Einhell GE-CT 18 Li Kit Cordless grass trimmer Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Einhell

Einhell GE-CT 18 Li Kit Cordless grass trimmer Instruction Manual

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. 24)

Warning!
Wear goggles and ear muff s!
Protect from moisture!
Read the instruction manual before starting!
Keep other people out of the danger area!
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, fire and/or serious injury.

Keep all the safety information and instructions in a safe place for future use.

Layout and items supplied

Layout (Fig. 1/2)

Layout
Layout

Safety lock-off
On/Off switch
Catch for turning the handle
Additional handle
Height adjustment (union nut)
Edge guide
Blade head
Safety hood
Blade
Charging unit
Battery
Compartment for spare blades
Lock for rotatable motor head
Fastening screw

Items supplied

Please check that the article is complete as specified 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 suffocating!

Trimmer
Guard hood
Battery (Not supplied with Art. No. 34.111.72)
Charging unit (Not supplied with Art. No. 34.111.72)
Additional handle with spare blades
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.

Technical data

Speed n0: 8,500 min-1
Cutting circle: Ø 24 cm
Protection class: III
LWA sound power level: 84.3 dB (A)
LpA sound pressure level: 64.3 dB (A)
K uncertainty: 2.97 dB
Vibration: 5.8 m/s2
K uncertainty: 2.3 m/s²
Weight: 2.2 kg

Sound pressure level
at the operator‘s ear: 78 dB(A)
K uncertainty: 3 dB

Power-X-Change lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Voltage: 18 V DC
Capacity: 2.0 Ah
Number of cells: 5

Important!
The equipment is allowed to be used only with the lithium-ion rechargeable batteries of the Power-XChange series!

Charging unit
Mains voltage: 200-250 V ~ 50-60 Hz

Output
Rated voltage: 20 V d. c.
Rated current: 3000 mA

Important!
The charging unit is allowed to be used only for the lithium-ion batteries of the Power-X-Change series!

The machine may exceed 85 dB (A). The operator will require noise protection measures if this is the case. The noise was 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 specified 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.

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’s construction 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.

Before putting into operation

Fitting the safety hood (Fig. 3-4)

Push the guard hood (Fig. 1/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! The tab (Fig. 4a / Item L) will snap securely into place (Fig. 4) in the housing with an audible click. Only in this position is the guard hood fitted correctly and the equipment allowed to be used.

If the tab does not snap into place and projects upwards (Fig. 4b / Item L), the guard hood must be pushed further forward. If the guard hood is not fitted correctly (latched in place), it will get damaged during operation.

Fitting the blade head (Fig. 5 – 6)
Fit the blade head (Item 7) onto the mounting shaft and fasten it with the screw (Item 14).

Inserting the blade (Fig. 7)
Place the larger opening of the blade (Item 9) in the blade mount (A) on the blade head (Item 7) and pull it outwards in the direction of the arrow until the blade clicks into place as shown in Fig. 22.

Height adjustment (Fig. 8)
Undo the union nut (Item 5) until the grass trimmer handle can be moved in and out freely. Now set the required working height (Fig. 9) and secure the handle in this position by tightening the union nut again.

Fitting the additional handle (Fig. 10)
Fit the additional handle to the mount provided, paying attention to the teeth (Item I & II). Then secure the additional handle with the help of the screw and the adjustment lock provided. Make sure that the compartment for the spare blades faces the top of the equipment.

Adjusting the additional handle (Fig. 11)
Undo the adjustment lock (Item 3) for the additional handle until it can be moved forwards and backwards without any great resistance. Set the required position and tighten the securing screw again.

Adjusting the angle of tilt of the guide handle (Fig. 12)
Press the button for the angle of tilt adjustment (Item K). Now you can set the long handle to the required tilt. Release the button and allow the handle to lock into position to fi x the angle of tilt.
Three different locking angles are possible.

Installing the battery (Fig. 13/14)
Press the side push lock buttons of the battery pack as shown in Fig. 13 and push the battery pack into the mount provided. When the battery pack is positioned as in Fig. 14, make sure that the push lock buttons latch in place! To remove the battery pack, proceed in reverse order.

Charging the battery (Fig. 15)

Take the battery pack out of the equipment.
Do this by pressing the pushlock button.
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.
Insert the battery pack (11) into the battery charger (10).
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 fires.

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 the battery pack to become fully discharged. This will cause it to develop a defect.

Battery capacity indicator (Fig. 16)
Press the button for the battery capacity indicator (Item C). The battery capacity indicator (Item B) 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 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 safety lock-off (Fig. 2 / Item 1) and the On/Off switch (Fig. 2 / Item 2).
To switch off your grass trimmer, let go of the On/Off switch again (Fig. 2 / Item 2).
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. 17 and 18).
If the grass is long, the grass must be cut shorter in stages, starting from the tip (see Fig. 19).
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, pull the edge guide (Fig. 23 / Item 6) forward over the latching point. Push it into the guard hood when not in use. Make sure that you push it over the latching point when you do so.

Using the grass trimmer as an edge trimmer
To cut the edges of lawns and flower beds, the grass trimmer can be converted as follows:

Remove the battery pack
Pull the lock for the rotatable motor head in the direction of the arrow as shown in Fig. 20.
Turn the motor head through 90° in the required direction until it latches in place (Fig. 21).
Now you have converted the grass trimmer to an edge trimmer for cutting the lawn vertically.
To convert the equipment back to its original state, proceed in reverse order.

Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

Danger!
Before putting away or cleaning the grass trimmer, 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 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.

Replacing the blade

IMPORTANT! Be sure to remove the battery pack before replacing!

To remove the blade, push the blade inwards and remove it through the larger opening as shown in Fig. 22.
To fit the new blade, proceed in reverse order (Fig. 7). Make sure that it clicks into place.

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 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.

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

Indicator status	Explanations and actions
Red LED	Green LED
Oﬀ	Flashing

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 charging 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.

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 .

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 electric 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.

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

This consignment contains lithium-ion batteries.
In accordance with special provision 188 this consignment is not subject to the ADR regulations. Handle with care. Danger of ignition in case of damage to the consignment package. If the consignment package is damaged: Check and if necessary repackage. For further information contact: 0049 9951 95920- 66. Outside Germany charges will apply instead for a regular call to a landline number in Germany.

Service information

We have competent service partners in all countries named on the guarantee certificate whose contact details can also be found on the guarantee certificate. 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.

Category	Example
Wear parts*	Blade head, Battery
Consumables*	Blade
Missing parts

Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery!

In the effect 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:

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.
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.
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 exposing 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 example 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.
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.
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 offer 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.