Einhell GC-ET 3023 Electric Grass Trimmer User Manual

: June 2, 2024
: Einhell

Table of Contents

Einhell GC-ET 3023 Electric Grass Trimmer
Safety regulations
Layout and items supplied
Proper use
Technical data
Before starting the equipment
Operation
Replacing the power cable
Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts
Disposal and recycling
Storage
Troubleshooting
Warranty certiﬁ cate
References
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Einhell GC-ET 3023 Electric Grass Trimmer

Specifications:

Model: GC-ET 3023
Operating Instructions Languages: German, English, French, Italian, Croatian, Serbian, Dutch, Romanian, Greek
Art.-Nr.: 34.020.50
I.-Nr.: 11025

Product Information
The GC-ET 3023 is an electric grass trimmer designed for trimming grass and weeds in your garden or lawn. It comes with original operating instructions in multiple languages for user convenience.

Safety Guidelines
Before using the electric grass trimmer, ensure all packaging and transport protections are removed. Follow all safety instructions provided in the manual.

Technical Specifications
The trimmer has the following technical specifications:

Sound pressure level LpA: 76 dB(A)
Sound power level LWA: 92.99 dB(A)
Vibration emission value: ah = 2.511 m/s2

Assembly
Follow the assembly steps detailed in the manual (refer to images 3a to 5b) to properly set up the grass trimmer for operation.

Operation
For best results, operate the trimmer on dry grass. Use the On/Off switch (Image 6/Position 3) to start and stop the trimmer.

Danger!
When using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual 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 operating instructions and safety regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

Safety regulations

The corresponding safety information can be found in the enclosed booklet.

Danger!
Read all safety regulations and instructions. Any errors made in following the safety regulations and instructions may result in an electric shock, ﬁ re and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use.
Explanation of the warning signs on the machine (see Fig. 11)

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Warning!

Read the instruction manual before starting!
Wear eye protection and earplugs!
Protect from moisture!
Pull out the mains plug before checking a damaged power cable!
Keep other people out of the danger area!
The equipment continues to rotate!

Layout and items supplied

Layout (Fig. 1/2)

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Power cable
Upper handle
On/Oﬀ switch
Additional handle
Top handlebar
Bottom handlebar
Guard hood
Screw for mounting the guard hood
Line spool
Screw for assembling the handlebar

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 equip-ment 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.

Important!
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!

Original operating instructions
Safety instructions

Proper 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 is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. 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 caused as a result of this.
Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

Technical data

Mains voltage ………………………….. 230 V ~ 50 Hz
Power ……………………………………………….. 300 W
Cutting circle …………………………. Diameter 23 cm
Revolutions n0 ……………………………… 11000 rpm
Cutting line diameter …………………………. 1.5 mm
Weight ………………………………………………..1.5 kg

Danger!
Sound and vibration
Sound and vibration values were measured in accordance with EN 50636-2-91.

LpA sound pressure level …………………… 76 dB(A)
KpA uncertainty ………………………………….1.52 dB
LWA sound power level ………………… 92.99 dB(A)
KWA uncertainty ………………………………….1.52 dB

Wear ear-muffs.
The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing.
Total vibration values (vector sum of three directions) determined in accordance with EN 50636- 2-91.
Vibration emission value ah = 2.511 m/s2
K uncertainty = 1.5 m/s2

Warning!
The specified vibration value was established in accordance with a standardized testing method. It may change according to how the electric equipment is used and may exceed the specified value in exceptional circumstances.
The specified vibration value can be used to compare the equipment with other electric power tools.

The speciﬁ ed vibration value can be used for initial assessment of a harmful eﬀ etc.

Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a minimum.

Only use appliances which are in perfect wor-king order.
Service and clean the appliance regularly.
Adapt your working style to suit the appliance.
Do not overload the appliance.
Have the appliance serviced whenever necessary.
Switch the appliance off when it is not in use.
Wear protective gloves.

Residual risks
Even if you use this electric power tool in accordance with instructions, certain residual risks cannot be ruled out. The following hazards may arise in connection with the equipment’s construction and layout:

Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask is used.
Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protec-tion is used.
Health damage caused by hand-arm vibrations if the equipment is used over a pro-longed period or is not properly guided and maintained.

Before starting the equipment

Before you connect the equipment to the mains supply make sure that the data on the rating plate are identical to the mains data.
Always pull the power plug before making adjustments to the equipment.

Assembling the grass trimmer(Fig. 3a to 5b)

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Push the additional handle (Fig. 4/Item 4) onto the top handlebar (Fig. 4 / Item 5).
Plug the guard hood with screw (Fig. 5a/Item 7) onto the motor head as far as the stop.
Secure the guard hood with the screw (Fig. 5b/Item 8).

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Operation

The grass trimmer has a semi-automatic line extension system. Each time you activate the semi-automatic line extension system, the line is automatically extended to ensure that you can cut your lawn with the perfect cutting width at all times. Please note that the more often you activate the semi-automatic line extension system, the more the line will wear.

Note: If the line is too long when you use the equipment for the ﬁ first time, the surplus end of it will be cut by the blade on the guard hood.
If the line is too short when you start the machine for the first time, press the knob on the line spool and pull the line hard. When you start the equipment again the line will be cut to the perfect length automatically.
Your grass trimmer will work at its best if you observe the following instructions:

Never use the grass trimmer without its safety devices.
Do not cut grass when it is wet. The best results are had on dry grass.
Connect the power cable to the extension cable and fasten this to the strain-relief clamp (Figure 6/Item A).
To switch on your grass trimmer, press the ON/OFF switch (Fig. 6/Item 3).
To deactivate the grass trimmer, let go of the On/Off switch (Figure 6 / Item 3).
Do not move the grass trimmer against the grass until the switch is pressed, i.e. wait until the trimmer is running. • For the correct cutting action, swing the grass trimmer to the side as you walk forward, holding it at an angle of approx. 30° as you do so (see Figure 8 and Figure 9).
Make several passes to cut long grass shorter step by step from the top (see Figure 10).
Use the guard hood to prevent unnecessary wear on the line.
Keep the grass trimmer away from hard objects in order to avoid unnecessary line wear.

Replacing the power cable

If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its after-sales service or similarly trained personnel to avoid danger.

Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

Danger!
Always pull out the mains power plug before starting any cleaning work.

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 with compressed air at low pressure.
We recommend that you clean the device immediately each time you have finished using it.
Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these could attack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensure that no water can seep into the device. 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.

Replacing the line spool
Important! Make sure that you pull out the power plug before replacing the line spool!

Press the sides of the spool cover as shown and remove the cover (Figure 7a).
Remove the empty line spool.
Thread the end of the line from the new line spool through the eyelet in the spool mount (Fig. 7b) and allow approx. 10 cm of line to project.
Fit the spool cover back in the spool mount.
When you start the equipment again the line will be cut to the perfect length automatically.

Important! Bits of the nylon line could cause injury when ﬂ ung out!

Maintenance
There are no parts inside the equipment that require additional maintenance.

Ordering replacement parts:
Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:

Type of machine
Article number of the machine
Identification number of the machine
Replacement part number of the part required 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. Never place defective equipment in your household refuse. The equipment should be taken to a suitable collection center for proper disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask in your local council oﬃces.

Storage

Store the equipment and accessories out of children’s reach 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.

Troubleshooting

The machine will not work:
Check that the power cable is connected properly and check the mains fuses.
If the machine will not work despite the voltage supply being OK, send it to the speciﬁ ed after-sales service address.

Disposal

Power tools, rechargeable batteries, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmentally friendly 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 separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner.
If disposed incorrectly, waste electrical and electronic equipment may have harmful effects 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 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.

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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 certiﬁ cate

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:

These guarantee terms apply solely to consumers, i.e. natural persons, who do not want to use this product 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.
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.
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 design-related reasons. Wear is negatively influenced in particular by load demands and charging speeds as well as exposure to heat, cold, vibration and impact.
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.
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 retur-ned to you or we will send you a new replacement.
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.