FLEX GPH 18-EC 18 V Cordless Lawn Trimmer Instruction Manual

: June 26, 2024
: FLEX

Table of Contents

FLEX GPH 18-EC 18 V Cordless Lawn Trimmer
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
Symbols on the power tool
Intended use
Technical data
Overview
Preparation
Operating
Documents / Resources

FLEX GPH 18-EC 18 V Cordless Lawn Trimmer

Specifications

Tool Type: Kombimotor
Voltage: 18 V DC
Weight (without battery): 2.7 kg
Battery: 18V
Battery Weight: 0.4 kg (AP 18.0/2.5), 0.7 kg (AP 18.0/5.0), 1.1 kg (AP 18.0/8.0)
Operating Temperature: Not specified
Charging Temperature: Not specified
Storage Temperature: Not specified

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions

Before using the GPH 18-EC, please read the following safety information.

Always refer to the user manual for proper handling and operation.
Ensure you are familiar with the tool’s features and functions before use.
Use appropriate safety gear such as gloves and eye protection.

Charging the Battery

Insert the battery into the charger.
Plug the charger into a power source.
Wait for the battery to fully charge before use.

Operating the Tool

Insert a fully charged battery into the tool.
Press the power button to start the tool.
Adjust settings as needed for your task.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if the tool does not power on?

A: Check that the battery is properly inserted and charged. If the issue persists, consult the user manual for troubleshooting steps.

Q: How do I maintain the tool for optimal performance?

A: Regularly clean the tool after use, store it in a dry place, and ensure the battery is charged and ready for the next use.

Symbols used in this manual

WARNING! Denotes impending danger. Non-observance of this warning may result in death or extremely severe injuries.
CAUTION! Denotes a possibly dangerous situation. Non-observance of this warning may result in slight injury or damage to property.
NOTE Denotes application tips and important information.

Symbols on the power tool

For your safety

WARNING! Before using the power tool, please read the following.
these operating instructions,
the “General safety instructions” on the handling of power tools in the enclosed booklet (leaflet-no.: 315.915),
the currently valid site rules, and the regulations for the prevention of accidents.
This power tool is state of the art and has been constructed under the acknowledged safety regulations.
Nevertheless, when in use, the power tool may be a danger to the life and limb of the user or a third party, or the power tool or other property may be damaged.
The power head may be used only as intended, in perfect working order.
Faults that impair safety must be repaired immediately.

Intended use

The power head is intended.
for commercial use in industry and trade,
for using with only the following FLEX attachments Line Trimmer GLT 35 or subsequently introduced by FLEX.

Technical data

Tool	GPH 18-EC
Type	Power Head
Voltage	Vdc
Weight (without battery back)	kg

Battery	18V

Weight of battery	kg

0.7

1.1

Working Temperature| -10~40°C
Charging Temperature| 4~40°C
Storage Temperature| <50°C
Charger| CA 10.8/18.0, CA 18.0-LD

Overview

(see Figure A)

The numbering of the product features refers to the illustration of the machine on the graphics page.

Wing knob
Coupler
Shoulder-strap loop
Speed mode switch
Lock-off button
Variable-speed trigger switch
Rear handle
Front-assist handle
Assist-handle lock-lever
Screw knob

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.
WARNING! Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misused and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

Assembly

WARNING! Read and understand the 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 18V 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.
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/removing the power head attachment To install the attachment

a) Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.
b) Loosen the wing knob (1) (see Fig B).
c) The power head has two grooves on the coupler (2), ONLY the groove( B-2) is used to connect the attachment: GLT 35.
d) Align the spring-loaded pin (C-2) on the attachment with the groove (C-1) on the coupler (2) 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 (see Fig C).
e) Pull the shaft of the attachment to verify that it is securely locked into the coupler (2).
f) Tighten the wing knob (1) securely.

To remove the attachment (See Fig D)

a) Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.
b) Loosen the wing knob.
c) Press down the spring-loaded pin (D-1), with the pin pressed, pull or twist the attachment shaft out of the coupler.
Mounting/adjusting the front assist handle

To mount the front-assist handle (see Fig E)

a) Stop the motor and remove the battery pack from the power head.
b) Remove the screw knob (10) and the lock lever (9) from the front-assist handle (8).
c) Mount the front-assist handle (8) on the shaft.
d) Insert the lock lever (9) into the front-assist handle (8), and then tighten the screw knob (10). Make sure that the front assist handle (8) faces upwards so that it points toward the rear handle.
e) 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 (see Fig F)

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 position, lift the lock lever 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 on the shaft 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.
WARNING! Never operate the tool without the front-assist handle firmly in place.

Attaching/removing the battery pack (see Fig G)

NOTE Fully charge the battery pack before first use.

To attach

a) Align the raised portion of the battery pack with the grooves in the power head housing, then slide the battery pack onto the tool.
b) Make sure that the latches on the battery pack snap into place and the battery pack is secured to the tool before operation.
NOTE When placing the battery pack on the tool, be sure that the raised rib on the battery pack aligns with the groove on the tool and the latches snap into place properly. Improper assembly of the battery pack can cause damage to internal components.

To remove

Press the battery release button (G-1) and pull the battery pack out.
WARNING! Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore, to avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack and keep your hands clear of the lock-off button and variable speed trigger switch when carrying or transporting the tool.

Operating

Starting/stopping the power head (see Fig H)

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

a) To turn the power head ON, push the lock-off button (5) to the left or right and then depress the variable-speed trigger switch (6).
b) The variable-speed trigger switch (6) 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 (6) to stop the power head.

WARNING!

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

Changing speed mode (see Fig I)

Slide the speed-selector switch (4) to position “1” for low speed or position “2” for high speed.
NOTE The runtime will decrease in high-speed mode compared to that in low-speed mode.

Using shoulder strap (sold separately)

For safe and comfortable operation, put the strap over one of your shoulders and across your back.
a) Remove the battery pack from the power head.
b) Depress the shoulder strap carabiner to open it and attach it to the shoulder strap loop (3) (see Fig J).
c) Adjust the shoulder strap length to a comfortable operating position – hold the trimmer with both hands: one hand on the rear handle and the other hand on the front-assist handle (see Fig K).
WARNING! When an emergency occurs, take the shoulder strap off from your shoulder immediately, no matter what way the strap is on.

Maintenance and care

WARNING! Before performing any work on the power tool, remove the battery pack from the tool.

Cleaning

CAUTION! When cleaning with compressed air, always wear goggles.
Regularly clean the power tool and ventilation slots. Frequency of cleaning is dependent on the material and duration of use. Regularly blow out the housing interior and motor with dry compressed air.

Repairs

Repairs should only be carried out by an authorized customer service center.

Spare parts and accessories

Other accessories, in particular tools and accessories, can be found in the manufacturer’s catalogs. Exploded drawings and spare-part lists can be found on our homepage: www.flex-tools.com.

Disposal information

WARNING! Render redundant power tools unusable: mains operated power tool by removing the power cord, battery operated power tool by removing the battery.
EU countries only
Do not throw electric power tools into the household waste!
Per the European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment and transposition into national law used electric power tools must be collected separately and recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.
Raw material recovery instead of waste disposal.
Devices, accessories, and packaging should be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. Plastic parts are identified for recycling according to material type.

WARNING!

Do not throw batteries into the household waste, fire, or water. Do not open used batteries.

EU countries only:

Per Directive 2006/66/EC, defective or used batteries must be recycled.
NOTE Please ask your dealer about disposal options!

Declaration of conformity

We declare under our sole responsibility that the product described under “Technical specifications” conforms to the following standards or normative documents.
EN 62841 under the regulations of the directives 2014/30/EU, 2006/42/EG, 2011/65/EU.
Responsible for technical documents: FLEX-Elektrowerkzeuge GmbH, R & D Bahnhofstrasse 15, D-71711 Steinheim/Murr

Declaration of Conformity

We as the manufacturer: of FLEX
Elektrowerkzeuge GmbH, Business address: Bahnhofstr. 15, 71711 Steinheim, Germany declare under our sole responsibility, that the product(s) described under „Technical specifications“ fulfills all the relevant provisions of The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations S.I. 2008/1597 and also fulfills all the relevant provisions of the following.
UK Regulations: Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations S.I. 2016/1091, The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations S.I. 2012/3032 and are manufactured under the following designated Standards.
BS EN 62841-1:2015
BS EN IEC 55014-1:2021
BS EN IEC 55014-2:2021
Place of declaration: Steinheim, Germany.
Responsible person: Peter Lameli, Technical Director – FLEX-Elektrowerkzeuge GmbH Contact details for Great Britain: FLEX Power Tools Limited, Unit 8 Anglo Office Park, Lincoln Road, HP 12, 3RH Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom.

Exemption from liability

The manufacturer and his representative are not liable for any damage and lost profit due to interruption in business caused by the product or by an unusable product.
The manufacturer and his representative are not liable for any damage that was caused by improper use of the product or by use of the product with products from other manufacturers.
Flex-Elektrowerkzeuge GmbH
Bahnhofstr. 15 71711 Steinheim/Murr
Tel. +49(0) 7144 828-0
Fax +49(0) 7144 25899
info@flex-tools.com
www.flex-tools.com

Documents / Resources

| FLEX GPH 18-EC 18 V Cordless Lawn Trimmer [pdf] Instruction Manual
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