MEEC TOOLS 010262 250W Grass Trimmer Instruction Manual

MEEC TOOLS 010262 250W Grass Trimmer

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read all the instructions and safety instructions careful ly before use. Failure to follow all the instructions and safety instructions can resu lt in the risk of electric
  shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

• The term “power tool” in all the warnings below refers to mains-powered (corded) battery-powered (cordless) power tools.

• Read these instructions carefu lly. Fa miliarise yourse lf with the controls on the product and how to use them.

• Never allow children, or anyone who is unfamiliar with the product and these instructions, to use it. There may be local regulations for the minimum age of persons allowed to use the product.

• Do not use the product when other persons, especially children, or pets, are in the vicin ity.

• The user is responsible for any accidents or risks to other persons or property.

• Keep children under supervision to make sure they do not play with the product.

WORKAREA

• Keep the work area clean and well lit. Dark and cluttered work areas increase the risk of accidents and injuries.
• Do not use power tools in explosive environments, such as in the vicinity of flammable liquids, gas or dust. Power tools produce sparks that can ignite dust and fumes.
• Keep children and onlookers at a safe distance when using power tools. You can easily lose control of the product if you are distracted.
• Keep the power cord away from the work area. Always keep the power cord behind you.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Avoid body contact with earthed surfaces such as pipes, radiators, cookers and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed.

• Do not expose power tools to rain, moisture or lightning. There is a greater risk of electric shock if water gets into a
  power tool.

• The product must on ly be connected to a correct ly insta lled and earthed power point.

• The product must be connected to the mains w ith a residual cur rent device of max30 mA.

• Check that the mains vo ltage cor responds to the rated vo ltage on the type plate.

• Do not touch the plug or power cord w ith wet hands or other wet parts of you r body. Do not pull the power cord to unplug the plug.

• Keep the power cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts. Avoid bending, clenching, dragging or driving over the power cord.

• Do not carry or pull the product by the power cord.

• Always check the power cord and plug before they are used.

• Pull out the plug immediately if the power cord or plug get damaged during the work. Do not use the product if the power cord or plug are damaged.

• Pull out the plug when the product is not in use.

• Check that the power switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the plug.

• Switch off the product and pull out the plug before cleaning.

• Switch off the product and pull out the plug before transporting.

• If the power cord or plug are damaged they must be replaced by an authorised service centre to ensure safe use.

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Stay alert. Pay attention to what you are doing, and use your common sense when working with power tools. Never use power tools if you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention when using a power tool can result in serious personal injury.
• Use personal safety equipment. Wear safety glasses. Depending on the type of tool and how it is used, safety equipment such as dust masks, non-slip safety shoes, safety helmets and ear protection reduce the risk of personal injury.
• Avoid accidental starting. Check that the power switch is switched off before plugging in the power cord, or lifting/ carrying the tool. Carrying a power tool with your
• finger on the switch, or connecting a tool to the mains supply when the switch is in the ON position, increases the risk of accidents and injuries.
• Remove Allen keys/spanners etc. before starting the power tool. Spanners or the like that are left in a rotating part of the tool can cause personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Always maintain a firm footing and good balance. This will ensure you have better control over the tool in unexpected situations.
• Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose-fitting clothing, jewellery and long hair can get caught in moving parts.
• Wear ear protection.
• Be careful to avoid slipping or falling, especially when walking backwards.
• Do not work above the level of your hips. Do not lean forwards, or backwards.
• Keep the handles clean, dry and free from oil and grease.

USING AND LOOKING AFTER POWER TOOLS

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for the planned work. The tool does the job better and safer when used at the rate for which it was designed.
• Do not use the tool if it cannot be switched on and off with the power switch. Power tools that cannot be controlled with the power switch are dangerous and must be repaired.
• Unplug the power cord before making any adjustments, changing accessories or putting the power tool away. These safety precautions reduce the risk of accidently starting the power tool.
• Store power tools out of the reach of children when not in use. Never allow children, or anyone who is unfamiliar with the power tool and these instructions, to use the tool. Power tools are dangerous if used by inexperienced persons.
• Keep the power tool properly maintained. Check that moving parts are properly adjusted and do not jam, and that no parts are incorrectly fitted or damaged. Check for other factors that could affect functionality. If the power tool is damaged, it must be repaired before being used again. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to jam and are easier to control. Use the power tool, accessories etc., in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the actual working conditions and the work that is to be done. It can be dangerous to use power tools for purposes other than those for which they are intended to be used.

SERVICE

The power tool must only be serviced by an authorised service centre using identical spare parts. This will ensure that the power tool remains safe to use.

ADDITIONAL SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Wear safety glasses. Wear safety gloves.

• Do not expose the product to rain or moisture.

• Familiarise yourself with the controls on the product and how to use them.

• Never allow children, or anyone who is unfamiliar with the product and these instructions, to use it.

• Keep people and animals at a distance of at least 15 metres when working, otherwise there is a risk of personal injury or material damage as a result of ejected objects.
  Only use the product in daylight, or in good artificial lighting.

• Always check the product for wear and damage before using it, and if the trimmer head has knocked into a foreign object. Do not use the product if the trimmer head is damaged or incorrectly fitted.

• Always check before use that all the parts are undamaged and working properly.

• Do not use the product unless all the guards and other safety devices are in place, are working correctly and are in good condition.

• Carefully inspect the area where the product is to be used and remove any stones, wires, bones or other foreign objects.

• Before starting the product, check that the trimmer line is not in contact with any stones or other objects that can be thrown up.

• Keep your hands and feet away from moving parts, especially when starting the motor.

• Be careful not to injure yourself on the line cutter when adjusting the length of the trimmer line. After pulling out new trimmer line, always return the lawn trimmer to normal working position before starting it.

• Do not use trimmer units made of metal.
  Only use parts and accessories recommended by the manufacturer.

• Always keep the ventilation openings clean.

• Do not carry the product with your finger on the power switch.

• Always maintain a firm footing and good balance.

• Never run with the product.

• Do not allow the trimmer line to knock against hard objects – risk of personal injury and/or material damage.

• Never attempt to stop the trimmer head with your hands. Wait until the trimmer head stops by itself.

• Never attempt to trim grass that does not grow on the ground, such as grass growing on walls, or stones etc.

• Do not move the product over gravel when the motor is running.

• Never poke any objects into the ventilation openings in the product.

• Do not remove or cover symbols and markings on the product. Replace any stickers that have become illegible or lost.

• The product is intended for trimming grass. Never use the product for anything other than the purpose it was designed for. The product is only intended for household use.

WARNING

The trimmer head continues to rotate for a short while after the trimmer has been switched off.

REMAINING RISKS

Even if the product is used in accordance with the instructions it is impossible to rule out all risk factors. The following are potential risks associated with the type and design of the product

• Damage to lungs (if an effective face mask is not worn).
• Damage to ears (if effective ear protection is not worn).
• Vibration injuries (if the product is used for long periods, or is not handled and maintained correctly).

WARNING

The product produces an electromagnetic field when in use. This field can in some circumstances affect active or passive medical implants. If you have a medical implant
you should consult your doctor and/or the manufacturer of the medical implant before using the product to reduce the risk of serious or fatal personal injury.

SYMBOLS

TECHNICAL DATA

• Measured
• Guaranteed

Always wear ear protection.
The declared vibration value, which has been measured by a standardised test method, can be used to compare different tools with each other and for a preliminary assessment of exposure.

WARNING

The actual vibration level when using power tools may differ from the specified maximum value, depending on how the tool is used. It is therefore necessary to determine which safety precautions are required to protect the user, based on an estimate of exposure in actual operating conditions (taking into account all stages of the work cycle, e.g. the time when the tool is switched off and when it is idling, in addition to the start-up time).

DESCRIPTION

1. Power switch
2. Control handle
3. Strain reliever foan extension cord
4. Cover
5. Nylon trimmer line, diameter 1.2 mm
6. Trimmer head/motor ro Front handle
7. Front handle

ASSEMBLY

1. Fit the top and bottom parts of the product on the middle part as shown in the diagrams.
2. Put the screw through the top handle and middle part and lock with the nut.
3. Nut
4. Screw
5. Put the screw through the motor/trimmer head and middle part and lock with the nut.
6. Nut
7. Screw
8. Check that the power cord is correctly positioned and concealed.
9. Fit the cover over the motor/trimmer head and screw tight with the 2 screws (9)
10. . Remove the guard from the line cutter blade (10).

REMOVE THE LINE SPOOL

• Press in the locking mechanism (11).
• Remove the spool housing.

WARNING:  Switch off the product and pull out the plug before touching the line spool.

FITTING THE LINE SPOOL

1. Put the ends of the trimmer line through the openings in the spool.
2. Press the line spool into the holder. Pull out the lines through the openings.

USE

HOW TO USE

1. Hold the product with your left hand on] the front handle and your right hand at about hip height on the control handle.
2. Stand well balanced, with one foot just infront of the other.
3. Pull the extension cord through the strain reliever (3) as shown in the diagram.

Starting and stopping

• Starting: Press in the power switch (1).
• Switching off: Release the power switch.

Tips

Trim only with the left part of the trimmer head (pale grey in diagram), while moving the product from right to left. On the right part (dark grey in diagram) the trimmer lines move towards you. This results in the risk of objects being thrown towards you by the line – risk of personal injury. Hold the product over the grass when moving it from left to right, to avoid throwing up grass. Trim tall grass from the top and down in several steps, otherwise there is a risk of grass fastening round the line spool. Only use the tips of the lines. This reduces the consumption of the line and reduces the risk of grass fastening round the line spool. Avoid working too close to walls, posts and fences etc. The line can damage trees and bushes.

Feeding out the trimmer line

If the product stops cutting this is because the trimmer line is too short. Feed out the trimmer line far enough for it to be cut to the correct length by the blade.

Feeding out the trimmer line while working

• Tap the trimmer spool against the ground while the product is running.
• Tap again to feed out more line.
• The line is automatically cut to the correct length by the blade.

Feeding out the trimmer line by hand

Switch off the product and pull out the plug before touching the line spool. If the trimmer line is too short and does not feed out when the spool is tapped against the ground it must be fed out by hand. Place the product on a level, firm surface. Press the bottom of the spool with one hand and pull out both ends of the line until they stick out from the edge of the cover. The line is automatically cut to the correct length by the blade when using the product.

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING

• Switch off the product, pull out the plug and wait until all moving parts have completely stopped before cleaning and/ or maintenance.
• Clean the product with a cloth moistened with a mild detergent.
• Make sure to clean the inside of the cover, the motor casing and ventilation openings.
  

NOTE:

• Clean the product straight away after it has been used. Dry grass cuttings become hard and are difficult to remove.
• Do not immerse the product in water or any other liquid, and do not splash with water or any other liquid.
• Make sure no liquid gets into the product.
• Do not use a high-pressure jet to clean the product.
• Do not use detergents or solvents that can damage the plastic parts.

STORAGE

• Store the product out of the reach of children, in a stable and safe position, cool and dry. Avoid extreme temperatures.
• Store the product protected from direct sunlight, preferably in the dark.
• Do not store the product wrapped in plastic- risk of condensation.
• Do not store the product lying on the floor. Hang it up by the top handle, so that the cover hangs free. If the cover is pressed against the surface or other objects it can become deformed, which can affect safety.

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