Sun Lawn Trimmer BTE 1 User Manual

Owner’s Manual  
for  
Rechargeable Lawn Trimmer  
(Model BTE-1)  
 
Owner’s Manual — Sunlawn BTE-1  
BEFORE USING THE NEW RECHARGEABLE LAWN TRIMMER  
Please read this guide and use these operating instructions to become  
familiar with the trimmer and its features. The charging of batteries,  
operation of the trimmer, and notes on safety and maintenance  
procedures are all important for the use and enjoyment of this  
product.  
WARRANTY  
Sunlawn, Inc. (the Manufacturer) guarantees this product for private  
use for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This guarantee  
applies to all serious defects of the product which can be proven to  
have been caused by faulty materials or workmanship. The  
Manufacturer has the option of supplying a replacement of the product  
in perfect working order or repairing 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.  
The product, accompanied by a copy of the original receipt, must be  
delivered, prepaid, to a service center authorized by the Manufacturer.  
This Manufacturer’s guarantee shall not affect any guarantee claims  
against the dealer or seller of the product.  
USE OF THIS PRODUCT  
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WARNING  
For safety reasons persons of less than 16 years of age  
or persons not familiar with these operating instructions  
must not use this trimmer.  
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This trimmer is designed for trimming residential lawns only. It is not  
designed for clearing areas of tall weeds, commercial use, or for use in  
public facilities, parks, sporting grounds, roads, or in agriculture or  
forestry areas.  
PARTS OF THE TRIMMER  
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 shown)  
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ASSEMBLY  
Please follow all instructions in this owner’s manual for proper use of  
this appliance.  
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CAUTION  
To avoid physical injury, do not use the  
trimmer for cutting hedges or for chopping  
garden waste material for composting  
purposes.  
ASSEMBLY OF THE SUNLAWN BTE-1 LAWN TRIMMER  
Before starting the trimmer, install the protective shield (8).  
Note: A guide rail and a hook are on the lower part 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.  
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CAUTION  
When installing the protective shield, pay  
careful attention to the cord trimming blade.  
Be sure the protective shield is correctly and  
securely installed to prevent injury.  
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OPERATION  
HOW TO OPERATE THE TRIMMER  
Lawn trimmers are used for trimming dry lawns, especially lawn edges  
and areas inaccessible to lawn mowers. The trimmer head is located  
on the underside of the trimmer. The cord on the trimmer head rotates  
at several thousand revolutions per minute to trim grass blades.  
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CAUTION  
Do not connect the trimmer to the battery pack until  
the shield is completely assembled and secure.  
Do not remove the protective shield after assembly.  
CHARGING THE TRIMMER BATTERY  
The trimmer does not arrive fully charged. The battery must be  
charged before using the trimmer.  
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CAUTION  
Use only the charger provided  
with this trimmer  
Plug the charger into a 110V power outlet and then into the trimmer  
battery.  
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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 develop a “memory.”  
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SWITCHING ON THE LAWN TRIMMER  
Insert the power connector cord into the receptacle on the battery  
pack.  
The trimmer is switched on by holding down the trigger switch (2) on  
the grip handle (1). When the trigger switch is released, the lawn  
trimmer switches off automatically.  
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CAUTION  
The safety features installed on the trimmer by the  
manufacturer must not be removed or overridden  
(such as taping over the trigger switch on the grip  
handle) as this may cause injury and the  
appliance will not switch off. automatically.  
Remember: The trimmer cord continues to rotate after the appliance  
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.  
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TRIMMING LAWN EDGES AND AREAS DIFFICULT TO ACCESS  
Let the lawn trimmer oscillate gently from side to side. For a vertical  
trim, turn the trimmer sideways through an angle of 180 o by turning  
the grip handle so that the protective shield points 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, it will be shortened to the correct length by the  
cord trimming blade.  
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MAINTENANCE / CARE / STORAGE  
The Sunlawn BTE-1 Lawn Trimmer is largely maintenance-free, but  
should be cleaned after every use.  
Do not operate without the protective shield and always check to be  
sure the air apertures do not become clogged. Remove any grass or  
dirt with a dry cloth or brush.  
Repairs should only be carried out by authorized Sunlawn dealers.  
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CAUTION  
The battery pack must be removed from the unit when  
the appliance is stored and when any maintenance  
work or servicing is to be done.  
To avoid the risk of damage to persons or property,  
the trimmer should never be cleaned under running  
water, especially not at high pressure  
Store the lawn trimmer in a dry, frost-proof place. We recommend  
that you hang up the trimmer to avoid damage to the cutting head on  
the ground. Please do not store the trimmer 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 from the battery pack.  
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2. Look on the underside of the trimmer cutting head for the tap  
button (10), cord cartridge (11), and the trimmer cord (12).  
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.  
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Note: If the cord cartridge does not loosen, turn it in a  
counterclockwise direction. (See figure immediately above.)  
4. 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.  
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CAUTION  
Hold the lawn trimmer in the normal  
working position before switching it on  
again.  
TRIMMER CORD BREAKAGE  
If the cord breaks off at the spool it will not feed through  
automatically. If this happens, do the following:  
1. Detach the power connector cord from the battery pack.  
2. Remove the card cartridge as described on pages 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.  
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Before switching the machine on again, hold the trimmer in the usual  
working position and at the normal body posture as described  
previously.  
CORRECT USE  
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CAUTION  
This 12 volt unit must only be operated with  
the Sunlawn BTE-1 battery pack.  
CHECK BEFORE EACH USE  
Examine the trimmer visually each time before using it. Do not  
operate the trimmer if the trigger switch, safety casing, or the  
trimmer cord spool is damaged or worn. Never deactivate any of  
the safety features.  
Check the area to be trimmed before beginning to work. Remove  
any foreign bodies from the 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.  
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS  
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.  
Ensure that no other person (especially children) or animals are in  
the vicinity of the working area.  
Never operate the lawn trimmer with damaged or faulty protective  
equipment.  
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After use, detach the power connector cord from the battery pack.  
Check the trimmer regularly — especially the cord spool — for  
damage.  
If necessary have the appliance repaired by a Sunlawn dealer.  
Wear eye shields or safety goggles at all times when the appliance  
is on.  
Use stout footwear and long trousers to protect your legs.  
Keep fingers and feet away from the trimmer cord — especially  
when starting up.  
When operating the trimmer, be sure you have a balanced stance  
on secure and firm ground.  
Be careful when moving backwards to avoid stumbling.  
Only operate the trimmer when you can see the area adequately.  
INTERRUPTION OF WORK  
Never leave the lawn trimmer unattended. If you stop, place the  
trimmer in a safe place 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 immediate vicinity and watch out for  
possible hazards that might be missed by the noise of the trimmer.  
Never operate the lawn trimmer during rainfall or if the ground is  
damp or wet.  
Never operate the trimmer in the immediate vicinity of swimming  
pools or garden ponds.  
ELECTRICAL SAFETY  
The power connector cord must be checked regularly for signs of  
wear and tear, damage, or ageing.  
The trimmer must not be operated with a damaged power cord. If  
the power cord is damaged or cut, immediately detach the power  
connector cord from the battery pack.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
DEFECT /FAULT  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
ACTION TO RECTIFY  
The trimmer cord feed  
fails to function  
The trimmer cord of the  
spool is used up  
Read the section “Replacing  
the trimmer cord cartridge’  
(pages 7-9)  
The trimmer cord feed  
fails to function,  
although sufficient  
trimmer cord is on the  
spool.  
The trimmer cord has  
become entangled on the cord breakage” (page 10).  
spool.  
First read the section “Trimmer  
Proceed exactly as described  
in that section. Loosen the  
entanglement and again reel  
on the trimmer cord.  
TECHNICAL DATA  
Battery  
12V / 3.4 Ah  
Charging time  
approx. 5 - 8 hours  
Constant run time with  
full charge  
Trimmer cord gauge  
30 minutes  
1.4 mm (0.055 inch)  
Replaceable cartridge  
230 mm (9 inches)  
6 m (approx. 20 feet)  
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Spool  
Trimming width  
Cord reserve  
Trimming cords  
Weight of trimmer  
Weight of battery pack  
Maximum trimming rpm  
1.4 kg (3.1 lbs)  
1.8 kg (4 lbs.)  
10000 rpm  
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COMPANY LIABILITY  
Sunlawn, Inc. is not liable for loss or damage caused by 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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