milwaukee M18-F2GTR M18 FUEL Dual Battery Grass Trimmer User Manual

M18-F2GTR M18 FUEL Dual
Battery Grass Trimmer ?
User Manual

M18-F2GTR M18 FUEL Dual Battery Grass Trimmer

M18 F2GTR

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| Quick release: In case of imminent danger, the product must be jettisoned quickly. To do this, open the lock and set down the product. Practice quick release. Do not throw the product during practice.
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6200/min
Max cutting capacity| 432 mm
Weight according EPTA-Procedure 01/2014| 7.5 kg
Weight (product only)| 5.4 kg
Battery weight (M18B2 – M18HB12)| 0.43 kg – 1.49 kg
Recommended ambient operating temperature| -18 – +50 °C
Recommended battery types| M18B…, M18 HB…
Recommended charger| M12-18…, M18 DFC, M18 PC6
Noise information
Noise emission values determined according to EN 62841
A-weighted sound pressure level
Uncertainty K
A-weighted sound power level
Uncertainty K
Always wear ear protectors.| 79.0 dB (A)
3 dB (A)
89.7 dB (A)
3 dB (A)
Vibration information
Total vibration values (vector sum in the three axes) determined according to EN 62841
Vibration emission value ah
(front handle)
Uncertainty K
Vibration emission value ah
(rear handle)
Uncertainty K| 4.56 m/s 2
1.5 m/s 2
2.62 m/s 2
1.5 m/s 2

WARNING!
The declared vibration total values and the declared noise emission values given in this instruction manual have been measured in accordance with a standardized test and may be used to compare one tool with another. They may be used  for a preliminary assessment of exposure.
The declared vibration and noise emission values represent the main applications of the tool. However, if the tool is used for different applications, used with different accessories, or poorly maintained, the vibration and noise emission  may diff er. These conditions may significantly increase the exposure levels over the total working period.
An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration and noise should take into account the times when the tool is turned off or when it is running idle. These conditions may significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period.
Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration and noise, such as maintaining the tool and the accessories, keeping the hands warm (in case of vibration), and organizing work patterns.
WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations, and specifications provided with this product. 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.

GRASS TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS

Do not use the product 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 product is to be used. Wildlife may be injured by the product during operation.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the product is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects. Thrown objects can cause personal injury.
Before using the product, 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 product, always wear non-slip and protective footwear. Do not operate the product 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 product, always wear long trousers.
Exposed skin increases the likelihood of injury from thrown objects. Keep bystanders away while operating the product. Thrown  debris can result in serious personal injury.
Always use two hands when operating the product. Holding the product with both hands avoid loss of control.
Hold the product by 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 product “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
Always keep proper footing and operate the product only when standing on the ground. Slippery or unstable surfaces may cause a loss of balance or control of the product.
Do not operate the product 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 product is operating. Before you start the product, make sure the cutter, line, or blade is not contacting anything. A moment of inattention while operating the  product may result in injury to yourself or others.
Do not operate the product above waist height. This helps prevent unintended cutter or blade contact and enables better control of the product in unexpected situations.
When cutting brush or saplings that are under tension, be alert for spring back. When the tension in the wood bores is released, the brush or sapling may strike the operator and/or throw the product 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 product 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.
When clearing jammed material or servicing the product, make sure the switch is off and the battery pack is removed.
Unexpected starting of the product while clearing jammed material or servicing may result in serious personal injury.
Carry the product with the product turned off and away from your body. Proper handling of the product reduces 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.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS

Never allow children, persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, or people who are unfamiliar with these instructions to use the product. Local regulations may restrict the age of  the operator. Keep hands away from any sharp device intended to limit the length of the filament line.
Keep any ventilation openings clear of debris.
Do not wear multiple shoulder straps simultaneously. When wearing a shoulder strap, ensure that no other wearable interferes with the release and removal of the strap.
Do not use an attachment extension with this product attachment.
The additional length will make this attachment difficult to control and could cause injury.
Do not use the product near anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapours or dust, do not use the product near toxic, carcinogenic, or other hazardous materials, such as asbestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides, or other health endangering materials.
Use care when using the product around decorative plants and other obstacles. Accessories will cut/damage many materials.
Do not operate the product without the front handle in place. The front handle must be attached properly during use.
Brace for unexpected movement when contact is made with a hard object. Loss of control could result in serious injury.
Thrown objects may ricochet off of hard surfaces, such as walls, trees, and rocks, and cause injury. When possible, do cutting by hand in closed in areas.
Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects, such as cords, lights, wires, or strings which can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting means.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the product.
Do not operate the product in poor lighting. The operator requires a clear view of the work area to identify potential hazards.
Inspect the product before each use. Check for loose fasteners, etc.
Make sure that all guards and handles are properly and securely attached. Replace any damaged parts before use. Check for battery pack leaks.
Do not modify the product in any way.
Wear full eye and hearing protection while operating the product.
If working in an area where there is a risk of falling objects, wear appropriate head protection.
Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in moving parts.
Do not use the product when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces.
WARNING! If the product is dropped, suffers heavy impact, or begins to vibrate abnormally, immediately stop the product and inspect for damage or identify the cause of the vibration. Any damage should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service centre.

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING! To reduce the risk of fi re, personal injury, and product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse the product, battery pack, or charger in fluid or allow fluid to fl ow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short circuit.

SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE

The product is only intended for use outdoors by a standing operator.
The product is designed for cutting grass, light weeds, and other similar vegetation at or about ground level.
The cutting plane should be approximately parallel to the ground surface when trimming.
The product should not be used to cut or trim hedges, bushes, or other vegetation where the cutting plane is not at or about ground surface level.
Do not use the product for any other purpose.

RESIDUAL RISK

Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still impossible to completely eliminate certain residual risk factors. The following hazards may arise during use and the operator should pay special attention to avoid the following:

•  injury caused by vibration
  – Hold the product by designated handles and restrict working time and exposure.

• hearing injury caused by exposure to noise
  – Restrict exposure and wear appropriate hearing protection

• injuries due to flying debris
  – Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, heavy long trousers, gloves, substantial footwear, and safety glasses, at all times.

• health hazards caused by breathing toxic dusts
  – Wear a mask if necessary.

BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household refuse or by burning them. MILWAUKEE distributors off er to retrieve old batteries to protect our environment.
Do not store the battery pack together with metal objects (short circuit risk).
Use only M18 System chargers for charging M18 System battery packs. Do not use battery packs from other systems.
Never break open battery packs and chargers, and store them only in dry rooms. Keep the battery packs and chargers dry at all times.
Battery acid may leak from damaged batteries under extreme load or extreme temperatures. In case of contact with battery acid, wash it off immediately with soap and water. In case of eye contact, rinse thoroughly for at least 10 minutes  and immediately seek medical attention.
No metal parts must be allowed to enter the battery section of the charger (short circuit risk).

BATTERIES

Battery packs that have not been used for some time should be recharged before use.
Temperatures in excess of 50 °C reduce the performance of the battery pack. Avoid extended exposure to heat or sunshine (risk of overheating).
The contacts of the chargers and battery packs must be kept clean. For an optimum lifetime, the battery packs have to be fully charged after use.
To obtain the longest possible battery life, remove the battery pack from the charger once it is fully charged.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:

• Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 27 °C and away from moisture.
• Store the battery packs in a 30% – 50% charged condition.
• Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal.

BATTERY PACK PROTECTION

In extremely high torque, binding, stalling, and short circuit situations that cause high current draw, the product vibrates for about 5 seconds, the fuel gauge fl ashes, and then the product turns off . To reset, release the trigger.
Under extreme circumstances, the internal temperature of the battery pack could raise too much. If this happens, the fuel gauge fl ashes until the battery pack cools down. After the lights go off , continue working.

TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES

Lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements.
Transportation of those batteries has to be done in accordance with local, national, and international provisions and regulations.
Batteries can be transported by road without further requirements.
Commercial transport of lithium-ion batteries by third parties is subject to Dangerous Goods Regulations. Transport preparation and transport are exclusively to be carried out by appropriately trained persons and the process has to be  accompanied by corresponding experts.
When transporting batteries:

• Ensure that the battery contact terminals are protected and insulated to prevent short circuit.
• Ensure that the battery pack is secured against movement within the packaging.
• Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leaking.
• Check with the forwarding company for further advice.

OPERATION

To feed out the line, bump the trimmer head spool against the ground gently while running a normal speed.
NOTE: When used near abrasive surfaces or in dense growth, the cutting line will wear faster and require “bumping” more often.

CUTTING TIPS

Allow the ends of the line to do the cutting.
Contact between the line and solid objects will cause extra line wear and breakage.
Do not drag the spool cover along the ground or bump it too hard.
Only bump spool on the ground. Do not bump against rocks, driveways, etc.
Make multiple passes in long growth.
Avoid ornamental trees, shrubs, and plantings. Avoid contact with siding, fence posts, etc. They can all be damaged by the trimmer.

REPLACING THE CUTTING LINE

Use only MILWAUKEE trimmer line (see technical data). Replace the cutting line with either 6 m of 2.4 mm line or 7.6 m of 2 mm line. Note, when used near abrasive surfaces or in dense growth, the cutting line will wear faster.
For replacing cutting line, see graphic section.
Under normal operation, the remaining string should be thrown from the spinning head during use. If any string remains in the head, or to remove a length of string to replace with a different type, turn the trimmer head over and press  the release tabs and pull the cover away from the head.

Discard any short line remnants. Snap the cover back onto the trimmer head.

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

Always turn off the product when transporting it from one location to another. Do not carry the product with a finger on the trigger.
Accidental starting can cause serious personal injury.
Remove the battery pack and allow it to cool down before storing or transporting.
Carry the product by the front handle to avoid accidental starting.
Proper handling of the product prevents injury.
For transportation in vehicles, secure the product against movement or falling to prevent injury to persons or damage to the product.
Clean all foreign materials from the product. Store the product in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children.
Keep away from corrosive agents, such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. Do not store the product outdoors.
Do not immerse the product in water or spray with a hose. Do not clean with a pressure washer. Water entering the product increases the risk of electric shock. Store the product indoors.
Do not store the product on or near to fertilizers or chemicals.

MAINTENANCE

The ventilation slots of the product must be kept clear at all times.
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service, return the product to your nearest authorised service center for repair.
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Turn off and remove battery pack before conducting any maintenance or cleaning work.
You may make adjustments and repairs described here. For other repairs, contact the authorised service agent.
For replacement line, use only nylon filament line of the diameter described in the specification table of this manual.
After extending the new cutter line, always return the product to its normal operating position before starting.
After each use, clean the product with a soft, dry cloth. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service centre.
Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to ensure the product is in safe working condition.
Use only MILWAUKEE accessories and MILWAUKEE spare parts.
Should components that have not been described need to be replaced, contact one of our MILWAUKEE service centers (see our list of guarantee or service addresses).
If needed, an exploded view of the product can be ordered. State the product type and the serial number on the label, and order the drawing at your local service centres.

SYMBOLS

| Please read the instructions carefully before starting the product.
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| CAUTION! WARNING! DANGER!
| Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the product.
| Wear gloves!
| Wear ear protectors!
| Always wear goggles when using the product.
| Wear safety shoes!
| Wear long trousers.
| Use both hands while operating.
| Ensure that nobody is at risk of materials being catapulted out or falling.
| CAUTION – hot surfaces!
| Keep distance.
| Never expose the product to rain.
| WARNING – Disconnect the battery pack before maintenance.
| Do not use metal blades.
| Keep bystanders at least 15 m away during use.
| Two M18 batteries required.
| Parts or accessories sold separately.
| No-load speed
V| Voltage
| Direct current

Do not dispose of waste batteries, waste electrical and electronic equipment as unsorted municipal waste. Waste batteries and waste electrical and electronic equipment must be collected separately. Waste batteries, waste accumulators and light sources have to be removed from equipment. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice and collection point. According to local regulations retailers may have an obligation to take back waste batteries and waste electrical and electronic equipment free of charge. Your contribution to re-use and recycling of waste batteries and waste electrical and electronic equipment helps to reduce the demand of raw materials. Waste batteries, in particular containing lithium and waste electrical and electronic equipment contain valuable, recyclable materials, which can adversely impact the environment and the human health, if not disposed of in an environmentally compatible manner. Delete personnel data from waste equipment, if any.

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