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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

300 Watt 

Electric Grass Trimmer

HELPLINE NO 0844 8010979

GENERAL POWER TOOL 

SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING!

  When using the machine 

the safety rules must be followed. For 

your own safety and bystanders please 
read these instructions before operating the 
machine. Please keep the instructions safe 
for later use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This grass trimmer is designed for cutting 
grass and similar soft vegetation and for 
trimming grass edges in private and hobby 
garden areas which are not accessible with 
a lawnmower.   
The device is not allowed to be used in 
public gardens, parks, sports centres or 
at roadsides as well as in agriculture and 
forestry.
This lawn trimmer is not allowed to be used 
for cutting or chopping: 
- Hedges, shrubs and bushes, 
- Flowers, 
- In terms of composting. 
Otherwise, there is a risk of injury.
This appliance is not intended for use by 
persons (including children) with reduced 
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, 
or lack of experience and knowledge, 
unless they have been given supervision or 
instruction concerning use of the appliance 
by a person responsible for their safety. 
Children should be supervised to ensure that 
they do not play with the appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be 
replaced by the manufacturer, its service 
agent or similarly quali

fi

ed persons in order to 

avoid a hazard.
a) Wear protective glasses or goggles;
b) Never allow children or people unfamiliar 

with the instructions to use the machine;

c)  Stop using the machine while people, 

especially children, or pets are nearby;

d) Only use the machine in daylight or good 

arti

fi

cial light;

e)  Before using the machine and after 

any impact, check for signs of wear or 
damage and repair as necessary;

f)  Never operate the machine with 

damaged guards or without the guards in 
place;

g)  Keep hands and feet away from the 

cutting means at all times and especially 
when switching on the motor;

h)  Take care against injury from any device 

fi

tted for trimming the 

fi

lament line length. 

After extending new cutter line always 
return the machine to its normal operating 
position before switching on;

i) Never 

fi

t metal cutting elements;

j)  Never use replacement parts 

or accessories not provided or 
recommended by the manufacturer;

k)  Disconnect the machine from the mains 

before checking, cleaning or working on 
the machine and when it is not in use;

I)  Always ensure that ventilation openings 

are kept clear of debris;

MAINTENANCE

a) After use, disconnect the machine from 

the mains and check for damage;

b) When not in use store the machine out of 

the reach of children;

c)  Mains powered trimmers should only be 

repaired by an authorised repairer;

d) Use only manufacturers recommended 

replacement parts and accessories. 

-  Read the instructions carefully,
-  Be familiar with the controls and proper 

use of the equipment;

-  Before use check the supply and 

extension cord for signs of damage or 
ageing,

-  If the cord becomes damaged during 

use, disconnect the cord from the supply 
immediately. DO NOT  TOUCH THE CORD 
BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE SUPPLY,

-  Do not use the lawn trimmer (edge 

trimmer), if the cords are damaged or 
worn.

WARNINGS:

WARNING:

 Cutting elements continue 

to rotate after the motor is switched 

off,
- Keep extension cords away from cutting 
elements;
It is recommended that appliances should 

Summary of Contents for GGT3001

Page 1: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 300 Watt Electric Grass Trimmer HELPLINE NO 0844 8010979 GGT3001 ...

Page 2: ...e nearby d Only use the machine in daylight or good artificial light e Before using the machine and after any impact check for signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary f Never operate the machine with damaged guards or without the guards in place g Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at all times and especially when switching on the motor h Take care against injury from any devi...

Page 3: ...ouble insulation Warning Wear eye protection Wear ear protection Wear dust mask Do not expose to moisture Keep bystanders away Switch off Remove plug from mains before adjusting cleaning or if cable is entangled or damaged Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste Please recycle where facilities exist Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice ...

Page 4: ...OCKING COLLAR 5 TELESCOPE TUBE 6 MOTOR HOUSING 7 FLOWER GUARD AND EDGE GUIDE 8 CUTTING HEAD ASSEMBLY 9 SAFETY GUARD 10 CABLE STRAIN RELIEF HOOK 11 CUTTING LINE See Fig L 12 CUTTING HEAD COVER See Fig L 13 CUTTING HEAD COVER RELEASE LATCH See Fig L 14 SPOOL See Fig L 15 EYELET See Fig L 16 CUTTING HEAD See Fig L 17 CUTTING LINE SPOOL NOTCH See Fig L 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Page 5: ...ING Never operate the tool without the guard properly in place Use of the unit without having installed the guard will cause the motor to overheat and void the warranty 2 FITTING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE See Fig C1 C2 NOTE This may already be pre fitted to the trimmer However the following instructions give full assembly details 1 Unscrew the auxiliary handle locking knob counterclockwise and remove f...

Page 6: ...lar down and pull the bottom section of the shaft down to the desired height It will click into one of the notches on the shaft and lock into place Release the locking collar to lock the shaft into place E 5 ROTATE THE REAR HANDLE AND UPPER SHAFT 1800 See Fig F G Pull Handle rotation locking collar and turn the top of the shaft 1800 counter clockwise The head will only move in one direction Releas...

Page 7: ...f line will not feed properly and will result in improper cutting head function or can cause serious injury Do not use other material such as wire string rope etc Wire can break off during cutting and become a dangerous missile that can cause serious injury TRIMMING See Fig I Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 8cm above the ground and at an angle Allow only the tip of line to make contact D...

Page 8: ...raight off the cutting head assembly 3 Lift the spool out of the spool housing REPLACE THE SPOOL 1 Replace the spool with a new factory pre wound spool 2 Insert the end of one line through an eyelet in the spool housing Insert the other line through the other eyelet 3 Insert the spool into housing and press it down gently until you feel it drop into place Take care to keep the line from becoming t...

Page 9: ... service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard TECHNICAL DATA GGT3001 Voltage 230 240V 50Hz Power input 300W No load speed 11000 min Max cutting diameter 25cm Diameter of line 1 2mm Line length 2 3m Protection class II Machine weight 2 0kg NOISE AND VIBRATION DATA A weighted sound pressure 85dB A A weighted sound power 96dB A Wear ear protection when sound pressure is ove...

Page 10: ...he total working period Helping to minimise your vibration exposure risk Maintain this tool in accordance with these instructions and keep well lubricated where appropriate If the tool is to be used regularly then invest in anti vibration accessories Avoid using tools in temperatures of 100 C or less Plan your work schedule to spread any high vibration tool use across a number of days ACCESSORIES ...

Page 11: ...lectrical cord of this appliance may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is colored blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with N The wire which is colored brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with L WARNING Never connect live or neutral wires to the earth terminal of the plug Only fit ...

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