TEXAS GT1800Li Trimmer and Brushcutter User Manual

User manual
GT1800Li (Solo)

GT1800Li Trimmer and Brushcutter

NOTE!
BATTERY AND CHARGER ARE NOTINCLUDED FOR SOLO MACHINES
Texas A/S – Knullen 22 – DK-5260 Odense S – Denmark
Tel. +45 6395 5555 – www.texas.dk – [email protected]
Warning symbols

**| Warning:
Safety information about hazards that can result in personal injury
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| Please read the user manual carefully before operating the machine.
| 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 nonapproved 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. A

1. Safety lock
2. On/off switch
3. Operating handle
4. Battery pack*
5. Shaft adjustment collar
6. Safety hood
7. Trimmerhead
8. Flower guard
9. Nylon wire
10. Cutting head
11. Lock for cutting head inclination
12. Front handle
13. Push button for adjusting front handle
14. Lock for cutting head rotation

*Battery/charger are not included for solo machines

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.

Assembly the shaft. See Fig. 1+2
Align the shaft ends and assemble upper shaft into the telescopic shaft. Use a hex key to tighten the bolt.
Fitting the flower guard. See Fig. 3
Attach the flower guard (8) to the motor housing.
Fitting the safety guard. See Fig. 4+5
Turn the grass trimmer upside down. Mount the protective hood on the motor head, then fix the safety guard with a screw.
This guard is intended to prevent loose objects from being thrown towards the operator. The guard also protects the operator from accidental contact with the trimmer head.
Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked. Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked.
Fitting the support wheel. See Fig. 6+7
When in edging mode, the support wheel needs to be fitted on grass trimmer. Insert the support wheel into the slot on the motor housing. Make sure it is firmly connected.
Setting the length of the unit. See Fig. 11
Slacken the shaft adjustment collar (5), pull the telescopic pole to the desired length. Retighten the shaft adjustment collar again.
Adjusting the front handle. See Fig 12+13
Push the button (13) both sides. Adjust the front handle to the required angle. Release the button and ensure the handle clicks into a locked position.
Setting the angle of the cutting head. See Fig. 14+15
To switch from trimming to edge cutting: Press in and hold the locking button (11). Tilt the cutting head to the required position. Release the locking and ensure the head clicks into a locked position.
To turn the cutting head, press the lock button (14) and turn the shaft left.

Battery

Battery is not included for solo machines
Warning: Do not try to dissassemble, short circuit or put it to extreme heat or fire, as it can cause serious inquiry and permanent damage to the battery!

Charging

• Only use the original charger with art. no. 443711 (standard charger).
• Before the battery is being used the first time, it is recommended to full charge it first.

Note: The battery does not have any power indicator.

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 recharges before the work can continue.

Charger

Charger is not included for solo machines

Only use the original charger, which is included with the product and do not try to charge other type of batteries in the charger, other than the original battery with art. no. 443547 (3.0Ah).
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.

Fig. 17:
Insert the battery into the slots of the charger and slide it into place until it lockes.
There are 2 lights on the charger indicating the status and state of charge of the battery:

• Constant green light: The charger is ready for use, but no battery is connected
• Constant red light: Battery is charging
• Constant green light: Battery is fully charged and should be removed from charger.

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.
It is recommended to drain the battery 80% and fully charge it whenever possible, as it can increase the health of the battery. But partial charge will not damage the battery.
To remove the battery from the charger, simply pull the battery out.
During winter storage, the battery should be fully charged and kept dry and warm at 10-15 degrees C.
Charge the battery every 3 months to maintain the battery’s capacity and to extend the lifetime. Make sure to keep ventilation holes clean and free from dirt.
A full charge of battery takes around 150 min (3.0Ah battery).
The battery cells will go to sleep-mode if ont used for long time and must be activated again t oreach full capacity. The battery will reach its full power after 5 full recharge cycles. Therefore, you might experience that for the first few times uses, the battery’s operating time is a few minutes less than when it reaches its full power/capacity. This is also the case after long times winter storage.

Use

Before use, make sure that the battery is fitted properly  with the battery lock in place.
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. Fig. 10

Clothing

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

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

• Before any service and maintenance is done, the power must be disconnected, it means the battery removed from the tool.
• Remove the battery before you clean and store the machine.
• 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.

Replacing nylon spool
Once nylon wire is used up, you need to replace nylon spool or wind with new wire on existing spool.

• Press the two clips on the spool bottom, remove it and pull out the spool. Fig. 16.
• Pull out the old nylon spool and replace it with a new one.
• Put the wire through the hole on the spool cover.

Push the nylon spool into the spool cover.
The nylon line will automatically come out wwhen you start the grass trimmer

• Press the two clips on the spool bottom and reinstall it.
• New nylon wire can also be rolled on the existing spool. Cut and use 5 m new wire.

New nylon spool with wire: Art. no. 451131
Nylon wire (Ø1.6 mm, 15 m: Art. no. 5012-00

Storage

Store the trimmer dry and unavailable for children. It is recommended not to let it rest on the trimmer head. Hang it on a wall in the handle.

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 and trimmerhead/nylon wire
• Battery: If the battery is not stored correct (frostfree 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.

Troubleshooting

place
Battery pack discharged?| Charging the battery pack
Battery pack defective?
Is the device defective?| Contact Texas customner service or
service workshop

EC Declaration of conformity

Manufacturer
Texas Andreas Petersen A/S
Hereby certifies that the following
Grass trimmer battery
GTX2000
Is in compliance with the specifications of the machine directive and subsequent modifications
2006/42/EC – 2014/30/EU – 2000/14/EC amended by 2005/88/EC
Conforms with the following standards
EN 60335-1:2012+A11+A13, EN 50636-2-91:2014, EN 62233:2008, AfPS GS 2019:01 PAK
EN 55014-1:2017, EN 55014-2:2015
LwA: 92 dB(A)
LpA: 84,7 dB(A)
Vibrations Ah: 1.995 m/s2
(rear handle) / 2.089 m/s2 (front handle)
Serial numbers: 2301721001 – 2512729999

Texas Andreas Petersen A/S
Knullen 22 • DK-5260 Odense S 08.12.2022

Responsible for documentation
Johnny Lolk

Documents / Resources

| TEXAS GT1800Li Trimmer and Brushcutter [pdf] User Manual
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