PowerSmith PGT140 Manual Del Operador página 11

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Cut tall grass from the top down. This will prevent grass from wrapping around the boom housing and string head
which may cause damage from overheating.
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If grass becomes wrapped around the string head, remove the battery and then remove the grass.
Warning:
between the body and the string trimmer. any contact with the string trimmer cutting head
while operating can result in serious personal injury.
CUTTING TIPS (FIG 11)
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keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is
the best cutting area.
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The trimmer cuts when passing the unit from left to right.
This will avoid throwing debris at the operator.
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Avoid cutting in the dangerous area shown in figure 11.
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Use the tip of the line to do the cutting; do not force string
head into uncut grass.
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Wire and picket fences cause extra line wear, even
breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may
wear line rapidly.
EDGING (FIG 12)
This trimmer can be easily changed to the edger mode.
1.
Remove the battery pack
2.
Press the edge shift button (1) and hold.
3.
Rotate the bottom shaft (2) 180° clockwise.
4.
Release the edge shift button.
Warning:
path of the cutting line while edging. always
stand to the left of the grass deflector to avoid
thrown debris, which could result in serious
personal injury.
CHARGING THE BATTERY (FIG 13)
nOTE:
Always Check that the power supply corresponds to the
voltage on the ratings plate.
• Plug the charger (1) into a 120 Volt AC power source. The green light
(3) will illuminate for 5 seconds, then the light will go off if no battery
pack in the charger.
• Slide the battery (2) all the way into the charger until it locks in place
with a click, as shown in FIG 13. The flashing green light indicates
that the battery is charging. A solid green indicates the battery is fully
charged.
• The flashing red light (4) indicates the battery temperature is too high
to be charged. Wait the battery cool down to start the charging.
• The solid red light indicates the battery is damaged and will never be
charged.
• Batteries may become warm while charging. This is normal.
• If battery is hot after continuous use in the tool, allow it to cool down to room temperature before charging. This will
extend the life of your batteries.
nOTE:
It takes approximately 75 minutes to charge up a completely discharged battery.
OPERATION
always hold the string trimmer away from the body keeping clearance
never stand directly in the
English
DANGERIOUS
CUTTING AREA
BEST CUTTING AREA
2
11
DIRECTION OF
ROTATION
FIG 11
2
1
FIG 12
2
4
3
1
FIG 13