EGO ST1300E 56 Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Line Trimmer User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: EGO

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
56 VOLT LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS LINE TRIMMER
MODEL NUMBER ST1300E

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Residual risk! People with electronic devices, such as pacemakers, should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker.
WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs and replacements should be performed by a qualified service technician.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no
substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this Operator’s Manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER,” “WARNING,” and “CAUTION” before using this tool. Failure to following all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire,
and/or serious personal injury.

SYMBOL MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

WARNING: 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 INSTRUCTIONS

This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate.

| Safety Alert| Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
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| Read Operator’s Manual| To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand the operator’s
manual before using this product.
| 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 sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your hearing.
| Wear Head Protection| Wear an approved safety hard hat to protect your head.
| Wear Protective Gloves| Protect your hands with gloves when handling blade or blade guard. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and protect your hands.
| Wear SafetyFootwear| Wear non-slip safety footwear when using this equipment.
| Beware of blade thrust| Warn the operator of the danger of blade thrust.
| Ricochet and Keep BystandersAway| 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.
| Keep Bystanders Away| Ensure that other people and pets remain at least 15m away from the line trimmer when it is in use.
| No round blade| Do not install round cutting blades.
| Do not expose to rain| Do not use in the rain or leave outdoors while it is raining.
| CE| This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives.
| WEEE| Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Take to an authorized recycler.
| Noise| Guaranteed sound power level. Noise emission to the environment according to the European community’s Directive.
V| Volt| Voltage
| Direct Current| Type or a characteristic of current
n 0| No Load Speed| Rotational speed, at no load
min -¹| Per Minute| Revolutions per minute

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

WORK AREA SAFETY

Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

PERSONAL SAFETY

Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust
devices can reduce dust-related hazards.
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the
power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Keep handles and grasping surface dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
Keep cables away from the working area of the tool. During operation cables may be hidden from view and can be accidentally damaged by the tool.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire,
explosion or risk of injury.
Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 100 °C may cause explosion.
Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

SERVICE

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers. WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

TRAINING

Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine.
Never allow people unfamiliar or children with these instructions to use the appliance. Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

PREPARATION

Never operate the machine while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
Wear eye protection and stout shoes at all times while operating the machine.
The distance between the machine and bystanders shall be at least 15m.
Never operate the machine while the operator is tried, ill or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

OPERATION

Use the machine only in daylight or good artificial light.
Never operate the machine with damaged guards or shields or without guards or shields in place.
Switch on the motor only when the hands and feet are away from the cutting means.
Always disconnect the machine from the power supply (i.e. remove the battery pack).
- whenever leaving the machine unattended;
- before clearing a blockage;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the machine.
- after striking a foreign object;
- whenever the machine starts vibrating abnormally.
Take care against injury to feet and hands from the cutting means.
Always ensure that the ventilation openings are kept clear of debris.

MAINTENACE AND STORAGE

Disconnect the machine from the power supply (i.e. remove the battery pack) before carrying out maintenance or cleaning work.
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended replacement parts and accessories.
Inspect and maintain the machine regularly. Have the machine repaired only by an authorized repairer.
When not in use, store the machine out of the reach of children.

OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS

Avoid Dangerous Environments – Don’t use appliances on damp or wet slope.
Keep guards in place and in working order.
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting area.
To reduce the risk of injury, never work on a ladder or on any other insecure support. Never hold the cutting unit above waist height.
Check the cutting unit at regular short intervals during operation, or immediately if there is a noticeable change in cutting behavior.
For best results, your battery should be charged in a location where the temperature is greater than 5° C and less than 40° C. Do not store it outside or in vehicles.
If you are approached, stop the motor and cutting unit.
Warn the operator of the danger of blade thrust (only using with 3-teeth blade).
Blade thrust may occur when the spinning blade contacts an object that it does not immediately cut.
Blade thrust can be violent enough to cause the unit and/or operator to be propelled in any direction, and possibly lose control of the unit.
Blade thrust can occur without warning if the blade snags, stalls or binds.
Blade thrust is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut.
Do not attach any blade to a unit without proper installation of all required parts. Failure to use the proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and
seriously injure the operator and/or bystanders. Discard blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any way. Use a sharp blade
A dull blade is more likely to snag and thrust (only using with 3-teeth blade).
A coasting blade/line can cause injury while it continues to spin after the motor is stopped or trigger is released. Maintain proper control until
the blade/line has completely stopped rotating.
Use only with EGO’s battery packs and chargers listed below:
BATTERY| CHARGER
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BA1120E, BA1400, BA2240E, BA2800, BA3360, BA4200, BA1400T, BA2800T, BA4200T, BA5600T| CH5500E, CH2100E
Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards even when the tool is not operating. Take care when performing maintenance or service.
Do not wash with a hose; avoid getting water in motor and electrical connections.
If situations occur that are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact the EGO Customer Service Center for assistance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards even when the tool is not operating. Take care when performing maintenance or service.
Do not wash with a hose; avoid getting water in motor and electrical connections.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan this tool to someone else, also loan these instructions to them to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.
Always wear substantial footwear and long trousers while operating the machine.
Always be sure of the footing on slopes and to walk, never run.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage	56 V
No-load Speed	High: 6500 /min

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.

PACKING LIST

PART NAME	QUANTITY
Line Trimmer	1
Guard	1
Front-assist Handle Assembly	1
Hex Wrench	1
Operator’s Manual	1

DESCRIPTION

KNOW YOUR LINE TRIMMER (Fig. A)

Trigger
Rear Handle
Lock-off Lever
Speed Adjustment Switch
Soft Sleeve
Adjustable Front-assist Handle
Trimmer Head (Bump Head)
Bump Knob
Line-cutting Blade
Guard
Ejection Mechanism
Electric Contacts
Latch
Battery-release Button

ASSEMBLY

WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this line trimmer. Any such alteration or modiﬁcation is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling parts.

MOUNTING THE GUARD
WARNING: Always wear gloves when mounting or replacing the guard. Take care of the blade on the guard and protect your hand from cutting.
WARNING: Never operate the tool without the guard ﬁrmly in place. The guard must always be on the tool to protect the user! When the guard was ﬁxed, never attempted to remove or adjust the guard, if replace needed, it shall be performed by a qualiﬁed service technician!
Loosen and remove the two combination screws from the shaft base (Fig. B). 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 Fig. B & C, any reverse ﬁxing will cause great danger!

MOUNTING AND ADJUSTING THE FRONT-ASSIST HANDLE
Push the front-assist handle onto the shaft (Fig. E), then insert the clamping block into the handle slot (Fig. F), mount the lock pole, lock them with the wing nut (Fig. G). The sequence is as Fig. D shown. Lastly, adjust the front- assist handle position to make sure your front arm is straight when using the trimmer (Fig. H) and then lock the lever of the lock pole (Fig. I). Fig. D & H parts description see below:

D-1	Front-assist Handle	D-4	Wing Nut
D-2	Lock Pole	H-1	Soft Sleeve
D-3	Clamping Block	H-2	Warning Label

NOTICE: The front-assist handle should be turned upwards to point toward the top of the handle.

WARNING: Only fix the front-assist handle in front of the soft sleeve on the shaft.

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: 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” (Fig. J).

To Detach
Depress the battery-release button and pull the battery pack out as Fig. K shown.

HOLDING THE LINE TRIMMER

WARNING: 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 (Fig. L). 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 Fig. M 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 Fig. M shown. Just push the speed adjustment switch to the suitable position during cutting.
Fig. M parts description see below:

M-1	Position 1
M-2	Position 2

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: 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 (Fig. N).

NOTICE: Line release will become more difficult as the cutting line becomes shorter.

WARNING: 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
NOTICE: 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.

WARNING: 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:

Wind the spool with new line.
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 (Fig. O). Take out approximately 5m of 2.0mm diameter cutting line. Fold and wind it onto the spool as Fig. P & Q shown. Then place the line ends through the two opposite notches in the spool (Fig. R) and place the spool into its retainer with notches aligned with retainer eyelets (Fig. T). Lastly, align the retainer slots with the tabs on the spool base and press the retainer evenly down, ensuring that it snaps into place (Fig. S).

NOTICE: 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.

NOTICE: 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 (Fig. O). Then place a pre-wound spool into the retainer with notches aligned with retainer eyelets (Fig. T). Lastly, align the retainer slots with the tabs on the spool base and press the retainer evenly down, ensuring that it snaps into place (Fig. S).
Fig. S & T parts description see below:

S-1	Tab	T-1	Notch
S-2	Slot	T-2	Eyelet

NOTICE: Make sure that the tabs on the spool base snap into place or the spool will come out during operation.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: 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, battery charger and batteries/rechargeable batteries into household waste! According to the European law 2012/19/EU, electrical and electronic equipment that is no longer usable,and according to the European law 2006/66/EC, defective or used battery packs/batteries, must be collected separately.

If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	CAUSE	SOLUTION
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
Grass wraps around trimmer head and motor housing.| • Cutting tall grass at ground level.| • Cut tall grass from the top dom. removing no more than 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.