Rockwell RG8166, Manual

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18V 250MM GRASS TRIMMER EN
c) Please charge the battery to reach fully before
storage. If the tool will not be used for long periods
of time, charge the battery every 3 months.
CHARGING PROCEDURE
1) Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet. The
light will be green.
2) Slide the battery pack into the charger, make sure
the battery is in the correct charge position firmly.
The light will turn to red to indicate the charging
process has started.
3) When charging is completed, the light will turn to
green.
4) After fully charged, unplug the charger and remove
the battery pack.
NOTE: If the battery pack is locked in the charger,
press the battery pack release button and remove it.
WARNING: When battery charge runs out
after continuous use or exposure to direct
sunlight or heat, allow time for the battery to cool
down before re-charging to achieve the full charge.
CHARGING INDICATOR
Light ON/OFF flash Status
Red on
Charging
Green on Fully Charged
3. TO REMOVE OR INSTALL BATTERY PACK (SEE FIG D1,D2)
Depress the battery release button to release battery
pack from your trimmer (Fig.D1). After recharging,
insert the battery pack into trimmer’s battery port
(Fig.D2). A simple push and slight pressure will be
sufficient until a click is heard.
Note: When removing the battery pack, hold it firmly to
avoid potential accidents.
4. SAFETY ON/OFF SWITCH (SEE FIG. E)
The safety switch is locked off to prevent accidental
starting. Depress the lock-off button (2) then depress
the on/off switch (3) and release lock off button. Your
trimmer is now on. To switch off, just release the on/
off switch.
WARNING! The cutting head continues to
rotate after the trimmer has been switched
off; wait until it has completely stopped then lay
down the tool.
OPERATION
WARNING: Always wear the eye protection.
Never lean over the trimmer head. Rocks or
debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes and face
and cause blindness or other serious injury. When
operating unit, check for the following:
Wear eye protection and heavy clothing. Hold front
handle with one hand and auxiliary handle with the
other hand. Keep unit below waist level. Work only
from your right to your left to ensure debris is thrown
away from you. Without bending over, keep line
near and parallel to the ground (perpendicular when
edging) and not crowded into material being cut.
WARNING: Make sure that line is fed out
before operation. Make sure motor is up to
full speed before trimming
WARNING: Use only 0.065” (1.65 mm)
diameter cutting line. Other sizes of 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
projectile that can cause serious injury.
1. Flower Guard (SEE FIG. F1, F2)
Push the Flower Guard (6) out before trimming, as
shown in Fig G1, G2.
2. Trimming (SEE FIG. G)
Position the trimmer head as shown in Fig G for
trimming.
Keep the bottom of the trimmer head just above the
ground and at an angle. Allow only the tip of line to
make contact. Do not force trimmer line into work
area.
3. AUTOMATIC LINE FEED SYSTEM
When initially switching on the trimmer, a small
length of line is fed out. A ‘clattering’ noise will be
heard when the lines hit the line cutter. DO NOT BE
ALARMED this is quite normal. After about 5 seconds
the line will be cut to the correct length and the noise
will reduce as the motor receives full speed.
If the noise of the line being cut can’t be heard,
more line will be fed out. To feed more line, it is first
necessary to allow the trimmer to stop completely, and
then restart, allowing the motor to reach full speed.
Repeat above until you hear the lines hitting against
the line cutter. (Do not repeat this procedure more
than 6 times)