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Owner’s Manual 

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Rechargeable Lawn Trimmer 

(Model BTE-1) 

Summary of Contents for BTE-1

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual for Rechargeable Lawn Trimmer Model BTE 1 ...

Page 2: ...aintenance care storage 7 Replacing cord cartridge 7 Trimmer cord breakage 10 Correct use 11 Safety considerations 11 Interruption of work 12 Observe environmental factors 12 Electrical safety 12 Troubleshooting 13 Technical data 13 Company liability 14 Sunlawn Inc 325 Garfield Street Fort Collins CO 80524 Tel 970 493 5284 FAX 970 493 5202 For service inquiries parts replacement and maintenance ti...

Page 3: ...ng the product free of charge at an authorized facility provided that the following conditions are fulfilled The appliance has been handled correctly and in accordance with the instructions in the Owner s Manual Neither the buyer nor a third party has attempted to repair the product This guarantee is void if replacement parts or accessories are used other than those approved by the Manufacturer Th...

Page 4: ...or in agriculture or forestry areas PARTS 1 Grip handle 2 Trigger switch 3 Cord storage tab 4 Power connector cord 5 Front stabilizing handle 6 Shaft 7 Motor casing 8 Protective shield 9 Trimmer head Trimmer head detail 10 11 12 13 10 Automatic cord feed tap button 11 Cord cartridge 12 Trimmer cord 13 Cord trimming blade 14 Battery pack strap belt clip 15 Battery charger 16 Owner s manual not show...

Page 5: ...art of the motor casing 7 left and right The protective shield should be pushed forward from the rear onto the guide rail until the hooks engage ASSEMBLY CAUTION To avoid physical injury do not use the trimmer for cutting hedges or for chopping garden waste material for composting purposes CAUTION When installing the protective shield pay careful attention to the cord trimming blade Be sure the pr...

Page 6: ...ng the trimmer Plug the charger into a 110V power outlet and then into the trimmer battery CHARGED OK CHARGING Recharging time for the battery is approximately 5 8 hours The charger light which glows red when the battery is not fully charged will glow green when charging is complete Note The sealed lead acid battery of the battery pack does not need to be fully discharged The battery will not deve...

Page 7: ...ppliance is switched off WORKING POSTURE To operate stand on firm and secure ground Hold the trimmer with one hand on the grip handle 1 with the other hand grasping the stabilizing handle 5 Hold the trimmer at an angle of 30o to the ground This angle will be automatically obtained by holding the stabilizing handle CAUTION The safety features installed on the trimmer by the manufacturer must not be...

Page 8: ...nts upward FEEDING MORE TRIMMING CORD Only the maximum cord length produces a clean trim The cord wears away and shortens with use When the trimming performance appreciably decreases feed more cord from the cartridge as follows Automatic cord feed With the motor running tap the trimmer head of the lawn trimmer lightly on the ground This will automatically feed out more cord If the cord is too long...

Page 9: ...immer where children have access REPLACING THE CORD CARTRIDGE Never use metallic cutting elements spare parts or accessories which are not approved by the manufacturer Only use the replacement cord cartridge recommended by the manufacturer which is available from Sunlawn dealers When all the trimming cord is gone the cord cartridge 11 should be replaced as follows 1 Unplug the power connector cord...

Page 10: ...Hold the cutting head with one hand and press the tap button down with the other hand At the same time turn the tap button in a counterclockwise direction Remove the tap button Note If the tap button cannot be pressed down turn the cord cartridge to the right or left until it stops Then proceed as described above 3 Remove the empty cord cartridge ...

Page 11: ... Insert the new cord cartridge with the cutting cord going out through guide grooves 5 Press the cord cartridge down against the spring and fix it in this position by a short turn to the left or right 6 Replace the tap button and press it gently down against the spring Turn the tap button in a counterclockwise direction until it latches tightly ...

Page 12: ...s 7 9 3 Pull the transparent plastic ring over the trimmer cord spool 4 The reel of trimmer cord is now open Reel off approximately 10 cm 4 inches of trimmer cord and clamp it in the notch on the spool 5 Thread the trimmer cord through the eye of the transparent plastic ring and then replace the ring on the spool 6 Replace the trimmer cord cartridge as described on pages 7 9 CAUTION Hold the lawn ...

Page 13: ...area such as stones or other obstructions Watch out for any foreign bodies while using the trimmer If you encounter an obstacle while using the trimmer switch it off remove the obstacle check the trimmer for any damage and if necessary have it repaired The trimmer can cause serious injuries Use the trimmer only for the purpose described in this manual You are liable for safety in the working area ...

Page 14: ...ace and detach the power connector cord from the battery pack If you stop to move to another work area it is essential to switch off the trimmer wait for the trimmer head cutter to cease rotating and then detach the power connector cord from the battery pack When working never touch the trimming device or the underside of the trimmer OBSERVE ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Familiarize yourself with the imme...

Page 15: ...gled on the spool First read the section Trimmer cord breakage page 10 Proceed exactly as described in that section Loosen the entanglement and again reel on the trimmer cord Battery 12V 3 4 Ah Charging time approx 5 8 hours Constant run time with full charge 30 minutes Trimmer cord gauge 1 4 mm 0 055 inch Spool Replaceable cartridge Trimming width 230 mm 9 inches Cord reserve 6 m approx 20 feet T...

Page 16: ...y our products when such are caused by improper repairs or when during an exchange of parts such parts are used which are not manufactured by or approved by ourselves and the repairs are not carried out by an authorized Sunlawn dealer The same restrictions also apply for supplementary and accessory parts ...

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