EGO ST1300E-S 56-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Line Trimmer Instruction Manual

EGO ST1300E-S 56-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Line Trimmer

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING: Residual risk! People with electronic devices, such as pacemakers, should consult their physician(s) before using this product. The operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker.

SAFETY SYMBOLS
The operation of any power tools can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed.We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields.

• Safety Alert
• Wear Eye Protection-Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this product.
• Wear Ear Protection-Always wear ear protection when operating this product.
• Wear Head Protection-Wear an approved safety hard hat to protect your head.
• Do not install round cutting blades.
• Cutting width-The Max. cutting width of line trimmer
• Ensure that other people and pets remain at least 15m away from the line trimmer when it is in use.
• Guaranteed sound power level. Noise emission to the environment according to the European community’s Directive.
• Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Take to an authorized recycler.
• No Load Speed-Rotational speed, at no load
• Direct Current
• To reduce the risk of injury, user must read the operator’s manual.
• Wear Safety Footwear-Wear non-slip safety footwear when using this equipment.
• Wear Protective Gloves-Protect your hands with gloves when handling blade or blade guard.
• Beware of blade thrust-Warn the operator of the danger of blade thrust.
• Line diameter-The Diameter of the nylon cutting line
• Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury or property damage. Ensure that other people and pets remain away from the brush cutter when it is in use.
• Do not use in the rain or leave outdoors while it is raining.
• This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives.
• Voltage

SPECIFICATIONS

No-load Speed

| High: 6500 /min

Low: 5200 /min

Cutting Mechanism| Bump Head
Cutting Line Type| 2.0mm Nylon twist line
Cutting Width| 33 cm
Recommended Operating Temperature| 0°C-40°C
Recommended Storage Temperature| -20°C-70°C
Weight (without battery pack)| 2.76 kg
Measured sound power level LWA| 92.1 dB(A) K=1.6 dB(A)
Max. sound pressure level at operator’s ear LPA| 72.6 dB(A) K=2.5 dB(A)
Guaranteed sound power level LWA (according to 2000/14/EC)| 94 dB(A)

Valuation of vibration ah

| Front handle| 3.3 m/s2 K=0.9 m/s2
Rear handle| 1.9 m/s2 K=1.5 m/s2

• The declared vibration total value has been measured in accordance with a standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another;
• The declared vibration total value may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.

NOTICE: The vibration emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared value in which the tool is used;In order to protect the operator, user should wear gloves and ear protectors in the actual conditions of use.

DESCRIPTION

KNOW YOUR LINE TRIMMER

1. Trigger
2. Rear Handle
3. Lock-off Lever
4. Speed Adjustment Switch
5. Soft Sleeve
6. Adjustable Front-assist Handle
7. Trimmer Head (Bump Head)
8. Bump Knob
9. Line-cutting Blade
10. Guard
11. Ejection Mechanism
12. Electric Contacts
13. Latch
14. Battery release Button

ASSEMBLY

UNFOLDING THE SHAFT

WARNING: Do not hold the shaft at the joints in order to avoid pinching your hands or fingers.
Do not attempt to start the trimmer until the shaft has been locked. Unfold the shaft gently, ensuring the cable inside the shaft, and lock it with two screws by the supplied wrench.
MOUNTING THE GUARD
Align the guard mounting holes with the assembly holes and then lock the guard onto the shaft base with the two screws. Make sure the guard is fixed according to any reverse fixing will cause great danger!
MOUNTING AND ADJUSTING THE FRONT-ASSIST HANDLE
Push the front-assist handle onto the shaft then insert the clamping block into the handle slot mount the lock pole, lock them with the wing nut. The sequence is as shown. Lastly, adjust the front-assist handle position to make sure your front arm is straight when using the trimmer and then lock the lever of the lock pole parts description see below:

NOTICE: The front-assist handle should be turned upwards to point toward the top of the handle.
Only fix the front-assist handle in front of the soft sleeve on the shaft.
The tool can not be used without the front-assist handle reliably fixed.

OPERATION

WARNING:

• Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
• Always wear eye protection with side shields. along with hearing protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
• Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.
• Use your line trimmer equipped with the appropriate cutting line only for cutting grass and similar material.
• You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
• Trimming: used for removing grass and weeds up against walls, fences, trees and borders.
• Cutting: used for cutting the grass that is difficult to reach using a normal mower.

NOTICE

• The tool is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use, for example edge trimming, is deemed to be a case of misuse.

ATTACHING/DETACHING THE BATTERY PACK

• Fully charge before first use.

To Attach

• Align the battery ribs with the mounting slots and press the battery pack down until you hear a “click”

To Detach

• Depress the battery-release button and pull the battery pack out as shown.

HOLDING THE LINE TRIMMER

• Dress properly to reduce the risk of injury when operating this tool. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
• Wear eye and ear/hearing protection. Wear heavy duty, long trousers, boots and gloves. Do not wear short trousers, sandals or go barefoot.
• Before operating, hold the trimmer with both hands, one hand on the rear handle and the other on the front-assist handle which shall be straight . Then check for balanced footing and a proper cutting distance without operator bending over.

STARTING/STOPPING THE LINE TRIMMER

To Start
Press down the lock-off lever and hold it in that position. Depress the trigger to turn on the line trimmer as shown.
To Stop
Release the lock-off lever and the trigger.
NOTICE: The motor has two speeds for cutting, Position“1” for lower speed and Position “2” for high speed, as shown. Just push the speed adjustment switch to the suitable position during cutting. Always remove the battery pack from the line trimmer during work breaks and after finishing work.

USING THE LINE TRIMMER

WARNING

• To avoid serious personal injury, wear goggles or safety glasses at all times when operating this unit. Wear a face mask or dust mask in dusty locations.
• Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects, such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or line, that can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting attachment.
• Clear the area of children, bystanders,and pets. At a minimum, keep all children, bystanders and pets at least 15m away; there still may be risk to bystanders from thrown objects.
• Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the motor and cutting attachment immediately.
• Before each use, check for damage/worn parts
• Check the bump head, guard and front-assist handle and replace the parts that are cracked, warped, bent, or damaged in any away.
• The line-cutting blade on the edge of the guard can dull over time. It is recommended that you periodically sharpen it with a file or replace it with a new blade.
• Always wear gloves when mounting the guard or sharpen or replacing the blade. Take care of the blade on the guard and protect your hand from cutting.
• After each use, clean the trimmer.

CAUTION

• Obstructions in the vents will prevent the air from flowing into the motor housing and result in overheating or damaged of the motor.
• Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
• Keep air vents in the motor housing from debris at all times.
• Never use water for cleaning your trimmer. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

ADJUSTING CUTTING LINE LENGTH

• The bump head allows the operator to release more cutting line without stopping the motor.
• As line becomes frayed or worn, additional line can be released by lightly tapping the bump knob on the ground while operating the trimmer.
•  Line release will become more difficult as the cutting line becomes shorter.
• Do not remove or alter the line cutting blade assembly. Excessive line length will cause the motor to overheat and may result in serious personal injury.

LINE REPLACEMENT

• Always use the recommended nylon cutting line with a diameter that does not exceed 2.0 mm. Using line other than that specified may cause the line trimmer to overheat or become damaged.
•  Never use metal-reinforced line, wire, rope, etc. These can break off and become dangerous projectiles.

There are two methods to replace the cutting line:

1. Wind the spool with new line.
2. Install a pre-wound spool (AS1302, if necessary, available in dealer).

Wind the spool with new line

• Press the two release tabs on the spool base and pull the spool retainer out . Take out approximately 5m of 2.0mm diameter cutting line. Fold and wind it onto the spool as shown.
• Then place the line ends through the two opposite notches in the spool  and place the spool into its retainer with notches aligned with retainer eyelets.
• Lastly, align the retainer slots with the tabs on the spool base and press the retainer evenly down, ensuring that it snaps into place.
• Always clean the spool retainer, spool and spool base before reassembling the trimmer head. Check the spool retainer, spool and spool base for wear. If necessary, replace the wear parts.
• Failure to wind the line in the direction indicated will cause the trimmer head to operate incorrectly.

Install a pre-wound spool

• Press the two release tabs on the spool base and pull the spool retainer out. Then place a pre-wound spool into the retainer with notches aligned with retainer eyelets.
• Lastly, align the retainer slots with the tabs on the spool base and press the retainer evenly down, ensuring that it snaps into place .
•  Make sure that the tabs on the spool base snap into place or the spool will come out during operation.

MAINTENANCE

• When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Inspect and maintain the machine regularly.
• To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician.
• Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition.
• To prevent serious personal injury, take extra precautions and care when performing maintenance, service or for changing the cutting attachment or other attachments.
•  To prevent serious personal injury, remove the battery pack from the tool before servicing, cleaning, changing add-on attachments or removing material from the unit.

CLEANING THE UNIT

• Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
• Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic housing or the handle. They can be damaged by certain aromatic oils, such as pine and lemon, and by solvents such as kerosene. Moisture can also cause a shock hazard.
• Wipe off any moisture with a soft dry cloth.
• Use a small brush or the air discharge of a small vacuum cleaner brush to clean the air vents on the rear housing.

STORING THE UNIT

• Remove the battery pack from the line trimmer when it is not in use.
• Clean the tool thoroughly before storing it.
• Store the unit in a dry, well-ventilated area, locked up or up high, out of the reach of children. Do not store the unit on or adjacent to fertilizers, petrol, or other chemicals.

Protecting the environment

Do not dispose of electrical equipment, used battery and charger into household waste! Take this product to an authorized recycler and make it available for eparate collection. Electric tools must be returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Line trimmer fails to start.

| ▪    The battery pack is not attached to the line trimmer.

▪    No electrical contact between the trimmer and battery.

▪    The battery pack is depleted.

▪    The lock-off lever and trigger are not depressed simultaneously.

| ▪    Attach the battery pack to the line trimmer.

▪    Remove battery, check contacts and reinstall the battery pack.

▪    Charge the battery pack.

▪    Press down the lock-off lever and hold it, then depress the trigger to turn on the line trimmer.

Line trimmer stops while cutting.

| ▪    The guard is not mounted on the trimmer, resulting in an overly long cutting line and motor overload.

▪    Heavy cutting line is used.

▪    The motor shaft or trimmer head is bound with grass.

▪    The motor is overloaded.

▪    The battery pack or line trimmer is too hot.

▪    The battery pack is disconnected from the tool.

▪    The battery pack is depleted.

| ▪    Remove the battery pack and mount the guard on the trimmer.

▪    Use standard nylon cutting line with diameter no more than 2.0mm.

▪    Stop the trimmer, remove the battery, and remove the grass from the motor shaft and trimmer head.

▪    Remove the trimmer head from the grass. The motor will recover to work as soon as the load is removed. When cutting, move the trimmer head in and out of the grass to be cut and remove no more than 20cm of length in a single cut.

▪    Allow the battery pack or trimmer to cool until the temperature drops below 67°C.

▪    Re-install the battery pack.

▪    Charge the battery pack.

Trimmer head will not advance line.

| ▪    The motor shaft or trimmer head is bound with grass.

▪    There is not enough line on the spool.

▪    The trimmer head is dirty.

▪    Line is tangled on spool.

▪    The line is too short.

| ▪    Stop the trimmer, remove the battery, and remove the grass from the motor shaft and trimmer head.

▪    Remove the battery and replace the cutting line; follow the section “LINE REPLACEMENT” in this manual.

▪    Remove the battery and clean the spool, spool retainer and spool base.

▪    Remove the battery, remove the line from the spool and rewind; follow the section “LINE REPLACEMENT” in this manual.

▪    Remove the battery and pull the lines while alternately pressing down on and releasing the bump knob.

20cm in each pass to prevent wrapping.
Line is not cutting well.| ▪    The line-cutting blade on the edge of the guard has become dull.| ▪    Sharpen the line-cutting blade with a file or replace it with a new blade.

WARRANTY

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