greenworks 40V 16-Inch Cordless Lawn Mower Owner’s Manual

GD60BCB
OPERATOR MANUAL

STG406
Original Instructions

DESCRIPTION

1.1 PURPOSE
This machine is used to cut grass, light weeds, and other similar vegetation at or around ground level. The cutting plane must be approximately parallel to the ground surface.  You cannot use the machine to cut or chop hedges, shrubs, bushes, flowers, and compost.

1.2 OVERVIEW
Figure 1 – 20.

1 Battery release button
2 On/off button
3 Speed button
4 Lock-out button
5 Trigger
6 Auxiliary handle
7 Upper shaft
8 Coupler
9 Lower shaft
10 Trimmer head
11 Cut-off blade
12 Guard
13 Screw
14 Release button
15 Positioning hole
16 Knob
17 Cap| 18 Lower support
19 Tab
20 Spool cover
21 Spool housing
22 Spool
23 Line exit hole
24 Slot
25 Angle transmission hole
26 Metal rod
27 Nut
28 Outer cup
29Blade
A Direction of rotation
B Best cutting area
C Dangerous cutting area
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SAFETY

WARNING

Make sure that you follow all safety instructions.

Refer to Safety Manual.

 INSTALLATION

3.1 UNPACK THE MACHINE

WARNING

Make sure that you correctly assemble the machine before use.
WARNING

• If parts of the machine are damaged, do not use the machine.
• If you do not have all the parts, do not operate the machine.
• If parts are damaged or missing, contact the service center.

1.  Open the package.
2.  Read the documentation provided in the box.
3.  Remove all the unassembled parts from the box.
4. Remove the machine from the box.
5. Discard the box and packing material in compliance with local regulations.
   3.2 ATTACH THE GUARD
   Figure 2.

WARNING

Do not touch the cut-off blade.

1.  Remove the screws from the trimmer head with a Phillips head screwdriver (not included).

2. Put the guard onto the trimmer head.

3. Align the screw holes on the guard with the screw holes on the trimmer head.

4. Tighten the screws.
   3.3 ASSEMBLE THE SHAFT
   Figure 3.

5. Loosen the screw on the coupler.

6.  Push in the release button on the lower shaft.

7. Align the release button with the positioning hole and slide the two shafts.

8. Turn the lower shaft until the button locks into the positioning hole.

9. Tighten the screw with the hex wrench.

3.4 ATTACH THE AUXILIARY HANDLE
Figure 4.

1. Loosen the central knob.
2. Remove the cap and the lower support.

NOTE

Do not miss the spring in the support.

3. Put the auxiliary handle in the lower support.
4. Put the cap to the lower support.
5. Put the entire block in its housing on the shaft.
6. Set the auxiliary handle in a comfortable position.
7. Lock the auxiliary handle with the central knob.
3.5 INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK
Figure 5.

WARNING

•  If the battery pack or charger is damaged, replace the battery pack or the charger.
• Stop the machine and wait until the motor stops before you install or remove the battery pack.
• Read, know, and follow the instructions in the battery and charger manual.

1.  Align the lift ribs on the battery pack with the grooves in the battery compartment.

2. Push the battery pack into the battery compartment until the battery pack locks into place.

3. When you hear a click, the battery pack is installed.
   3.6 REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK
   Figure 5.

4. Push and hold the battery release button.

5.  Remove the battery pack from the machine.

 OPERATION

IMPORTANT

Before you operate the machine, read and understand the safety regulations and the operating instructions.
WARNING

4.1 ON/OFF BUTTON

Push this button to connect and disconnect the electrical circuit of the machine.
Two green lights on (G) : the electrical circuit of the machine is on (ON). The machine prepares to operate.

NOTE

If you do not use the machine for more than 1 minute, the machine stops.

Lights off: the electrical circuit are off (OFF).

IMPORTANT

Do not keep your finger on the button when you move the machine to prevent accidental start.

4.2 SPEED BUTTON

Push this button to increase cutting means speed according to grass conditions.
Greenlight on (F): the brush cutter is in “high speed” settings.
4.3 START THE MACHINE
Figure 6.

1.  Push the on/off button.
2.  Push the lock-out button and pull the trigger.

4.4 STOP THE MACHINE
Figure 6.

1.  Release the trigger to stop the machine.

4.5 USE THE SHOULDER STRAP
Figure 7.

1.  Attach the carabiner to the carrying ring on the pole.
2.  Put on the shoulder strap.
3.  Adjust the length of the strap so that the carabiner is
   about the width of a hand below your right hip.
   4.6 OPERATION TIPS
   Figure 7.

WARNING

Keep clearance between the body and the machine.
| WARNING

Do not operate the machine without a guard in place.

Do these tips when you use the machine

• Keep the machine connected to the correctly worn harness.

• Keep a firm hold with the two hands on the machine while you operate the machine.

• Cut tall grass from the top down.
  If grass winds around the trimmer head:

• Remove the battery pack.

• Remove the grass.

4.7 CUTTING TIPS
Figure 8.

• Tilt the machine toward the area to be cut. Use the tip of the cutting line to cut grass.
• Move the machine from right to left to prevent thrown debris toward the operator.
• Do not cut in the dangerous area.
• Do not force the trimmer head into uncut grass.
• Wire and picket fences cause cutting line wear and breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood can wear the cutting line quickly.

4.8 ADJUST THE LENGTH OF THE CUTTING LINE
Figure 9.
While you operate the machine, the cutting line gets worn and shorter. You can adjust the length of the cutting line.

1. Hit the trimmer head against the ground while you operate the machine.
2. The line is automatically released and the cut-off blade cuts the excess length.

4.9 LINE CUT-OFF BLADE
Figure 10.
This trimmer is equipped with a line cut-off blade on the guard. The line cut- off blade continuously trims the line to ensure a consistent and efficient cut diameter. Advance line whenever you hear the engine running faster than normal, or when trimming efficiency diminishes. This will maintain best performance and keep the line long enough to advance properly.

4.10 ADJUST THE CUTTING DIAMETER
Figure 10.

NOTE

The machine is set at a 35.6 cm cutting diameter. You can adjust to a 40.6 cm cutting diameter.
Set the cutting diameter to 35.6 cm for greater runtime and 40.6 cmfor a larger cutting area.

1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Remove the blade screws from the cut-off blade.
3. Turn the cut-off blade 180°.
4.  Tighten the blade screws.

MAINTENANCE

IMPORTANT

Read and understand the safety regulations and the maintenance instructions before you clean, repair, or do the maintenance work on the machine.
IMPORTANT
Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are tight. Examine regularly that you install the handles tightly.
IMPORTANT
Use only the replacement parts and accessories of the initial manufacturer.

GENERAL INFORMATION

IMPORTANT

Only your dealer or approved service center can do the maintenance that is not given in this manual.

Before the maintenance operations:

• Stop the machine.
• Remove the battery pack.
• Cool the motor.
• Store the machine in a cool and dry place.
• Use correct clothing, protective gloves, and safety glasses.

5.2 CLEAN THE MACHINE

• Clean the machine after use with a moist cloth dipped in neutral detergent.
• Do not use aggressive detergents or solvents to clean the plastic parts or handles.
• Keep the trimmer head free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
• Keep the air vents clean and free of debris to avoid overheating and damage to the motor or the battery.
• Do not spray water onto the motor and electrical components.
  5.3 REMOVE ANY REMAINING LINE
  Figure 11 – 13.

1. Push the tabs on the sides of the trimmer head at the same time.
2. Remove the spool cover and the spool.
3. Remove any remaining line.
4. Put the spool in the spool housing.
5. Install the spool cover onto the trimmer head.
6. Push the spool cover until it clicks into position.

5.4 INSTALL THE CUTTING LINE
Figure 14 – 15.

NOTE

Do not put more than 15 feet of cutting line in at a time.

1. Line up the slots on the spool cap with the slots on the trimmer head.
2. Put the cutting line through the hole. Push the cutting line until it exits the opposite hole.
3. Pull the cutting line through until there is an equal quantity of cutting line on each side.
4. Turn the spool cap clockwise to wind the cutting line into the trimmer head. Keep approximately 5 in of cutting line above out of each side of the trimmer head.

5.5 REMOVE THE TRIMMER HEAD
Figure 16 – 17.

1. Put the metal rod in the specified angle transmission hole to fix the trimmer head.
2.  Turn the trimmer head clockwise to loosen it. Do not remove the spacer from the shaft.

5.6 ASSEMBLE THE TRIMMER HEAD
Figure 18

1. Put the metal rod in the specified angle transmission hole to fix the trimmer head.
2. Assemble the trimmer head.
3. Turn the trimmer head counterclockwise to tighten it.
4. Remove the metal rod.

IMPORTANT

You must install the cut-off blade when you use the trimmer head.

5.7 REMOVE THE BRUSH-CUTTER BLADE
Figure 19-20.

WARNING

Apply the guard to the blade.

1. Put the metal rod in the specified angle transmission hole to fix the trimmer head.
2. Loosen the nut clockwise and remove the outer cup.
3. Remove the brush-cutter blade.
   5.8 ASSEMBLE THE BRUSH CUTTER BLADE
   Figure 19-20.

WARNING

Wear gloves and be careful with sharp edges.
WARNING
Apply the guard to the blade.
WARNING
Use the specified Nylon locknut which is packed with the blade, to assemble the blade.
WARNING
You must change the locknut after you use it for 20 times.

1. Put the metal rod in the specified angle transmission hole to fix the trimmer head.
2. Put the brush-cutter blade on top of the inner cup. Make sure the blade is in the center.
3. Put the outer cup above the plate.
4. Put the locknut above the outer cup.
5. Tighten the lock-nut counter-clockwise to 44-58” N.M of torque with a 19mm wrench.

6TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

6.1 MOVE THE MACHINE
When you move the machine, you must:

• Wear gloves.
• Stop the machine.
• Remove the battery pack and charge it.
• Assemble the blade guard.

6.2 STORE THE MACHINE

• Remove the battery pack from the machine.
• Make sure that children cannot come near the machine.
• Keep the machine away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
• Secure the machine during transportation to prevent damage or injury. Clean and examine the machine for any damage.

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Check contact and install the battery pack again.

| The battery pack is depleted.| Charge the battery pack.
The machine stops when you cut.| The lock-out button and trigger are not used at the same time.|

1.  Pull the lock-out button and hold it.
2. Pull the trigger to start the machine.

The guard is not attached to the machine.| Remove the battery pack and attach the guard to the machine.
A heavy cutting line is used.| Use only with the nylon cutting line of 2.0 mm/2.4 mm diameter.
The grass winds around  the motor shaft or the trimmer head.|

1. Stop the machine.
2. Remove the battery pack.
3. Remove the grass from the motor shaft and trimmer head.

The motor is overloaded.|

1. Remove the trimmer head from the grass.
2. The motor will recover to work as soon as the load is removed.
3.  When you cut, move the trimmer head in and out of the grass to be cut and remove no more than 8″ in pass.

The battery pack or machine is too hot.|

1.  Cool the battery pack until its function returns to normal.
2.  Cool the machine for approximately 10 minutes.

The battery pack is disconnected from the tool.| Install the battery pack again.
The battery pack is depleted.| Charge the battery pack.

silicone spray.
Not enough line on the spool.| Install more lines.
Lines are worn too short.| Advance the cutting line.
Lines are tangled on the spool.|

1. Remove the lines from the spool.
2. Wind the lines.

The line keeps breaking.| The machine is used incorrectly.|

1. Cut with the tip of the line, avoid stones, walls, and other hard objects.
2. Advance the cutting line regularly to keep full cutting width.

The grass winds around the trimmer

head and motor housing.

| Cut tall grass at ground level.|

1. Cut tall grass from the top down.
2. Remove no more than 8″ in each pass to prevent wrapping.

The line does not cut well.| The cut-off blade becomes dull.| Sharpen the cut- off blade with a file or replace it.
Vibration increases obviously.| The line is worn down at one side and not advanced in time.| Make sure that the line on both sides is normal. Advance the line.

TECHNICAL DATA

Measured sound pressure level

| LPA= 93dB(A), K= 3 dB(A)
Guaranteed sound power level| LWA.d=105 dB(A)
Vibration| 2 3.5 m/s , k=1.5 2 m/s

The maximum rotational frequency of the spindle.

Noise value.

WARRANTY

(The full warranty terms and conditions can be found on Greenworks website )
The Greenworks warranty is 3 years on the product and 2 years on batteries (consumer/private usage) from the date of purchase. This warranty covers manufacturing faults. A faulty product under warranty might be either repaired or replaced. A unit that has been misused or used in other ways than described in the owner’s manual might be rejected for warranty. Normal wear, and wear parts are not considered a warranty. The original manufacturer warranty is not affected by any additional warranty offered by a dealer or retailer.
A faulty product must be returned to the point of purchase in order to claim for warranty, together with the proof of purchase (receipt).

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Name and address of the manufacturer:
Name:  GLOBGRO AB
Globe Group Europe
Address: Riggaregatan 53 211 13 Malmö, Sweden
Name and address of the person authorized to compile the
technical file:
Name: Peter Söderström
Address: Riggaregatan 53 211 13 Malmö, Sweden

Herewith we declare that the product
Category: Grass trimmer / Brushcutter
Model: STG406 (2108407)
Serial number: See product rating label
Year of Construction: See product rating label

•  is in conformity with the relevant provisions of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

•  is in conformity with the provisions of the following other EC-Directives:

•  2014/30/EU

•  2000/14/EC & 2005/88/EC

•  2011/65/EU & (EU)2015/863
  Furthermore, we declare that the following parts, clauses of harmonized standards have been used:

• EN 60335-1; EN 50636-2-91; EN 62233; EN 55014-1; EN 55014-2 ; EN ISO 3744; EN ISO 3744; ISO 11094; EN ISO 11806-1; IEC 62321-7-2; IEC  62321-4; IEC 62321-5; IEC 62321-6; IEC 62321-7-1; IEC 62321-8; IEC 62321-3-1.
  Conformity assessment method to Annex VI / Directive 2000/14/EC.
  Grass trimmer
  Measured sound power level: LWA： 94 dB(A)
  Guaranteed sound power level: LWA.d： 96 dB(A)
  Brushcutter
  Measured sound power level: LWA： 101.6dB(A)
  Guaranteed sound power level: LWA.d
  el:
  Place, date: Signature: Ted Qu, Quality Director
  Malmö, 10.10.2020

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