KOBALT KST 224B-03 Brushless String Trimmer Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- Kobalt
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KOBALT KST 224B-03 Brushless String Trimmer
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
COMPONENT | SPECIFICATION |
---|---|
Rated voltage | 24V d.c. |
No load speed | 0-5500/0-6500 RPM |
Cutting-Line Type | 0.08 in. (2 mm) twisted nylon line |
Cutting Width | 12 in. (30 cm) / 14 in. (35 cm) |
Operating temperature | 32°F (0°C) – 104°F (40°C) |
Storage temperature | 32°F (0°C) – 104°F (40°C) |
PACKAGE CONTENTS
PART | DESCRIPTION |
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A | Lock-off button |
B | Variable-speed trigger switch |
C | Rear handle |
D | Hinge |
E | Trimmer shaft |
F | Cutting head |
G | Bump head |
H | Speed mode switch |
PART | DESCRIPTION |
--- | --- |
I | Front-assist handle |
J | Locking lever |
K | Screw knob |
L | Guard |
M | Line-cutting blade |
N | Screws (ST4x16) (2) |
O | Screws (ST4.8×19) (2) |
P | Gear case |
WARNING
- Remove the tool from the package and examine it carefully. Inspect the tool carefully to make sure that no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing, please return the product to the place of purchase. Do not discard the carton or any packaging material until all parts have been examined.
- If any part of the tool is missing or damaged, do not attach the battery to use the tool until the part has been repaired or replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious injury.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble or operate this product. If you have any questions regarding the product, please call customer service at 888-3KOBALT (888-356-2258), 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., EST, Monday – Sunday. You could also contact us at partsplus@lowes.com.
WARNING
- The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power-tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full-face shield, when needed. We recommend using a wide vision safety mask over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with shields. Always use eye protection marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
- Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
- Lead from lead-based paints
- Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products
- Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber
- Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
- Work in a well-ventilated area.
- Work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
- Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes or to lie on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
DANGER
- People with electronic devices, such as pacemakers, should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker.
Know the Tool
To operate this tool, carefully read this manual and all labels affixed to the
tool before using it. Keep this manual available for future reference.
Important
This tool should be serviced only by a qualified service technician.
Read All Instructions Thoroughly
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and
their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to
operate the tool better and more safely.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING
- Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference
- The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
Work Area Safety
- Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
- Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks, which may ignite the dust or fumes.
- Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
- Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
- Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
- Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
- Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
- When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
- If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal Safety
- Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
- Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
- Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
- Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
- Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
- Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
- If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
- Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
Power tool use and care
- Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
- Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
- Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
- Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
- Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. 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 bind and are easier to control.
- Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
- Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
Battery Tool Use and Care
- 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 power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
- When battery pack 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.
- Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from 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.
- Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
- Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265°F (130°C) may cause explosion.
- Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
Service
- Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
- Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.
Grass Trimmer Safety Warnings
- Do not use the machine in bad weather conditions, especially when there is a risk of lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
- Thoroughly inspect the area for wildlife where the machine is to be used. Wildlife may be injured by the machine during operation.
- Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects. Thrown objects can cause personal injury.
- Before using the machine, always visually inspect to see that the cutter or blade and the cutter or blade assembly are not damaged. Damaged parts increase the risk of injury.
- Follow instructions for changing accessories. Improperly tightened blade securing nuts or bolts may either damage the blade or result in it becoming detached.
- Wear eye, ear, head and hand protection. Adequate protective equipment will reduce personal injury by flying debris or accidental contact with the cutting line or blade.
- While operating the machine, always wear non-slip and protective footwear. Do not operate the machine when barefoot or wearing open sandals. This reduces the chance of injury to the feet from contact with the moving cutters or lines.
- While operating the machine, always wear long trousers. Exposed skin increases the likelihood of injury from thrown objects.
- Keep bystanders away while operating the machine. Thrown debris can result in serious personal injury.
- Always use two hands when operating the machine. Holding the machine with both hands will avoid loss of control.
- Hold the machine by the insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutting line or blade may contact hidden wiring. Cutting line or blades contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the machine “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
- Always keep proper footing and operate the machine only when standing on the ground. Slippery or unstable surfaces may cause a loss of balance or control of the machine.
- Do not operate the machine on excessively steep slopes. This reduces the risk of loss of control, slipping and falling which may result in personal injury.
- When working on slopes, always be sure of your footing, always work across the face of slopes, never up or down and exercise extreme caution when changing direction. This reduces the risk of loss of control, slipping and falling which may result in personal injury.
- Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter, line or blade when the machine is operating. Before you start the machine, make sure the cutter, line or blade is not contacting anything. A moment of inattention while operating the machine may result in injury to yourself or others.
- Do not operate the machine above waist height. This helps prevent unintended cutter or blade contact and enables better control of the machine in unexpected situations.
- When cutting brush or saplings that are under tension, be alert for spring back. When the tension in the wood fibres is released, the brush or sapling may strike the operator and/or throw the machine out of control.
- Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings. The slender material may catch the blade and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
- Maintain control of the machine and do not touch cutters, lines or blades and other hazardous moving parts while they are still in motion. This reduces the risk of injury from moving parts.
- Carry the machine with the machine switched off and away from your body. Proper handling of the machine will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with a moving cutter, line or blade.
- Only use replacement cutters, lines, cutting heads and blades specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement parts may increase the risk of breakage and injury.
- When clearing jammed material or servicing the machine, make sure the switch is off and the battery pack is removed. Unexpected starting of the machine while clearing jammed material or servicing may result in serious personal injury.
Additional Warnings
- Use only with the battery packs and chargers listed below:
BATTERY PACK
- KB 224-03; KB 424-03; KB 524-03;
- KB 624-03; KXB 424-03; KXB 824-03
CHARGER
- KRC 2445-03; KRC 2490-03; KRC 2404-03;
- KDPC 124-03; KCH 2401-03; KCH 2411-03;
PREPARATION
Know Your String Trimmer
This product requires assembly. Carefully lift the tool from the carton and
place it on a level work surface. Before attempting to use the string trimmer,
familiarize yourself with all of its operating features and safety
requirements.
WARNING
- Do not allow familiarity with the trimmer to cause carelessness. Remember that one careless moment is enough to cause severe injury. Before attempting to use any tool, be sure to become familiar with all of the operating features and safety instructions.
- Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
This product requires assembly.
WARNING
- Always remove the battery pack from the product when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when the product is not in use.
Unfolding the Shaft
WARNING
- In order to avoid pinching your hands or fingers, do not hold the shaft at the joints.
- Do not attempt to start the trimmer until the shaft has been locked.
- Remove the battery pack from the trimmer.
- Put your trimmer on the ground and carefully unfold the shaft. Make sure that the cable inside the shaft will not be pinched when closing the hinge (D).
- Use a Phillips screwdriver (not included) to secure the shaft in locked position with two screws (O).
Mounting the Guard
WARNING
- To reduce the risk of injury to persons, never operate without guard in place. The guard must always be on the tool to protect the user.
- Always wear gloves when mounting or replacing the guard. Be aware of the line-cutting blade on the guard and protect your hands from being injured by the blade.
- a. Remove the battery pack from the trimmer.
- b. Lift the cutting head unit (F) so that the bump head (G) is facing upward; align the groove on the bottom of the guard (L) with the raised portion on the base of the trimmer gear case (P), and then slide guard onto the base as shown (Fig. 2a).
- c. Make sure that the two mounting holes in the guard are aligned with the two assembly holes in the base of the gear case. Secure the guard in place by tightening the two screws (N) with a Phillips screwdriver (not included). See Fig. 2b.
Mounting the Front-Assist Handle
- a. Remove the battery pack from the trimmer.
- b. Remove the screw knob (K) and the adjusting lever (J) from the front-assist handle (I). See Fig. 3a.
- c. Mount the front-assist handle (I) on the shaft as shown in Fig. 3a.
- d. Insert the locking lever (J) into the front-assist handle, and then tighten the screw knob (K). Make sure that the front-assist handle faces upwards so that it points toward the rear handle.
- e. Lower the locking lever (J) to secure the front assist handle (I) on the shaft so that it cannot move during operating.
To Adjust the Front-Assist Handle Position
The handle should be positioned so that your arm is straight when holding the
trimmer by the front assist handle. To adjust the front-assist handle (I)
position, remove the battery pack from the trimmer, lift the locking lever (J)
so that the front-assist handle (I) can be moved to the desired position along
the shaft. Lower the locking lever (J) so that the handle cannot move during
operation (Fig. 3b).
To Attach/Remove Battery Pack To Attach Battery Pack
- a. Align the raised portion of the battery pack with the grooves on the battery port, then slide the battery pack onto the tool, as shown in Fig. 4.
- b. Make sure that the latches on the battery pack snap into place and the battery pack is secured to the tool before beginning operation.
NOTICE: When placing the battery pack on the tool, be sure that the raised rib on the battery pack aligns with the groove on the tool and the latches snap into place properly. Improper assembly of the battery pack can cause damage to internal components.
To Remove Battery Pack
- a. Press the battery-release buttons to release the battery pack.
- b. Pull the battery pack backward to remove it from the tool.
WARNING
- Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore, the trigger switch should always be in the OFF position when the tool is not in use or when carrying the tool at your side.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Holding the String Trimmer
WARNING
- Dress properly to reduce the risk of injury when operating this tool. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear eye and ear/hearing protection. Wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear short pants or sandals or work barefoot.
Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position and check that:
- The operator is wearing eye protection and proper clothing.
- One arm is slightly bent. The hand of that arm is holding the rear handle.
- The other arm is straight. The hand of this arm is holding the front-assist handle.
- The cutting head is parallel to the ground and easily contacts the grass to be cut without the operator having to bend over.
To Start/Stop the String Trimmer
Before starting the string trimmer:
- Make sure that you have a secure and balanced footing.
- Stand upright and hold the string trimmer in a relaxed position.
- Make sure that the cutting line is not touching the ground or any other objects.
- Hold the string trimmer with both hands.
- a. To turn the string trimmer ON, push the lock-off button (A) to left or right and then depress the variable-speed trigger switch (B). The variable speed trigger switch (B) delivers higher speed with increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased trigger pressure.
- b. To turn it off, release the variable-speed trigger switch and allow the trimmer to come to a complete stop.
WARNING
- Always remove the battery pack from the string trimmer during work breaks and after finishing work.
To Switch Speed Modes
Slide the speed mode switch (H) to the desired operating speed mode. Slide the
switch to position “1” for low speed mode or position “2” for high speed mode.
NOTICE: When in high speed mode, runtime will be decreased as compared to when the trimmer is in low speed mode.
Using the String Trimmer
WARNING
- To prevent serious personal injury, remove the battery pack from the tool before servicing, cleaning, changing attachments or removing material from the unit.
- Check the cutting head (F), guard (L) and front-assist handle (I) and replace any parts that are cracked, warped, bent, or damaged in any away.
- The line-cutting blade (M) on the edge of the guard can dull over time. It is recommended that you periodically sharpen it with a file or replace it with a new blade.
- Always wear gloves when mounting or replacing the guard or when sharpening or replacing the line-cutting blade (M). Note the location of the blade on the guard and protect your hand from injury.
- To avoid serious personal injury, wear goggles or safety glasses at all times when operating this unit. Wear a face mask or dust mask in dusty locations. Wear proper clothing and footwear during operation to reduce the risk of injury that may be caused by flying debris.
- Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects, such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string that can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting attachment. Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a minimum, keep all children, bystanders, and pets at least 100 ft. (30.5 m) away; there still may be risk to bystanders from thrown objects.
- Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the motor and cutting attachment immediately.
Tips for best trimming results
- The correct angle for the cutting attachment is parallel to the ground.
- Do not force the trimmer. Allow the very tip of the line to do the cutting (especially along walls). Cutting with more than the tip will reduce cutting efficiency and may overload the motor.
- The cutting height is determined by the distance of the cutting line from the lawn surface.
- Grass over 8 in. (20 cm) should be cut by working from top to the bottom in small increments to avoid premature line wear or motor drag.
- Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the area being cut, maintaining the cutting head position at the desired cutting height. This movement can be either a forward-backward motion or a side-to-side motion. Cutting shorter lengths produces best results.
- Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.
- Wire and picket fences can cause extra string wear or breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may wear strings rapidly.
- Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding, and fence posts can easily be damaged by the strings.
Adjusting Cutting Line Length (Fig. 8b)
The cutting head allows the operator to release more cutting line without
stopping the motor. As line becomes frayed or worn, the additional line can be
released by lightly tapping the bump head (G) on the ground while operating
the trimmer. For best results, tap the bump head on bare ground or hard soil.
If line release is attempted in tall grass, the motor may overheat. Always
keep the trimming line fully extended. Line release becomes more difficult as
the cutting line becomes shorter.
Adjusting the Cutting Swath
The string trimmer is factory set at 14-inch (35 cm) cutting swath. To
decrease the cutting swath from 14 to 12 inches (35 to 30 cm):
- a. Remove the battery pack from the tool.
- b. Use a Philips head screwdriver (not included) to loosen and remove the two screws that secure the line-cutting blade (M) to the guard (Fig. 8c).
- c. Move the blade and align the two holes in the blade with the other two holes in the guard (Fig. 8d).
- d. Insert the two screws and tighten them securely.
WARNING
- To prevent serious personal injury, remove the battery pack from the tool before servicing, cleaning, changing attachments or removing material from the unit. Clean the trimmer after each use
WARNING
- To prevent serious personal injury, remove the battery pack from the tool before servicing, cleaning, changing attachments or removing material from the tool.
- a. Clear any grass that may have wrapped itself around the motor shaft or cutting head.
- b. Use only a clean, dry, and soft cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool. Never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
- c. Keep the air vents free from debris at all times.
NOTICE: Obstructing the vents will prevent the air from flowing into the motor housing and may result in overheating or damage to the motor.
WARNING
- Never use water for cleaning your trimmer. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents. Use clean clothes to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
Line Replacement
NOTICE: Always use a triangle-shaped twisted nylon cutting line with a size that does not exceed 0.08 in. (2.0 mm). Using line other than that specified may cause the string trimmer to overheat or become damaged.
WARNING
- Never use metal-reinforced line, wire, or rope, etc. These can break off and become dangerous projectiles.
Wind the spool with new line
WARNING
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To prevent serious personal injury, remove the battery pack from the tool before servicing, cleaning, changing attachments or removing material from the unit.
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a. Press the two release tabs on the spool base and remove the spool retainer by pulling it straight out (Fig. 9a).
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b. Use a clean cloth to clean the inner surface of the spool retainer and spool base.
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NOTICE: Always clean the spool retainer and spool base before reassembling the cutting head.
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c. Check the spool retainer and spool base for worn or damaged parts.
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d. Fold the cutting line in half and hook the folded end of the cutting line as shown in Fig. 9b.
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e. Wind the line, in two even and tight layers, onto the spool retainer.
NOTICE: Failure to wind the line in the direction indicated will cause the cutting head to operate incorrectly. -
f. Place the ends of the line in two opposite eyelets (Fig. 9c).
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g. Align the two tabs on the spool base with the slots on cutting head and press it until it snaps into place (Fig. 9d)
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NOTICE: Make sure that the tabs on the spool base snap into place, otherwise the spool will come out during operation.
You can replace the new line in another way:
WARNING
- To prevent serious personal injury, remove the battery pack from the tool before servicing, cleaning, changing attachments or removingmaterial from the unit.
- a. Remove the remaining lines first, if not, go directly to step b.
- Press the two release tabs on the spool base and remove the spool retainer. Remove the line.
- Reinstall the spool retainer in such a way that the threading hole on the spool retainer is aligned with one of the eyelets (Fig. 9e).
- b. Rotate the bump head to make sure that the arrow on the cutting head cover is aligned with the arrow on the bump head (Fig. 9f).
- c. Insert the new line into the eyelet marked LINE IN. Feed the line until the end of the line comes out of the other side eyelet of the spool base (Fig. 9f).
- d. Pull the line from the other side until equal amounts of line appear on both sides.
- e. Hold the spool base and rotate the bump head in the direction indicated by the arrow to wind the cutting line into the cutting head (Fig. 9g).
- f. Push down on the bump head and check for proper release of the cutting line.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
All maintenance should only be carried out by a qualified service technician. Before cleaning or performing any maintenance, remove battery from the tool. For safe and proper operation, always keep the tool and its ventilation slots clean.
Cleaning
Always use only a soft, dry cloth to clean your string trimmer; never use
detergent or alcohol. Clear any grass that may have wrapped itself around the
motor shaft or cutting head. Keep the air vents free of obstructions.
Storage
Clean the tool thoroughly before storing it. Store the unit in a dry, well-
ventilated area, locked-up or up high, out of the reach of children. Keep away
from corrosive agents, such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
- Release trigger switch (B) in the OFF position and remove the battery before performing troubleshooting procedures.
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | CORRECTIVE ACTION |
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Tool does not work. | Low battery capacity. | Charge the battery pack. |
String trimmer stops while cutting. | The motor shaft or cutting head is bound | |
with grass. | Stop the trimmer, disconnect the battery, and remove the grass |
from the motor shaft and cutting head.
The motor is overloaded.| Move the cutting head to cut the grass no more than
8 in. (20 cm) of length in a single cut. Remove the cutting head from the
grass and restart the tool.
The battery pack or string trimmer is too hot.| Release the trigger switch,
wait for the tool to cool down, and then start the tool again.
Cutting head will not advance the cutting line.| The motor shaft or cutting
head is bound with grass.| Stop the trimmer, disconnect the battery, and clean
the motor shaft and cutting head.
There is not enough cutting line on the spool.| Disconnect the battery and
replace the cutting line by following the section “Line Replacement” in this
manual.
WARRANTY
For 5 years from the date of purchase, this product is warranted for the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship. This guarantee does not cover damage due to abuse, normal wear, improper maintenance, neglect, unauthorized repair/alteration, or expendable parts and accessories expected to become unusable after a reasonable period of use. This warranty is limited to 90 days for commercial and rental use. If you think your product meets the above guarantee criteria, please return it to the place of purchase with valid proof of purchase and the defective product will be repaired or replaced at no charge. This guarantee gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
- Lowe’s Home Centers LLC.
- Mooresville, NC 28117
- Printed in China
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