Westinghouse LTB20 User manual

USER MANUAL
12” CORDLESS STRING
TRIMMER AND EDGER
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MAKE SURE TO HAVE SERIAL NUMBER ON HAND

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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
It is important to read and understand this manual. The
information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY
and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used
to help you recognize this information.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in property damage.
DISCLAIMERS:
All information, illustrations and specications in this manual
are based on the latest information available at the time of
publishing. The illustrations used in this manual are intended as representative reference views only.
Moreover, because of our continuous product improvement policy, we may modify information,
illustrations and/or specications to explain and/or exemplify a product, service or maintenance
improvement. We reserve the right to make any change at any time without notice. Some images
may vary depending upon which model is shown.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED:
No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form by any means – graphic,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or information storage and
retrieval systems – without the written permission of Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment.
DANGER: This manual contains important instructions for operating this product. For your safety
and the safety of others, be sure to read this manual thoroughly before operating the battery/charger.
Failure to properly follow all instructions and precautions can cause you and others to be seriously
hurt or killed.
TRIMMER SPECIFICATIONS
Model
Part
Number Motor
No-load
speed
Cutting
Head
Cutting
Path Di-
ameter
Cutting
Line Di-
ameter
Works with
Battery
Westinghouse 20V
Cordless 12” String
Trimmer and Edger
LTB20 20V DC 7000 RPM AutoFeed 25/30 cm 1.60 mm LBC202Z-2
LBC204Z-1
WHERE IS MY SERIAL NUMBER? Serial number on
this product is located on bottom of handle.
Some dust created by this product
contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• compounds in fertilizers
• compounds in insecticides,
herbicides and pesticides
• arsenic and chromium from
chemically treated lumber
To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals, wear approved safety
equipment such as dust masks that
are specially designed to lter out
microscopic particles.
WARNING
WHAT COMES WITH TOOL
• Telescoping trimmer pole with
handle and head
• 1 spool of 1.6mm trimmer line
• Trimmer guard
• 5 screws to secure trimmer guard
• 10 mm handle nut
• Handle tightener knob
• Adjustable handle
• Warranty
• Manual

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SAFETY SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their
meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
Symbols Name Designation/Explanation
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watts Power
min Minutes Time
noNo Load Speed Rational speed, at no load
Alternating Current Type of current
Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current
/min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations
Read the Operator’s
Manual
To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Eye Protection Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1 when operating this equipment.
Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.
No Blade Do not install or use any type of blade
on a product displaying this symbol.
Keep Bystanders
Away
Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.
Ricochet Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury or
property damage.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS & INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this unit reads and understands all safety instructions and
other information contained in this manual.
• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in instructing others.
• Do not point unit discharge at self or bystanders.
• Keep long hair and loose clothing away from openings and moving parts.
WARNING: When using an electric tool, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce risk of re, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following.
WARNING: When using trimmer be aware of your surroundings. Dust generated by your
surrounding has the potential of containing harmful chemicals such as: compounds in fertilizers,
compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides, arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such
as dust masks that are specially designed to lter out microscopic particles.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR TRIMMER
BEFORE USING
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use on wet surfaces.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and all body parts away from openings and moving parts.
• Don’t expose to rain when operating the machine.
• Store indoors. Do not expose to rain or water. Avoid direct sunshine.
WHEN USING
DANGER: Keep hands away from trimmer string. Contact with moving trimmer string will result in
serious personal injury.
• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety glasses or goggles at all times when battery
pack is installed.
• GUARD – Do not use this trimmer without guard attached.
• DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
Rubber gloves and substantial rubber soled footwear are recommended when working outdoors.
Don’t operate the trimmer when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear heavy long pants to
protect your legs. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• NYLON LINE – Keep all body parts, including face, hands and feet clear of rotating nylon line at all times.
• THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING FUNCTION – Use care when trimming around
screens and desirable plants.
• KEEP ALL BYSTANDERS AWAY – at a safe distance from work area, especially children.
• IMPORTANT WARNING – When being used as an Edger, stones, pieces of metal and other objects
can be thrown out at high speed by the line. The trimmer and guard are designed to reduce the
danger. However, the following special precautions should be taken:
• MAKE SURE that other persons and pets are at least 100 feet (30m) away.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
• TO REDUCE THE RISK of rebound (ricochet) injury, work going away from any nearby solid object
such as wall, steps, large stone, tree, etc. Use great care when working close to solid objects and
where necessary, do edging or trimming by hand.
• AVOID ACCIDENTALLY STARTING – Don’t carry plugged-in trimmer with nger on trigger.
• DO NOT FORCE THE Appliance – at a rate faster than the rate at which it is able to cut eectively.
• USE THE RIGHT Appliance – Do not use this appliance for any job except that for which it is
intended.
• DAMAGE TO UNIT – If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop appliance
immediately, remove battery, check for damage and have any damage repaired before further
operation is attempted. Do not operate with a broken hub or spool.
• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS – Do not use electric appliances in damp or
wet locations. Follow all instructions in this Instruction Manual for proper operation of your trimmer.
Don’t use the trimmer in the rain.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS
• A BATTERY OPERATED UNIT with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged
only with the specied charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery
may create a risk of re when used with another battery.
• USE BATTERY OPERATED UNIT ONLY with Westinghouse 20V battery pack. Use of any other
batteries may create a risk of re.
• AVOID accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the o position before inserting battery pack. Car-
rying units with your nger on the switch or inserting the battery pack into a unit with the switch on
invites accidents.
• DO NOT use unit if switch does not turn it on or o. A unit that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
• DISCONNECT battery pack from unit or place the switch in the locked or o position before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the unit. Such preventative safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the unit accidentally.
• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety glasses or goggles at all times when this unit is
in use. Also use face or dust mask.
• DO NOT place outlet of sweeper near eyes or ears when operating.
• STORE IDLE UNITS. When not in use, the unit should be stored in a dry, high or locked-up place -
out of reach of children.
• DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE. Keep unit clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions
for proper maintenance.
• DO NOT attempt to repair the sweeper. To assure product safety and reliability, repairs, mainte-
nance, and adjustments should be performed by Westinghouse service centers or authorized service
centers, always using Westinghouse replacement parts.
• DO NOT operate sweeper in a gaseous or explosive atmosphere. Motors in these units normally
spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS – Do not use electric units in damp or wet
locations. Don’t use the unit in the rain.
• STAY ALERT - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate unit when you are
tired.
• USE THE RIGHT UNIT – Do not use this unit for any job except that for which it is intended.
• USE EXTRA CARE when cleaning on stairs.
• DO NOT allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. Not
recommended for use by children.