Einhell GE-CT 18-28 Li Cordless Grass Trimmer Instruction Manual

Einhell GE-CT 18-28 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 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.

Safety information

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 instructions in a safe place for future use.

Explanation of the symbols used (see Fig. 26)

1. Warning
2. Wear eye protection!
3. Wear ear protection!
4. Read the operating instructions!
5. Keep other persons away!
6. Protect from the damp.
7. Guaranteed sound power level

This tool is not intended to be used by children, persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities or with a lack of experience and know- ledge, or persons who are not familiar with the in-structions. Children must always be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the tool. Children are not allowed to carry out cleaning or maintenance.
Local regulations might specify an age limit for the user.

Layout and items supplied

Layout (Figs. 1/1.1/2)

1. Safety lock-off
2. On/Off switch
3. Tightening screw (additional handle)
4. Additional handle
5. Height adjustment (union nut)
6. Edge guide
7. Line spool housing
8. Guard hood
9. Line cutter
10. Locking button for long handle tilt
11. Locking button for edge guide adjustment 12 Lock for rotatable motor head
12. Battery mount
13. Cordless grass trimmer
14. Mounting screws (4x)
15. Trimmer cart (only model GE-CT 18/28 Li TC)

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 locating.

• Grass trimmer with additional handle
• Guard hood
• Mounting screws (4x)
• Original operating instructions
• Safety information
• Trimmer cart (only model GE-CT 18/28 Li TC)

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 hob-by gardens is regarded as unsuitable for use in public facilities, parks and sports centers, along roadways, or in agriculture and forestry. The operating instructions supplied by the manufacturer must be obeyed to ensure that the equipment is used properly.

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

• Operating voltage: ……………………………. 18 V DC
• Speed n0 ………………………………………8000 min-1
• Cutting circle ……………………………………Ø 28 cm
• Cutting line …………………………………….Ø 1.6 mm
• Protection class ………………………………………….III
• Measured sound power level LWA ….. 91.5 dB (A)
• Sound pressure level LpA at the operator‘s ear ……………………………………………………… 71.5 dB (A)
• Uncertainty K …………………………………… 3.18 dB
• Vibration ………………………………………. ≤ 2.5 m/s2
• Uncertainty K ……………………………………1.5 m/s2
• Weight ……………………………. 3.0 kg / 5.8 kg (TC)
• Trimmer cart (only model GE-CT 18/28 Li TC)
• Cutting height adjustment ……35/55 mm; 2 levels

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 was measured in ac-cordance with EN ISO 11201: 2010 and EN ISO 3744: 2010. The vibration emission level at the handle was determined in compliance with EN 28662-1: 1992. The value quoted for vibration was determined in accordance with a set of standardized criteria and can be used to compare diff erent products with one another. This value is also suitable to be used for estimating in advance the strain on the user caused by the vibration.

Caution
Depending on how you use the device, the actual vibration emissions can vary from the values lis-ted above. Take appropriate measures to protect yourself against vibration stress. Take the entire work sequence into consideration including times at which the device is not working under load or is switched off . Appropriate measures include among other things regular care and maintenance of the device and tool attachments, keeping your hands warm, taking regular breaks and good work sequence planning.

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.
• Wear ear protection.

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

1. Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is worn.
2. Health damage is caused by hand-arm vibrations if the equipment is used over a longer period or is not properly guided and maintained.
3. Injury and damage to property caused by fl y-ing parts.
4. Cut injuries if no suitable safety clothing is used.

Before using the equipment

Fitting the guard hood (Fig. 3-4)
Push the guard hood (Item 8) onto the motor housing. Secure the guard hood with four moun-ting screws (Fig. 2 /Item 15). A blade (Item 9) on the underside of the guard hood automatically cuts the cutting line to length. It is provided with a safety cover. Remove the safety cover before starting work.

Adjusting the additional handle (Fig. 5-6)
Open the tightening screw (Item 3) and turn / push / tilt the additional handle (Item 4) to the re-quired position. Close the tightening screw (Item 3) again. The additional handle is secured.

Height adjustment (Fig. 7)
Undo the union nut (Item 5) until the grass trim-mer handle can be moved in and out freely. Now set the required working height (Fig. 8) and se-cure the handle in this position by tightening the union nut again.

Adjusting the angle of tilt of the long handle (Fig. 9)
Press the button for adjusting the angle of tilt (Item 10). Now you can set the long handle to the required angle of tilt. To fi x the angle of tilt, release the button and allow the handle to lock into positi-on. Three diff erent locking angles are possible.

Warning
Risk of injury
If the angle of tilt of the long handle is wrongly set, you could injure yourself or the grass trimmer could become damaged.

• Use the grass trimmer only when the long handle and the button are latched in one of the three positions for the angle of tilt and when the long handle is securely seated.
• Do not use the grass trimmer if the long hand-le is not latched in place.

Using the edge guide (Fig. 10)
There are 2 locking points (minimum/maximum edge guide length). To change the position of the edge guide (Item 6) after it has latched in place, press the locking button (Item 11) and push the edge guide out of the lock. Let go of the locking button. Now you can push the edge guide (Item 6) into the second locking point.

Charging the battery (Figure 11)

1. Take the battery pack out of the equipment. To do so, press the pushlock button (Fig. 12/Item C).
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 into the socket outlet. The green LED will then begin to fl ash.
3. Insert the battery into the charger.
4. In the section entitled „Charger indicator“ you will fi nd a table with an explanation of the LED indicator on the charger.

The battery can become a little warm during the charging. This is normal.

If the battery pack fails to charge, check:

• whether there is the voltage at the socket-outlet

• whether there is good contact at the charging contacts
  If the battery pack still fails to charge, send

  • the charger
  • 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 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 charge level indicator (Fig. 12)

Press the button for the battery charge level indicator (Item A). The battery charge level 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 fl ashes:
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.

Fitting the battery (Fig. 13)
Press the push-lock button of the battery as shown in Fig. 12 and push the battery into the mount provided. When the battery is positioned as in Fig. 13, make sure that the pushlock button latches in place! To remove the battery, proceed in reverse order!

Danger
Startup the equipment only when it is fully assembled.

Fitting the grass trimmer to the trimmer
cart (Fig. 14.15 – only model GE-CT 18/28 Li TC) Lock the edge guide (Item 6 / see section 5.5) at the minimum length point. Insert the motor head into the guide (Item 16a) on the trimmer cart. Press the grass trimmer at an angle to the rear. The guard hood (Item 8) will latch in the trimmer cart lock (Item 16b).

• To remove the grass trimmer from the trimmer cart, press the trimmer cart lock (Item 16b). Lift the grass trimmer at an angle and remove it.

Adjusting the cutting height (Fig. 16-17 only model GE-CT 18/28 Li TC) Caution! Remove the battery
It is recommended to adjust the cutting height when the grass trimmer is not fi tted. Turn over the trimmer cart so that both axles are accessible. Pull back the axles and place them in the same notch on both sides (notch D = 35 mm cutting height, notch E = 55 mm cutting height). For a uniform cutting height you must place both axles in the same notch. Fit the grass trimmer to the trimmer cart (see section 5.9)

Operation

The grass trimmer has an automatic line extension system. Each time the equipment is switched on, the line will be automatically extended to ensure that you always work with the perfect cutting width. The blade on the guard hood will cut the line to the permissible length. If necessary you can extend the line manually by pressing the release button (Fig. 8 / Item 7a) and pulling simultaneously on the line.
Note: Frequently switching the equipment on and off will increase line wear.

Caution
Bits of the nylon line catapulted out into the surroundings could cause injuries.

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 on dry grass.
• To switch on your grass trimmer, press the safety lock-off (Fig.13 / Item 1) and the On/Off switch (Fig. 13 / Item 2).
• To switch off your grass trimmer, let go of the On/Off switch (Fig. 13 / Item 2) again.
• 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 grass trimmer side-ways while moving forwards. Keep the grass trimmer inclined at an angle of approx. 30° while you do so (see Figs. 18 and 19).
• If the grass is long, the grass must be cut shorter in stages, starting from the tip (see Fig. 20).
• Use the edge guide and the guard hood to prevent unnecessary wear on the line.
• To avoid unnecessary wear on the line, keep the grass trimmer away from hard objects.
• To use the edge guide along walls or objects, pull the edge guide forward (see section 5.5). Push it into the guard hood when not in use (see section 5.5).

Using the grass trimmer as an edge trimmer (Fig. 21- 22)
To cut the edges of lawns alongside e.g. fl ower beds (vertical cutting), the grass trimmer can be converted into a lawn edge trimmer.
The lock (Item 12) latches in the angle of tilt adjustment (Item 12a). While holding the angle of tilt adjustment (Item 12a) in place, pull the long handle upwards out of the lock and turn it 180° counter-clockwise until it latches home. Tilt the long handle as required (see section 5.4). Use the edge guide (see section 5.5).
Return the motorhead in reverse order to its original position in order to use it as a grass trimmer or with the trimmer cart (only model GE-CT 18/28 Li TC).

Using with a trimmer cart (only model GE-CT 18/28 Li TC).

• Push the equipment.
• Ensure that the safe distance established by the long handle between the trimmer cart and the user is always maintained.
• For safety reasons, the lawnmower is not allowed to be used on inclines of more than 15 degrees.
• Take special care when backing up and pulling the lawnmower. Tripping hazard!
• Tips for proper mowing
• It is recommended that you overlap the mo-wing swaths.
• Always mow across inclines (not up and down).
• Steer the cutting in straight lines in order to achieve a tidy look. The swaths should overlap each other by a few centimeters in order to avoid stripes.
• Select the cutting height according to the actual length of the grass. Make several passes so that no more than 3 cm of grass is cut at one time.

Cleaning, maintenance, and ordering of spare parts

Before putting away or cleaning the grass trimmer, switch it off and remove the battery.

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 cover.

Replacing the line spool (Fig. 23 – 25) Danger! Remove the battery

1. Press the line spool housing together at the opposite-lying ribbed points (Item H) and remove the spool cover (Item 7b).
2. Remove the empty line spool (Item 7c).
3. Thread the end of the line from the new line spool through the eyelet (Item 7d) of the spool cover and allow approx. 10 cm of line to project.
4. Ensure that the spool cover mounts (Fig. 7e) and the recesses (Item K) on the line spool lie opposite each other. Press the spool cover back into the line spool housing.

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. Never place defective equipment in your household refuse. The equipment should be taken to a suitable collection center for proper dis- posal. If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask in your local council offi ces.

Disposal and recycling
Remove the rechargeable battery/batteries. 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. Only model GE-CT 18/28 Li TC: The trimmer cart has an integrated wall holder (Fig. 17/Item L) to enable it to be hung on the wall.

Transport

• Always hold the equipment with one hand on the handle and the other hand on the additio-nal handle. Do not carry the equipment by its motor housing.
• Secure the equipment against slipping if you transport it in a vehicle.
• As far as possible, use the original packaging for transporting the equipment.

Faults
The equipment does not work:
Check that the battery is charged and whether the charger 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.

Only model GE-CT 18/28 Li TC:
Check whether the cutting unit in the trimmer cart can rotate freely. Keep the underside of the housing clean and remove any grass build-up. Select the correct cutting height. Deposits or too low a cutting height can make starting diffi cult or impossible.

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.

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 ac-cessories 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 ac-companying products is permitted only with the express consent of the 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 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 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 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 aff ected 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 rectifi cation 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 applica-tions. 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:
4. 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.
5. Damage to the device caused by abuse or incorrect use (for example overloading the device or the use of 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).
6. Damage to the device or parts of the device caused by normal or natural wear or tear or by normal use of the device.
7. 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 fi tted 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 on-site service is used.
8. 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 that 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.

References

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