KARCHER LTR 18-25 Battery Cordless Lawn Trimmer Instructions

KARCHER LTR 18-25 Battery Cordless Lawn Trimmer

Safety instructions

Read these safety instructions, these original instructions, the safety instructions provided with the battery pack and the operating instructions supplied with the battery pack/standard charger before using the device for the first time. Proceed accordingly. Keep the booklets for future reference or for future owners. In addition to the notes in the operating instructions, you also need to take into consideration the general safety regulations and accident prevention guidelines applicable by law.

Hazard levels

DANGER: Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will lead to severe injuries or even death.
WARNING: Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to severe injuries or even death.
CAUTION : Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION : Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to damage to property.

General safety instructions

DANGER: Danger of explosion. The device creates sparks that may ignite dust, gas or vapours. Do not operate the device in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dusts.

WARNING

• The danger of accident. Keep your work area clean and well-lit.
• Keep children and other persons out of the work area while you are using the device.
• Risk of electric shock. Protect the device from rain and moisture.
• Avoid switching the device on unintentionally. Make sure that the on/off switch is in the off position before connecting the battery pack, lifting or carrying the device.
• Injuries through an adjustment key left in a rotating part of the tool. Remove the adjusting key before switching the device on.
• Do not run but rather walk when working with the device. Do not walk backwards. Avoid an abnormal posture, keep a stable, safe footing and maintain your balance.
• Never use the device if the on/off switch on the handle does not switch on and off correctly.
• Do not overload the device.
• Keep the cutting tools sharp and clean. Sharp cutting tools are easier to control and do not block so easily.
• Switch the motor off, remove the battery pack and make sure that all moving parts have stopped moving:
• Before making any adjustments.
• Before leaving the device unattended.
• Before checking, cleaning or servicing the device.
• Before removing a blockage or cleaning the ejection chute.
• Before changing accessories.
• After hitting a foreign object. First check the device for damage and repair any damage before restarting the device.
• When the device starts to vibrate unusually. First check the device for damage and repair any damage before restarting the device.

CAUTION

• You must not operate the device when you are under the influence of medication or drugs which restrict your reactive capacity. Only work with the device when you are well-rested and are in good health.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment when working with the device. Protective equipment such as dust masks, non-slip shoes, safety helmet or hearing protection reduce the risk of injury.
• Wear especially safety glasses and hearing protection.
• Hearing protection can impair your ability to hear warning sounds, so pay attention to hazards in your vicinity and in the work area.
• Wear head protection when working in areas with a danger of falling objects.

WARNING
Wear long, heavy trousers, clothing with long arms and non-slip boots when working with the device. Do not work barefoot. Do not wear sandals or short trousers. Avoid wearing loose clothing or clothing with cords and straps.

CAUTION

•  Risk of injury when loose-fitting clothing, hair or jewellery is caught by moving parts of the device. Keep clothing and jewellery away from moving parts of the device. Tie long hair back.
• Use the device and accessories only according to these instructions and take the working conditions and the work to be performed into consideration to avoid dangerous situations.

Safe operation

DANGER

• Sung by the cutting blade or when the cutting tool becomes entangled in wires or cords. Inspect the work area thoroughly for objects such as stones, sticks, metal, wires, bones or toys and remove these before using the device.

WARNING

• The device is not intended for use by children, persons with restricted physical, sensory or mental abilities or persons unfamiliar with these instructions.
• Use the device only in daylight or under good artificial lighting.
• Do not operate the device on wet grass or in the rain.
• Maintain a minimum distance of 15 m from persons and animals. Stop the device when any persons or animals enter this area.
• Keep the cutting head below the level of your hips.
• Never use the device with damaged or absent safety devices.
• Never use a metallic cutting string.
• Only operate the device outdoors.
• Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting area, especially when switching on the motor.
• Risk of injury because the blades continue rotating after the motor has been switched off.
• Danger of injury. The blade on the protective cover for shortening the cutting string is very sharp and you must avoid touching this, especially when cleaning the device.
• Make sure that the ventilation openings are free of deposits.
• Check the device for damage before each use and after any impacts. Damaged parts, e.g. a switch, must be repaired or replaced by the authorised Customer Service department.
• Ensure that the drive head attachment is correctly fitted and fastened.
• Ensure that all protective devices, deflectors and handles are correctly fitted and securely fastened.
• Check that the string cutter is correctly positioned and secured each time before use.
• Use only replacement strings from the original manufacturer. Do not use any other cutting attachment.
• The danger of injury. Do not make any modifications to the device.
  Note: Regulations may restrict the use of this device in some regions. Seek advice from your local authorities.

Safe servicing and care

WARNING

• After pushing out a new string, bring the device into the normal operating position before switching it on.
• Ensure that the device is in a safe condition by regularly checking that all bolts, nuts and screws are screwed tight.
• Check that the moving parts function correctly and are not blocked, and that no parts are broken or damaged. Have a damaged device repaired before using it.
• Switch the motor off, remove the battery pack and make sure that all moving parts have stopped moving:
• Before cleaning or servicing the device.
• Before changing accessories.

CAUTION

• Only use accessories and spare parts which are approved by the manufacturer. Only original accessories and original spare parts ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and safely.

ATTENTION

• Clean the product with a soft, dry cloth each time after use.
  Note : Service and maintenance work may only be performed by suitably qualified and specially trained personnel. We recommend sending the product to an authorised service centre for repair.

• You may only perform the adjustments and repairs described in these operating instructions. Contact your authorised Customer Service department for other repairs.

• Have damaged or illegible warning signs on the device replaced by the authorised Customer Service department.

Safe transport and storage

WARNING
Switch the device off, allow it to cool down and remove the battery pack before storage or transportation.
CAUTION
Risk of injury and damage to the device. Secure the device against movement or falling down during transport.
ATTENTION
Remove all foreign bodies from the device before storage or transportation. Store the device in a dry, well-ventilated location out of the reach of children. Keep the device away from corrosive substances such as garden chemicals. Do not store the device outdoors

Residual risks

WARNING

• Certain residual risks remain present, even when the device is operated in the prescribed manner. The following dangers can be present when using the device:
• Vibration can cause injuries. Use the correct tools for the job, use the handles provided and restrict the working time and hazard exposure time.
• Noise can cause hearing injuries. Wear hearing protection and limit the duration of exposure.
• Injuries due to flung objects.

Risk reduction
CAUTION

• Using the device for longer periods can cause poor circulation in the hands due to vibrations. A general period of use cannot be set, because this depends on several influencing factors:
• Personal tendency to suffer from poor circulation (frequently cold fingers, tingling sensation in the fingers)
• Low ambient temperature. Wear warm gloves to protect your hands.
• Holding the device too tightly hindering blood circulation.
• Continuous operation is more harmful than operation interrupted by work breaks. You should see a doctor if using the device regularly and for lengthy periods of time, and in the event of repeated occurrences of symptoms such as tingling in the fingers or cold fingers.

Intended use

DANGER
Improper use
Risk of fatal injury from incision injuries Only use the device for its proper use. Never use metal blades such as saw blades or brush blades.

WARNING
Flying objects Risk of injury and damage
Maintain a minimum distance of 15 m from persons, animals and other objects.

• The device is intended for outdoor use.
• The device can be used for trimming grass along walls, fences, trees and on edgings.
• The device can also be used for mowing in places that are difficult to access with lawnmowers, e.g.ditches, slopes and clearings.
• Modifications and changes not authorised by the manufacturer are prohibited.
• Never use the device in a wet environment or in the rain.
• Never mow wet grass or other growth.

Environmental protection
The packing materials can be recycled. Please dispose of packaging in accordance with the environmental regulations. Electrical and electronic appliances contain valuable, recyclable materials and often components such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil, which – if handled or disposed of incorrectly – can pose a potential threat to human health and the environment However, these components are required for the correct operation of the appliance. Appliances marked by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of together with the household rubbish.

Notes on the content materials (REACH)
Current information on content materials can be found at: www.kaercher.com/REACH

Accessories and spare parts
Only use original accessories and original spare parts. They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and safely. Information on accessories and spare parts can be found at www.kaercher.com.

Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery for the appliance is shown on the packaging. Check the contents for completeness when unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the event of any shipping damage, please notify your dealer.

Device description
The maximum amount of equipment is described in these operating instructions. Depending on the model used, there are differences in the scope of delivery (see packaging). For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page Illustration A

1. Cutting string
2. Cutting edge
3. String guard
4. Lower shaft
5. Front handle
6. Rear handle
7. Unlocking button
8. Battery pack release
9. Type plate
10. Power switch
11. Shaft release
12. Upper shaft
13. Reel cover release
14. Reel cover
15. Cutting tool
16. String reel
17. Trimmer blade
18. Button for releasing the string
19. Eye
20. Quick Charger Battery Power 18 V
21. Standard Charger Battery Power 18 V
22. Rechargeable battery pack optional

Rechargeable battery pack
The device can be operated with a Kärcher 18 V Battery Power battery pack.

Installation

Installing the string guard
WARNING
Blade on the string guard Incision injuries Install the string guard before using the device for the first time.

WARNING
Exposed string Incision injuries Never use the device without the string guard. Illustration B The string guard must face the operator.

1. Insert the string guard into the bracket.
2. Screw the string guard to the bracket.

Installing shaft

1. Connect the upper and lower shaft segments. Illustration C

Initial startup

Adjusting the string length

1. Press the button for releasing the string and pull the string out of the string reel and up to the cutting edge. Illustration D

Installing the battery pack

1. Push the battery pack into the mounting in the device until it audibly latches into place. Illustration E

Operation

Working techniques
CAUTION: Obstacles in the mowing area Risk of injury and damage Before starting mowing, check the work area for objects that may be flung away, e.g. wires, stones, cords or glass.

1. Press the unlocking button. Illustration F
2. Press the power switch. The device starts up.
3. Guide the cutting head parallel to the ground.
4. Guide the device in a semi-circular movement over the cutting area.
5. Mow long grass in several passes.

Extending the string length during operation
The string on the device wears during mowing and becomes shorter due to fraying and being torn off. A string that is too short will result in unsatisfactory mowing results.
Note: The string length can be extended during operation.

1. Release the unlocking button and power switch. Illustration G
2. Press the unlocking button and power switch. The string extends automatically and is automatically trimmed to the correct length by the cutting blade. Illustration H
   Note: You must replace the string reel if the string no longer extends automatically (see Chapter Replacing the string reel).

Mowing edges

1. Remove the battery pack (see Chapter Removing the battery pack).
2. Press the shaft release. Illustration I
3. Turn the shaft by 180°.
4. Mount the battery pack (see Chapter Installing the battery pack).
5. Press the unlocking button.
6. Press the power switch.
7. Mow the edge regions. Illustration J

Changing the cutting tool
The string reel and the trimmer blade are available as cutting tools.

1. Remove the battery pack (see Chapter Removing the battery pack).
2. Remove the unneeded cutting tool and fit the desired cutting tool (see Chapter Replacing the cutting tool).

Removing the battery pack

Note: During longer work breaks, remove the battery pack from the device and secure it against unauthorised use.

1. Pull the battery pack unlocking button in the direction of the battery pack. Illustration K
2. Press the battery pack unlocking button to unlock the battery pack.
3. Remove the battery pack from the device.

Finishing operation

1. Remove the battery pack from the device (see Chapter Removing the battery pack).
2. Clean the device (see Chapter Cleaning the device).

Transport

CAUTION: Failure to observe the weight Risk of injury and damage Be aware of the weight of the device during storage.

1. Remove the battery pack (see Chapter Removing the battery pack).
2. Secure the device against slipping and tipping over when transporting in vehicles.

Storage
Clean the device before storing (see Chapter Cleaning the device).

1. Store the device in a dry, well ventilated location. Keep away from corrosive substances such as garden chemicals and defrosting salt. Do not store the device outdoors.

Care and service

CAUTION
Uncontrolled startup Incision injuries Remove the battery from the device before all work on the device.

CAUTION
Risk of injury from sharp blades Wear safety goggles and protective gloves when working on the device.

Cleaning the device

1. Remove any remaining cutting residue from the string guard and the cutting head.
2. Clean the device components with a damp cloth if required.
3. Clean the battery mount and electric contacts of dirt and foreign bodies regularly.

Replacing the cutting tool

Replacing the string reel

1. Press the string reel cover unlocking mechanism and remove the string reel cover. Illustration L
2. Remove and dispose of the string reel.
3. Feed the end of the string on the new string reel through the eye. Illustration M
4. Fit the string reel in the support.
5. Fit the string reel cover in the support. Take care to ensure that the string reel cover audibly latches into place. Illustration N
6. Adjust the string length (see Chapter Initial startup).

Replacing the trimmer blade

1. Press the trimmer blade unlocking mechanism and remove the trimmer blade.
2. Fit the new trimming blade into the support. Note the correct position via the marking. Illustration O

Troubleshooting guide

Malfunctions often have simple causes that you can remedy yourself using the following overview. When in doubt, or in the case of malfunctions not mentioned here, please contact your authorised Customer Service. As the battery pack ages, even if it is looked after, its capacity reduces such that the full run time will no longer be reached when fully charged. This does not indicate a defect.

Warranty

The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possible malfunctions on your appliance within the warranty period free of cost, provided that a material or manufacturing defect is the cause. In a warranty case, please contact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the next authorised customer service site.

Vibration value

WARNING: The specified vibration value was measured using a standard test procedure and may be used to compare devices. The specified vibration value may be used in a provisional assessment of the load. Depending on the way the device is used, the vibration emission can deviate from the specified overall value during the current use of the device.

Device with a hand-arm vibration value > 2.5 m/s² (see chapter Technical Data in the operating instructions)

CAUTION

• Uninterrupted use of the device for several hours can lead to numbness.
• Wear warm gloves to protect your hands.
• Take regular breaks from work.

Declaration of Conformity

EU Declaration of Conformity

We hereby declare that the machine described below complies with the relevant basic safety and health requirements in the EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version placed in circulation by us. This declaration is invalidated by any changes made to the machine that are not approved by us.

• Product: Battery-operated Lawn trimmer/Edge trimmer

• Type: LTR 18-25 Battery 1.444-30x.0

• Currently applicable EU Directives
  2000/14/EC (+2005/88/EC)
  2006/42/EC (+2009/127/EC)
  2011/65/EU
  2014/30/EU

• Harmonised standards used
  EN 60335-1:2012+A11:2014+A13:2017
  EN 50636-2-91:2014
  EN 50581: 2012
  EN 55014-1: 2017 + A11: 2020
  EN 55014-2: 2015

• Conformity evaluation procedure used
  2000/14/EC and amended by 2005/88/EC: Annex VI Name and address of the notified body involved
  L-1852 Luxembourg
  ID no. 0499

• Sound power level dB(A)

• Measured:92,3

• Guaranteed:94
  The signatories act on behalf of and with the authority of the company management.

Declaration of Conformity (UK)

We hereby declare that the product described below complies with the relevant provisions of the following UK Regulations, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version put into circulation by us. This declaration shall cease to be valid if the product is modified without our prior approval. Product: Battery-operated Lawn trimmer/Edge trimmer Type: LTR 18-25 Battery 1.444-30x.0

Currently applicable UK Regulations
S.I. 2001/1701 (as amended)
S.I. 2008/1597 (as amended)
S.I. 2012/3032 (as amended)
S.I. 2016/1091 (as amended)

Designated standards used
EN 60335-1:2012+A11:2014+A13:2017
EN 50636-2-91:2014
EN 50581: 2012
EN 55014-1: 2017 + A11: 2020
EN 55014-2: 2015

Applied conformity assessment procedure
S.I. 2001/1701 (as amended): Schedule 9

Name and address of the notified body involved
a. Kalchesbruck
2a. Kalchesbruck
L-1852 Luxembourg
ID no. 0499

Sound power level dB(A)
Measured:92,3
Guaranteed:94
The signatories act on behalf of and with the authority of the company management.

References

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