Einhell GC-CT 18-24 Li Cordless Grass Trimmer Instruction Manual

GC-CT 18/24 Li
Original operating instructions Cordless grass trimmer
Art.-Nr.: 34.111.24
I.-Nr.: 21020

GC-CT 18-24 Li Cordless Grass Trimmer

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Danger!
When using equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete original operating instructions and safety information with due care. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place so that the information is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these original operating instructions and the safety information as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to failure to follow these instructions and the safety information.
Explanation of the warning signs on the equipment (see Fig. 21)

1. Warning!
2. Wear goggles and ear muff s!
3. Protect from moisture!
4. Read the instruction manual before starting!
5.  Keep other people out of the danger area!
6. The equipment continues to rotate!

Safety information

For the relevant safety information please refer to the booklet included in delivery.
Warning!
Read all the safety information, instructions, illustrations and technical data provided on or with this power tool. Failure to adhere to the following instructions may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury.
Keep all the safety information and instructions in a safe place for future use.

Layout and items supplied

2.1 Layout (Fig. 1/2)

1. On/Off switch
2. Additional handle
3. Fixing screw
4. Height adjustment
5. Edge guide
6. Blade
7. Blade plate
8. Guard hood
9. Fastening screw

2.2 Items supplied
Please check that the article is complete as specifi ed in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please contact our service center or the sales outlet where you made your purchase at the latest within 5 working days after purchasing the product and upon presentation of a valid bill of purchase. Also, refer to the warranty table in the service information at the end of the operating instructions.

• Open the packaging and take out the equipment with care.
• Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or transportation braces (if available).
• Check to see if all items are supplied.
• Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.
• If possible, please keep the packaging until the end of the guarantee period.

Danger!
The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. There is a danger of swallowing or suff ocating!

• Trimmer
• Guard hood
• Additional handle
• Spare blade
• Assembly material
• Original operating instructions
• Safety information

Intended use

The equipment is designed for cutting lawns and small areas of grass in private and hobby gardens. Equipment designed for use in private and hobby gardens is regarded as unsuitable for use in public facilities, parks and sports centers, along roadways, or in agriculture and forestry. The operating instructions as supplied by the manufacturer must be kept and referred to in order to ensure that the equipment is properly used and maintained.
Important. This equipment must not be used for composting purposes (shredding) as this could result in injury or damage to property.
The equipment may be used only for the tasks it is designed to handle. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user/operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind resulting from such misuse.
Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the equipment is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.
Caution!
Residual risks
Even if you use this electric power tool in accordance with instructions, certain residual risks cannot be rules out. The following hazards may arise in connection with the  equipment’sconstruction and layout:

• Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask is used.
• Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is used.
• Health damage caused by hand-arm vibrations if the equipment is used over a prolonged period or is not properly guided and maintained.
• Injuries and material damage caused by flying parts.
• Cut injuries if suitable protective clothing is not worn.

Danger!
The electric power tool generates an electromagnetic field during operation. Under certain circumstances this field may actively or passively impede medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their doctor and the manufacturer of the medical implant prior to using the equipment.

Technical data

Speed n0 ……………………………………… 8,500 min-1
Cutting circle …………………………………… Ø 24 cm
Protection class …………………………………………III
Sound power level L………………….. 88.1 dB (A)
Sound pressure level LWA…………………. 79 dB (A)
Sound power level guaranteed LpA…….. 90 dB (A)
K uncertainty …………………………………….. 2.17 dB
WAVibration …………………………………………..5.8 m/s2
K uncertainty …………………………………… 2.3 m/s²
Sound pressure level at the operator‘s ear …………………………. 79 dB(A)
K uncertainty …………………………………………. 3 dB
Caution!
The equipment is supplied without batteries and without a charger and is allowed to be used only with the lithium-ion batteries of the Power-XChange series!
The lithium-ion batteries of the Power-X-Change series are allowed to be charged only with the Power-X charger.
The machine noise might exceed 85 dB (A). The operator will require noise protection measures if this is the case. The noise is measured in accordance with EN ISO 11201:2010 and EN ISO 3744:2010.
The value of the vibrations emitted by the handle was determined in accordance with EN 28662-1:1992.
Important.
The vibration value changes according to the area of application of the electric equipment and may exceed the specifi ed value in exceptional circumstances.
Reduce noise generation and vibration to a minimum!

• Use only equipment that is in perfect condition.
• Maintain and clean the equipment regularly.
• Adapt your way of working to the equipment.
• Do not overload the equipment.
• Have the equipment checked if necessary.
• Switch off the equipment when not in use.
• Wear gloves.

Before putting into operation

5.1 Fitting the safety hood (Fig. 3-4)
Push the guard hood (Item 8) in the direction of the arrow onto the motor housing as shown in Fig. 3. Make sure that it latches in place correctly! Make sure that the guard hood is fi tted as in Fig. 4.
5.2 Fitting the blade plate (Fig. 5-6)
Fit the blade plate (Item 7) onto the mounting shaft and fasten it with the screw (Item 9).
5.3 Fitting the blade (Fig. 7)
Fit the larger opening of the blade (Item 6) onto the blade mount (A) of the blade plate (Item 7) and pull it outwards in the direction of the arrow until the blade latches into place as shown in Fig. 20.
5.4 Height adjustment (Fig. 8)
Undo (A) the union nut until the grass trimmer handle can be moved in and out freely. Now set  the required working height and secure the handlein this position by tightening the union nut again (B).
5.5 Fitting the additional handle (Fig. 9)
Fit the additional handle (Item 2) to the mount provided, paying attention to the teeth. Then secure the additional handle with the help of the screw provided.
5.6 Adjusting the additional handle (Fig. 9)
Undo the fastening screw (Item 3) on the additional handle until it can be moved forwards and backwards without any great resistance. Set the required position and tighten the adjustment lock again.
5.7 Fitting the edge guide (Fig. 10)
Pull the ends of the edge guide (Item 5) slightly apart and insert the ends in the holes provided in the motor housing.
5.8 Installing the battery (Fig. 11/12)
Press the side pushlock (E) buttons of the battery pack as shown in Fig. 12 and push the battery pack into the mount provided. When the battery pack is positioned as in Fig. 11, make sure that the pushlock buttons latch in place! To remove the battery pack, proceed in reverse order.
5.9 Charging the battery (Fig. 13)

1. Take the battery pack out of the equipment. Do this by pressing the side pushlock buttons.
2. Check that your mains voltage is the same as that marked on the rating plate of the battery charger. Insert the power plug of the charger (10) into the mains socket outlet. The green LED will then begin to fl ash.
3. Insert the battery pack (11) into the battery charger (10).
4. In section „Charger indicator“ you will fi nd a table with an explanation of the LED indicator on the charger.

The battery pack can become a little warm during the charging. This is normal.
If the battery pack fails to charge, check:

• whether there is voltage at the socket outlet
• whether there is good contact at the charging contacts

If the battery pack still fails to charge, send

• the charging unit
• and the battery pack to our customer service center.

To ensure that items are properly packaged and delivered when you send them to us, please contact our customer service or the point of sale at which the equipment was purchased.
When shipping or disposing of batteries and cordless tools, always ensure that they are packed individually in plastic bags to prevent short circuits and fi res.
To ensure that the battery pack provides long service, you should take care to recharge it promptly.
You  must recharge the battery pack when you notice that the performance of the device drops. Never allow  he battery pack to become fully discharged. This will cause it to develop a defect.
5.10 Battery capacity indicator (Fig. 14)
Press the button for the battery capacity indicator (Item F). The battery capacity indicator (Item H) shows the charge status of the battery using 3 LEDs.
All 3 LEDs are lit:
The battery is fully charged.
2 or 1 LED(s) are lit:
The battery has an adequate remaining charge.
1 LED fl ashes:
The battery is empty, recharge the battery.
All LEDs blink:
The battery temperature is too low. Remove the battery from the equipment, keep it at room temperature for one day. If the fault reoccurs, this means that the rechargeable battery has undergone exhaustive discharge and is defective. Remove the battery from
the equipment. Never use or charge a defective battery.

Operation

To obtain maximum performance from your grass trimmer, please follow these instructions:

• Never use the grass trimmer without the guard.
• Do not mow grass when it is wet. The best results are achieved with dry grass.
• To switch on your grass trimmer, press the ON/OFF switch (Fig. 11/Item 1).
• To switch off your grass trimmer, let go of the On/Off switch again (Fig. 11/Item 1).
• Do not allow the grass trimmer near the grass until the switch is pressed, i.e. the grass trimmer is in operation.
• To cut properly, swing the machine sideways while moving forwards. Keep the grass trimmer inclined at an angle of approx. 30° while you do so (see Figs. 15 and 16).
• If the grass is long, the grass must be cut shorter in stages, starting from the tip (see Fig. 17).
• Use the guard hood to prevent unnecessary wear.
• To avoid unnecessary wear, keep the grass trimmer away from hard objects.
• To use the edge guide along walls or objects, swing the edge guide forward to the front (Fig. 18). Swing it up when not in use (Fig. 19).

Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

Danger!
Before putting away or cleaning the grass trimmer, switch off and remove the battery pack.
7.1 Cleaning

• Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it down with compressed air at low pressure.
• We recommend that you clean the equipment immediately after you use it.
• Clean the equipment regularly with a damp cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these may be aggressive to the plastic parts in the equipment. Ensure that no water can get into the interior of the equipment. The ingress of water into an  electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.
• Use a brush to remove deposits from the safety guard.

7.2 Replacing the blade
Danger! Be sure to remove the battery pack before replacing!

• Push the blade to the inside (Fig. 20) and remove it through the larger opening.
• To fit the new blade, proceed in reverse order (Fig. 10). Make sure the blade locks into place correctly as shown in Fig. 20.

7.3 Maintenance
There are no other parts inside the equipment which require maintenance.
7.4 Ordering spare parts
Please provide the following information on all orders for spare parts:

• Model/type of the equipment
• Article number of the equipment
• ID number of the equipment
• Spare part number of the required spare part

For our latest prices and information please go to www.Einhell- Service.com

Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to prevent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Defective components must be disposed of as special waste. Ask your dealer or your local council.

Storage

Remove the rechargeable battery.
Store the equipment and accessories in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature.
The ideal storage temperature is between 5 and 30 °C. Store the electric tool in its original packaging.

• Always carry the tool with one hand on the handle and the other on the additional handle. Do not carry the tool by the motor housing.
• Secure the tool against slipping if transporting it by car.
• If possible, use the original packaging for transportation.

Faults

The equipment does not work:
Check that the battery is charged and whether the charging unit is working. If the equipment will not work in spite of the voltage supply being OK, please send it to the customer service address below.

Charger indicator

The charger is connected to the mains and is ready for use; there is no battery pack in the charger
On| Off| Charging
The charger is charging the battery pack in quick charge mode. The char- ging times are shown directly on the charger.
Important! The actual charging times may vary slightly from the stated
charging times depending on the existing battery charge.
Off| On| The battery is charged and ready for use. (READY TO GO)
The unit then changes over to gentle charging mode until the battery is fully charged.
To do this, leave the rechargeable battery on the charger for approx. 15 minutes longer.
Action:
Take the battery pack out of the charger. Disconnect the charger from the mains supply.
Flashing| Off| Adapted charging
The charger is in gentle charging mode.
For safety reasons the charging is performed less quickly and takes more time. The reasons can be:
– The rechargeable battery has not been used for a very long time.
– The battery temperature is outside the ideal range.
Action:
Wait for the charging to be completed; you can still continue to charge the battery pack.
Flashing| Flashing| Fault
Charging is no longer possible. The battery pack is defective.
Action:
Never charge a defective battery pack. Take the battery pack out of the charger.
On| On| Temperature fault
The battery pack is too hot (e.g. due to direct sunshine) or too cold (below 0° C).
Action:
** Remove the battery pack and keep it at room temperature (approx. 20° C) for one day .

Disposal

** Power tools, rechargeable batteries, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmentalfriendly recycling.
Do not dispose of power tools and batteries/rechargeable batteries into household waste!
Only for EU countries:
According to the Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its transposition into national law, power tools that are no longer usable, and, according to the Directive 2006/66/ EC, defective or drained batteries must be collected  eparately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner.
If disposed incorrectly, waste electrical and electronic equipment may have harmful eff ects on the environment and human health, due to the potential presence of hazardous substances.
Only for United Kingdom:
According to The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/3113) (as amended) and the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/890) (as amended), products that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.
The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers accompanying products is permitted only with the express consent of the Einhell Germany AG.
Subject to technical changes
Service information**
We have competent service partners in all countries named on the guarantee certifi cate whose contact details can also be found on the guarantee certifi cate. These partners will help you with all service requests such as repairs, spare and wearing part orders or the purchase of consumables.
Please note that the following parts of this product are subject to normal or natural wear and that the following parts are therefore also required for use as consumables.

• Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery!
  In the eff ect of defects or faults, please register the problem on the internet at www.Einhell-Service.com.
  Please ensure that you provide a precise description of the problem and answer the following questions in all cases:

  • Did the equipment work at all or was it defective from the beginning?
  • Did you notice anything (symptom or defect) prior to the failure?
  • What malfunction does the equipment have in your opinion (main symptom)? Describe this malfunction.

Warranty certificate

Dear Customer,
All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that this equipment develops a fault, please contact our service department at the address shown on this guarantee card. You can also contact us by telephone using the service number shown. Please note the following terms under which guarantee claims can be made:

1. These guarantee terms apply solely to consumers, i.e. natural persons, who do not want to use this pro- duct in connection with either their commercial or other self-employed activities. These guarantee terms regulate additional guarantee services which the undermentioned manufacturer promises to buyers of its new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory rights of guarantee are not aff ected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.

2. The guarantee services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on the new product which you have bought in the European Union from the undermentioned manufacturer and are limited to either the rectifi cation of said defects or the replacement of the product, whichever we prefer. Please note that only equipment under the brand name “Professional” has been designed for use in commercial, trade or professional applications. For all other products the guarantee is invalidated if the equipment is used within the guarantee period in commercial, trade or industrial applications or for other equivalent activities.

3. Our guarantee does not cover:
   • Damage to the equipment caused by failure to comply with the installation/assembly instructions or by unprofessional installation; damage caused by failure to comply with the operating instructions (e.g. connection to the wrong mains voltage or current type); damage caused by failure to comply with the maintenance and safety regulations; damage caused by exposing the equipment to abnormal environmental conditions; damage resulting from poor care and maintenance.
   • Damage to the equipment caused by misuse or incorrect applications (e.g. overloading the equipment or using non-approved attachments or accessories); damage caused by foreign bodies (e.g. sand, stones, dust, ….) getting inside the equipment. Damage in transit; damage caused by force or external influences (e.g. by dropping the equipment).
   • Damage to the equipment or parts of the equipment which is owed to use- related, normal or otherwise natural wear. For example, batteries and battery packs are manufactured with a cycle limit for designrelated reasons. Wear is negatively influenced in particular by load demands and charging speeds as well as exposure to heat, cold, vibration and impact.

4. The guarantee is valid for a period of 2 years starting from the purchase date of the equipment. Guarantee claims must be submitted before the end of the guarantee period and within two weeks of the defect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The original guarantee period remains applicable to the equipment even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts fi tted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or for any replacement parts fi tted. This also applies if on-site service is used.

5. To assert your guarantee claim, register the defective equipment at: www.Einhell-Service.com. You will need to provide proof of purchase of the new item of equipment. Equipment returned without such proof or without a rating plate are excluded from the guarantee services because of the lack of traceability. If the defect is covered by our guarantee, then either the item in question will be repaired immediately and returned to you or we will send you a new replacement.

6. If you have taken the equipment with you to a diff erent EU country than where you bought it, we will arrange for a local service partner to provide the guarantee services. If you take the equipment outside the EU, the guarantee will not apply.

Of course, we are also happy to off er a chargeable repair service for any defects which are not covered or no longer covered by the scope of this guarantee. To take advantage of this service, please send the equipment to our service address. We draw attention to the restrictions of this guarantee concerning wear parts, consumables and missing parts as presented in the service information included in this operating manual.
Warrantor/ Service:
Einhell UK Ltd, Unit 10, 1st Floor, Champion‘s Business Park, Arrowe Brook Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 0UQ
Declaration of conformity: We declare conformity in accordance with the EU directive and standards for article
*Akku-Rasentrimmer GC-CT 18/24 Li (Einhell)**

2014/29/EU
2005/32/EC2009/125/EC
(EU)2015/1188
2014/35/EU
2006/28/EC
2014/30/EU
2014/32/EU
2014/53/EU
2014/68/EU
(EU)2016/426
Notifi ed Body:
(EU)2016/425
2011/65/EU(EU)2015/863| 2006/42/EC
Annex IV
Notifi ed Body:
Reg. No.:
2000/14/EC2005/88/EC
Annex V
Annex VI
Noise:measured LWA = 88.1 dB (A); guaranteed LWA= 90dB (A)
P = kW; L/Ø = 24 cm
Notifi ed Body: TÜV Süd Industrie Service GmbH (NB 0036)
2012/46/EU(EU)2016/1628
Emission No.:
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Standard references: EN 60335-1; EN 62233; EN 50636-2-91; EN 55014-1; EN 55014-2
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First CE: 2020
Art.-No.: 34.111.23
I.-No.: 21020
Subject to change without notice| Archive-File/Record: NAPR030827
Documents registrar: Fischer Thomas
Wiesenweg 22, D-94405 Landau/Isar
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Cordless grass trimmer
Declaration of conformity
We, Einhell UK Ltd
Champions Business Park, First Floor Unit 10, Arrowe Brook Rd, Upton, Wirral CH49 0AB, United Kingdom declare the conformity to UK standards and legislation was assessed for:
Cordless Lawn Trimmer GC-CT 18/24 Li (Einhell)
UK legislation
Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulation
Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulation
Radio Equipment Regulation
Personal Protective Equipment Regulation
The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulation
The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulation
Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulation
Annex V
Annex VI
Noise:measured LWA= 88.1 dB (A); guaranteed LWA = 90 dB (A)
P = kW; L/Ø = 23 cm
Approved Body: TÜV Süd Industrie Service GmbH (NB 0036)
Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulation
Annex IV
UK Approved Body:
UKTE Certifi cate No.:
Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulation
Measuring Instruments Regulation
Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulation
Standards: EN 60335-1; EN 50636-2-91; EN 62233; EN 55014-1; EN 55014-2
Wirral, 2023.09.11

Article Number: 34.111.23
I.-No.: 21020
Subject to change without notice
Archive-File/Record: NAPR030827
Documents registrar: Fischer Thomas
Wiesenweg 22, 94405 Landau/Isar, Germany
21.09.2023 10:57:1121.09.2023 10:57:11
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