Before Starting The Appliance - EINHELL BG-CT 18/1 Li Mode D'emploi D'origine

The noise level of this machine may exceed 85
dB(A). In this case, noise protection is necessary
for the user. The machine's noise was measured
in accordance with EN 60745-1. The level of vib-
rations at the handle is < 2,5 m/s
were taken in accordance with EN 60745-1.
Warning!
The specifi ed vibration value was established in
accordance with a standardized testing method. It
may change according to how the electric equip-
ment is used and may exceed the specifi ed value
in exceptional circumstances.
The specifi ed vibration value can be used to
compare the equipment with other electric power
tools.
The specifi ed vibration value can be used for initi-
al assessment of a harmful eff ect.
Important!
The vibration value changes according to the
area of application of the electric tool and may
exceed the specifi ed value in exceptional cir-
cumstances.
Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a
minimum.
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Only use appliances which are in perfect wor-
king order.
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Service and clean the appliance regularly.
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Adapt your working style to suit the appliance.
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Do not overload the appliance.
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Have the appliance serviced whenever ne-
cessary.
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Switch the appliance off when it is not in use.
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Wear protective gloves.

5. Before starting the appliance

5.1 Fitting the guard hood (Fig. 3)
Mount the guard hood (Fig. 3 / Item 8) on the mo-
tor head as shown in Fig. 3 and fasten it in place
with the screws (Fig. 3 / Item A).
5.2. Assembly of the knife head (Fig. 4)
Place the knife head (Fig. 6/ Item 7) onto the
mounting on the motor shaft. Make sure there is
an audible click when they engage.
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5.3 Fitting the additional handle (Fig. 2, 5-6)
Undo the preassembled setting knob (Fig. 2 / Item
3) and the screw (Fig. 5 / Item B).
Push the handle into the position shown in Fig. 5
. Measurements and insert the screw into the hole. Now fasten the
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handle with the setting knob (Fig. 6 / Item 3).
5.4 Height adjustment (Fig. 1)
Undo the union nut (Fig. 1/Item 5) until the grass
trimmer handle can be moved in and out freely.
Now set the required working height and secure
the handle in this position by tightening the union
nut again.
5.5 Adjusting the additional handle (Fig. 8)
Undo the securing screw on the additional handle
until it can be moved forwards and backwards
without any great resistance. Set the required po-
sition and tighten the securing screw again.
5.6 Adjusting the angle of tilt of the long
handle (Fig. 9)
Place the grass trimmer on a fi rm surface. Press
the pedal for the angle of tilt adjustment (Fig. 9/
Item D). Now you can set the long handle to the
required tilt. To fi x the angle of tilt, release the pe-
dal and allow the long handle to lock into position.
Three diff erent locking angles are possible.
5.7 Charging the battery (Fig. 10-11)
1. Take the battery pack out of the equipment.
To do so, press the locking buttons on the
side (Fig. 10/Item E).
2. Check that your mains voltage is the same as
that marked on the rating plate. Connect the
power cable of the charging unit to a socket
outlet and insert the connector (Fig. 11/Item
H) into the charging jack (Fig. 11/Item G) of
the battery pack. The red LED (Fig. 11/Item F)
indicates that charging is in progress.
3. The charger will end the charging process
automatically when the battery is fully char-
ged (after approx. 3-5 hours). The green LED
indicator (Fig. 11/Item F) is lit.
The rechargeable battery can become a little
warm during the charging process. This is normal.
If the battery pack fails to charge, please check
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whether there is voltage at the socket-outlet
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whether there is good contact at the charging
contacts
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