TEXAS EQUIPMENT GT1200 Battery-Powered Grass Trimmer User Manual

User manual
GT1200

Warning symbols

| Warning:
Safety information about hazards that can result in personal injury
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| Please read the user manualcarefully before operating themachine.
| Wear safety goggles and ear protection
| Use work gloves.
| Do not expose the equipment to rain/water and store it indoor.
| Keep distance to other people, children and animals
| Warning:
Risk of flying objects
| Use shoes with non-skid soles
| Wear safety clothes
| Do not expose to temperatures above 45 degrees C.
| Must be recycled
| Do not expose the equipment to extreme heat or fire
| Waste electrical products must not be disposed of with the household waste. This tool should be taken to your local recycling center for safe treatment.

Illustrations

Spare parts
Spare part drawings for the specific product can be found on our website www.texas.dk If you find the part numbers yourself, this will facilitate more rapid service.
For purchase of spare parts, please contact your dealer.

Safety

How to read the manual
Please read this instruction manual carefully, especially the safety warnings marked with the symbol:

When using the product, the safety instructions must be closely followed. Read this manual carefully before starting the machine. Make sure that you know how to stop and switch off the engine in case of accident. All instructions regarding safety and maintenance of the machine are for your own safety.
The warnings, precautions and instructions given in this manual, cannot cover all situations that the product can be placed in. The user must therefore present common sense and caution when using the product.
Safety in the work area

• Only use the product in clean and well lit areas
• Do not use the product in areas with explosive danger or where there is flammable fluids, gas or dust present.
• The person that uses the machine is responsible to other persons in the work area. Never use the machine when others, especially children or animals are near.
• This machine is an electric product. It is therefore important, that it ever comes in contact with water or is used in wet surroundings.

Use and maintenance of the product

• This machine must not be used for other work than as described in this manual.

• Only use original spare parts. Mounting of non- approved parts may lead to increased risk and are therefore not legal. Any liability is renounced for accidents or other damage that has happened due to the use of unauthorised parts.

• Before using the machine, the dealer or other qualified person should instruct you in the use of the machine.

• Minors may not work the machine.

• The machine may only be lent to people who know how to work the machine. This manual should follow the machine under all circumstances.

• The machine may only be used by persons who are rested, well and fit. If the work is tiring, frequent brakes should be made. Do not use the machine under influence of alcohol.

• Always check before start, that all bolts and nuts are tigthened.

• Always wear eye protection when using the machine.

• Keep the trimmer head clean and free from wrapped grass or weed.

• Keep children and other persons at a distance of at least 5 metres from the work area.

• The battery should always be removed when:
  1. maintenance is made.
  2. the machine is left unattended

• During transport, the main switch must be switched off.

Identification of the machine and components

See Fig. 1

1. Safety lock
2. On/off switch
3. Built-in battery
4. Shaft
5. Motorhousing
6. Protection guard
7. Trimmerhead
8. Support wheel
9. Flower guard
10. Front handle
11. Rear handle
12. Charger
13. Indicator light
14. Plastic straps (x 12)
15. Nylon line (x 12)

Unpacking and assembly

1. Unpack all parts and lay them on a flat, stable surface.
2. Remove all packing materials and shipping devices, if applicable.
3. Make sure the delivery contents are complete and free of any damage. If you find that parts are missing or show damage do not use the product but contact your dealer. Using an incomplete or damaged product represents a hazard to people and property.
4. Ensure that you have all the accessories and tools needed for assembly and operation. This also includes suitable personal protective equipment.

Connect handle to motor housing (Ill. A)

• Fit the shaft (4) into the hole in the handle (3).
• Insert the other end of the shaft into the hole in the motor housing Motor unit (5). Both sides of the connecting tube have a guide groove at the bottom and a spring-operated lock.
• Make sure locking button A is engaged.

Mount protective guard (Illustration B)

• Place the opening of the guard (6) on the trimmer head (7) – Make sure the groove on the guard is aligned with the lock icon on the side of the motor housing (5).
• Hold the motorhousing and turn the protective cover counter-clockwise until you feel it click into place.

Insert/replace nylon line/plastic straps (Ill. C)

• Hold the lower part of the trimmer head (7).
• Turn and loosen the bottom cover (B) counterclockwise.

Using trimmer cord (Ill. D):

• Push a piece of nylon line (15) through the opening on the bottom screw (C). Note that the nylon cord must be centered.
• The nylon line must have a thickness of 1 mm and a maximum length of 19 cm
• Reattach the bottom cover (B) clockwise

Use of plastic straps (Ill. E):

• Push a plastic strap (14) through the opening of the bottom screw (C) from each side. Note that the stop on the plastic strip must be on the outside of the cutting head.
• The plastic straps must have a maximum length of 12 cm
• Reattach the bottom cover (B) clockwise

Battery

Battery is built into the machine and cannot be removed.
Warning: Do not try to disassemble, short circuit or put it to extreme heat or fire, as it can cause serious inquiry and permanent damage to the battery! The battery is not fully charged when delivered.
Charging

• Only use the original charger with art. no. 451516
• Before the battery is being used the first time, it is recommended to fully charge it first.

Important: To protect the battery from total discharge, the machine will stop, when the battery is nearly empty.
The machine must not be started up again after automatic shutdown, as it can damage the battery. The battery must be recharged before the work can continue.

Charger

Se illustration F
A full charge takes around 3-4 hours.

• Only use the original charger.
• Keep the charger in a dry and warm environment (10-25 degrees C) and only use it indoor. It should be connected to a normal 230V AC socket.
• Before the battery is being used the first time, it is recommended to charge it fully.
• The surface of the battery can become warm during charging. This is normal.
• Do not cover battery or charger during charging.
  Allow free ventilation of air.

Important: The charger will stop, when the battery is full. However, it is not recommended to leave the battery in charger for more than 24 hours.
Before winter storage, the battery should be fully charged and kept warm at 10-20 degrees C. Charge it every 3 months. Make sure to keep ventilation holes clean and free from dirt.
Store the charger indoor between 5-25 degrees C.

Clothing

When using the machine, wear tight-fitting work clothes, strong working gloves, hearing protectors, safety goggles and boots with non-skid soles

Use

Start/stop (Ill. G)
To start the machine first press the safety lock (1) and then the on/off switch (2) Stop the machine by releasing the on/off switch.
Cutting edges (Ill. H)

• When using the product for edging, push the flower guard (9) down towards the cutting head.
• If you use the product on corners and edges, you can guide the support wheel (8) along the edge by applying slight pressure.

Tips and advices

Trimming.
Hold the trimmer head just above the ground at an angle. It is the end of the line that does the work. Let the line work at its own pace. Never press the line into the area to be cut.
Cutting.
The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that is difficult to reach using a normal lawn mower. Keep the line parallel to the ground when cutting. Avoid pressing the trimmer head against the ground as this can ruin the lawn and damage the tool.
Do not allow the trimmer head to constantly come into contact with the ground during normal cutting, as this can cause damage and wear to the trimmer head.

Maintenance

• Clean the housing and other parts with a soft brush and a moist cloth. Never use aggressive cleansers or solvents.
• Prevent water from getting into the machine.

Storage

Store the trimmer dry and unavailable for children.

Specifications

Warranty terms and conditions

The warranty period is 2 years for private end users in EU countries. Products sold for commercial use, only have a warranty period of 1 year.
The warranty covers material and/or fabrication faults.
Restrictions and requirements
Normal wear and replacement of wearing parts are NOT covered by the warranty.
Wearing parts, which are NOT covered for more than 12 months:

• Cutting guard
• Nylon line/plastic straps
• Battery: If the battery is not stored correct (frost free and recharged every 3 months), the durability is only guaranteed for 6 months.

The warranty does NOT cover damages/faults caused by:

• Lack of service and maintenance
• Structural changes
• Exposure to unusual external conditions
• If the machine has been improperly used or overloaded
• Use of unoriginal spare parts.
• Other conditions where Texas cannot be held responsible.

Whether a case is a warranty claim or not is determined in each case by an authorized service center. Your receipt is your warranty note, why it should always be kept safe.
REMEMBER: The purchase of spare parts as well as any request for warranty repair, art. number (e.g. 90063XXX), year and serial number should always be informed.

• We reserve the right to change the conditions and accept no liability for any misprints.

**** EC Declaration of conformity

Manufacturer
Texas Andreas Petersen A/S
Hereby certifies that the following
Grass trimmer battery
GT1200
Is in compliance with the specifications of the machine directive and subsequent modification
2006/42/EC – 2014/30/EU – 2014/35-EU – 2000/14/EC amended by 2005/88/EC
Conforms with the following standards
EN 60335-1:2012+A11:2014+A13:2017+A1:2019+A2:2019+A14: 2019+A15:2021, EN 50636-2-91:2014, EN IEC 55014-1:2021, EN IEC 55014-2: 2021, EN IEC 61000-3-2: 2019+A1: 2021 EN 61000-3-3: 2013+A1: 2019+A2: 2021, EN IEC 63000: 2018
LwA: 95 dB(A)
LpA: 57.6 dB(A)
Vibrations Ah: 1.047m/s2

Texas Andreas Petersen A/S
Knullen 22 • DK-5260 Odense S
28.11.2022
Responsible for documentation
Johnny Lolk
Texas A/S – Knullen 22 – DK-5260 Odense S – Denmark
Tel. +45 6395 5555 – www.texas.dk – post@texas.dk

References

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