KOBALT KMH 1040-03 Brushless Power Head User Manual

KOBALT KMH 1040-03 Brushless Power Head

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

PACKAGE CONTENTS

WARNING:

• Remove the tool from the package and examine it carefully. Do not discard the carton or any packaging material until all parts have been examined.
• If any part of the tool is missing or damaged, do not attach the battery to use the tool until the part has been repaired or replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious injury.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble or operate this product. If you have any questions regarding the product, please call customer service at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., EST, Monday – Sunday. You could also contact us at partsplus@lowes.com or visit www.lowespartsplus.com.

WARNING:

• The operation of any power tool 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 using a wide vision safety mask over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with shields. Always use eye protection marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
• Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
  • Lead from lead-based paints
  • Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products
  • Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber
• Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
  • Work in a well-ventilated area.
  • Work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
  • Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes or to lie on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

Know the Tool
To operate this tool, carefully read this manual and all labels affixed to the tool before using it.
Keep this manual available for future reference.

Important
This tool should be serviced only by a qualified service technician.

Read All Instructions Thoroughly
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely.

General Safety Warnings
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS

WARNING!
When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:

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DANGER!
Do not rely on the tool’s insulation against electric shock. To reduce the risk of electrocution, never operate the tool in the vicinity of any wires or cables which may carry electric current.

CAUTION!

• Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and durations of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.

• Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don’t use appliances in damp or wet locations.

• Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept at a distance away from work area.

• Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

• Use Safety Glasses. Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.

• Use Right Appliance – Do not use appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.

• Don’t Force Appliance – It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.

• Don’t Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

• Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the appliance when you are tired.

• Store Idle Appliances Indoors – When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in a dry and high or locked-up place with the battery pack removed – out of reach of children.

• Maintain Appliance with Care – Keep the appliance clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

• Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the appliance, a guard or other part that
  is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.

• Do not charge the battery pack in rain, or in wet locations.

• Disconnect the battery pack from the appliance before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing appliance. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the appliance accidentally.

• 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 appliances only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

This power head may be used only with the following attachments

• 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 appliance 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 265°F (130°C) may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or appliance outside of the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
• Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.
• Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery pack (as applicable) except as indicated in the instructions for use and care.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cells may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
• Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
• When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
• Use of any other accessory or attachment may increase the risk of injury.
• 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 incinerate the appliance even if it is severely damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire.
• Do not wash the appliance 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 Service Center for assistance.
• Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you lend this tool to someone else, also lend these instructions to them to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.

See operator’s manual for your KOBALT KMS 1040-03 for future use. See operator’s manual for your KOBALT KEG 1040-03 for future use.
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PREPARATION

Know Your Power Head
Before attempting to use the power head, familiarize yourself with all of its operating features and safety requirements.

WARNING:

• Do not allow familiarity with the tool to cause carelessness. Remember that one careless moment is enough to cause severe injury. Before attempting to use any tool, be sure to become familiar with all of the operating features and safety instructions.
• Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

• Read and understand entire Operator’s Manual for each optional attachment used with this power head and follow all warnings and instructions. Failure to follow all instructions could result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
• This 40V power head is designed to be used only with the attachment models that are specified in this Operator’s Manual. Use of other, unauthorized attachments could cause serious personal injuries or property damage.
• Some accessories have specific requirements related to safety. Always pay special attention to such instructions in the manual that accompanies each accessory.
• Never install, remove, or adjust any attachment while the power head is running or with the battery installed. Failure to stop the motor and remove the battery can cause serious personal injury. NEVER OPERATE THE POWER HEAD WITHOUT AN ATTACHMENT.
  

WARNING

• Always remove the battery pack from the product when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when the product is not in use.

Installing and Removing the Power Head Attachment

Installing the attachment

• Remove the battery pack.

• Loosen the wing knob (A) (Fig.1a).

• The power head has two grooves on the coupler (B), ONLY the groove 1 is used to connect attachments: KMS 1040-03 and
  KEG 1040-03.

• Align the spring-loaded pin on the attachment with the groove on the coupler (B) and push the attachment shaft into the power head shaft until the pin pops out of the groove and you hear an audible “click” sound at the same time (Fig.1b).

• Pull the shaft of the attachment to verify that it is securely locked into the coupler (B).

• Tighten the wing knob (A) securely.

Removing the attachment

• Remove the battery pack.
• Loosen the wing knob (A).
• Press down the spring-loaded pin and pull the attachment shaft out of the coupler (Fig.1c).

Mounting and Adjusting the Front-Assist Handle

• Remove the battery pack from the power head.
• Remove the screw knob (I) and the lock-lever (H) from the front-assist handle (C) (Fig.2a).
•  Mount the front-assist handle on the shaft as shown in Fig. 2a.
• Insert the lock-lever (H) into the front-assist handle, and then tighten the screw knob (I). Make sure that the front-assist handle faces upwards so that it points toward the rear handle.
• Lower the lock-lever to secure the front-assist handle onto the shaft so that it cannot move on the shaft during operation.

To Adjust the Front-Assist Handle Position
The handle should be adjusted so that the arm holding the front-assist handle is straight when using the power head.
To adjust the front-assist handle (C) position, lift the lock-lever (H) so that the front-assistant handle can be moved to the desired position along the shaft. Lower the lock-lever so that the handle cannot move during operation.

WARNING:

• There is a tag on the power head shaft to limit the adjustment distance of the front-assist handle to meet the requirements of the front and rear handle distance. Never adjust the front-assist handle beyond the tag position.
• Never operate the tool without the front-assist handle firmly in place.

To Attach Battery Pack

• Make sure that the switch is in the OFF position.
• Align the mounting grooves on the battery pack with the raised ribs in the power head housing, as shown (Fig.3).
• Slide the battery pack into the tool until it snaps into position.

NOTICE: Make sure that the latch on the power head snaps into place and the battery pack is secured to the tool before beginning operation. Improper assembly of the battery pack can cause damage to internal components.

To Remove Battery Pack

• Make sure that the switch is in the OFF position.
• Hold the battery pack in the palm of your hand.
• Press the battery-release button with your thumb. The battery pack will disengage from the latch.
• Grasp the battery pack and remove it from the power head.

WARNING:

• Always be aware for the location of your feet, children, or pets when pressing the battery-release button. NEVER remove the battery pack at a high position. Serious injury could result if the battery pack falls.
• Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore, the ON/OFF switch should always in OFF position when the tool is not in use or when carrying the tool at your side.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Starting/Stopping the Power Head (Fig.4)

WARNING:
Never operate the power head without an attachment. Do not attempt to start the power head without an attachment.

To start the power head

• To turn the power head ON, push the lock-off button (E) to the left or right and then depress the variable-speed trigger switch (F).
• The variable-speed trigger switch delivers higher speed with increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased trigger pressure.

To stop the power head
Release the variable-speed trigger switch (F) to stop the power head.

WARNING
Always remove the battery pack from the power head during work breaks and after finishing work.

Changing Speed Modes (Fig. 5)

Slide the speed mode switch (D) to position “1” for low speed or position “2” for high speed.
NOTE: When in high speed mode, runtime will be decreased as compared to when trimmer is in low speed mode.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

All maintenance should only be carried out by a qualified service technician.

Cleaning
Before cleaning or performing any maintenance, remove the battery pack. For safe and proper operation, always keep the tool and its ventilation slots clean.
When work has been completed, clean the tool to allow smooth functioning of the tool over time.
Always use only a soft, dry cloth to clean your tool; never use detergent or alcohol. Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING:

• Place the trigger switch (F) in the OFF position and remove the battery pack before performing troubleshooting procedures.

Tool does not work.

| Low battery pack capacity.| Charge the battery pack.
The battery pack is not inserted properly.| Install the battery pack into the tool correctly.

Motor overheating

|

Cooling vents are obstructed.

| Clean and clear the cooling vents. Do not cover vents with your hand during operation

WARRANTY

For 5 years from the date of purchase, the power tool is warranted for the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship. This guarantee does not cover damage due to abuse, normal wear, improper maintenance, neglect, unauthorized repair/alteration, or expendable parts and accessories expected to become unusable after a reasonable period of use.
If you think your product meets the above guarantee criteria, please return it to the place of purchase with valid proof of purchase and the defective product will be repaired or replaced at no charge. This guarantee gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
Lowe’s Home Centers LLC. Mooresville, NC 28117
Printed in China

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