargeable batteries and therefore must be disposed of in accordance
with waste disposal regulations. Return defective batteries to your dealer for disposal. Batteries must be
removed from the appliance before it is scrapped.
• Batteries are best suited for battery-powered electric appliances, according to the state of the art. Li-ION
batteries are harmful to the environment if disposed of with other household waste.
Guarantee terms
Please carefully retain the proof of purchase.
The company provides a guarantee for 12 months from the date of purchase. This guarantee is in
accordance with the relevant state of technology and the utilization purpose / area of application. The
consumer‘s statutory rights are not affected by the following guarantee guidelines.
Pre-conditions for the 12-month guarantee entitlement:
- Deployment of the device solely for private use.
- Proper handling and observance of all information given in the operating manual, which forms part of
our guarantee terms.
- Observance of the prescribed maintenance intervals.
- No unauthorized alteration of the design.
- Installation of original replacement parts / accessories.
- Presentation of proof of purchase.
This guarantee does not extend to normal wear and- tear on blades, blade mounting components or
friction disks or running wheels. Any guarantee claim shall be immediately void in the event of
unauthorized repairs. Faults and defects which can be traced to material or manufacturing faults will be
rectified exclusively by our contracted service agents (the seller has the right to remedy a defect) in your
vicinity or by the manufacturer if the latter is closer. Any claims going beyond the provision of a guarantee
are ruled out. There is no entitlement to a replacement. Any transport damage should be reported to the
shipper.
FOR PRODUCT SERVICE UNDER WARRANTY CONTACT:
AMERICAN WARRANTY SERVICES AT
1-866-393-3968