EGO ST1510E, Operator'S Manual

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56 VOLT LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS LINE TRIMMER — ST1510E
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Remove the trimmer head
1. Remove the battery pack from the line trimmer.
2. Press the release tabs on the trimmer head and
remove the lower cover assembly of the trimmer
head by pulling it straight out
(see Fig. S1 & S2).
3. Remove the cutting line from the trimmer head (Fig. V).
4. Take the spring out of the spool assembly, if
necessary. Save it for reassembly.
5. Wear gloves. Use one hand to grasp the spool
assembly to stabilize it, and use the other hand
to hold an impact wrench to loosen the nut in a
counterclockwise direction (Fig. W).
6. Remove the nut, washer, spool assembly and upper
cover from the motor shaft (Fig. X).
7. Use circlip pliers to remove the circlip. Remove the
fan assembly (Fig. Y).
8. Replace with a new trimmer head and mount it in
following steps.
Fig. W & X & Y parts description see below:
W-1 Impact Wrench X-4 Nut
X-1 Upper Cover Y-1 Fan Assembly
X-2 Spool Assembly Y-2 Circlip
X-3 Washer
Install the new trimmer head
1. Align the key slot in the fan assembly with the spline
in motor shaft and mount the fan assembly into place
(Fig. Z).
2. Mount the circlip, upper cover, spool assembly, and
washer in that order. Use an impact wrench on the
nut to tighten it.
3. Following the instructions in “RELOAD THE CUTTING
LINE”
section in this manual to mount the lower
cover assembly.
4. Follow the instructions in “LINE REPLACEMENT”
section in this manual to reload the cutting line.
5. Start the tool to see whether the line trimmer
will work normally. If it does not, reassemble as
described above.
Fig. Z parts description see below:
Z-1 Spline Z-2 Key Slot
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts. Inspect and maintain the machine
regularly. To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs
should be performed by a qualified service technician.
WARNING:
Battery tools do not have to be plugged
into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in
operating condition. To prevent serious personal injury,
take extra precautions and care when performing
maintenance, service or for changing the cutting
attachment or other attachments.
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury,
remove the battery pack from the tool before servicing,
cleaning, changing add-on attachments or removing
material from the unit.
CLEANING THE UNIT
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Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
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Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic
housing or the handle. They can be damaged by certain
aromatic oils, such as pine and lemon, and by solvents
such as kerosene. Moisture can also cause a shock
hazard. Wipe off any moisture with a soft dry cloth.
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Use a small brush or the air discharge from a small
vacuum cleaner brush to clean the air vents on the
rear housing.
SHARPEN THE LINE-CUTTING BLADE
WARNING:
Always protect your hands by wearing
heavy gloves when performing any maintenance on the
line-cutting blade.
1. Remove the line-cutting blade from the guard.
2. Wear proper eye protection and gloves and be careful
not to cut yourself.
3. Secure the blade in a vise.
4. Carefully file the cutting edges of the blade with a
fine-tooth file or sharpening stone, maintaining the
original cutting edge angle.
5. Replace the blade on the guard and secure it in place
with the two screws.
STORING THE UNIT
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Remove the battery pack from the line trimmer when
it is not in use.
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Clean the tool thoroughly before storing it.
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Store the unit in a dry, well-ventilated area, locked-up or
up high, out of the reach of children. Do not store the unit
on or adjacent to fertilizers, petrol, or other chemicals.