Adjust The Length Of The Cutting Line; Adjust The Cutting Diameter; Maintenance; General Information - GreenWorks GD40BC Manuel Opérateur

4.6 ADJUST THE LENGTH OF THE
CUTTING LINE
Figure 8.
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. Line is automatically released and the cut-off blade
cuts the excess length.
4.7

ADJUST THE CUTTING DIAMETER

Figure 9.
NOTE
The machine is set at a 14 in. (356 mm) cutting
diameter. You can adjust to a 16 in. (406 mm) cutting
diameter.
Set the cutting diameter to 14 in. (356 mm) for greater
runtime and 16 in. (406 mm)for 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.
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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.
5.1

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.
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• Store the machine in 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

REPLACE THE SPOOL

Figure 10-13.
1. Push the tabs on the sides of the trimmer head at
the same time.
2. Pull and remove the spool cover.
3. Remove the remaining spool.
4. Put the spool in the spool cover.
Make sure that the cutting line is in the slot on the new
spool, and is extended approximately 15 cm before
you install the new spool.
5. Put the ends of the cutting lines through the holes.
6. Extend the cutting line to release it from the guide
slot in the spool.
7. Install the spool and spool cover onto the trimmer
head.
8. Push the spool cover until it clicks into position.
5.4

REPLACE THE CUTTING LINE

Figure 14-16.
Remove the remaining cutting line on the spool.
Use only with the nylon cutting line of 0.08"(2mm)
diameter.
1. Cut a piece of cutting line approximately 3m long.
2. Bend the line at the midpoint and hook the loop into
the slot in the center rim of the spool. Make sure
that the line snaps into position in the slot.
3. With your finger between the lines, wind the lines
equally and tightly around the spool in the indicated
direction.
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