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

Einhell GC-CT 18/24 Li Cordless Grass Trimmer

Danger!

When using equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete original operating in-structions 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 safe-ty 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 instruc-tions in a safe place for future use.

Layout and items supplied

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

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.

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 gar-dens. Equipment designed for use in private and hobby gardens is regarded as unsuitable for use in pub-lic facilities, parks and sports centers, along road-ways, 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 de-signed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the equipment is used in commercial, trade or indust-rial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

Caution!
Residual risks Even if you use this electric power tool in accordance with instructions, certain resi-dual risks cannot be rules 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 vib-rations if the equipment is used over a pro-longed period or is not properly guided and maintained.
• Injuries and material damage caused by fly-ing parts.
• Cut injuries if suitable protective clothing is not worn.

Danger!
The electric power tool generates an electro-magnetic fi eld during operation. Under certain circumstances this fi eld 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 LWA: 88.1 dB (A)
• Sound pressure level LpA: 79 dB (A)
• Sound power level guaranteed LWA: 90 dB (A)
• K uncertainty: 2.17 dB
• Vibration: 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-X-Change 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 ac-cordance 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 condi-tion.
• 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

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.
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).
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.
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 hand-le in this position by tightening the union nut again (B).
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.
Adjusting the additional handle (Fig. 9)
Undo the fastening screw (Item 3) on the additi-onal handle until it can be moved forwards and backwards without any great resistance. Set the required position and tighten the adjustment lock again.
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.
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.
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 ser-vice, 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 the battery pack to become fully di-scharged. This will cause it to develop a defect.
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 flashes:
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 tem-perature for one day. If the fault reoccurs, this me-ans 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 trim-mer is in operation.
• To cut properly, swing the machine sideways while moving forwards. Keep the grass trim-mer 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 trim-mer, switch off and remove the battery pack.

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 ag-gressive 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.

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

• Push the blade to the inside (Fig. 20) and re-move 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.

Maintenance
There are no other parts inside the equipment which require maintenance.
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 pre-vent 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 dispo-sed 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 pa-ckaging.

• 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.

For EU countries only Never place any electric power tools in your household refuse. To comply with European Directive 2012/19/EC concerning old electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in national laws, old elec- tric power tools have to be separated from other waste and disposed of in an environment-friendly fashion, e.g. by taking to a recycling depot. Recycling alternative to the return request: As an alternative to returning the equipment to the manufacturer, the owner of the electrical equipment must make sure that the equipment is properly disposed of if he no longer wants to keep the equipment. The old equipment can be returned to a suitable collection point that will dispose of the equipment in accordance with the national recycling and waste disposal regulations. This does not apply to any accessories or aids without electrical components supplied with the old equipment. Please note that batteries and lamps (e.g. light bulbs) must be removed from the tool before it is disposed of. The reprinting or reproduction by any other me-ans, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers accompanying products is permitted only with the express consent of the Einhell Germa-ny AG. Subject to technical changes

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 .

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 re-quests 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 your device 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 to consumers only, i.e. natural persons intending to use this product neither for their commercial activities nor for any other self-employed activities. These warranty terms regulate additional warranty services, which the manufacturer mentioned below promises to buyers of its new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory guarantee claims are not affected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.
2. The warranty services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on a product which you have bought from the manufacturer mentioned below and are limited to either the rectification of said defects on the product or the replacement of the product, whichever we prefer. Please note that our devices are not designed for use in commercial, trade or professional applications. A guarantee contract will not be created if the device has been used by commercial, trade or industrial business or has been exposed to similar stresses during the guarantee period.
3. The following are not covered by our guarantee:
   • Damage to the device caused by a failure to follow the assembly instructions or due to incorrect installation, a failure to follow the operating instructions (for example connecting it to an incorrect mains voltage or current type) or a failure to follow the maintenance and safety instructions or by ex-posing the device to abnormal environmental conditions or by lack of care and maintenance.
   • Damage to the device caused by abuse or incorrect use (for example overloading the device or the use or unapproved tools or accessories), ingress of foreign bodies into the device (such as sand, stones or dust, transport damage), the use of force or damage caused by external forces (for ex-ample by dropping it).
   •  Damage to the device or parts of the device caused by normal or natural wear or tear or by normal use of the device.
4. The guarantee is valid for a period of 24 months starting from the purchase date of the device. Guarantee claims should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period 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 device even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts fitted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fitted. This also applies if an on-site service is used.
5. To make a claim under the guarantee, please register the defective device at:
   www.Einhell-Service.com. Please keep your bill of purchase or other proof of purchase for the new device. Devices that are returned without proof of purchase or without a rating plate shall not be covered by the guarantee, because appropriate identification will not be possible. If the defect is covered by our guarantee, then the item in question will either be repaired immediately and returned to you or we will send you a new replacement.

Of course, we are also happy off er a chargeable repair service for any defects which are not covered by the scope of this guarantee or for units which are no longer covered. To take advantage of this service, please send the device to our service address. Also refer to the restrictions of this warranty concerning wear parts, consumables and missing parts as set out in the service information in these operating instructions.

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